I've been fortunate to have been able to make 2 trips to Alaska over the years. Both times we fished out of Homer for 4 days for Halibut. (On the last trip 5 of us brought home a total of twelve 60# boxes of halibut fillets) I entered the famous "Homer Halibut Derby" each day but never caught anything that would stand a chance at winning. Anyway... I checked the current standings for this year and last years results. Look at the 2006 winning fish AND the prize $!!!!
http://www.homerhalibutderby.com/2006.htm