Annual Snapper Derby gets kids hooked on fishing
Proud winners of the 2018 Annual Snapper Derby.
Kids with snapper rigs on their poles were all over the Island’s beaches, bridges and boats during the 2018 Annual Kids Snapper Derby on Saturday, September 1.
It was all fun in the sun as they competed to catch a top place in the categories of Biggest Snapper, Biggest Bluefish and the Most Caught Released. There was also an art competition where kids vied to get their fishing themed artwork chosen for next year’s Derby T-shirts.
A competitor shows off her catch.
“I am always happy to see families fishing and enjoying one of our island’s special gifts,” said Darren Binder. “Helping kids make Island summer memories is what keeps me excited for next year.”
The weigh-in was at 5 p.m. at the American Legion, where a community fish fry served up the fish caught by the kids. Sponsors provided burgers, pizza, drinks, treats and other food for everyone in attendance and kids all received a Derby T-shirt featuring art from last year’s logo competition.
From left, Derby fisherman Andre Earls, Ulu Aipa and Auggie Earls.
The Annual Snapper Derby is spearheaded by the Shelter Island Lions Club with help from numerous local sponsors. Excess revenue generated from the Derby goes to the Lions Club to support local charities.
2018 Snapper Derby Winners:
2018 Logo Shirt Design Winners
– Ulu Aipa
– Nolan Sanwald
– Lily Levitsky
This year’s winning art submissions will be on the 2019 Derby T-shirts. Pictured is Ulu Aipa’s piece.
2018 Snapper Derby (lbs)
Jack Lavin, 0.895
Henry Cruise, 0.570
Alexander Stonehill, 0.510
Marco Friezo, 0.495
Andres Khuri, 0.495
Lexi Bartilucci, 0.485
Jonathan Rivera, 0.480
T-shirt contest winner Ulu Aipa beaming with his trophy.
2018 Blue Fish (lbs)
Lila Laton, 2.580
Angus Deely, 1.750
Jack Deely, 1.520
George Deely, 1.485
Marco Friezo, 1.045
The crowd waits patiently for the awards ceremony to begin.
2018 Catch and Release (count)
Nicholas Vanderbruggen, 181
Marco Friezo, 111
Henry Cruise, 111
Riley Renault, 80
Nick Marsh, 68
Jonathan Rivera, 50
Alexander Stonehill, 35
T-shirts featuring 2017’s winning art submissions.
