Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby

While August in Homer usually brings a decrease of monster-size halibut — Jamie Olvera of Fairbanks is having none of that.
Olvera landed her 277.6-pound flatfish on Aug. 28, just four days after an angler from Ohio landed a 300-pounder — but forgot to buy a derby ticket.
John Tucholski of Steven Hills, Ohio reportedly talked the night before his fishing excursion about purchasing a derby ticket. Somehow, he forgot to get one in all his excitement. Tucholski was fishing with Poi Boy Fishing and Wilderness Lodge when he landed the big fish aboard the F/V Last Laugh.
For now, Olvera takes first place as jackpot leader, August leader, and the Lady Angler title.

Derby Leader
277.6 pounds caught by Jamie Olvera of Fairbanks on Aug. 28. Olvera was fishing with North Country Halibut Charters aboard the F/V Fringe Benefit.

August Standings

1st place ($1000): 277.6 pounds caught by Jamie Olvera of Fairbanks on Aug. 28. Olvera was fishing with North Country Halibut Charters aboard the F/V Fringe Benefit.
2nd place ($750): 257.4 pounds caught Steve White of Kettle Falls, Wash., on Aug. 5. White was fishing with Alaska Coastal Marine aboard the F/V Nautilus.
3rd place ($500): 238.6 pounds caught by Chris Strelakos of Eagle River on Aug. 25. Strelakos was fishing aboard a private boat.
4th place ($250): 224 pounds caught by John White of Gilbert, Ariz. On Aug. 13. White was fishing with North Country Halibut Charters aboard the F/V Fringe Benefit.
Lady Angler: 277.6 pounds caught by Jamie Olvera of Fairbanks on Aug. 28. Olvera was fishing with North Country Halibut Charters aboard the F/V Fringe Benefit.
A total of 16 fish have been released so far this month.

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