Anglers fishing the first weekend of the annual Haines Sportsman’s Association King Salmon Derby turned in 15 fish – including seven caught in Chilkoot Inlet – but organizers and biologists expect the derby haul will improve this weekend.
“With all the pessimism going around, I’m happy for the 15 fish we were able to get after the first weekend,” said Toni Dewitt, derby co-coordinator.
Jeff David Jr. of Haines leads the derby with a 28.15-pound…
