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Started in 1956, the Seward Silver Salmon Derby is Alaska’s oldest fishing derby.[1] The derby generally opens the second week in August. Participants compete to bring in the largest coho salmon, also known as silver salmon. The fish are weighed and turned in daily.[2]

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References

  1. ^ Campbell, Mike. "Silver Salmon Derby Opens Saturday in Seward." Anchorage Daily News 12 8 2010, n. pag. Web. 9 Feb. 2012. <http://www.adn.com/2010/08/11/1406248/silver-derby-opens-saturday-in.html>.l
  2. ^ "Seward.Com - Alaska Starts Here! - Seward Silver Salmon Derby®". Archived from the original on 2011-09-06. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
  3. ^ "Seward.Com - Alaska Starts Here! - Seward Silver Salmon Derby®". Archived from the original on 2011-09-06. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
  4. ^ http://www.seward.com/news-events/derby/2009%20SSD%20Prizes.pdf[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Seward.Com - Alaska Starts Here! - Seward Silver Salmon Derby®". Archived from the original on 2011-09-06. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
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