Open to fishermen capable of maneuvering rowboats, kayaks or, well, anything without an engine, 23 eager anglers threw their names, and hooks, into the competition. Taking home prizes were:
Photo by Tom and Mary Glover
Under his own steam, Seldovia fisherman Higgy Higman and his canine companion begin their search for a winning fish in the Seldovia Human Powered Fishing Derby last weekend.
* Largest halibut, $100: Toby Seville of Seldovia, 22.5 pound halibut;
* Largest gray cod, one-night stay at the Boardwalk Hotel: tie between Amelia Dillon and Allison Miller of Seldovia, each catching 5-pound cod;
* Most unusual fish, round-trip Smokey Bay Air: Mark Janes of Seldovia.
"I'm not sure what it was. It looked more like a sponge, but we gave him the prize," said Tim Dillon, event coordinator.
The grand prize drawing of a beautifully carved salmon by Scott Hanson went to Kirby Corwin or Seldovia.
"He donated it to the Lynwood Bar and Grill," Dillon said. "He'll make a plaque and every year put the name of the derby winner on it."
* Largest salmon, $150: Chris Lielo of Seldovia, 17 pound salmon;
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Do-it-yourselfers reel in fish
By McKibben Jackinsky
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