 She went out on an overnight trip with her boyfriend and said initially the trip was more about camping and spending time together until she hooked a big one. Before going fishing, Berdiano said she saw people who were happy to catch anything and she had a whatever type attitude. Halibut anglers in Valdez are trying to catch the Derby winning halibut and take home $10,000. Jeff Smith of Tucson, Arizona is currently leading the Derby with a 160.8 pound halibut.