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    Halibut Derby
    Jason Mecham shows off the 111.80-pound halibut he caught, also on Aug. 3.-Photo provided
    Oregon angler still holds big-halibut lead in derby
    By McKibben Jackinsky • August 6, 2014 1:18 pm

    Oregon angler Ned Friedman can breathe a sigh of relief. He and his 227.8-pound halibut are still in first place…

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    Kevin Anderson of Crystal, Minn., brought in this 94.2-pound halibut July 21 while fishing with Capt. Mark Sutherland of Bob’s Trophy Charters.-Photo provided
    Halibut spread derby message
    By McKibben Jackinsky • July 30, 2014 5:37 pm

    When it comes to spreading the word about the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby, why not let the halibut do it? …

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    Capt. Greg Northover, left, and Ned Friedman show off Friedman’s 277.8-pound halibut.-Photo provided
    Oregon angler takes derby lead with 277.8-pound fish
    By McKibben Jackinsky • July 16, 2014 5:39 pm

    An Oregon angler has taken the lead in the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby’s big-fish category with a 277.8-pound barndoor caught…

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    With the tag securely clenched between his teeth, Jim Morgan shows off his catch worth $1,000. -Photo provided
    Anchorage angler catches tagged fish worth $1,000
    By McKibben Jackinsky • July 9, 2014 3:27 pm

    As last year’s third-place winner in the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby, Jim Morgan wasn’t in the running for cash prizes….

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    Mike Leno, left, moves into third place in the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby with a 139.0-pounder caught while fishing with Capt. Rob Hyslip, right, of Big Bear Halibut Charters.-Photo provided
    Just in case, why not get a derby...
    By McKibben Jackinsky • July 2, 2014 3:42 pm

    In the world of halibut fishing, last week’s fishing activity has underscored an important reminder to anyone wanting to fish…

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    Sean hoffbeck of Kenai, left, caught this 134.4-pound halibut Sunday while fishing with Capt. Gabe Linegar, right, of Drift Alaska Charters. -Photo provided
    Halibut fishing brings shifts in derby leaders
    By McKibben Jackinsky • June 25, 2014 5:48 pm

    Michigan angler Molly Malthby continued to hold onto her lead in the 2014 Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby, with the 196.8-pound…

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    Derby’s first ‘released fish’ prize awarded
    Derby’s first ‘released fish’ prize awarded
    By McKibben Jackinsky • June 18, 2014 4:32 pm

    Minnesota angler Molly Malthby held on to her lead in the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby’s big-fish category, but the week…

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    Michigan angler Molly Malthby, left, shows off the halibut she reeled in while fishing with Capt. Ben Martin, right, of North Country Charters.-Photo provided
    Michigan angler leading jackpot derby with 196.80-pound halibut
    By McKibben Jackinsky • June 11, 2014 4:41 pm

    The action is definitely picking up in the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby since it began May 15. Currently leading the…

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    Gene Jones, left, and his fishing companions show off their day's catch. Also fishing with Jones that day were his brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Darla Jones.-Photo provided
    Iowa angler wins halibut derby jackpot
    By McKibben Jackinsky • September 18, 2013 6:20 pm

    For Gene Jones, an angler from Bellevue, Iowa, it seems a long time — and a long wait — since…

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    Derby wraps up Sunday; ‘anything can still happen’
    Derby wraps up Sunday; ‘anything can still happen’
    By McKibben Jackinsky • September 11, 2013 3:27 pm

    By 9 p.m. Sunday, the mysteries of  2013 Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby will be resolved. “We are almost there for…

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    -Photo provided
    Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby comes to end Sept....
    September 5, 2013 8:48 am

    Gene Jones continues to be the frontrunner in the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby’s big fish competition that offers a $10,000…

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    Brian Todd of Kenai hooked into this tagged halibut Aug. 21 while he was fishing with Bob’s Trophy Charters.-Photo provided
    More tagged fish caught in derby
    By McKibben Jackinsky • August 28, 2013 7:43 pm

    There’s little more than two weeks left until the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby comes to a close Sept. 15. That…

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    Marian Oritz of Cottonwood, Ariz., shows off the tagged halibut she caught Aug. 14 while fishing with Bob’s Trophy Charters.
    So far, 27 of 114 tagged halibut caught...
    By McKibben Jackinsky • August 21, 2013 4:45 pm

    With less than a month until the 2013 Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby comes to an end, Marian Oritz of Cottonwood,…

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