The popular Edmonds Coho Derby is coming soon on Saturday September 6th. This year we have added a new weigh in station in Everett at Bayside. This will make it possible for many more people to participate and try for the top cash prize of $5000. Tickets are already on sale and are selling well. This event is the final stop on the Northwest Salmon Derby Series and $85,000 worth of boats will be given away.


Go to: http://www.edmondscohoderby.com for all the details including where to buy tickets...this event will sell out so don't wait

bump

Joel Shangle with KJR Wild Country will be broadcasting from this derby

JP Patches might show up for the festivities..he heard Sol was coming

I look forward to this derby every year.

It will be interesting to see if the new Area 9 clipped Coho regulation will affect the derby.

I really like the second weigh in station at Bayside in Everett. Great move guys.

Sol is JP Patches................

Oh darn the secret is out....

speaking of the new area 9 rule....I spent some time working with a WDFW official to try to get the boundaries changed. I doubt the negotiations will end up changing anything but maybe some enforcement things. One thing we decided to do is allow ALL Coho to be weighed in fin or not. No way for any derby to police such a ill-conceived regulation. Area 9 is surrounded by areas 10 and 8-2 which allow Coho with fins to be retained. So if you are fighting a Coho at the boundary between those areas you will drift into either 8-2 or 10 and land the fish....It will be up to the individual angler and WDFW to worry about the rule. It is especially stupid considering this new rule was decided by tribal fiat and no discussion involving sports anglers at all....except Gary Krein after the NOF negotiations were over. The rule is supposed to make up for overharvest in Hood Canal. One guess who overharvests Coho in Hood Canal and under reports. And guess who gets to keep doing so this year while area 9 sports anglers get to release unclipped Coho in area 9?

I agree.....it is the oddest rule I have seen in a long time.

I know that the rule was implemented, without open discussion.

When it was announced, Gary went ballistic that this was "negotiated" without actually negotiating in open discussion.

Really makes you wonder.............

I really think they should split Area 9, much in the same way 8-1 & 8-2 are.

This would allow for "better management" and the ability to avoid such stupid results as what we have this year.

Oh well.

Can't wait for the derby.

Got my ticket today, will have to see if the new boat will put me in to the money fish and give Tommy some competition.

WDFW is not likely to split area 9 which would make too much sense. They split it for commercial fishing. Even a line from Possession Point to Kingston as Gary advocated would allow much smoother Coho fishing and still protect Hood Canal Coho....

No matter....We have tons of area to fish for the derby.

Got a report today that tickets are selling well....This is a month earlier than normal due to the addition of the Everett weigh in and more tickets for sale. This event will sell out early so don't wait around for the last week.

Ticket sales are moving along nicely. check out the web site:

www.edmondscohoderby.com

Picked up my tickets today. I love the idea of both an Everett and an Edmonds weigh in.

Spud
FISHTALE 2

Don't forget we will have food service and other attractions the day of the derby....more to come soon

Edmonds Coho Derby Ticket Sales 2008



Only 750 Tickets Will Be Sold On A First Come-First-Served Basis

Ticket Price is $30 Cash Only



All Derby Entrants Pay The Full Price Regardless Of Age

Kids 14 Years Of Age And Under Are Eligible For Adult and Kid’s Prizes





Starting July 14th ticket sales will only be available at the following locations:



· Boater’s World Everett 500 SE Everett Mall Way 425-423-9780

· Boater’s World Bellevue 100 108th NE Bellevue 425-646-9350

· Boater’s World Southcenter 351 Strander Blvd Tukwila 206-575-1920

· Bayside Marine Everett 1111 Craftsman Way Everett 425-252-3088

· Ted’s Sporting Goods Lynnwood 15526 Highway 99 Lynnwood 425-743-9505

· Ed’s Surplus Lynnwood 5911 196th St Sw Lynnwood 425-778-1441

· All Seasons Charters Edmonds 300 Admiral Way Edmonds 1-877-943-9590

· Outdoor Emporium Seattle 1701 4th Ave So Seattle 206-624-6550



General ticket sales will end Sept. 1st, 2008 or until sold out. If not sold out by then last minute tickets will be sold at two locations only.



Bayside in Everett and Ed’s Surplus in Lynnwood will sell tickets until 6PM Friday Sept 5th. Do not count on waiting until the last few days to get tickets for this event. It will sell out.



For more information about our ticket sellers go to www.edmondscohoderby.com and look at the sponsor’s page.

This is one of my favorite derby's!

New This Year
A Weigh In Station at Bayside Marine Next To The Public Launch


Weigh In deadline is 2:00PM sharp. You must be in line to weigh in your fish by 2:00Pm . 2:01PM is too late.
All guts, gills, kidney (the blood next to the spine) must be removed before weighing fish. Derby judges may do additional cleaning at their complete discretion before wieghing. Clean your fish before arriving at either weigh in station.Guts, gills and kidney (the blood next to the spine) must be removed before weighing fish. Derby judges may do additional cleaning at their complete discretion before weighing. Clean your fish before arriving at either weigh-in station.
After you have your boat on your trailer, look for a derby official in a distinctive T shirt. He will tell you the best place to park while weighing your fish.
If no ifficial is available , turn right (South) just past the "Equator" ( the old rotten boat under the roof) toward Bayside Marine.
Places to park while weighing your fish: in the tie down area near the boat ramp; turn right just short of the gate into Bayside and pull over; drive into Bayside Maring and park to the right of the weigh in station; park in the large boat parking lot at the launch. Please leave the area immediately after wieghing in your fish so others can get in line.
If at all possible please remove your trailer before leaving for the Edmonds Derby Headquarters for the final ceremonies as there is very limited parking there. You will have two hours between weigh in and the ceremony in Edmonds which starts at 4:30PM

We will have lots of volunteers helping out to make everything go smooth and easy at both Everett and Edmonds.

Spud
Fishtale 2

Thanks to all of our sponsors like Boaters World and Silver Horde to name a couple....you don't have to use much gas to catch a contender for that $5000 top cash prize....

Listen to Joel Shangle and the gang from KJR's Northwest Wild Country this Saturday morning to hear information about this derby. Joel will be live at the derby on Sept 6th

Third prize --a set of steak knives

Fourth prize--Your Fired

I think you will find that our cash prizes are higher than the other derbies except the two day affairs at Roche and Anacortes...and our fourth prize is pretty big.....no steak knives...Plus two boats are going to be given away at our derby..........and it is all in your backyard!!!

I just picked up another great prize from Salmon University and Scotty.

Scotty 1106 Electric Downrigger
60 inch extendable boom
Pedestal and swivel mount

Lots more to come !

Spud
Fishtale 2
PSA Sno-King

A check of ticket sales this weekend showed an increase in interest and lots of tickets sold so far. We are a little over a month away and it looks like tickets will sell out in advance again.

Classic Rock & Roll @ both locations (sorry no rap)

IMPORTANT:

The following people bought derby tickets at Boater's World in Bellevue and were given the wrong end of their ticket:

Mike Allred....#0670
Dave Boberg...#0671
Mickey Pease...#0672
Jack Breeze...#0673
Randy Antonio..#0674
Trinity Antonio..#0675

You all need to go back to Boater's World Bellevue and give them the large end of your ticket and exchange it for the small stub which is your proof of purchase and will be needed to weigh in a fish and/or win a prize.

If anyone knows these people please pass this along to them

Does anyone know if there will be temproary moorage available at the Marina during the weigh in & ceremony?
I would like to do the derby with my, but would be coming from and returning to Camano by water.

Got my 4 tickets today at Boaters World Bellevue for me and the crew. Got the right end unlike above. I am bringing the lucky wife.

Next Year, you can tie up in Edmonds, get your fish weighed and hang around for the ceremonies then take off. Shouldn't be a problem. Be prepared to raft up though. Might not be as bad this year because fish can be weighed in Everett and there is temp moorage available there too.

Lots of people tie up in the Edmonds Marina during the ceremony but as Mike said it is a popular marina..especially on derby day. Contact the Port of Edmonds and they can set you up with a slip outside of the guest moorage area if you act now.

Mike...I talked to the folks at Boaters World Bellevue and faxed them some more complete instructions . I am glad they got you set up right.

Breaking news:

The Port of Edmonds and City of Edmonds with the cooperation of the Edmonds Police Dept have agreed to waive the 3 hour limit for street parking on Admiralty Way the day of the derby only..that means parking along the street outside the Edmonds Marina will be available all day. Boats that launch at the Port of Edmonds will be able to park in the large gravel lot. The lot is usually reserved for trailers only but those who launch at Edmonds will be able to keep their boats on their trailers and still park in this lot during the awards ceremonies. Weigh in ends at 2pm and the big grand finale ceremony gets underway at 4pm...this delay will allow derby particiapants weighing in at the Bayside Marine facility in Everett to get to the ceremony in time. Many of those who do launch in Everett will have time to take their boats home if they choose and travel by car to Edmonds for the festivities after weighing in their fish.

Breaking News

Anthonys Restaurants (Where Fishermen Eat) is going to be at the derby giving away their famous chowder for free...after the weigh in while you are waiting for the awards ceremonies to get going have a cup of chowder on Anthonys

By the way the ticket sales are picking up.....don't dilly dally

Thanks for your information. I am not interested in this field, but my friends are really interested in such things. I'll let them know about this, so that they can receive tickets earlier.
-----------------------
Angelinjones

Alaska Drug Treatment

If the ceremonies start at 4pm, I hope it starts on time and moves along pretty fast.

Glad to see you are "IN" Mike ! We want to make sure the guys checking big fish in at the Everett weigh can make it to Edmonds for the Awards. We plan to start promptly and keep it short and sweet. Anthonys also donated over $600 in gift certificates today !

Hope you are in the money !

Spud
FISHTALE 2

What Spud said.....in the past few years with the weigh in exclusively at Edmonds we still didn't start ceremonies until 3:00PM or so. We also have the two boats to give away which takes some additional time but I would say that is going to be worth the wait. Our derby participants have a better than ever chance to win this year.

Three Rivers Marine and Tackle now has Edmonds Coho Derby Tickets for sale........

Spud and Griz I know about the Everett weigh in (excellent idea). I just want to get to that drawing and win a boat. Looking forward to the derby. This is one I never try to miss. See you guys there. Thanks. Mike

I just picked up over $2700 worth of prizes from Silver Horde. Katch Koolers, Flasher Bags, Flashers, Spoons and Plugs will be all loaded up in 20 Boat Totes as prize packs.

Spud
FISHTALE 2
PSA Sno-King

mabee a little late........... but if there are still tickets for sale. i can help with gas and bait have some salt gear. if anyone has an open seat....

Nelson Goodsell aka SPUD, captain of the Fishtale Ii, is on KJR's Northwest Wild Country show this morning talking about the Edmonds Coho Derby. My daughter is getting married today but I will be listening.

The ticket buying frenzy is in full swing....I shuttled tickets around to Boaters World in Tukwila and BW in Bellevue who both had already sold out....Don't wait too long

Also new this year is our live internet-based leaderboard. These leaderboards will be constantly updated from Edmonds and Everett as the fish are weighed. This way your granny in New Jersey can watch your standings

Check out the leaderboard by clicking

here

Picked up my ticket today... Team Bonk-a-Ho is in the mix
I've already heard of some upper-teens fish this year, and spotty reports of limit fishing in the inner sound.


We'll see ya out there... & Thanks for all the hard work PSA derby organizers!

Hello Everyone! Brand new to this site, Looks Great! I have some additional information as of today regarding the derby tickets.
3 Rivers is sold out!
Outdoor Emporium Seattle has about 25 tickets left. 206-624-0550
Ted's Sporting Goods Lynnwood has about 28 tickets left. 425-743-9505
Ed's Surplus Lynnwood has about 80 tickets left. 425-778-1441
Other ticket sellers are;
Boaters World Everett 425-423-9780
Boaters World Bellevue 425-646-9350
Boaters World Tukwila 206-575-1920
Bayside Marine Everett 425-252-3088
All Seasons Charters Edmonds 1-877-943-9590

Tickets are selling fast! Please call to verify if the seller still has tickets.
General ticket sales will end September 1. Bayside and Ed's Surplus will continue selling tickets until September 5th or until sold out!
Don't wait to get yours!
www.edmondscohoderby.com for complete derby details!

We are out collecting tickets today and it looks like a sell out is a pretty sure thing..BW Everett, Bayside, Teds and Outdoor Emporium are all restocked today and tickets are going to start disappearing. Call ahead. Only a few days let to buy a ticket....giddy up

Gents,

I will be out with my 5 year old son, and daughter of almost 4. See you guys out there, call on the radio if you get a chance. I really dont care if we catch a fish, it will be good to meet a couple of you.

Will be on channel 5, call for fishbite.

Later, and good luck to all of you.

FB

Ill throw in an unabashed pitch for a seat if someone needs another rod in the boat Saturday... pm me if available as ill need to get a ticket asap...gas $ and my own gear etc...etc...cheers

Is Edmonds opening up the launch earlier?

I made a deal with the Port of Edmonds to open at 5am....KJR Wild Country starts their first 3 hour show at 5am as well....let the festivities begin

Uh oh, watch out, gonna try to get some Whidbey boys to do it.

You bringing the triplets?

Wow, the prize list is awesome. Not to mention the big cash prizes and the free Anthonys Chowder Tent, we also just picked up over $2600 in prizes from Silver Horde. Lots from Outdoor E, Boaters World, Scotty Electrics, Kone Zone, Anthonys Gift Certs and a much more !

Tickets are going fast.....so please don't wait too long.

See you Saturday !

Spud
FISHTALE 2

Amazingly few coho being caught in puget sound this year. Check out last week.

http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/creel/puget/aug25-31-2008/central.html

For that matter, only this week did they start getting about 1 coho/person out at CQ.

It took a couple months to fill a tiny 2000 coho quota out in area 4.

Odd.

-S

I know of one 13LB fish that was caught the other day. Honestly, regardless of the reports, we are all on a level playing field as far as what is available out there. Me, I am out there for the fun.

The weather looks great and someone will win $5000 and someone will win a $60,000 boat....and more....and it will be fun...

Tony Floor is going to be the cohost on KJR's Wild Country this Saturday at 6-8am with Joel Shangle.....I don't know that I have ever seen Tony at 6am...tune in to KJR 950AM on derby day