3rd KidFish Derby Fun for Area Youth

Boys & Girls Club of Palacios registered over 40 youth Saturday, June 3, for their 3rd Annual Wal-Mart Kids All-American Fishing Derby.  This year’s contest was held in conjunction with Texas Free Fishing Day, which allowed all adult participants to enjoy fishing for the day without the need to purchase a Texas fishing license. Most families registered early in the day, picked up their free bait and headed out to their favorite fishing spot.  Staff from the local Texas Parks and Wildlife office were on hand to offer fishing and casting tips and measure contest entries.  Top three winners for longest fish included Spencer Fort, Kevin Carpenter, and Jordan Hunter.  The Zebco Casting Contest was won by Tiffany Taylor.

Along with enjoying a lunch and free goodie bags full of fun stuff , all registered participants picked out a prize from the large number of toys and fishing equipment donated by area businesses.  Boys & Girls Club wishes to thank Palacios Coastal Fisheries Division of Texas Parks & Wildlife,  Academy Sports & Outdoor, Bay City H-E-B Food Pantry and Wal-Mart stores, Porter’s ACE Hardware, Super S Foods, and all the national Derby sponsors for their generous support of this year’s event.