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#1714888 - 05/18/17 05:46 PM *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 ***
Mitch P. Offline



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Summer weather is finally here! Make plans now to get those kids out fishing before they get busy with camp, sports and family vacations.

The 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day is set for Saturday, June 17 at Gardner Lake State Park, Salem, CT
147 Old Colchester Road, Salem

Please reply on this thread if you plan to attend, along with kids names and ages.

Schedule

Fishing from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with pizza party and awards to follow.

Entree Fee
FREE!

All CTF members, and guests are welcome. Every kid will win something. FAMILIES are encouraged to come out and fish with us!

RULES

* Please sign up with a KID'S DAY COMMITTEE MEMBER first thing in the am. We need your name, and age group you will be in.

We have three age groups:
1. Under 7 years old
2. 8-11 years old
3. 12-15 years old

* All kids fishing will receive prizes

* Be there early so we can all start on time

* Each kid will only bring their 1 largest weight fish of any species to the scale. Pictures can be taken of the rest and then released.

* No culling dead fish

* ALL adults and kids must wear their life jackets while the boat is moving with the large engine. We want to set a good example.

* Anything goes for catching fish. There are no rules against any legal method of getting fish on the boat.


Pizza will be provided again by: THE PLUM TOMATO

BOAT CAPTAIN + Kids(with ages)
1. Mongo + Sarah (11)
2. Shawn + Tianna (9)
3. onthewater 102 (Ken) + Trevor (4)
4. LargeFry (AJ) + Josh (10)
5. ME_FISHERMAN (Ryan) + wife and Tyler (6) + Kayla (9)
6. Shannon + wife + Garrett (8)
7. Chad + Dillon (9) and Lucas (9)
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20. Mitch P + Pamela (11) and Samantha (9)

Boat Captains offering rides
cat_in_the_hat




Edited by Mitch P. (06/16/17 04:00 PM)
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#1714917 - 05/18/17 09:57 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Mongo -- Sarah 11
Shawn -- Tianna 9
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#1714920 - 05/18/17 10:10 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Got you guys listed, Larry.

Let's get a full field this year!
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#1715403 - 05/24/17 10:44 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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I'll be there with Trevor

Ken - Trevor (4)

Originally Posted By: Mitch P.
* Anything goes for catching fish. There are no rules against any legal method of getting fish on the boat.


Anything grin ???

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#1715404 - 05/24/17 10:59 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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You're in.

Key word "legal" methods of fishing as per the CT Angler's Guide.
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#1715624 - 05/26/17 09:15 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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We'll be doing post-fishing pizza like usual, but if anyone wants to bring additional snacks, drinks, treats, etc., please do so and post here. Thank you!
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#1715625 - 05/26/17 09:45 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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I've got boxes of plastics baits for handouts. If someone is passing through West Hartford on the way to the event call me for a pickup. 860-989-9391


Edited by Tony Mel (05/26/17 09:51 AM)

Our lakes, rivers and streams are borrowed from our children.

An excess of opinion resides at the juncture of not knowing what you don�t know.
T. Melito

Life is like toilet paper: ur either on a roll or taking crap from some AH
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#1715626 - 05/26/17 09:48 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Thanks Tony!
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#1715627 - 05/26/17 10:11 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Would it be useful to offer my 14' Starcraft and all required fishing gear to a parent and child for this event? I do not have anyone in mind but could volunteer my boat and my time. I basically would be focusing on panfish and such. Please note I haven't boat fished Gardner in 52 years but have ice fished it extensively until 38 years ago.
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#1715628 - 05/26/17 10:14 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Nice of you to offer. Thank you.
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#1715671 - 05/26/17 02:51 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Tony.. Thanks ! let me know if you need me to come pick up the baits.
Cat in the hat .... Thanks so much for volunteering your boat ... Mitch or myself will let you know.
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#1715722 - 05/27/17 11:07 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Tony Mel]
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Just packed up the plastics for CTF Kids Fishing Day.

See pics. Weight of plastics are 40 lbs. To costley to ship to Mitch at $40 UPS. I'll meet someone at Hartford Cabelas or pickup at 72 Timberwood Dr., West Hartford. Call 860-989-9391


Alternatively, make out a check to Mitch, CTF for $60 and they are yours for pickup at my house.

Boxes included every variety: DS, Seiko, French Fry, Grubs, Tubes, Swim Baits, Shakey Head, jig trailers, craws.....
Brands range from kietech, kalin, power worms,rob, culprit... too many to list or for me to remember LOL.
Some baits are in tackle boxes, many never opend



Edited by Tony Mel (05/27/17 11:08 AM)

Our lakes, rivers and streams are borrowed from our children.

An excess of opinion resides at the juncture of not knowing what you don�t know.
T. Melito

Life is like toilet paper: ur either on a roll or taking crap from some AH
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#1715752 - 05/27/17 06:33 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Got a friend Chad and his two kids... Dillon and Lucas both 9
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#1715794 - 05/28/17 06:28 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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should be able to make it. my wife Patricia and grandson evan (9 yrs old) and myself.


Edited by tav (05/28/17 06:29 AM)





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#1715801 - 05/28/17 07:24 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Tony Mel]
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Originally Posted By: Tony Mel
Just packed up the plastics for CTF Kids Fishing Day.

See pics. Weight of plastics are 40 lbs. To costley to ship to Mitch at $40 UPS. I'll meet someone at Hartford Cabelas or pickup at 72 Timberwood Dr., West Hartford. Call 860-989-9391


Alternatively, make out a check to Mitch, CTF for $60 and they are yours for pickup at my house.

Boxes included every variety: DS, Seiko, French Fry, Grubs, Tubes, Swim Baits, Shakey Head, jig trailers, craws.....
Brands range from kietech, kalin, power worms,rob, culprit... too many to list or for me to remember LOL.
Some baits are in tackle boxes, many never opend





Mitch & All Kid's Day Organizers,

Please let me know what you would like for this event:
-Tony Mel's very generous offer of the above assorted soft plastics for hand outs to the Kids

OR

-My $60 dollar cash donation towards this event...from Tony Mel's very generous donation of assorted soft plastics

YOUR CHOICE.....just let me know which option works the best for the kids and this Kid's Day event.

I apologize, when I saw Tony Mel's classified ad I breezed through it very quickly and offered to buy it for the $60 donation to Kid's Day. I didn't read the part where he also offered as an option to donate all that gear for hand outs to the kids.
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#1715802 - 05/28/17 07:28 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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....also Tony, does this donation Come With the Fish Ball??? (I hope so)


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#1716937 - 06/08/17 08:15 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Just over a week away -lets get those kids signed up
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#1717193 - 06/12/17 09:01 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Let's get some more sign-ups so we can have this event.
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#1717194 - 06/12/17 09:02 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Don, the plastics to give out to the kids would be great. Sent you a PM, thanks.
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#1717204 - 06/12/17 10:53 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Can't wait for my little future fishermen to be old enough to participate in this event. It's a great thing you guys do for the kids! Good luck with everything and we'll be there in about two years or so...
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#1717242 - 06/12/17 06:21 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Its a good time. Can't make it this year unfortunately.

New House 5/18
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#1717254 - 06/12/17 10:34 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Buck_etmouth]
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Originally Posted By: Buck_etmouth
Can't wait for my little future fishermen to be old enough to participate in this event. It's a great thing you guys do for the kids! Good luck with everything and we'll be there in about two years or so...


Come on - how young could he be? The fish don't care how old the kids are - if he can hold a pole bring him over!
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#1717272 - 06/13/17 08:28 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: onthewater102]
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Originally Posted By: onthewater102
Originally Posted By: Buck_etmouth
Can't wait for my little future fishermen to be old enough to participate in this event. It's a great thing you guys do for the kids! Good luck with everything and we'll be there in about two years or so...


Come on - how young could he be? The fish don't care how old the kids are - if he can hold a pole bring him over!


16 months and other little monster is due July 7th. eek
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#1717274 - 06/13/17 08:53 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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We need some more kids.

Get them out there for a few hours this Saturday with us.

Soon, it's camp, sports, family trips, then before you know it, back to school!
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#1717281 - 06/13/17 09:43 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Our project is not started finished, but it floats and the motors a runner so we will try and make it. LargeFry and Josh. pirate
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#1717288 - 06/13/17 10:38 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Great, AJ. How old is Josh?
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#1717317 - 06/13/17 03:11 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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ME_FISHERMAN will be coming with ::
Ryan & Wife, Tyler - 6 .. Kayla - 9
Shannon & wife, Garrett - 8
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#1717319 - 06/13/17 03:44 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Excellent! Starting to shape up nicely now!
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#1717322 - 06/13/17 04:10 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Originally Posted By: Mitch P.
Great, AJ. How old is Josh?


Whoops, Josh is 10!
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#1717324 - 06/13/17 04:32 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Got it, thanks.
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#1717334 - 06/13/17 06:30 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Don't forget these guys too :::
Got a friend Chad and his two kids... Dillon and Lucas both 9
We may get a Telento sighting as well
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#1717345 - 06/13/17 10:35 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Great! Added Chad and his kids to the main list on the first post.
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#1717360 - 06/14/17 09:55 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Keep them comin'!

ME_FISHERMAN and I can't be the only ones on this site with young'uns that fish.
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#1717362 - 06/14/17 09:58 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Definitely. If you've never been to this event, it's a great time. The post-fishing picnic includes some great pizza, and every kid leaves with some goodies.
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#1717367 - 06/14/17 10:20 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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If you have a weigh in bag, please bring to the event to help things go faster at the weigh in. Thank you.
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#1717416 - 06/14/17 06:44 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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I have extra bags if needed
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#1717558 - 06/16/17 12:03 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Looks like we'll be escaping the rain tomorrow. applause

Get out there with us for a few hours and enjoy the day!
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#1717576 - 06/16/17 04:01 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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If you need the street address for GPS:

147 Old Colchester Road, Salem, CT
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#1717589 - 06/16/17 06:00 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Can't wait to get out there. Have to see if my little man is ready for a real tournament . . . he may have to be a substitute for my normal partner on the river next week.

Here Fishy Fishy!

MY BOAT!
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#1717608 - 06/16/17 08:53 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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LargeFry has the soft plastics to be handed out to all the kids tomorrow!

Thanks to CTF's Tony Mel for his generous donation to the CTF Kids, CTF's TheFishMan/Rich for picking up the soft plastics up in Hartford area for me, CTF's P Dona getting me LargeFry's cell#, and to CTF's LargeFry/AJ for meeting me tonight in Deep River so he can bring them to the CTF Kids Day event tomorrow organized by CTF's Mitch & Crew!

"It Takes a Village of CTFers" smile1

Go Get'M Kids!!!!!

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#1717610 - 06/16/17 09:12 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Nice work everyone! Thank you.

The kids better bring some bags tomorrow to haul away all of their goodies!
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#1717620 - 06/17/17 12:08 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Float test... Check
Engine test... Check
Bad wheel Bearing... Check
Wheel Bearing fixed... Check
Road test..... when I leave in the morning.... YIKES!

Cross your fingers! I may or may not make the 8am but I'll be there!

Good night all, see you in the AM!! pirate


Edited by LargeFry (06/17/17 12:10 AM)
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#1717622 - 06/17/17 12:12 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Originally Posted By: Mitch P.

The kids better bring some bags tomorrow to haul away all of their goodies!


PDona dropped some bags off too, along with the banner!! party2
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#1717623 - 06/17/17 12:17 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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applause
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#1717634 - 06/17/17 07:27 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Have a GREAT event Kids and proud parents, grandparents, guardians!
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#1717668 - 06/17/17 10:19 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Any updates from today's extravaganza???
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#1717688 - 06/18/17 09:19 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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The rain stayed away, a bunch of fish were brought to the scales, we enjoyed some great post-fishing pizza and all of the kids walked away with a ton of great gear & goodies! Thanks to everyone who helped make it a great day, and for everyone who came out.

I'll post a bunch of pics and more tomorrow.
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#1717702 - 06/18/17 11:27 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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I'll be posting results and pictures Monday evening
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#1717726 - 06/18/17 03:20 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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......"tomorrow"...."Monday evening"......sooooo Freshwater laugh
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#1717756 - 06/18/17 09:38 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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I actually do all my fishing stuff on my laptop. And dont get the chance till evenings
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#1717785 - 06/19/17 09:42 AM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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Thank you everyone who had a hand in organizing that event and to all who donated to the raffle at the game dinner that funded it.
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#1717805 - 06/19/17 01:40 PM Re: *** 2017 CTF Kids Fishing Day Sign-up: June 17, 2017 *** [Re: Mitch P.]
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