Fishing Derby comes down to wire

Pictured, Top to bottom:. Allie, Remedy Martin, Aaron Rickard, Austin Amarosa, Atilano Lopez, Jacyln Fansler, and Saylor Castiglione.

The Catalina Kids Fishing Derby came down to the wire on July 17. The 19 anglers were hooking up everywhere and the winning number of fish caught was reeled in in the final minute. The Anglers came from Boise Idaho, Newport, Chino Hills, Santa Ynez, and our own Avalon. 157 fish were caught and 6 fish were big enough to keep. The winners were:

Biggest Fish 10 and under:

1. 15.5” – Austin Amoroso, Newport CA

2. 13 ¼” – Jacklyn Fansler, Avalon CA

3. 13” – Mason Dominguez, Avalon CA and Saylor Castiglione, Coronado CA

Biggest Fish 11 and over:

1.  14 ½ ” – Aaron Rickard, Chino Hills CA

2.  12 ¾ ” – Slater Bray, Boise ID

3.  12 ½ ” – Allie, Los Angeles, CA

Most Fish Caught 10 and under:

1.  22 – Remedy Martin, Redlands CA

2.  15 – Austin Amoroso, Newport CA

3.  10 – Lucia Alegria, Avalon CA

Most Fish Caught 11 and over:

1.  21 – Aaron Rickard, Chino Hills CA

2.  15 – Slater Bray, Boise ID

3.  14 – Allie, Los Angeles CA