Your thoughts on Kenai Silver Salmon derby this september

[Roland on the River]

I saw an article in the Peninsula Clarion where the Kenai Chamber of Commerce will start a Silver derby
this September.
the last derby I remember was held in 1996.

Lots of pressure with boats parked every where.

Soon there after F&G reduced the bag limit to ONE fish using single hook artificial lure only.

I remember several guides taking their clients to Seward as who wanted to pay for the chance at ONE fish.

I believe the same will happen.

I spoke with Brian Marston area fish biologist and he felt maximum pressure was being applied without having a derby BUT no permit was needed to hold a derby.

No one knows the numbers of Silvers needed to maintain sustanable yield as these fish are not counted.

Your thoughts ?

[live4chrome]

I think it is a terrible idea, especially after last years disaster of a silver run. The river doesn't need the extra pressure. Maybe if it was a weekend event it would be ok but not for the 2 week duration they are going to be holding it for.

[4merguide]

Yeah, I thought the silvers haven't been that good for the last few years? How long will the derby run....all month?

[Roland on the River]

I believe it's scheduled for 10 days.

[live4chrome]

Yeah, I thought the silvers haven't been that good for the last few years? How long will the derby run....all month?

Sept 6-18th

[Roland on the River]

Just a bump up for your thoughts.

[hoose35]

Terrible idea


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[fishNphysician]

Derbies typically just bring out the meat-market mentality in the masses.

No thanks.

[Roland on the River]

Thanks guys, I sure hope it doesn't happen.

[kenaibow fan]

I wish F&G would count the return and come up with a better management plan then the one not in place. Like others have stated the last few years have been pretty poor unless you go after Oct.............

[catchfish]

Terrible idea I knew this was going to present itself some point.