SOUTHERN WV BASSMASTERS 3RD ANNUAL KIDS FISHING DERBY

Southern WV Bassmasters held its 3rd annual Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 21st. It was a tremendous success with 52 of the 59 kids participating catching at least one fish for a total of 222 fish being caught. The kids competed in three age divisions (6 and under, 7 - 10, and 11 - 14) for prizes being awarded to the top 4 places in each age group based upon the number of fish caught. In addition, each age group had a big fish competition with prizes being awarded to the top three in each age group based upon the length of the fish.

Below is the breakdown of fish caught:

• 134 Bluegill
• 75 Catfish
• 8 Crappie
• 4 Bass
• 1 Carp
• 222 Total

SWVB Conservation & Youth Director Andrew Albert organized the event in which we were able to collect enough contributions to ensure that every participant received a welcome bag containing snacks and other materials, bait and/or tackle, and free drinks throughout the event. During the tabulation of the results club members kept the kids active by holding a fishing, outdoors, and WV trivia contest in which the kids where asked various trivia questions and awarded prizes (packs of lures, crank baits, spinner baits, lines, hooks, etc.) for their correct answers. We were able to make sure that every kid received a prize. Also, Andrew held a drawing for the kids who did not place and we were able to give away 2 rod & reel combos, a tackle bag, a tackle box, and other miscellaneous fishing gear. After the awards ceremony everyone was treated to a hot dog and covered dish luncheon.

Members from SWVB, along with volunteers, sponsors, and parents, supervised and officiated the 4 hour event.

We certainly give the WV Bass Federation a huge thanks for helping with your generous support. Without your donation we could not have made this event as special as it was. We received countless compliments from the kids and their parents about how nice the day was and how much the kids enjoyed themselves. I think all involved would agree that June 21st made a positive impact on a lot of kid's lives by introducing them to the great sport of fishing.

Another huge thanks needs to be given to Andrew Albert for organizing and bringing this event to reality. It took a lot of work by him and other members of SWVB to pull this event off.

Results: Tournament

6 & Under
Participant	Award
1. Kole Kent	Trophy & Rod & Reel Combo
2. Jake Blackshire	Rod & Reel Combo
3. Grant Leshorn	Rod & Reel Combo
4. David Gijore	Rod & Reel Combo

7-10
Participant	Award
1. Collin Young	Trophy & Rod & Reel Combo
2. Jacob Ballard	Rod & Reel Combo
3. Bailey Coleman	Rod & Reel Combo
4. Sierra Dodrill	Rod & Reel Combo

11-14
Participant	Award
1. Kaitlin Coleman	Trophy & Rod & Reel Combo
2. Adam Poe	Rod & Reel Combo
3. Derrick Scott	Rod & Reel Combo
4. Madison Albert	Rod & Reel Combo

Results: Big Fish

6 & Under
Participant	Award
1. Jaiden Fallecker	Trophy & Tackle Box
2. Kole Kent	Tackle Box
3. Luke Rezek	Landing Net

7-10
Participant	Award
1. Keaton Barnette	Trophy & Tackle Box
2. Matt Eggleton	Tackle Box
3. Evan Minnich	Landing Net

11-14
Participant	Award
1. Hannah Jackson	Trophy & Tackle Box
2. Logan Jarrett	Tackle Box
3. Derrick Scott	Landing Net

All had a great time at the 2008 SWBM Kids Fishing Derby

Well, its brown and has a small mouth

Everyone enjoyed good food and good fishing

What could more relaxing and enjoyable?

Another successful day on the water.

Great thing about fishing - It's for everyone.