2004 June - Big Fish Derby
10TH ANNUAL BIG FISH DERBY
JULY 2nd, 3rd & 4th 2004
By Larry Wolf
Once again it is derby time in the Monterey Bay. This year looks to be a banner year for Salmon, Halibut, White Sea Bass and Albacore Tuna. The salmon fishing has gotten off to one of the best starts in eight years. Both trollers and moochers are catching fish. From Moss Landing to Pigeon Point to Carmel, the fish are in and ready to be caught!
Like last year, the heaviest fish from all categories will be eligible to win the $1,000.00 prize. The heaviest fish caught in each category will be eligible to win a $200.00 cash prize. In addition to the cash prizes, we will also be giving away a great prize for the 3 day weight total. A trip to Hotel Buena Vista for three days and three nights and a day of marlin fishing. This year the rules have been changed to allow any combination of fish species to qualify for the 3 day total weight. Therefore, you may choose which species of fish to turn in during the three day tournament. All four species may be entered on a single day, but you must have a ticket for each fish turned in. For instance, if you catch a 30lb. salmon and a 30lb. halibut in one day, you may enter both fish as long as you have a daily ticket for each one. Each fish would be entered into its own species weight total as well as the heaviest total weight category. Only one fish may used each day for the three day weight total no matter how many fish you turn in each day. We hope this will give more opportunities to fish for what ever species seems to be biting your hook.
As always, we are looking for volunteers and donations for the hatchery. This year is a turning point in our operations. Funding from Fish & Game has almost been completely eliminated and outside funding is difficult at best. We need your help and donations to keep our hatchery in operation. Many state hatcheries are closing or turning into private local hatcheries like ours. We will not be able to continue without your participation and support. Please contact me at 831-688-4257 or call the hatchery at 831-458-3095 if you have time or money to offer or any other suggestions.
We look forward to seeing you this July, at our 10th Annual Big Fish Derby. Thanks again for all your support.
| Some of last years's Big Fish Derby contestants and their fish | ||
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| Greg Meadows | Dennis Murphy | Bill Whalen |
Last Updated (Monday, 13 July 2009 20:59)
