Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project

By Larry Wolf - Derby Director

Once again, it is derby time on the Monterey Bay. Salmon fishing has been very good all through the month of April. The Doran Center held their derby two weeks ago and the winning fish weighed over 30 lbs. That is a very large fish this early in the year. Due to the lack of Salmon last year, we decided to open the derby to various species to ensure a fun filled derby that everyone can enjoy and still have a chance at winning a nice prize. 

The derby format is as follows:

The largest Salmon, Halibut, Tuna or Sea Bass can be entered into the derby. The heaviest single fish over three days will win $1,000.00. The heaviest fish for the each of the three other categories will win a cash prize of $200.00. In addition, there will be a 3-Day Grand Weight Total prize of a Fishing Trip For Two at the wonderful Hotel Buena Vista in East Cape, Baja California. The trip is for three nights and four days including one day of fishing. The 3-Day Grand Weight Total Winner will be fishing for Marlin, Dorado, Tuna and many other fine game fish. Only one fish may be weighed in each day per ticket. It is not necessary to fish all three days to enter this part of the tournament. Additional prizes will be awarded based on entries. We will also give away 3 mystery weight prizes. In previous years we have given prizes to over 25% of the people entering their tickets in the derby. Even if you do not catch a fish, please enter your ticket along with your raffle ticket at the end of the day.

Thanks again to Breezes Resort Runaway Bay, in beautiful Jamaica, where we are once again, offering a trip for two as our Grand Prize Raffle Winner, 6 nights and 7 days at the Breezes Resort. Once you're at the hotel, all your accommodations will be provided for. All food, room and drinks are on the house and no tipping is allowed. The golf course is right next to the resort and less than a nine iron from most rooms. Each derby ticket has a raffle ticket attached. By entering the derby, you also get a free raffle ticket. Last year we gave away 15 great prizes including this Jamaican Vacation and rounds of golf at great local courses.

Entry for this year's Derby is $15.00 for a daily ticket and $35.00 for a three-day ticket. The Big Fish Derby is the major fundraiser for the MBST&P. Hats, tee shirts, and sweat shirts will also be available. Hats and derby shirts are $15.00 each and $25.00 for the pair. Derby Sweat Shirts are $25.00. These go quickly so get them early at your local tackle stores. 

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