2000 Winner's Circle

1st Place Overall
 

Dan Sanderlin of Wasilla  
with his 48 1/2"  51.9 lbs. King.

Mark Bontens presents the key for the grand prize, a 6-wheel amphibious 4-person ARGO Vanguard valued at $9,000,  to Dan Sanderlin of Wasilla.

 

2nd Place Overall

 Josh Bolinder of Wasilla
holds his  48 3/4"  50.4 pounder. 

2nd Place winner Josh Bolinder accepts the keys of his new Suzuki Quad Master 500 4-wheeler, valued at $6,600,  from Mike Leary.

 

3rd Place Overall

Bobby Smith
with his 50 1/2" 48.4 lbs. King. 

Bobby wins the life size 
King Salmon reproduction mount

 
Week # 1 ~ May 26 - June 4, 2000

1st  King entered, a 42 pounder, earned Gloria Peterson of Wasilla 
a 6-hour Guided Fishing Trip ($100 value)
 

1st Place ~ Josh Bolinder of Wasilla caught a 47.1 lbs. King at Willow Creek.  Josh wins his choice of a Sunshine Mountaineering 3-person tent or -25º sleeping bag.

Runner-up ~ Jeremy Anderson of Wasilla caught a 47.0 lbs. King at Willow Creek.  Jeremy wins a one-day rental of a 3-person 16' cataraft on Willow Creek 

1st Place Youth (under 16) ~ Tyler Pugliese from Newtown Sq., PA shows off a
 22 1/2 lbs. King caught in Deshka River.

 Won $25 cash

 

Week # 2 ~ June 5 - June 11, 2000

1st Place ~ Josh Bolinder of Wasilla caught a 50.4 lbs. King.  Josh wins his choice of a Sunshine Mountaineering 3-person tent or -25º sleeping bag.

Runner-up ~ Larry Myer of Wasilla caught a 47.7 lbs. King.  Larry wins a one-day rental of a 3-person 16' cataraft on Willow Creek.

There were no Youth entries this week.

  

Week # 3 ~ June 12 - June 18, 2000

1st Place ~ Elzie Norvell of Talkeetna caught a 46.4 lbs. King.  Elzie can choose between a  Sunshine Mountaineering 3-person tent or -25º sleeping bag.

Runner-up ~ Zack Jacobson of Anchorage caught a 42.7 lbs. King.  Zack wins a one-day rental of a 3-person 16' cataraft on Willow Creek.

1st Place Youth (under 16) ~ Chaz Rush
 of Wasilla caught a 37.5 lbs. King.
Chaz wins $25 cash.

 
Week # 4 ~ June 19 - June 25, 2000

1st Place ~ Dan Sanderlin of Wasilla caught a 51.9 lbs. King.  Dan can choose between a Sunshine Mountaineering 3-person tent or -25º sleeping bag.

Runner-up ~ Garry Keller of Wasilla caught a 44.3 lbs. King.  Garry wins a one-day rental of a 3-person 16' cataraft on Willow Creek.

1st Place Youth (under 16) ~ Lucas Storie
 of Wasilla caught a 38.2 lbs. King.
Lucas wins $25 cash.

Week # 5 ~ June 26 - July 4, 2000
 

1st Place ~ Bobby Smith caught a 48.4 lbs. King.  Bobby can choose between a Sunshine Mountaineering 3-person tent or -25º sleeping bag.

Runner-up ~ Joe Brawford of Palmer caught a 47.8 lbs. King.  Joe wins a one-day rental of a 3-person 16' cataraft on Willow Creek 

There were no Youth entries this week.

2000 Mat-Su King Derby
Raffle Drawing Prize Winners

  • Cas Gadomski of Wasilla won a Sea Eagle Inflatable Boat Kit ($520 Value) 

  • Mitch Mayo of Wasilla won a G. Loomis King Salmon Baitcasting Outfit ($400+ Value) 

  • Pat Donelson of Wasilla won a G. Loomis 5-wt Fly Rod ($270 Value)

  • Ben Miebs of Anchorage won a Fishin' Buddy 1200 Fish Finder ($187 Value)

  • Ben Longeski of Wasilla won a Guided Fishing Trip for One ($160 Value)

  • Billy Carnes of Anchorage won a Guided Fishing Trip for One ($160 Value)

  • Nancy Johnson of Sutton won a $50 Gift Certificate 

  • Paul Stockburger of Chugiak won a $50 Gift Certificate 

  • Howard Tresham of Wasilla won a $50 Gift Certificate 

  • John Rambow of Snoqualmie Washington won a $50 Gift Certificate

  • Stan Beaty of Wasilla won a $50 Gift Certificate

  • Joe Marquis of Wasilla won a $50 Gift Certificate

  • Joe Kidder of Wasilla won a Clear Creek Drop-off for Two ($45 Value)

  • John Lund of Anchorage won a $25 Gift Certificate

  • Steve Crowell of Cove Oregon won a $25 Gift Certificate

Congratulations to All!!

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