Pink salmon derby hits Whidbey shores Saturday

The humpies are running this year, and Freeland Ace and The Fishin’ Club want every angler to get in on the action.

The humpies are running this year, and Freeland Ace and The Fishin’ Club want every angler to get in on the action.

Weigh-in is from noon to 4 p.m., and all eligible fishers must be in line by 4 p.m. at Freeland Ace Hardware, 1609 E. Main St.

Entry tickets for the derby are available at the hardware store and cost a suggested $7 donation for adults and $3 for anglers 12 and younger. Each angler gets one ticket to enter only one fish.

After the catches are weighed, prizes will be distributed for the first, second and third-largest pink salmon for both adults and young anglers.

Prizes for the adult winners are a Scotty downrigger or Weber Spirit BBQ, a Little Chief smoker and Foodsaver Game Saver for second place, and a custom spinning rod and Sienna reel for third place.

A hot dog, chips and soda lunch will be available for $3 at noon at the store.

There is also a raffle prize, and the winning ticket must be present to win the award.