Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project

By Larry Wolf

Once again, it is derby time in the Monterey Bay.  The Salmon fishing started out the best it has been in six years.  Limits are being had in two hours or less and the fish are running up to 30lbs. during April, ,May, & June .  To start the millennium out right, we are changing our format slightly to additional reward those fishermen who want to fish all three days. 

As in years past, the largest fish caught during the three-day tournament will win $1,000.00.  Second place will be $500.00 and third place will receive $250.00.  New this year will be the grand weight prize of $300.00 and a new Penn Sabre Rod and 545 High Speed Reel.  This prize will be awarded to the person who has the most weight for up to three fish.  Only one fish can be weighed in each day.  You do not have to fish all three days to enter.  You may win if you have fished only two days and have two heavy fish weighed in.  Second place in the grand weight division wins a Penn Rod & Reel mooching combo.   Additional prizes may also be awarded depending on entries.  We will also give away three mystery weight prizes of $50 in cash and prizes.  Daily weight prizes will also be awarded.   Last year we gave away over 110 prizes including cash and gift certificates, fishing tackle and other valuable prizes. 

Once again, thanks to Breezes Resorts in Jamaica, we are proud to announce that we will again be rewarding the Grand Prize Raffle winner, a 6 Night Vacation for Two, at Breezes Resorts in Run Away Bay, Jamaica.  Each derby ticket has a raffle ticket attached.  By entering the derby, you also get to enter the Grand Prize Raffle for free.  Last year we gave away 12 great prizes including a boat and motor from West Marine.  You may also purchase additional raffle tickets for $5.00 each at all locations selling tickets and at each weigh in station.

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