Alex Sandoval caught the biggest fish in the under 14 category with this 22-inch catfish. Credit: Philadelphia Water
Thank you to all who came out to the 2016 Philly Fun Fishing Fest at Schuylkill Banks on Saturday, Sept. 10!
Our partners at Parks and Recreation, the Schuylkill River Development Corporation, and the Pa. Fish and Boat Commission made it possible to have one of the best days on the river yet, with 195 participants and 297 fish caught (and released).
Doug Rafferty, of Bob’s Bait & Tackle on Ridge Avenue in East Falls, donated rod and reel for the grand raffle prize. Dicks Sporting Goods and Plano Tackle contributed more great prizes, making just about everyone a winner.
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Fishing prizes, donated by sponsors Dick's Sporting Goods and Plano Tackle, were awarded in 16 categories:
| Category | Winner | Prizes |
| Last Fish Caught | Naomi Sandoval | Take Me Fishing Tackle Box donated by Plano Tackle and compact tackle box |
| First Fish Caught | John McCann | Take Me Fishing Tackle Box donated by Plano Tackle and compact tackle box |
| Smallest Fish Caught | Michael Aimes | Take Me Fishing Tackle Box donated by Plano Tackle and compact tackle box |
| Youngest Participant | Henry Gilchrist (2 years old) | (Dick's) Zebco rod & reel & compact tackle box |
| Third Largest Fish (Adult) | Art Carlson | Take Me Fishing Tackle Box from Plano and Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate |
| Third Largest Fish (14 & Under) | Justin Marimelli | Take Me Fishing Tackle Box from Plano Tackle and Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate |
| Second Largest Fish (Senior) | James Preston | Rod and Reel, Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate |
| Second Largest Fish (Adult) | Jake Thomas | Rod and Reel, Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate |
| Second Largest Fish (14 & Under) | Joseph McCann | Rod and Reel, Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate |
| Most Successful Angler (Senior) | Laurel Fraser | Take Me Fishing Tackle Box from Plano Tackle, Rod and Reel, Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate |
| Most Successful Angler (Adult) | Joe Kelly | Take Me Fishing Tackle Box from Plano Tackle, Rod and Reel, Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate |
| Most Successful Angler (14 & Under) | Alex Bojko | Take Me Fishing Tackle Box from Plano Tackle, Rod and Reel, Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate |
| Largest Fish (Senior) | Jamie Lafferty Sr. | Field & Stream tackle box, Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate |
| Largest Fish (Adult) | Joseph Rios | Field & Stream tackle box, Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate |
| Largest Fish (14 & Under) | Alex Sandoval | Field & Stream tackle box, Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate |