Another bright fish caught in the Northern San Juans.  Mike took his little brother Tommy out for his birthday on Thursday evening and managed to get him on this nice fish.

The salmon are running a little shallower than normal and when they hit- it is a madhouse. The battle lasted about 10 minutes and 3 big runs of the line. Crab pots were dropped on the north end of Orcas with no results.

There is a ton of bait in the islands- the hot spot has been Tide Pt on Cypress–

If you need any tips- we are just a call away. 360-303-2734

The Puget Sound Anglers Salmon Derby is set to kick off- July 10th in marine area 7. The derby will go till the 12th with the final weigh in at 12 noon. Be sure to get your tickets quick as there will only be 500 issued.

Prizes are as follows- 1st $5,000, 2nd $2,500, 3rd $1,000— and there are a couple secret weights for $500 each– plus-

these great prizes…

$600 Gift Certificate from B&J Fiberglass

4 – $250 gift certificates from Vander Yacht propane

A log truck load of firewood  from Gradework’s Inc. and delivered to you by Brett Engholm Trucking

A load of gravel from Concrete Norwest

A gift certificate good for one free haul out from Seaview North Boat Yard – up to a 50 ft. boat

A gift certificate for 1/2 off a spray in bedliner from Tucker’s Tuffer Coatings

A pickup load of firewood from Chris McCall

Lots of restaurant gift certificates

A gift certificate from Wood’s Logging

 In addition to these great prizes, many more prizes will be awarded.

It is a fun derby with plenty of kid’s prizes- it really is a family derby- so bring the whole family along. If you are not from the area and need tips on the fishing spots- just give us a call and we’ll be happy to help-360-303-2734

In Whatcom County- you can get your derby tickets at LFS, Yeagers & Clearwater– in Lynden at Daves Sporting Goods– In Burlington, Holiday Sports and Bayside Marine in Everett– Good luck to all!

Mike and Kim Bredeson and "Reel Estate" in the Sidney Fishing Derby

Sidney Angler’s Derby May 1st and 2nd 2009

The 13th annual Sidney anglers fishing derby was a success, despite that only around  40 fish were weighed in for 2 days and 100 boats. The “Team Reel Estate” ( Mike & Kim Bredeson, with Lance & Connie Lootens) managed to land a small salmon and then a keeper 13.5 pounder.  Not enough to make the leader board but a good time was had by all. A local fisherman from Sidney BC  took home the first place prize- 2nd place went to Jay Field from Anacortas Washington – Jay is the chairman for the March Derby held in Anacortas . 

Third Place went to Kirk Hawley & Mike McAuley from Bellingham. 

Kirk Hawley With his $1000.00 check

 They are great local firsherman with many derby wins under their belts.

Lance and Connie Lootens with their catch

Be sure to check back for other upcoming derby results as well as prawn, crab and ling cod catches.  If any tips are needed for fishing in the northern San Juans- we are happy to help.  Not only can I help with your fishing questions but if you happen to have a question about Bellingham Real Estate, well, I can help you there too.