American Legion Post 351 &
South Hadley Sporting Club
32nd Annual Catfish Derby
It’s Catfish Derby time!! The 32nd Annual Catfish Derby, sponsored by the American Legion Post 351 and the South Hadley Sporting Club, will be held July 20th at 7pm through July 22nd 2pm.
Participants may fish anywhere on the Connecticut River or its’ tributaries. Fish must be legally caught and weighed in alive at the weigh in station: Post 351, 50 St. Kolbe Dr., Holyoke, MA. Weigh in times: Fri 7/20 @ 7pm thru Sun 7/22 until close of derby @ 2pm. Anglers are encouraged to call the derby hotline number (413) 231-6099 during the derby to get the weights of the current top twenty catfish.
There are 20 money prizes for the 20 heaviest catfish and 2 door prizes totaling $1,425.00. Trophies will be awarded for the Junior Division (Ages 14 and under). The junior division is automatically included for the money awards as well. Food, Snacks, and refreshments will be available for sale during the weigh in times and at the distribution of awards at the close of the derby at 2pm on Sunday.
Tickets are still only $10.00. T-shirts are $10.00. No tickets will be sold after 6pm on 7/20. Only one winner per ticket allowed. Tickets may be purchased at: American Legion Post 351, Action Marine both in Holyoke, Easthampton Feed, Easthampton Rod & Gun, and Peter Pan Café in Easthampton, Pipione’s in Greenfield, R & R Sports in Belchertown, Granby Bait in Granby, Red Bridge in Ludlow, B & G in Westfield, Egg & I, Mitch’s Marina, and the South Hadley Sporting Club in South Hadley, Pioneer Valley Sportman’s Club in West Springfield, BG Hunter’s Pub in Chicopee, and Marier Enterprises in Palmer.
For distant and out of state participants, or for more information, please email: post351catfishderby@yahoo.com or contact Gregory Tiner (413) 531-0308, the derby President. Visit our website www.post351catfishderby.com.
Wear your 2012 Catfish Derby T-shirt for FREE Admission including free food, snacks, music, raffle, and refreshments at the t-shirt party held Sept. 8th.
2012 Catfish Derby News
In memory of our founder Don Partyka and his family the 2011 Catfish Derby was a great success. With the help of the South Hadley Sporting Club, the Catfish Derby was able to raise $2300 to donate to special needs children to two local organizations and a local family in need.
Official State pin applications will still be available for the Derby in 2012.
** Families of special needs children may contact the derby for donation consideration by October 15th. Also ANY LOCAL BUSINESS please contact the Derby if you want to donate anything.**
Special thanks for the support of this non-profit event for the children. Let’s Go Fishin.
South Hadley Sporting Club
32nd Annual Catfish Derby
It’s Catfish Derby time!! The 32nd Annual Catfish Derby, sponsored by the American Legion Post 351 and the South Hadley Sporting Club, will be held July 20th at 7pm through July 22nd 2pm.
Participants may fish anywhere on the Connecticut River or its’ tributaries. Fish must be legally caught and weighed in alive at the weigh in station: Post 351, 50 St. Kolbe Dr., Holyoke, MA. Weigh in times: Fri 7/20 @ 7pm thru Sun 7/22 until close of derby @ 2pm. Anglers are encouraged to call the derby hotline number (413) 231-6099 during the derby to get the weights of the current top twenty catfish.
There are 20 money prizes for the 20 heaviest catfish and 2 door prizes totaling $1,425.00. Trophies will be awarded for the Junior Division (Ages 14 and under). The junior division is automatically included for the money awards as well. Food, Snacks, and refreshments will be available for sale during the weigh in times and at the distribution of awards at the close of the derby at 2pm on Sunday.
Tickets are still only $10.00. T-shirts are $10.00. No tickets will be sold after 6pm on 7/20. Only one winner per ticket allowed. Tickets may be purchased at: American Legion Post 351, Action Marine both in Holyoke, Easthampton Feed, Easthampton Rod & Gun, and Peter Pan Café in Easthampton, Pipione’s in Greenfield, R & R Sports in Belchertown, Granby Bait in Granby, Red Bridge in Ludlow, B & G in Westfield, Egg & I, Mitch’s Marina, and the South Hadley Sporting Club in South Hadley, Pioneer Valley Sportman’s Club in West Springfield, BG Hunter’s Pub in Chicopee, and Marier Enterprises in Palmer.
For distant and out of state participants, or for more information, please email: post351catfishderby@yahoo.com or contact Gregory Tiner (413) 531-0308, the derby President. Visit our website www.post351catfishderby.com.
Wear your 2012 Catfish Derby T-shirt for FREE Admission including free food, snacks, music, raffle, and refreshments at the t-shirt party held Sept. 8th.
2012 Catfish Derby News
In memory of our founder Don Partyka and his family the 2011 Catfish Derby was a great success. With the help of the South Hadley Sporting Club, the Catfish Derby was able to raise $2300 to donate to special needs children to two local organizations and a local family in need.
Official State pin applications will still be available for the Derby in 2012.
** Families of special needs children may contact the derby for donation consideration by October 15th. Also ANY LOCAL BUSINESS please contact the Derby if you want to donate anything.**
Special thanks for the support of this non-profit event for the children. Let’s Go Fishin.