2012 Catfish Derby

2012 Catfish Derby

Moonlight Catfish Tournament - 2012 Results

On June 1st the Moonlight Catfish Tournament was held with the purpose of obtaining live spawning class catfish to be stoked into the

Columbia park family fishing pond. 26 individuals began there quest with sunny skies and medium winds. Unfortunately wind and rain was forecast for the evening as an impending front entered the region. The rain began about 9 pm and participants took refuge under whatever they could. The morning saw clearing clouds and sunny but breezy conditions. Still allowing time to fish!

The Catch

The weigh in began at 9 am June 2nd and was set up with help from RRG&C club members and volunteers from the Walleye anglers unlimited club. Many hands were ready for the fish but no fish were brought to the scales until 1:00 pm with the cut off time at 2 pm. Only 5 returned to the scales with live fish. Total fish brought to scale 60 and included 37 live fish and 23 dead with a total weight of 335 pounds. The live fish were transported to the park pond with help from Doug and Dalton McManamon, Keith Sharp and Larry Martin.

Winners - Big Fish and Total Weight

Don Kearns Big Fish- 12 lb-6 oz and 106 lbs 9 oz total weight.

He also entered both option pots and became overall winner taking both positions. He spent all night huddled in a pair of frog togs in a open boat. Now that is dedication and it paid off!

Runner-Ups

Ryan Jackson Big Fish -11lbs 6 oz Total weight - 42 lbs.15 oz.

Neil Sullivan Big Fish - 9 lbs 5 oz Total weight - 41lbs 4oz

Curtis Beckner Big Fish - 7 lbs 3 oz

Austin Montgomery Total weight - 22.8 lbs

Fish Fry/Potluck

The Potluck was a great success with 7 attending: Richard Libby, Keith Sharp. Richard & LaNae Sharp, Neil & Karen Sullivan, and Larry Martin enjoyed fried catfish and various dishes under sunny skies.

Thank You - Richard Sharp thanks all who participated to make this a successful event.

Photos

Registration For Tournament

Cleaning The Fish Tanks

Sorting The Catch

Live Fish Holding Tank

Aerating The Fish Holding Tank

Filling Fish Transport Tank

Arrival At Columbia Point Fishing Pond - Alive and Well

Crowd Watching Release of Catfish

Big Dollar Winner - Don Kearns

Big Trophy Winner - Don Kearns

Richland Rod & Gun Club \| home
Return	2012 Catfish Derby Moonlight Catfish Tournament - 2012 Results On June 1st the Moonlight Catfish Tournament was held with the purpose of obtaining live spawning class catfish to be stoked into the Columbia park family fishing pond. 26 individuals began there quest with sunny skies and medium winds. Unfortunately wind and rain was forecast for the evening as an impending front entered the region. The rain began about 9 pm and participants took refuge under whatever they could. The morning saw clearing clouds and sunny but breezy conditions. Still allowing time to fish! The Catch The weigh in began at 9 am June 2nd and was set up with help from RRG&C club members and volunteers from the Walleye anglers unlimited club. Many hands were ready for the fish but no fish were brought to the scales until 1:00 pm with the cut off time at 2 pm. Only 5 returned to the scales with live fish. Total fish brought to scale 60 and included 37 live fish and 23 dead with a total weight of 335 pounds. The live fish were transported to the park pond with help from Doug and Dalton McManamon, Keith Sharp and Larry Martin. Winners - Big Fish and Total Weight Don Kearns Big Fish- 12 lb-6 oz and 106 lbs 9 oz total weight. He also entered both option pots and became overall winner taking both positions. He spent all night huddled in a pair of frog togs in a open boat. Now that is dedication and it paid off! Runner-Ups Ryan Jackson Big Fish -11lbs 6 oz Total weight - 42 lbs.15 oz. Neil Sullivan Big Fish - 9 lbs 5 oz Total weight - 41lbs 4oz Curtis Beckner Big Fish - 7 lbs 3 oz Austin Montgomery Total weight - 22.8 lbs Fish Fry/Potluck The Potluck was a great success with 7 attending: Richard Libby, Keith Sharp. Richard & LaNae Sharp, Neil & Karen Sullivan, and Larry Martin enjoyed fried catfish and various dishes under sunny skies. Thank You - Richard Sharp thanks all who participated to make this a successful event. Photos Registration For Tournament Cleaning The Fish Tanks Sorting The Catch Live Fish Holding Tank Aerating The Fish Holding Tank Filling Fish Transport Tank Arrival At Columbia Point Fishing Pond - Alive and Well Crowd Watching Release of Catfish Big Dollar Winner - Don Kearns Big Trophy Winner - Don Kearns