Piney Run Youth Panfish Derby
June 17, 2009
Eric Villard

Pan-sized kids catching pan-sized fish? Only at Piney Run.

Young anglers converged on Piney Run June 6 to partake in the park’s annual Youth Panfish Derby. This year’s theme? “Get Hooked on Fishing, Not Drugs.” About 80 kids under the age of 15 – the contest’s cut-off – were in attendance at the event, which lasted from 7 to 11 a.m. Prizes were awarded for the largest catch overall, as well as the largest catch in three specific categories – yellow perch, bluegill and crappie.

But who had the golden rod? Westminster resident Tyler Marcano lured the biggest fish to the surface, a 13-inch crappie weighing in at 1.04 pounds. For his efforts Tyler won a trophy, fishing pole and a tackle package. Other winners at the derby were Corbin Eide, catching a .60-pound yellow perch, Tony Duft, catching a .71-pound bluegill, and Sadie Bowers, who took home the prize for smallest bluegill with her about 1.5-inch catch. Casting contest winners were Bryce Bowers, Jacob Miller and Zach Duft for the 11 to 15, 7 to 10, and 6 and under age groups, respectively. Though no one went home empty handed – all participants in the event received T-shirts.

Piney Run Park is located at 30 Martz Rd. in Sykesville. It hosts a variety of nature events and festival throughout the year. Additional information about the park can be found at http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/recpark/pineyrun/. Interested parties can call them at 410-795-3274.

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