Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation held the 2008 Emerald Isle Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 28th from 9:00-11:00am at the Bogue Inlet Pier. The event was a great success. 68 children participated in the fun filled day of fishing. Every participant received a goody pack stuffed with goodies from local businesses.

Biggest fish went to Hunter Cancellarich with a 13.25 in Pompano.

Michaella Good took home 2nd place with a 29.5 in Ribbon Fish.

12.5 in Flounder caught by Madeline Daughtry got the prize for 3rd and Robert Hill’s 12 in Flounder got 4th biggest fish.

The most fish caught by a girl 7 and under was Abigail Oliver with 4 fish.

Richard Koplin’s 8 fish secured the winning spot for most fish caught by boy 7 and under.

In the 8and up category of most fish caught Kaleyah Young’s 3 fish secured the win and Dylan Dixon’s 6 did the same for him.

Bradley Deluzio caught the first fish of the day at 9:06am and the last fish was caught at 10:59am by Mary Catherine Whitley.

Brandon Smith caught the smallest fish with a 3.25 in Sea Robin.

Hunter Cancallerich, Dylan Dixon and Robert Hill won prizes for most unusual fish caught with their Sea Robins.

Michaella Good also received a most unusual fish award for her Ribbon Fish.

Chris Culp’s Sand Perch also secured a spot on the most unusual fish caught for the day.

The derby was a great success thanks to the help of the volunteers that came out and gave their time as well as the local businesses and people that made donations. For further information contact Brittany Wood, Recreation Coordinator, 252.354.6350 or bwood@emeraldisle-nc.org  

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