Jack Daniels' Coho Derby

Phil Layer · 08-23-2001, 07:09 AM

Does anyone know how big a fish it is going to take to win this contest? I don't want to waste time on Friday running into Hammond if I don't have a good chance of nailing the big bucks.

I haven't heard what size fish have been turned in so far.

Thanks and good luck to those who entered.

FishinMission · 08-23-2001, 07:16 AM

I'm not all that familiar with the contest, as I'm not participating, but I believe it's not the size that matters (sound familiar??) I believe there's a few fish that have been marked or tagged. I kinda glanced at the flyers on my last trip into Fisherman's, and what got me was the wording that if you caught one of the tagged fish, you were ELIGIBLE to win. I'm sure there are those here that know more than I do on this, and by the end of today, you should get more info. You might also want to check you local sporting goods store to see if they have any of the flyers for you to review. Good luck!! Mark

blackdog · 08-23-2001, 07:19 AM

I'm not sure what it will take to win this derby, but there have been some BIG coho caught this year. I understand KATU's Grant McComie landed one that went 18lbs. Last Saturday, I had just got done filleting one that was easily over 15lbs when one of my partners informed me we were all entered into the derby [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img] It would have been fun to at least see how much it actually weighed and where it would have placed against others. Oh well, it will taste great on the barbeque anyway. Besides, I'm waiting for the big money from Saturday's Powerball [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

Phil Layer · 08-23-2001, 07:27 AM

FM,

I thought the same thing you did but was checking my ticket this morning and learned there is also a $1500 prize for the biggest fish. Second place is $500 and third is $250.

I entered because someone told me the $10 went to a good cause. Now, I'm thinking it will result in new kegs at the Jack Daniel's factory. Not being a whiskey drinker, that won't do me much good.

Phish_on · 08-23-2001, 07:59 AM

"Don't let JACK drive the boat!"

Get Bit · 08-23-2001, 05:18 PM

Last year it took a Silver 17lbs. to win the NSIA Buoy 10 Salmon Challenge. I would imagine that a fish at 20 or more is what it is going to take for the JD Derby as well.Remember there is two tourneys coinciding with one another.The other that NSIA is also sponsoring,is the Salmon Challenge which is a team tourney that starts tomorrow.If your not in it already it should make for some interesting reading. The fish tagged for the JD Derby were tagged last Thursday off the mouth of the Columbia.You just have to catch the right fish !!
Get Bit

bait boy · 08-23-2001, 11:01 PM

heres the deal the derby and all proceeds are to be given to charity. your 10$ goes to one of 10 tagged fish that have prizes associated with them from 50,000.00 to rods and reels. Chances are pretty slim that you'll catch that tagged fish but good luck.there are 3 big fish prizes 1500 500 and 250.

Hoosier Daddy · 08-23-2001, 11:13 PM

so..how did the fish get tagged?
doesn't seem like a tagged coho would stick around long enough to get caught. Is the prize still good if the fish is caught in say Eagle Creek or the Clack?

bait boy · 08-23-2001, 11:37 PM

The Hunt For The $50,000 Coho Begins- Free BUOY 10 lures to the first 100
arrivals

Please Join us for a Special Event to help kick off the INAUGURAL JACK
DANIEL'S 2001 BUOY 10 $50,000 COHO DERBY.

Wednesday, August, 15, 2001
Rooftop of O'Connor's Restaurant, 110 SW Yamhill (2nd & Yamhill) Portland, OR
5:00 Public reception-Hours D'oeuvres, Prizes and No host bar

Special guests:

Jack Daniel's master Distiller, : Jimmy Bedford
1190 KEX radio news radio: Mark Mason
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Director: Lindsay Ball
NSIA Executive Director: Liz Hamilton
Tournament Director and Host: Eric Linde

For More Details, See Press Release Below.

PRESS RELEASE:

ANGLERS BECOME TRIPLE WINNERS WITH JACK DANIEL'S COHO DERBY
Search for the $50,000 coho begins.

For Immediate Release: For More Information Contact:
July 10, 2001 Eric Linde: (360) 607-6421

With the 2001 Buoy 10 and ocean Coho fishing lit up like a fire cracker,
anglers have a lot to celebrate. Limits of Coho and Chinook off the mouth of
the Columbia are already the norm. In order to generate even more excitement
and participation for this world class fishery, Jack Daniel's Tennessee
Whiskey is sponsoring a $50,000 tagged coho salmon derby.

Beginning Saturday, August 18th anglers who have pre-purchased a $10.00 derby
entry ticket will be able to fish for 10 coho salmon tagged in cooperation
with the Oregon Department and Fish and Wildlife. In addition to tagged fish,
prizes for the three largest fish weighed in will be awarded, as well. The
Derby runs from August 17 through August 24. Winners will be announced on
August 24th @ 4:00 PM at the Astoria, Red Lion Hotel.

"Knowing that there is a $50,000 coho out there, anglers won't want to be
caught without a derby ticket" said Eric Linde, renowned fishing guide and
Jack Daniel's tournament official. "Besides the chance of winning the
jackpot, your ticket money goes to increasing sportfishing in our region.
It's a real winner all around for anglers" Linde continued.

The proceeds of the ticket sales will be donated to the Northwest
Sportfishing Industry Association, an organization of businesses, sporting
clubs and individuals dedicated to future of sportfishing opportunity in the
northwest.

Official Prizes are:
PRIZES (10 MARKED COHO)
1. $50,000.00
2. GPS - Etrex Garmin Handheld
3. FISHFINDER - Lowrance X-65
4. NORTHRIVER ROD 8'6" XH OD 8'6" XH
5. REEL Shimano BM-50
6. ABU-GARCIA Big Game Reel
7. LAMIGLAS Kenai King
8. BERKLEY AIR lM7 8'6" 15-50lb
9. ABU GARCIA 6500-C4
10. SHAKESPEARE TIGER ROD 2201AO & Tidewater

BIG FISH "COHO"
1. GRAND PRIZE $1,500
1. 2nd PRIZE - $500
2. 3rd PRIZE - $250

Derby Tickets can be purchased at:
Free Willy Bait & Tackle(Hammond), Chinook Country Store(Chinook), Astoria
Chamber of Commerce, Fisherman's Marine and Outdoor(Portland and Oregon
City), Tackle Time (Warrenton)

sinker · 08-24-2001, 05:36 AM

Did someone say Jack Daniels????? [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Bounty Hunter · 08-24-2001, 07:54 AM

I wieghed in a 13 lb coho (gutted and gills removed) on Sunday (looked bigger to me). Up to that day the largest fish so far rang in at 16 lbs (gutted) over in Astoria. If you don't have something at least that I wouldn't waste your time.