Games & Recreation

Fishing derbies are an exciting competition for kids and adults of all ages. Every summer I run a fishing derby for the kids in our area. Its a wonderful experience for them. Fishing derbies are a great way for kids to develop confidence and self esteem. And activities are proven to keep kids out of trouble.

But fishing derbies are also fun for adults. Whether theyre for fun or for big money, fishing derbies are an excellent way to get to know other fishers in your area. Many fishing derbies in Alaska and Canada offer some big money prizes which can often reach up to fifty thousand dollars for one prize. Prizes are given out for the largest fish, the largest catch, the biggest aggregate catch, and combinations of all three.

Run Your Own Fishing Derbies
You dont need big money prizes to have a fishing derby. Most people just come out for the love of fishing. After holding one for the kids for years, the adults in our community started to get a little jealous. The kids were having so much fun and we were just dying to compete, too. So, a few years back we decided to start holding one for ourselves.

We named it after a fisherman in our community who had recently passed on. At the age of ninety five when he died, he had enjoyed nine decades of fishing in his life. We felt that this best summed up the spirit of fishing. It truly is a pastime for kids, for adults, and one that you can enjoy long into retirement.