Anglers can begin casting in Haines’ annual coho salmon derby next Wednesday. The contest, hosted by the Haines Sportsman’s Association, will run through Oct. 29.
The prize for heaviest coho, or silver, salmon is $1,000 cash. The three top finishers each will receive cash and gift-card awards.
“Hopefully we’ll establish a new state record for coho,” said Russ Byerly, president of the Sportsman’s Association. That record, 26 pounds, was set at Icy Strait in 1976.
