Salmon derby coming up

Salmon derby coming

Go put your hook, line and sinker into the salmon derby

The Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society is hosting the 11th Annual Chinook Salmon Derby on August 2 and 3. Tickets are $50 per rod. The event includes a $5,000 first prize, $2,500 for second and categories in Ladies, Junior and Seniors. Lots of other prizes and draws. An awards dinner will be held at the Sooke Flats campground at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 3. For more information call 250-642-1905. The event is in support of the Jack Brooks Hatchery. Above is Del Clark with his winning salmon in 2013.

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