 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 the 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.