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YMCA Kid’s Fishing Rodeo

YMCA fishing tournament - awards ceremony at the Pier 60 Pavilion

YMCA fishing tournament - awards ceremony at the Pier 60 Pavilion

On April 24, 2010, the YMCA Kid’s Fishing Rodeo was a fun day of catch and release fishing for ages 5-12 at Pier 60, Clearwater Beach. Presented by the YMCA of the Suncoast, with the help of a great group of sponsors, children had the opportunity to fish in a non-competitive environment. Check-in began at 8 a.m. at the Pier 60 Pavilion. Each child received a new rod and reel, tackle box, a t-shirt and lunch for a donation of $10.00. Scholarship recipients were able to fish for free! An awards luncheon was held at the Pavilion from 11 a.m. – Noon.

YMCA fishing tournament sponsors

YMCA fishing tournament sponsors

Hook Kids on Fishing

Costal Angler Magazine hosted the Hook Kids on Fishing clinic on Clearwater Beach’s Pier 60. Check out the fun!

YMCA Kids Fishing Tournament

YMCA Fishing Tournament

YMCA Fishing Tournament

The YMCA Kids Fishing Rodeo took place on Saturday, April 28, 2009 at Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach. Open to children ages 6 to 12, the $10 registration fee included a rod and reel, T-shirt and lunch. Over 100 enthusiastic, excited young participants attended, along with many volunteers.

A pier visiter posted this review -
Pier 60 – Over 100 fish landed before noon

A Great Turn Out

A Great Turn Out

2009 YMCA Fishing Tournament Sponsors

2009 YMCA Fishing Tournament Sponsors

Organizers prepare the bait

Organizers prepare the bait


Some participants …

Little Girl's First catch

Little Girl’s First catch

Little Girl's First catch
Dad helps land a fish
A young man presents his catch for weigh in.

A young man presents his catch for weigh in.

Little Girl's First catch

A participant brings his fish to be weighed in.

Little Girl's First catch

Proud fisherman

Little Girl's First catch
Hermit Crab