5th Annual Resurrection Derby
Posted November 4, 2014 at 5:44 am by Tim Dustrude
Winter Blackmouth Derby to Offer $10,000 1st Place Prize
The Fidalgo-San Juan Islands Chapter of the Puget Sound Anglers is pleased to announce the dates for the 2014 Resurrection Derby, (Second stop in the 2015 Northwest Salmon Derby Series line-up) which will take place December 5th & 6th at the Port of Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA.
For a mere $400.00 entry fee, those 100 teams (with up to 4 anglers per team) lucky enough to get a spot will vie for $14,000 in guaranteed purse money – offering a 1st place prize of $10,000; 2nd place $2,500; 3rd place $1,500; and a free 2015 entry for the winner of the Mystery Fish prize. This event has quickly turned into the “best of the best” bragging rights salmon derby in the Pacific Northwest.
Once again, this year’s derby will coincide with the opening week of the winter fishing season in the San Juan Islands. “What a great event to bring together some of the Northwest’s best fishermen to help raise money for such a great cause” said past Derby Chairman, Kevin Klein. “I’m very proud to be a part of this wonderful tradition.” The winter season in the San Juan Islands is a selective fishery. One of our goals is to raise awareness for the benefits that selective fishing provides while promoting good sportsmanship and resource stewardship. All net proceeds from the derby go directly towards salmon enhancement projects. This event couldn’t take place without the dedication and commitment from our club members and the community of Friday Harbor.
“What a great opportunity for a winter getaway to the San Juan Islands” said event Chairman Chris Long. He went on to say, “There is nothing more exciting than hitting winter blackmouth season on opening weekend and spending time with some great friends, many of whom you only see during derby season. Of course a shot at the $10,000 first prize isn’t too bad either!”
Tickets for The Resurrection Derby at Friday Harbor are on sale now! For more information, please go to: www.ResurrectionDerby.com.
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