Press Release posted 4/5/14 – The City of Sierra Madre Huck Finn Fishing Derby was held this past Saturday, March 29, 2014. This year 247 youth ages 3-15 participated in the Huck Finn Fishing Derby with many parents, family and friends in attendance as well. The fishing was fantastic this year as most young anglers caught at least one trout and many caught their limit of three! Awards were given in the following four age categories, as well as the Largest Overall fish and Smallest Overall fish. Age category winners were based on the total weight of a maximum three fish.
Age Category 3-6 years:
- 1st – Kalea Buchan
- 2nd – Jaxson Enriquez
- 3rd – Max Reynolds
Age Category 7-9 years:
- 1st – Alina Rodriguez
- 2nd – Loren Lomboy
- 3rd – Kaine Navarro
Age Category 10-12 years:
- 1st – Clara Li
- 2nd – Sara Krueger
- 3rd – Nicolas Springer
Age Category 13-15 years:
- 1st – Santiago Reynolds
- 2nd – Tiffany Juarez
- 3rd – Kyle Shigenaga
Largest Overall Fish – Clara Li (5.093 lbs.)
Smallest Overall Fish – Matthew Moline (.496 lbs.)
The City of Sierra Madre would like to thank the following sponsors for making the Huck Finn Fishing Derby and Campout such a success: Sierra Madre Civic Club, Rotary Club of Sierra Madre, Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club, Pasadena Casting Club, Volunteer Fishing Guides, Okuma, Berkley, VFW Post 3208, Sierra Madre Volunteer Firefighters Association, Spero Foundation, Sierra Madre Woman’s Club, Wil’s Bait and Tackle, L.A. Astronomical Society, Johnny’s Sports Shop, Issei Foundation, Izorline, and L.A. County.