Hi all,

Good commitment on this so far.

I am going to spring the $24 for the Derby registration, and if anyone wants to chip in on derbay day, or buy me a beer, that would be great. I'd rather keep everything on the up and up, since I would like to figure out a way to get a prize cache for the top placing fish.

I think we could go 1,2,3,4 in weight for an uncleaned fish, then a prize for the best combined weight of two fish for a boat. If you have any other prize category suggestions beyond what I stated, post it.

Tomorrow after fishing we are going to swing by the Sloop Tavern by Shilshole and talk to the owner, Charlie I think it is, to see if he will host us. I am sure he will because it will mean a good bump in business on a otherwwise slow Sunday afternoon. They have had an annual coho derby out of the Tav for years, so they are no strangers to fishing or derby's.


Some items that would you can help me get together for the Derby:

Scale for weigh in. Any PSA member or anyone else that is participating have a good scale they can bring?

Digital camera so we can post pics here. Easy, would/could you be our derby cameraman?

Help securing prizes. If anyone can help me get some stuff together, or you want to donate something, that would be great.

I dont want to go with cash prizes, which would force the sale of tickets and create a logistical nightmare... plus it is nice to get new lures, dodgers, other gear.


Kwik Fish-Thanks a hell of a lot for the offer. Maybe a few six packs or 12'ers for prizes from your end, if that is what you were referring to. (anyone oppose beer for prizes, hell no!)If you were going to offer a discount for gas or something, great idea there as well.


Ok, getting the gear ready for the AM. Will post results tomorrow night.

Also, God bless those Astronauts. what a horrible tragedy.