By Wayne Kruse
For The Herald
The second annual Baker Lake Sockeye Shootout rolls around this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and while the timing is going to be tight, there should be a few spots available. Holiday Sports in Burlington (360-757-4361) had entry blanks as of Monday, or print an entry form and see full rules and schedule at www.ccawashington.org/bakerlakederby. For more information call Tony at 360-354-0204, or Curt at 360-224-9345.
Entry deadlines are Thursday at 6 p.m. at retail outlets; Holiday Sports being the closest, and 10 a.m. Friday at the Swift Creek boat ramp and weigh-in station on upper Baker Lake.
Entry fees are $50 for new or renewing CCA members; $20 for members; $10 youth new members, and free for CCA youth members. Prizes are $1,000 for fish closest to average weight for all entries; $500 for largest sockeye; $250 for second largest; $100 for third; $100 for smallest sockeye (minimum 18 inches); and $250 rod/reel for youth largest sockeye.
Barbecue Saturday, 6 p.m., at Swift Creek picnic shelter; awards ceremony Sunday, 11:30 a.m. at Swift Creek ramp.
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