2009 Valdez Fish Derbies News

Eagle River Woman Catches Big Fish, Big Prize Friday Worth $500

Monday, 31 August 2009 16:00:00 EST

Danielle Grubb of Eagle River, Alaska reeled up an 18.92 pound silver on Saturday to jump into 2nd place in the Valdez Silver Salmon Derby standings.

More than 50 Silvers Weigh In at 15 plus Pounds in Valdez Silver Salmon Derby

Monday, 24 August 2009 16:00:00 EST

The Valdez Fish Derbies will be awarding a commemorative Fish Derbies vest to the anglers catching the top 50 fish in the Valdez Silver Salmon Derby.

Valdez Angler Attributes 19.42 Pound Catch to Visiting Priest

Monday, 17 August 2009 16:00:00 EST

When asked whether he thought catching a 19.42 pound silver salmon was divine intervention, Valdez angler Chuck Gard said, �Well, I thought I would be disqualified because I did have a little help�.

Women Take Top Three Spots on Silver Salmon Derby Leader board

Monday, 11 August 2009 16:00:00 EST

After being crowned Queen of the Silver Salmon Sisterhood, Christy Roden of Delta Junction admitted she had never been fishing for silver salmon before heading out with a group of friends Saturday to be a part of the Valdez Women�s Silver Salmon Derby.

New Leader in Valdez Silver Derby, Silver Boundary Lifted

Wednesday, 5 August 2009 16:00:00 EST

Anthony Victorino of Neosho, Missouri reeled in a 15.44 pound halibut Monday to take the lead in the Valdez Silver Salmon Derby.

Top 50 Salmon to Win Prizes in 2009 Women�s Silver Salmon Derby

Mon, 3 August 2009 16:00:00 EST

A California man broke into the silver salmon derby standings Saturday in Valdez when he reeled in a 14.18 pound silver.

Silver Salmon make it to Valdez just in time for start of Salmon Derby

Mon, 27 July 2009 16:00:00 EST

Silver salmon have hit Port Valdez and a twelve pound fish caught the opening day of the Valdez Silver Salmon Derby is currently leading the derby. Vicki Domke of Fairbanks reeled in a 12.26 pound silver aboard a private boat Saturday.

Kids Rule in Halibut Derby As Well As Kids Pink Salmon Derby

Mon, 20 July 2009 16:00:00 EST

When eleven-year-old Zach Howard of Valdez was asked what lure he used to catch the Kids Pink Salmon derby winner he grinned as he admitted it was �a pink pixie.�

Kids Pink Salmon Derby Saturday, New 3rd Place in Halibut Derby

Mon, 13 July 2009 16:00:00 EST

The Valdez Halibut Derby is being dominated by Alaskan anglers this year who know it pays to buy a derby ticket.

Week of Surprises and Close Calls in Halibut Derby

Mon, 06 July 2009 16:00:00 EST

Rick Ballow of Valdez got a pleasant surprise the last day of June as a 256.7 pound halibut bit his line.

Rick Ballow Catches 256.7 Pound Halibut, New 2nd Place Leader

Wed, 01st July 2009 16:00:00 EST

Rick Ballow of Valdez brought a 256.7 pound halibut back to Port Valdez Tuesday, June 30th.

Out of State Anglers Win Weekly Halibut Honors

Mon, 29 June 2009 16:00:00 EST

Two out of state anglers will be sporting the Valdez Fish Derbies fleece coat signifying they are winners in the Valdez Halibut Derby

McGee Skates Through To End Of Halibut Hullabaloo

Mon, 22 June 2009 16:00:00 EST

Donna McGee thought she had a skate on her line as she reeled up two airline tickets from Alaska Airlines.

156.8 Pound Halibut Leads Valdez Hullabaloo Tournament

Mon, 14 June 2009 16:00:00 EST

It was no surprise that Marvin Ray Williams 275.6 pound halibut held onto the lead in the Valdez Halibut Derby this week and captured the 1st place prize for the week.

Anchorage Angler Leads Valdez Halibut Derby

Wed, 25 May 2009 16:00:00 EST

Jessica Yeamans of Anchorage is at the top of the leader board after she caught a 97.4 pound halibut the opening weekend of the derby aboard the Orion.

Valdez Halibut Limit Two, Halibut and Kings Being Caught

Wed, 20 May 2009 16:00:00 EST

The Valdez Halibut Derby begins this Saturday, May 23rd, Valdez still has a two halibut limit.