{"id":658,"date":"2015-09-15T13:01:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-15T17:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/blog\/hooked-great-turnout-philly-fun-fishing-fest\/"},"modified":"2022-12-03T13:35:19","modified_gmt":"2022-12-03T18:35:19","slug":"hooked-great-turnout-philly-fun-fishing-fest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/blog\/hooked-great-turnout-philly-fun-fishing-fest\/","title":{"rendered":"Hooked: Great Turnout for Philly Fun Fishing Fest"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nAva Morales, winner of the “Most Succesful\u00a0Angler” award in the Under 14 category, checks out her catch with a Fish Fest volunteer. She caught a total of nine fish,\u00a0a number topped only by Leo Sheng, a professional fisherman and founder of the Extreme Philly Fishing YouTube channel. Sheng caught 39 fish.\u00a0Photo credit: Philadelphia Water<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

A few clouds and some high water weren't enough to keep people from enjoying some fine Schuylkill River fishing on Saturday,\u00a0and the Philly Fun Fishing Fest<\/a> saw one of its biggest crowds ever during the 11th annual event.
\nHosted by Philadelphia Water<\/a>, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation<\/a>, the Pa. Fish and Boat Commission<\/a> and Schuylkill Banks<\/a>, the free fishing competition included 114\u00a0anglers this year.<\/p>\n

The annual day of fishing showcases Schuylkill River recreational opportunities and water quality improvements while encouraging residents to develop a personal connection to this crucial drinking water source.
\nWith free tackle and bait for use during the fest, not to mention a free pass on required licenses from the Fish and Boat Commission, the day is also a popular way for novices to give fishing a try.<\/p>\n

But, looking at the final tally of fish, you wouldn't think this was an inexperienced crowd. In just four hours, Fish Fest participants recorded a whopping 234 catches! Species included channel catfish, white perch, blue gill sunfish, American eel and striped bass, with channel cats by far the most common catch. You can check out photos from Philly Fun Fishing Fest by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bob's Bait and Tackle<\/a> on Ridge Avenue in East Falls donated a new rod\u00a0and reel combo\u00a0as the\u00a0grand prize for\u00a0the raffle drawing.<\/p>\n

Fishing prizes, donated by sponsors Dick's Sporting Goods and Plano Tackle, were awarded in 16 categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>\nWinner<\/strong><\/td>\nPrizes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Last Fish Caught<\/td>\nJalieha Lyles<\/td>\nTake Me Fishing Tackle Box donated by Plano Tackle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
First Fish Caught<\/td>\nLynell Robinson<\/td>\nTake Me Fishing Tackle Box donated by Plano Tackle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Smallest Fish Caught<\/td>\nEmre Olceroglu (4″ White Perch) Runner up: Eric Mondelli<\/td>\nTake Me Fishing Tackle Box donated by Plano Tackle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Youngest Participant<\/td>\n\u00a0Ayden<\/td>\nChomper Tackle Box and Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Third Largest Fish (Adult)<\/td>\nJamie Lafferty JR (21.5″ Catfish)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\nTake Me Fishing Tackle Box from Plano and Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Third Largest Fish (14 & Under)\u00a0<\/td>\nJon Conway (17″ Catfish)\u00a0<\/td>\nTake Me Fishing Tackle Box from Plano Tackle and Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Second Largest Fish (Senior)\u00a0<\/td>\nGeorge Cooper (19.75″ Catfish)\u00a0<\/td>\nRod and Reel, Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Second Largest Fish\u00a0 (Adult)\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\nFran Murray (22.25″ Catfish)\u00a0<\/td>\nRod and Reel, Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Second Largest Fish\u00a0 (14 & Under)<\/td>\nJason Miller (21in Catfish)<\/td>\nRod and Reel, Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Most Successful Angler (Senior)\u00a0<\/td>\nJamie Lafferty SR (8 fish)<\/td>\nTake Me Fishing Tackle Box from Plano Tackle, Rod and Reel, Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Most Successful Angler (Adult)<\/td>\nLeo Sheng (39 fish) Runner-up: Emre Olceroglu<\/td>\nTake Me Fishing Tackle Box from Plano Tackle, Rod and Reel, Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Most Successful Angler (14 & Under)\u00a0<\/td>\nAva Morales (9 fish)<\/td>\nTake Me Fishing Tackle Box from Plano Tackle, Rod and Reel, Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Largest Fish (Senior)<\/td>\n\u00a0James Preston (20.75in Catfish)<\/td>\nSpiderwire Tackle Box, Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Largest Fish (Adult)<\/td>\nJohn McCann (22.50″ Catfish)\u00a0<\/td>\nSpiderwire Tackle Box, Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Largest Fish (14 & Under)\u00a0<\/td>\nMarcus Morales (22.25″ Catfish)\u00a0<\/td>\nSpiderwire Tackle Box, Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Certificate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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