Andy Sorensen (ajstudio)  > Events > 2005 Ship Creek King Slam'n Salm'n Derby
Every year in June, a King Salmon fishing derby is held in the heart of Anchorage, Alaska at Ship Creek. Some very big fish return to this stream, according to a state biologist, some as big as 70 lbs. The locals and tourists flock to the muddy banks for a chance at catching a prize winning fish. Since I personally fish this stream almost every day, I thought it would be fun to take my camera along, and post the photos for all to enjoy. This year, proceeds from the derby benefit the Downtown Soup Kitchen. There are 8 pages here that includes 116 photos that cover the time span from June 4th to June 12th, so don't miss any. Please let me know which one is your favorite, and don't be afraid to leave a comment. Enjoy!
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Andy Sorensen (ajstudio) > And if you don't buy your derby ticket, look at what you just might miss out on.  One angler caught a $1000 tagged fish but did NOT have a derby ticket.  No ticket, no money.
Andy Sorensen (ajstudio) > The Monday morning crowd lines the bank between the bridges.
Andy Sorensen (ajstudio) > A happy angler shows off yet another nice chrome King fresh in from the saltwater.
Andy Sorensen (ajstudio) > 2005 Ship Creek King Slam'n Salm'n Derby photo
Andy Sorensen (ajstudio) > James Jones lands a nice 38 lb. King on Tuesday morning to take the lead in the 2005 Ship Creek Slam'n Salm'n Derby.  This fish was caught on the incoming tide.  Way to go James!
Andy Sorensen (ajstudio) > James Jones, current derby leader, discusses the finer points of fishing Ship Creek with a couple tourists.
Andy Sorensen (ajstudio) > The Derby's Leader board shows the current standings.
Andy Sorensen (ajstudio) > Bob Tisserand holds up his bright catch of the morning.  Nice King Bob!  This fish is a hen and was loaded with eggs.  Bob caught this on his own fly, a sort of  egg-sucking version of an Everglow fly.
Andy Sorensen (ajstudio) > Roland Martin works the tidal flood with his fly rod.
And if you don't buy your derby ticket, look at what you just might miss out on. One angler caught a $1000 tagged fish but did NOT have a derby ticket. No ticket, no money.
 > And if you don't buy your derby ticket, look at what you just might miss out on.  One angler caught a $1000 tagged fish but did NOT have a derby ticket.  No ticket, no money.
And if you don't buy your derby ticket, look at what you just might miss out on. One angler caught a $1000 tagged fish but did NOT have a derby ticket. No ticket, no money.
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Keywords: fishing alaska salmon derby anchorage king salmon ship creek downtown soup kitchen slamn salmn
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