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WEST Union FEST 130...
"FishFest" Fishing Contest
LOCATION: Contest location Doddridge County Middle School Pond Only
CONTEST
6AM to 11AM
Register at West Union Town Hall (300 Court Street) before June 24th, 2011 or at Middle School Pond on July 24th Special FREE "MinnowFest" for the Kids! 9-11AM
The contest will feature Catch and Release with Barbless hooks.
Four Chances to Win Trophies
Heaviest Bass Heaviest Catfish Heaviest Other Fish Overall Most Fish Caught Citation fish applications will be available and provided by DNR
Trophies ~ Trophies ~ Trophies
Fish Fest is held at the Middle School on June 25th, 2011
Trophies to be awarded on Main Street at 1 PM during
WestUnionFest 130 FishFest Organizer: Brian Lipscomb
FREE T-Shirts to the first 50 Entrants
Door Prizes! Goody Bags for Children under 10!
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2011 Fish Fest Saturday June 25, 2011, the Doddridge County Middle and Elementary School pond hosted the third annual “Fish Fest” fishing tournament. The 7-½ acre pond provided 5 hours of excellent fishing accompanied by beautiful weather. Fish Fest is part of West Union Fest, which will be celebrated on Friday July 22 and Saturday 23, 2011. In 2009 when the first tournament was held we had 13 participants, the second year we had 16 participants and this year we had 56 participants in the tournament. The participants ranged in age from 19 months to 78 years. All participants received T-shirts and were eligible for prizes in four age groups. Prizes were youth fishing rods, fishing rods and reel combinations, lures, assorted tackle, a tackle box, and a lamp. A total of 506 fish were checked in at the tournament. The species caught included 433 bluegill, 41 largemouth bass, 20 crappie, 10 bullhead (catfish), and 7 turtles. All fish were released healthy back to the pond. Trophies will be presented at the Wall of Honor on Main Street during the West Union Fest on July 23, 2011. Among these will be “Largest bass” going to Keith Britton, at a length of 13 1/4”, “Largest catfish” to Christian Burge measuring 13 1/2” and the “Largest overall” trophy for the same fish. Dalton Cork will receive the trophy for most fish caught with the total of 71. Participants are asked to be in the West Union Fest Parade on July 22, 2011. Lineup for the parade is at 6:00 P.M. at the football field. We are planning to ride on a truck and boat. Be sure to wear your shirts. We will have a booth at West Union Fest on July 23, 2011 with the results of the tournament featuring pictures taken by photographer Rennie Brown. You can view and download the pictures on Facebook (look for Fishfest) or go to www.westunionfest.org and find the link. This tournament would not have been successful if not for our sponsors and supporters. They include: Wabash Trading Post, 101 Front St., West Union 304-873-2319 owned by Bob and Deb Foreman. The Foreman’s donated 4 youth fishing poles and 12 other styles of fishing rods and reels. Stop by and see Bob’s chainsaw carvings they are works of art. They also have other items made by local artisans as well as hunting and fishing supplies including Cobb Musky baits. www.wabashtradingpost.com Stoney’s Sporting Goods of Sunnyside donated a youth fishing pole, a variety of fishing supplies, and a tackle box. By Grace Masonry Construction of West Union (304-873-2145) owned by Richard Kruse donated 5 rods and reels. Joe’s Flies, 303 Buckhannon Pike, Nutter Fort, W.Va. 304-623-3921 makers of the Short-Striker, Hot4Trout and Super Striker “Elite” Series donated 11 dozen spinner-fly combination baits. www.joesflies.com West Union 7-11/BP donated a fishing rod combo. Star Furniture donated a beautiful lamp. The Bait Place owned by Dave Short of Salem donated worms to be sold. Phone 304-641-3334. Larry Marrs who has the car show at West Union Fest (you need to stop by and see all the cars because he does a great job with the car show) made a personal donation for 4 fishing rods and reels. Dave’s New & Used Tires located North 18, 1 mile out of West Union. 304-203-4833 donated 4 rods and reels. E & J Distributing of Smithburg, 304-873-2670, cell 304-481-2259. James Adams, a professional BASS fisherman and maker of “Okieboy Baits,” donated 34 sample packs of rubber worms, 18 crank baits, and 15 spinner baits. Glenna’s Custom Flies and Castro Flies of Selbyville W.Va. 304-924-5338 donated 66 custom flies. West Virginia Chapter of Muskies Inc. made a monetary donation towards the trophies. Fairview Church of Alma, W.Va., Pastor Jimmy Lipscomb, made a monetary donation towards the supplies for next year’s tournament. Papaw’s Small Engine Repair and Blade Sharpening located on Wilhelm Run Road. Papaw Jimmy Lipscomb 304-873-2626 or 304-871-1216 donated his time, truck, and boat for the parade. T-Shirts and Trophies were done by D & D Trophies & Tee’s South Parkersburg, W.Va. 304-428-5909 or 1-800-371-8059. www.dndtrophy.com Thanks to the DCEMS for being at the pond in case of an emergency, to Rusty Riley for donating his time in helping with weed eating around the pond, Etta Stadler and Tina Wellings for processing the early registrations, and Fran Stewart for working on the website. www.westunionfest.org Thanks also to the Lipscomb family (Clarence, Hedy, and Marty), the Koepp’s (Doug and Sandra) and J.T. Towner who all volunteered their time in helping at the tournament and with cleanup. Thanks to the Town Council of West Union and Mayor Fetty for their permission to hold the Fish Fest. A very special Thank You goes to John Post and the Doddridge County Board Of Education for the use of the pond that helped make so many wonderful memories. Many people contributed to the success of Fish Fest in so many ways, if I have missed any I apologize and thank everyone who participated or was associated in anyway with Fish Fest 2011. Brian Lipscomb If you are interested in being a sponsor, or would like to donate your time cleaning around the pond or finish building the docks and the walkway, please call 304-873-1392 after 5 pm. |
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