VALDEZ, Alaska – Tim Stadtmiller of Fairbanks is still leading the Valdez Halibut Derby with the 266.6 pound fish he caught June 19th aboard the Dan Orion. Daniel Schmitz of Wasilla is currently holding onto 2nd place in the overall standings with a 176.6 pound halibut he caught June 12th aboard the Jamie Lynn and Hali Lombardi of Valdez just missed 2nd place and is currently in 3rd place overall with a 176.4 pound halibut she caught July 11th aboard the Amanda Rose.
The weekly 1st place winner in the Halibut Derby was Hali Lombardi of Valdez. Lombardi is in