The 29th Annual Catfish Rodeo sponsored by Casa Grande Parks and Recreation along with the Optimist Club of Casa Grande was held on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Dave White Regional Park Lake from 6 AM. – 10 AM. About 250 children reeled in about 300 catfish throughout the morning. The winners were as follows:
BIGGEST CATFISH (BY POUND)
Tristen Garcia, Age 11 =2 3/4 lbs
Kristen Craig, Age 8 =2 5/8 lbs
SMALLEST CATFISH (BY POUND)
Jacob Fenton, Age 6 =1 1/4 lbs
Emily Eakins, Age 6 =1 1/4 lbs
LONGEST CATFISH (BY LENGTH)
Raiden Robles, Age 8 = 20”
Hannah Pena, Age 10 = 21”
SHORTEST CATFISH (BY LENGTH)
Emilio Ulibarri, Age 11 = 16”
Summer Mattia, Age 11 = 16 3/4”
FIRST CATFISH CAUGHT
Anthony Robles, Age 11
Michaela Calvillo, Age 14
YOUNGEST CATFISHER
Curtis Torres, Age 2
Zaida Davilla, Age 14 months
All participants received goodie bags courtesy of Frito Lay, AZ Game & Fish, and Izod.
The biggest fish award winners are given a trophy in memory of Larry Johnson II, and fishing equipment provided by the Optimist Club of Casa Grande and Eagle Claw Fishing Equipment. Other winners also receive fishing equipment for their prize winning catches. To pick up prizes, contact the Parks and Recreation office at 421-8677.
