What A Catch! Kylie Pair caught the smallest fish in the 3-5 year old category at the annual POC Kids Fishing Tournament. - Photo by LaJune Pitonyak

What a great tournament this year. Fun was had by all 40 contestants. It was just a wonderful day, with parents, grandparents and relatives getting involved with the youngsters. The Chamber says “hats off to you” for being supportive for this event and the children.

There were lots of smiles on their faces. In all there was 87 fish measured. Last year the catch of the day was angelfish, and this year it was red fish. As always, just never know what’s biting.

The children who did not have good luck fishing did not go home empty handed. Each was given a Port O’Connor Chamber Frisbee and a nylon back pack.

We want to let Mary Jo Walker know that the Chamber appreciates her donating her time for this event, as she has been doing for us in the past years, and Beacon 44 Seafood for furnishing the bait for the tournament.

If you would like a picture of winners or your child email to —361poc@gmail.com- and I will be glad to email you one.

Kids Fishing Tournament Winners

3-5 years- winners: Smallest Fish- Kylie Pair; Most Fish- Kacen Pair; Largest Fish (Tie)- Mc Kenna Guevara and Justin Garcia

6-9 years- winners: Smallest Fish- Skylar Rodriguez; Most Fish (Tie)- Emma Carswell and Reed Kallus; Largest Fish- Waylon Shell

10 years-12- winners: Smallest- James De Bord; Most Fish- Zack Guhlin; Largest Fish- Justin Munsch

-Photos by LaJune Pitonyak

Here we go! Becky Haynes and granddaughters Jayla and Jeannette head down the pier to catch a big one at the Port O’Connor Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Kids Fishing Tournament.