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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

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Halibut spread derby message

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

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Courts

Court records show the following actions taken in Homer District Court through July 18: Judgments Aliesha L. Ottobre,…

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3 charged with taking 32 overlimit of halibut

Alaska Wildlife Troopers earlier this month charged three Wasilla fishermen with taking an overlimit of 32 halibut on…

Don Barney is all smiles after catching a tagged halibut worth $250.-Photo provided

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Tagged fish means cash for Oregon angler

Don Barney of Primeville, Ore., had plenty of reasons to smile fishing July 18 with Capt. Chris Andrews…

Capt. Greg Northover, left, and Ned Friedman show off Friedman’s 277.8-pound halibut.-Photo provided

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Oregon angler takes derby lead with 277.8-pound fish

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

With the tag securely clenched between his teeth, Jim Morgan shows off his catch worth $1,000. -Photo provided

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Anchorage angler catches tagged fish worth $1,000

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

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

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Just in case, why not get a derby ticket?

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

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

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Halibut fishing brings shifts in derby leaders

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

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Fisherman charged with taking lingcod out of season

Alaska Wildlife Troopers on June 11 cited an Anchorage commercial fisherman for retaining lingcod during a closed season…

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Derby’s first ‘released fish’ prize awarded

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

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

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Michigan angler leading jackpot derby with 196.80-pound halibut

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

Bering Sea out of balance; halibut population hurting

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Bering Sea out of balance; halibut population hurting

This year the Magnuson Stevens Act will be reauthorized by Congress. The MSA is the law by which…

Winner of the 2013 Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby, Gene Jones, left, of Bellvue, Iowa, shows off the fish he caught July 25, 2013, while fishing with Capt. David Bayes of Central Charters. Also showing off their catch are Jones’ sister-in-law and brother, Darla and Keith Jones on the right, and others fishing with them the day Jones hooked the big one.-Photo provided by Gene Jones

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27th jackpot halibut derby begins today

With good halibut fishing being reported, the 27th Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby begins today.  “People are going around…