McGowen catches biggest fish during Steelhead Derby
Competition concludes Sunday on Snake and Clearwater rivers
Kery McGowen landed the biggest fish of the day and of the entire competition as the Steelhead Derby concluded Sunday on the Snake and Clearwater rivers.
McGowen caught a 19-pound, 6.6-ounce steelhead to win the overall title and the men's title.
Benita Galland, who previously had the overall lead, still ended up winning the women's division. Bryce McCoy-Bonner had the top youth catch at 14 pounds, 8.3 ounces.
The derby was part of the Steelhead Expo, which ended Sunday at Lewiston.
OVERALL
Men’s top 3 — Kery McGowen, 19 pounds, 6.6 ounces; Steve Brazington, 18 pounds, 5.9 ounces; Josh Wadsworth, 16 pounds, 6.9 ounces.
Women’s top 3 — Benita Galland, 18 pounds, 8.7 ounces; Sarah White, 16 pounds, 14.8 ounces; Sarah White, 16 pounds, 13.5 ounces.
Youth top 3 — Bryce McCoy-Bonner, 14 pounds, 8.3 ounces; Jack Ritter, 13 pounds, 13 ounces; Bruce McDowell, 13 pounds, 9.3 ounces.
SUNDAY WINNERS
Big fish — Men: Kery McGowen, 19 pounds, 6.6 ounces. Women: Benita Galland, 13 pounds, 0.3 ounces. Youth: Keith Bradley, 10 pounds, 15.7 ounces.
Small fish — Men: Kery McGowen, 4 pounds, 1.2 ounces. Women: Benita Galland, 10 pounds, 14.8 ounces. Youth: Wyatt Nicholson, 9 pounds, 9.7 ounces.
Mystery fish (11 pounds, 7.1 ounces) - Men: Ryan Eckert, 11 pounds, 8.4 ounces. Women: Benita Galland, 11 pounds, 8.8 ounces. Youth: Keith Bradley, 10 pounds, 15.7 ounces.
