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POST #351 CATFISH DERBY

28th Annual Family Event

2008 derby t-shirt party date is Sept 20th, 2pm-6pm at the legion.

THE 2008 POST 351 CATFISH DERBY WAS A HUGE SUCCESS !!

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE COMMITEE MEMBERS FOR A JOB WELL DONE.

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS FOR 2008.

WE WANT TO THANK ALL THE BAITSHOPS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES WHO PARTICIPATED.

NEWS FOR "08"
The Hampden County Radio Association conducted their annual ham radio operators exercise at derby headquarters. President Jim Harrington, deemed this exercise a great sucess. "We had 447 radio contacts from 48 states and 6 foreign countries", said Jim Harrington. "The furthest point of contact was Northern Ireland" !

We have included a trophy for heaviest fish caught by a junior angler.

Official State pin applications will be available.

Prize money has been increased.

Only one winning fish per ticket. More than one fish may be weighed in but only one winning fish per ticket number.

Places to Go

The Derby fishing is open on the Connecticut River & it's tributaries. CT, NH, MA, or VT.

All Catfish must be legally caught !!!!!

Things to Do

Fish with the Kids!

Have fun & Raise money for local charities.

Win *Prizes*
1st Place $300
2nd Place $250
3rd Place $150
4th Place $125
5th Place $100
6th - 10th $50
11th - 20th $25

2 Door Prizes $25

Still The Biggest And The Best Catfish Tournament in the Northeast !!!

Headquarters & Weigh-in Station

American Legion Post #351
50 St. Kolbe Drive, Holyoke, Ma

To get to Post #351 weigh station, go to Holyoke rotary off Mueller Bridge (Rte 202) & follow signs to the Post.

For More Information or questions about The Catfish Derby

Email: catfishman351@yahoo.com

You can also call Mark@ (413) 230 6959

ONLY LIVE, LEGALLY CAUGHT FISH WILL BE WEIGHED!!

--NO--
EXCEPTIONS!

Keep 'em Alive