Young anglers can win big; Timmins

Posted By JESSICA YOUNG, THE DAILY PRESS


Kids in Timmins can head out on the water for a day of fishing fun and get one step closer to a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando.

The Timmins Kiwanis Club has organized the first Angler & Young Angler fishing tournament this Sunday at the Mattagami River. The winner of the Timmins tournament will be able to walk away with a 12-foot Lund boat and Shoreland'r trailer.

Those under 17 years of age will be introduced to competitive fishing. The winner, in addition to their boat and trailer, will have a chance to head to the regional competition and may qualify to win the grand prize of a family trip to Disney World and the Miminiska Lodge.

"This is a family thing and it gets them outdoors and teaches them to respect their surroundings," Temagami Marine tournament sponsor representative Kim Krech said.

The Angler & Young Angler tournament has events in the United States and Canada to help promote fishing among kids. This tournament allows one adult and two children or youth in one boat for the competition.

"Any time you get time with your kids it's good bonding," organizer Marc Mayer said. "And this helps them out because you are introducing them to competitive fishing."

This walleye tournament is all live release. Families can register right up until the day of the event. Participants are asked to arrive at 7:30 a. m. at the Mattagami River Boat Lodge to check-in and attend a rules meeting. Launching begins at 8:30 a. m. and the competition ends at 3:30 p. m.

All kids are guaranteed a prize and a trophy.

There will be rock climbing and the human gyroscope during the event.

There are spaces still available. To register, visit Pro Tackle, Dumoulin Fishing Tackle or call 363-8319 for more information. There is a $150 registration fee for the competition.