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Ship Creek king run ‘pretty strong’ as Slam’n Salm’n Derby opens

By Bill Roth
Updated: June 17, 2019 Published: June 17, 2019

Dustin Slinker, left, owner of the Bait Shack, weighs an 18.7-pound king salmon caught by Peter Domingo, right, on Sunday morning June 16, 2019, during the Slam'n Salm'n Derby at Ship Creek near downtown Anchorage. Domingo, a past winner of the derby with several top three finishes, said he caught the fish under the railroad bridge during an outgoing tide. "This is a gift for me on Father's Day." (Bill Roth / ADN)

Bait Shack owner Dustin Slinker said over the weekend that a 29-pound fish was leading Anchorage’s annual Slam’n Salm’n Derby — bigger than the fish that won last year.

“The king season started off pretty strong this season and it’s continuing that way. Compared to last season, the fishing is a lot better,” Slinker said.

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Anglers try their luck during an incoming tide at Ship Creek near downtown Anchorage on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Proceeds from this year's Slam'n Salm'n King Derby, which ends next Sunday, supports the Downtown Hope Center, Battle Dawgs, Al Aska Shriners and the Alaska Sport Fishing Association. (Bill Roth / ADN)

Bill Roth

Bill Roth is a staff photojournalist at the Anchorage Daily News.

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