The Huck Finn Derby took place over the weekend. More than 275 kids participated in the Huck Finn Fishing Derby with many parents and family friends in attendance as well. About 600 pounds of trout (not halibut) were put into the settling basins, and from what I hear, there were many of them that were not particularly hungry in the early going on Saturday morning. Things got better as the day went on. Enjoy the photos.
Members of the Civic Club were on hand to check the kids in, and to weigh and track the fish so that awards could be given in four age categories. Here are the winners of the prizes:
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Age Category 3-6 years:
- 1st – Caysen Sullivan
- 2nd – Nathan Sanchez
- 3rd – Max Reynolds
Age Category 7-9 years:
- 1st – Brandon Wong
- 2nd – Griffith Simmons
- 3rd – Isabella Moreno
Age Category 10-12 years:
- 1st – Conrad Oakes
- 2nd – Sampson Sly
- 3rd – Sophia Cimino
Age Category 13-15 years:
- 1st – Destiny Miller
- 2nd – Kristin Shigenaga
- 3rd – Grant McComb
Largest Overall Fish – Destiny Miller (2.7 lbs.)
Smallest Overall fish – Kaila Rillorta (0.23 lbs.)
- Photo courtesy of City of Sierra Madre
- The first fish I saw that morning
- Civic Club volunteers help with the weigh-ins
- I understand this young lady caught these, though one of her brothers professed to having helped…
- News Net file photo from 2011 Derby
- There were some old fashioned fishing poles, not just store bought rods…
- Sampson from Arcadia had the biggest fish in his age group with 40 minutes to go when I shot this
- He suggested this shot, not me…
- Photo courtesy of Mary Lou Caldwell
- Photo courtesy of Mary Lou Caldwell