Anacortes Salmon Derby SOLD OUT !! Over 1000 Expected Leave a reply
Jay Field of Dash One Charters and the Anacortes Salmon Derby has just put out the following press release. Congrats to the Anacortes Salmon Derby and don't miss The Outdoor Line on 710 ESPN as we will be broadcasting from the Derby.
ANACORTES, WA (February 10, 2010) – The Fidalgo Chapter of the Puget Sound Anglers are pleased to announce that all tickets for the Fourth Annual Anacortes Salmon Derby, to be held March 27th & 28th at the Cap Sante Boat Haven, have sold out in record time.
1,000 tickets were sold in just 10 days, an increase over the 800 tickets which were snapped up, in just two short weeks, for the previous year’s event. “The derby committee decided to offer an extra 200 tickets this year based on previous demand” said derby Chairman, Jay Field. “We were really surprised by the brisk pace of ticket sales last year, but once again, were pleasantly surprised at how fast they flew out of our sellers’ stores” said Bill Lang, head of the ticket sales committee. Lang went on to say, "We couldn't have done it without the efforts of the store owners and their staff, at each of the sales outlets."
For only $50.00, contestants will enjoy free launching and three nights moorage along with a free Friday night fishing seminar, a Saturday night no-host social, a free BBQ lunch on Sunday, fishing in the San Juans, and fine camaraderie.
This family friendly event, the fourth of the year for the Northwest Salmon Derby Series, boasts $25,000 in cash prizes and thousands more in merchandise. The grand prize is a whopping $15,000 followed by, $5,000 for 2nd, $2,500 for 3rd, and $2,500 for the Secret Weight fish. Special categories include a woman’s division, youth division, and winning prizes for active military and those over 70 years of age.
The proceeds from this derby fund scholarships to benefit young adults pursuing a career in fisheries and related science. The club disbursed over $20,000 in scholarship money in 2009. For more information, please go to: www.anacortessalmonderby.com