The Big Worm Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 To start with I'd like to thank the following..... Roy and Nicole stewards, cooks and great friends. Josef Settle best friend a guy could have Todd C. Net man and steward extrordinaire. Bill Loy security, cashier, comic relief and alcohol disposal manager. Arun Hari Photographer and all around good guy Fred Rhodes emergency steward and angler. Magda from World Classic Baits for the Prizes and words of support. Cory and Lina for logo design and help. Jim Sappington for emergency stewarding and cleanup help. Cory Bohman for prizes from Clorox. Deb Carey and the Dixon Parks Department and staff, for all your help and use of the parks. The City of Dixon Illinois and Cole Odonell, City Manager for their continued support. The Illinois DNR for.their help every year and.the work they do in.and around Dixon Ray at Bunnies Bait and tackle for the Prizes, support, updates, and.for letting me take the torch and run with 8 years ago. To all the Anglers, Spectators and all the.local Businesses and Residents for allowing this event.to happen and by taking time to watch, attend and fish. And last, To Jerame Maceman, My friend and fishing partner who dragged me to this event years ago to enjoy the fishing, friendships and town that makes this place my home away from home. Wish you could be here for this.... Thanks for opening my eyes to the "BIGGER PICTURE", and pushing me to help others find and enjoy new experiences to share with their friends and family. God Bless you Buddy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Stay tuned..... More to come.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Friday night setting get up we had a little drizzle but it was obvious that it wasn't going to last long but we still set up for possible storms by tenting under the Page Park Pavillion. We had 25 People Register that night, and we had a little Cake to celebrate the Old Man getting older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 The water and weather conditions where about as perfect as they could be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Young, Old, Experienced, New Anglers, Familys, Euro Anglers, River Rats, and make it up as you go Angler.....everyone had a great time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 FISH ON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 And more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 In total we had 72 registered anglers up 1 from last year despite the last minute moving of the date from late August to September 17 and 18. Advanced Anglers 17 Boys 9 Girls 8 Adults 38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Stewards at work, this event only happens with the help or individuals willing to give their time for others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 The Wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 The behind the scenes stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 The concept of Catch and Release Carp Angling being passed from one Generation to Another! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 And after two days and 14 hours of fishing everyone gathered for the Results and the Awards Ceremony. It was nice to see many stay to celebrate the winners, even if they didn't win..... Sportsmanship at its Best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 To be continued........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 GIRLS DIVISION WINNERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 1st Place 7-6 Kristina Gazivoda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 2nd Place 6-1 Hope Garza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 3rd Place 5-1 Neveah Purcell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 4th Place 5-1 Danijo Garza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 There was no 5th place fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 BOYS DIVISION WINNER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 5th Place 6-13 Nikola Puljizec 4th Place 6-13 Anthony Furnish 3rd Place 6-14 Austin Jones 2nd Place 11-9 Sawyer Marceau (Sorry for the missing pics) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 And The Boys 13 and under 1st Place Winner with a 13-12 Kaleb Mikishua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 THE ADULT DIVISION WINNERS 1st through 20th Place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Worm Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 20th Place Deb Higgins 6-8 19th Place Joe Bishop 6-9 18th Place Tihomir Apzir 6-14 17th Place Eddie Cobb 7-1 16th place Dragislav Ilic 7-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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