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Related PagesFISHING COMPETITIONS2010Mount Vernon man's 16-pound king holds on to win Roche Harbor Classic 20095th Annual Frank Wilson Memorial Winter Blackmouth Derby Return to derbies nets angler Roche Harbor's $10,000 prize 2008$20K awarded and 141 fish caught in 5th annual Salmon Fishing Classic at Roche Harbor 2007Simms wins $10K in fishing derby; Holman $5K A couple of firsts for Einar-Barr Fishing Classic 2006Lawson lands derby winner in 'nasty' conditions A couple of firsts for Einar-Barr Fishing Classic 2005Angler wins Nielsen/Barr by 1 ounce - 21th Annual Einar Nielsen/Becky Barr Memorial Fishing Classic Bellingham man hooks $10,000 anniversary, birthday gift- second Annual Salmon Classic Invitational Russ Lett leads Roche Harbor derby 2004Orcas men win $6,500 in Roche Harbor salmon derbyAnglers vying for $10K prize - Roche Harbor Village first Annual Salmon Classic Invitational Einar's kin wins derby 200319th Annual Einar Nielsen-Becky Barr Memorial Fishing Derby | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mount Vernon man's 16-pound king holds on to win Roche Harbor ClassicStory and photos by Matt Pranger
posted 02/07/2010 "We were pretty excited when we got it," Francois said of his crew of Chris Bingham, Keith Olson and Jeff Prinz, all of Bellevue. They considered themselves lucky to land the king off Lopez Island's Upright Head at about 2 p.m. the first day of derby. "It was barely hooked," Francois said. "When it hit the deck the hook came out." Thirty-one fish were weighed in the first day and 16-pound king rarely reigns in a winter derby. "We were nervous all day long," Francois said. Hatchery chinnook proved elusive the second day, though -- only 12 were turned in -- and Francois finished a winner during his second entry in the Roche Harbor derby. The crew will split the winnings but Francois' daughter Nicolienne will also be a winner. "I'll probably put my share in my little girl's bank account," he said. Second-place winner Neal Kamrin of Bellevue knows the price of a tag. When he weighed in his king Friday it registered 15 pounds, 12 ounces -- exactly the same as Ferndale resident David Arnold's fish weighed in earlier in the day. Judge Tony Floor noticed the Kamrin's fish was lacking its identifying tag -- a derby requirement. When the piece of plastic was attached it added an ounce. That one-sixteenth of a pound made a $2,000 difference in winnings -- the second-place finisher is awarded $5,000 the third-place angler receives $3,000.
And only an ounce separated Scott Veitz's fourth-place fish from Arnold's third-placer. That ounce made a $1,000 difference in the Everett angler's wallet as the fourth-placer wins $2,000. The Roche Harbor Classic's 2005 winner -- Richard Price of Ferndale -- finished fifth with his 14-pound, 12-ounce fish and won $1,000. Matthew Rose of Bellingham snagged $2,000 for his 5-pound, 4-ounce salmon which proved to be the Mystery Fish winner. The Best Boat Total Weight went to Mike McAuley, Kirk Hawley, both of Bellingham, and Pat Phillips, Pateros, for their three fish weighing 26 pounds, 10 ounces. They received $2,000.
Tony Floor, Northwest Marine Trade Association reprsentative and Roche Harbor Derby judge, presented Jennifer Payne of Friday Harbor with a $500 check from Lake Union Sea Ray for Women's Largest Catch -- a 10-pound, 2-ounce fish. Peyton Moss, 11 of Bend, Ore., was presented the youngest angler award at the derby. Jen Johanson from Mukilteo won the drawing sponsored by Roche Harbor for an entry into the 2011 Salmon Classic Derby. In addition to the cash awards, more than $5,000 prizes donated by industry vendors and retailers were given to the anglers.
Standings as of Friday eveningBiggest Fish:
The race for best total boat weight ($2,000 cash award) is:
The leading women angler in the hunt for the newly awarded $500 from LakeUnion SeaRay is Jennifer Payne, Friday Harbor, WA with a 10.2 fish. David Arnold from Ferndale, WA weighed in the first fish at 9:14 am Friday morning. 100 boats are entered in the derby which ends Saturday evening. Only 9 spots left in Annual Salmon Fishing Classicposted 11/23/2009 Cash Prizes include $10,000 First Place; $5,000 Second Place; $3000 Third Place; $2,000 4th place; $1,000 5th place; $2,000 Mystery Fish and $2,000 Best Boat Total weight ~ all in CASH!! Each night donated prizes are drawn from the Northwest’s favorite fishing tackle and accessory companies ie. Frabill; Scotty; Shimano; Laminglass; Simrad; Berkely. In addition, each Angler qualifies for the grand prize drawing: A top of the line Sport Fishing Boat package as a part of the Northwest Marine Trade Assocation Derby Series! Derby entries are limited to 100 boats with 4 anglers per vessel. $700.00 per boat (plus sales tax $54.60), which includes moorage and meals. For more information and derby registration packets please contact Debbie Sandwith, Roche Harbor Market, at 360-378-5562 or email at market@rocheharbor.com. |
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