June 01, 2009
Monday

Ketchikan, Alaska - Although three new entrants found their way into the top ten during the second weekend of derby fishing, Mark Tollfeldt's 44-pounder caught during the first weekend of the Ketchikan CHARR King Salmon Derby retained its spot atop the derby ladder. One more weekend of fishing will determine the winner of the 62nd annual event, taking home over $10,000 in cash as the derby's top prize.

287 fish were turned in over the weekend, more than doubling the 139 kings turned in during the derby's second weekend of the 2008 derby, and besting last weekend's three-day fishing schedule by almost 80 fish. More than 1,000 anglers took advantage of the sunny weather and made their way to local fishing grounds in search of a top-prize contender. "Angler reports from the fishing grounds indicated a higher catch rate than anglers saw during the first weekend," said Russell Thomas, 2009 Derby Coordinator.

South-end fishing continued to outpace fishing on the north-end, with all ten of the top fish being weighed in at the Mountain Point Boat Launch. Shannon Farstad (38.6# - 5th Place), Chris Lervick (37.9# - 6th Place), & Donna Frank (34.7# - 8th Place) all cracked into the top ten with entries entered at Mountain Point. In addition to the largest fish, Mountain Point saw the most fish, with 115 entries. However, Thomas stated, a huge increase to the number of anglers using the Bar Harbor weigh-in station has been noted. "With a lot of fish being turned in at Mountain Point and the launch ramp at times being crowded, some fishermen have decided to bring their catch back to town and to utilize the Bar Harbor weigh-in station," said Thomas. Bar Harbor logged 113 fish over the second weekend.

Fishing will continue June 6th and 7th. Once the derby officially closes the derby committee will meet and certify the results. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place June 12th, at 6:30 p.m., at the Ted Ferry Civic Center, where winners will choose from over $86,000 in cash and prizes.

On the Web:

2009 Leader Board
http://www.ketchikankingsalmonderby.com/09ldbd.html

Photographs (Click on the link next to eht camera graphic)
http://www.ketchikankingsalmonderby.com/09ldbd.html

2009 Ketchikan King Salmon Derby Prize List
http://www.ketchikankingsalmonderby.com/09prizes.html

Special prize category results (Scroll to the bottom)
http://www.ketchikankingsalmonderby.com/09ldbd.html

 

Source of News:

2009 Ketchikan King Salmon Derby
www.ketchikankingsalmonderby.com

 

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