2015 AK YAK Classic report
 

So I've sponsored a small derby for the past three years. This year it's a halibut derby. Right now the inlet is loaded with small halibut with larger fish coming in every day.

It was a great weekend. A little windy. One guy capsized a PA. Not good. Make sure your hatch is secured!!! Got water in it and became unstable.

So I have two video compilations. Day 1 & Day 2. Big fish Day one ended up the winner and big fish Day 2 was the second largest. Got lucky.

Crappy Iphone editing.

Day 1

http://youtu.be/G8559tQvPFU

Day 2

http://youtu.be/qFYMnTOX1y




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Love the video's.

Just got back from up that way last Wednesday, I want to go back up there on a fishing only trip next summer.

I have a question, you mentioned a guy flipped his PA, do you guys wear a dry suit? If not what do you do to protect against the cold water in the event of a spill?

Thanks, Walrus

We wear drysuits. Almost essential in the ocean even for comfort. 70 deg air day is rare day. So not only is the water cold even in the summer, once you get out you are cold.


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Finally made it back home.

A higher res video with a few still photos and a video of my largest fish.

https://youtu.be/tMsZGLt1TF8

Great videos, super haul. Congrats!

That's great fishing, love the video. That boga grip really works well for handling those halibut and making nice releases. The weather was really nice from the mid week on and clear and sunny when I left on Saturday. I will send you an email tonight.

That's some place you've better there!! Absolutely beautiful.
And, the fishing is fine. Congrats on a great event and super
video!! I want to go!

C'mon up! I've offered loaner kayaks to several board members here and on other boards. My secondary kayak has caught caught quite a few nice halibut to 80 pounds..none by family. lol.