May 11, 2021 (Photo Album) - The 42nd Annual Take a Kid Fishing Tournament was held May 8, 2021 at Huxley Bay Marina. According to Lori Alvis, this years tournament had the largest turnout of registered participants attending.
(First photo) Kase Kay holds the trophy for Largest Single Bream. (Second photo) Braxton Amy holds a $100 gift card for Heaviest Stringer.
In memory of Kenneth Folsom a $100 gift card donated by the Shelby County Bass Anglers was given to Kase Kay for overall largest single bream of the tournament weighing .69 pounds.
Also, in memory of Kenneth Folsom a $100 gift card donated by the Shelby County Bass Anglers was given to Braxton Amy for overall heaviest stringer of the tournament with a total weight of 2.54 pounds.
Tournament Results
Overall Winners:
Largest Single Bream: Kase Kay (.69 lbs)
Heaviest Stringer: Braxton Amy (2.54 lbs)
Age Group 3-5
Age Group 3-5
Largest Single Bream by Weight - Kase Kay (.69 lbs)
Smallest Fish by Length - Alice Pool (5.5 cm)
Heaviest String by Weight - Kase Kay (2.54 lbs)
Age Group 6-10
Age Group 6-10
Largest Single Bream by Weight - Braxton Amy (.56 lbs)
Smallest Fish by Length - Price Stutts (9 cm)
Heaviest String by Weight - Braxton Amy (2.54 lbs)
Age Group 11-15
Age Group 11-15
Largest Single Bream by Weight - Caden Hauley (.57 lbs)
Smallest Fish by Length - Abby Montgomery (1.5 cm)
Heaviest String by Weight - Caden Hauley (2.20 lbs)
Shelby County Bass Angler Casting Contest
Age Group 3-5
Age Group 3-5
1st place - Brylee Weir
2nd place - Conner Permenter
3rd place - Benny Baskin
Age Group 6-10
Age Group 6-10
1st place - Mason Hendrick
2nd place - Kason Hendrick
3rd place - Kynsee Stevens
Age Group 11-15
Age Group 11-15
1st place - Dustin Weir (In bucket)
2nd place - Aydan Ramos
3rd place - Dallas Jones
Event Supporters and Sponsors
Special thanks goes out to the Shelby County Bass Anglers for weighing and measuring the fish and helping to make the tournament a success.
Thank you to the Center Noon Lions Club and the Center Rotary Club for making contributions towards rods and reels which are given out to the kids.
Thanks goes to Huxley Bay Marina for the use of their beautiful place for the tournament. Trails End Grocery and RV provided hot dogs, Whataburger for drinks and cookies, Just-in-Time Sanitation for the portalets, East Texas Awards and Engraving for donating the trophies, Badders Law Firm for a free photo booth, Center High School senior class for donating snacks, Huxley Volunteer Fire Department for tables and chairs at the tournament, and the Shelby County Sheriff's Department for free sno-cones and balloons for the kids.
