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Organizers say 26th annual youth fishing derby drew about 100 participants and more than 60 fish
Summary
A commenter said the 26th annual youth fishing derby for children up to 15 drew roughly 100 participants and yielded more than 60 fish; the family-focused event included prizes, games and free lunch.
A commenter said the 26th annual youth fishing derby for children up to 15 drew about 100 participants and resulted in more than 60 fish being caught.
The commenter described the event as a family-focused effort to get children outdoors and away from television. "This is quality of life for the kids," the commenter said. Organizers provided awards and prizes, games for non-anglers and a free lunch, and sponsors supported the event, the commenter added.
According to the commenter, this year marked the first time the derby produced so many catches. Participation was "close to 100" — similar to the previous year, the commenter said. The event is held annually around this time of year, the commenter said.
No funding sources, sponsor names or additional logistical details were provided in the remarks. The commenter characterized the derby as a long-running local tradition intended to teach children leisure skills and foster family outdoor activity.
