With a bold, tough decision, the Marina Del Ray Anglers in California have decided to do what is in the best interest of our sport by postponing their 35 year old halibut derby for 2010:
Marina Del Rey Anglers announced the annual MDR Halibut Derby has been put on a one
year hiatus for 2010. “This is one of the most difficult decisions our board has
ever made,” said MDRA President Ken Raymond. “After 35 years of successful MDR
Halibut Derbies and months of painful discussion and soul searching we have decided
to take this action.”
“We want make sure our MDR Halibut Derby is good for our thousands of loyal
participants as well as our beloved halibut,” added Josh Gerson, MDRA incoming
president. “Our first obligation is to the Santa Monica Bay, the marine
environment, our local halibut fishery and the communities we serve. We hope to be
back in full force in 2011.”
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