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Kids get hooked in derby
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Posted on Sep 29 2005
A month after some of the top anglers from across the region reeled in monster marlins, whopping wahoos, magnificent mahi mahis, and tremendous tunas during the Saipan Fisherman’s Association 21st Annual International Fishing Tournament, some of the youngest are a week away from following in their fathers and unlces’ footsteps.
After a month-long delay due to weather and poor sea conditions, the next generation of fishermen will fix their bait and cast their lines in the 7th Annual International Children’s Fishing Derby on Sunday, Oct. 9.
The mini-baiters will begin the hunt for the bottom fish outside of the reef behind Managaha Island from 1:30pm to 4:30pm, and will win prizes based on the junior angler with the most fish, the longest fish, and the biggest variety of gill friends. Check-in time is 12:15pm at the Seaplane Ramp located behind the Commonwealth Utilities Corp. power plant in Lower Base.
First-timers are welcome as the contest is open to children between the ages of 7 to 12 years of age, but the time to register is now as only 22 participants will be able to vie for the title. The cost to enter the tournament is $5 and interested parents are can stop by the Marianas Visitors Authority office on Beach Road in San Jose to obtain an application or at JM & Associates in Fina Sisu.
The fish-athon is hosted by the MVA, the Saipan Fisherman’s Association, the CNMI Lt. Governor’s Office, the 14th CNMI Legislature, the Division of Fish and Wildlife, Hula Girl Ice Cream, Sea Star, Inc., JM & Associates, Pacific Development, Inc., Shell Marianas, Dollar Rental Car, Ebisuya, the Saipan Tribune, and RNC Tours Saipan, Inc., and more information about the fishing frenzy is available by calling the at 664-3200/01 or JM & Associates at 234-3533.
