2021 Derby winners

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Congratulations to all the winners of Neqa Derby 2021!

Weigh In

  • First Place - $2,500, Lincoln Uyehara

  • Second Place - $1,500, Craig Dunn

  • Third Place - $500, Ilona Bessenyey

  • Lodge/Camp Trophy Winner: Alaska Salmon Camp

Catch and Release

  • First Place -Preston Simmons -2 Alaska Airlines tickets

  • 2nd place - RC Woodson- Patagonia Waders

  • 3rd place - Misa Webber - FisheWear dry bag and FisheWear fly reel case

Other Prizes

  • First Fish Weighed In: Jake Depinto

  • Last Fish Weighed in: Ryan York

  • Guide Prize for Biggest Fish: Kent Anderson of Alaska Salmon Camp

  • Smallest Fish: Cameron Poindexter

  • Guide Smallest Fish: Carson at Alaska Kingfishers

  • Sponsor, Heaviest Fish: Ilona Bessenyey

  • Sponsor, Second place heaviest fish: Peter Van Tuyn

  • Women’s First Place Biggest: Ilona Bessenyey

  • Women’s Second Place: Jennifer York

  • First Day Weighed: Herb Schroeder

  • Second Day Weighed: Craig Dunn

Virtual

They may not be able to get out to fish the Nushagak, but our virtual supporters have Neqa Derby spirit! Congrats to these supporters (chosen randomly for prizes):

Laura Butcher, Apple Watch donated by GCI

Neqa Derby swag bag winners: Margaret Schroeder, Bobbi Jo Kramer, and Robyn Chaney.

See all 2021 Photos