Sunshine, bigger fish anticipated in 67th Sitka Salmon Derby
Sunny skies and light winds are forecast 67th Annual Sitka Salmon Derby, which begins over Memorial Day weekend. Anglers will be chasing a big fish that could be worth $6,000.
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A 48-pound free agent means Sitka’s Salmon Derby is still anyone’s to win
After one weekend of fishing, the Sitka Salmon Derby is still a horse race -- so to speak. A 36-pounder is at the top of the leaderboard, but the smart money says there are bigger fish out there, after a non-ticket holder stopped by to weigh his 48-pound fish.
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How to win the Sitka Salmon Derby (even if you don’t catch the biggest fish)
The Sitka Salmon Derby returns this Memorial Day weekend, after a year’s layoff due to the pandemic. Organizers say the 66-year old event is getting a shot in the arm from the recently-announced sport bag limit -- three king salmon a day for Alaska residents.
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One-tenth of a pound makes a winner in Sitka derby
Yet another Bernhardt is out in front after three days of fishing in the Sitka Salmon Derby. Paige Bernhardt leads all competitors with a 35.6 pound king. Her father-in-law Bob won last year.
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Sitka Salmon Derby: 60-year tradition (t)rolls on!
Sitka Sportsmen's Association president Steve Ramp, and derby chairman John McCrehin, discuss the 60th Annual Sitka Salmon Derby. 445 fish were landed in first weekend, with the leader topping 42 pounds.Downloadable audio.
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