Legion holds 36th annual derby

There were 101 anglers who joined the derby to fish through the rain and sunny skies. Over the two days of fishing there were 43 salmon weighed in. Participants also enjoyed door prizes donated by local businesses.

January 28, 2015 8:39 pm
Jason Morse with his winning 15-pound
Jason Morse with his winning 15-pound

The American Legion Post 93 hosted its 36th Annual Salmon Derby over the weekend of Jan. 24-25.

There were 101 anglers who joined the derby to fish through the rain and sunny skies. Over the two days of fishing there were 43 salmon weighed in. Participants also enjoyed door prizes donated by local businesses.

The top prize winners are

• First prize: Jason Morse, $1,100, 15 pounds, 11.5 ounces.

• Second prize: David Hall, $500, 14 pounds, 11 ounces.

• Third prize: Isaac Hedblom, $400, 14 pounds, 3 ounces.

• Fourth prize: Victoria Telford, $250, 13 pounds, 15 ounces.

• Fifth prize: Kevin Klein, $100, 13 pounds.

• Two blind draws: $150 each, Paul Weatheford and Steve Stanzione.