FISH DERBY AT MATHER REGIONAL PARK
OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
The day officially begins at 9:00 a.m. as the guests arrive and are registered, outfitted with a pole and worms (some bring their own), then matched up with a CFFU fishing guide and off they go to the pond to begin fishing. Groups of participants surround our corner of the lake, and the CFFU volunteers rotate around making sure each person has help if they need it. Each fish caught is measured, recorded and photographed along with the person who caught it. Again this year each of the guests received a photo, too. At the end of the day, the Kiwanis Club gathers them all together and awards prizes. The prizes are a big hit.
A high point of the day is LUNCH! Every year the Kiwanis Club furnishes lunch for everyone at the Fish Derby. They stoke up the barbeque and unpack the many bags of food, we all help to set up the tables and serve. The lines are usually quite long because everyone is ready for a barbequed hot dog, their choice of their favorite chips, a cookie, and a soda.
The event would not be a success without the help of the following:
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2004 Award Winning Event!
For many of the people of all ages who participate in the fishing derby, this is the only time of the year when they get out to fish and actually catch a fish. The pond is usually stocked before the event. Many of the fish are very small, but it doesn't matter. The smiles are huge and the excitement is contagious when someone catches a fish at this event. The participants are escorted to the derby by caregivers, families or friends, and in some cases this is the only activity they do with their family .
CFFU was chosen to receive an award by the County of Sacramento and the Sacramento Association for the Retarded for a Community Service Award! Many of us have been active in this event. Congratulations to all who have ever assisted. Thank you all!
2011 CFFU Fish Derby Chairman:
Tim Au-Young
California Fly Fishers Unlimited (CFFU)
WHERE:
Mather Regional Park, (See MAP below)
4101 Eagle's Nest Road, Mather, CA
(916) 875-6336
MAPS
Directions: Drive East on Hwy 50 to Sunrise Blvd. South, go south and turn right on Douglas, drive 1 mile and turn left on Eagle's Nest Road to Park. Watch for CFFU signs for Fish Derby.
What is the "Fish Derby"?
2011 Photos
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Sacramento County Notifies, transports and registers participants
Department of Fish & Game Use of rods and reels (average 60 each)
Big Red Worm Company, Elverta CA, Mr. Steve Chadanis, providing the worms for bait.
Sacramento Kiwanis Club Provides lunch & prizes
and of course,
our CFFU Volunteers
2011 FISH DERBY
Sunday, September 18, 2011
WHEN: Sunday, September 18, 2011, volunteers arrive at 8:00 a.m.
WHAT:
One of the community service activities CFFU sponsors
is the
Fish Derby
held annually at
Mather Regional Park Lake
for the mentally and physically challenged people from Sacramento County.
DFG donates rods/reels to be loaned out for the day.
Sacramento Kiwanis BBQ up another outstanding lunch for all of the volunteers AND participants.
New sponsor for this year, Big Red Worm Company, Elverta Ca, Mr. Steve Chadaris, providing the worms as bait. Don Moura, past board member, was the liaison in this effort. Thank you guys!
Sac County invites and registers all participants
All of the above organizations have continued to be dedicated partners for this activity that so many people look forward to yearly.
Thank you one and all for making it happen!
BRING: Sun screen, insect repellent, sunglasses, 2-way radio, maybe a chair.
SCHEDULE:
8:00 a.m. - Volunteers arrive, set up, rig poles.
9:00 a.m. - Guests arrive, check-in, start fishing!
12:00 p.m. - Lunch served by Kiwanis Club
12:30 p.m. - Awards & prizes distributed
1:00 p.m. - Event ends, clean-up.
