The 17th Annual Homer Winter King Salmon Derby is a bit of a misnomer this year, the event will be held on the first day of spring.
That’s fitting according to the tournament’s coordinator, Paula Frisinger.
“It’s a spring breakup time thing,” she said, explaining the event has become something of a tradition for diehard anglers looking to beat the winter blues and get a line in the water.
On Tuesday Frisinger said a little over 100 people had entered the tournament, which starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday.
Competitors will cruise the waters of Kachemak Bay, trolling for feeder kings that reside in the area feasting and fattening themselves.
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