New Melones Derby - August 10, 2002

Sportsman Division
	Name	Weight (oz.)	Length( cm.)
1	Norma Mendoza - Merced	25.5	16 1/4"
2	Jeramy Rayen - Selma	24.9	16"
3	Lonnie Schardt - Fresno	24.3	16 1/4"
4	Ken Hopper - Walnut Creek	24.2	16 1/4"
5	Mike Buendia - Merced	24.1	16 1/8"

Junior Division
	Name	Weight (oz.)	Length( cm.)
1	Jeremy Barbour	23.3	16 1/8"
2	Matthew Baker	22.0	16 1/8"
3	Jason Lawrence	21.8	15 1/2"
4	Blake Schultz	20.7	14 3/4"
5	Tim Minnis	20.4	15"

Pro Division
	Name	Weight (oz.)	Length( cm.)
1	Ron Wilson - Modesto	69.9
2	Bruce Hamby - Ripon	69.8
3	Jim Franco - Sand City	69.2

Jim Franco of Sand City won the big fish award with a 15 5/8" 23.9 ouncer.

Everyone that fished the derby had a great time. It was warm, the bite started slow and ended with plenty of action for most anglers. With water temperatures above 80?, the koks were holding from 65' to 85'. Rose Island, South Island, Tuttle Town Dam, and the spillway were the hot spots. As anglers took their trophies and winnings, each reported what tpe of terminal tackle they used. For dodgers that the winners reported, Vance's Dodgers were used by 25 of 28 anglers entering winning kokanee. One used Sep's Doger, one used a Sling Blade, and one used a Silver Hord 2/0 Dodger. Lures mentioned were Uncle Larry Spinners, Sockeye Slammers, Hootchies, and Apex. Pro-Cure scented corn was used by most, if not all. Next derby is September 7 at Shaver Lake.

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