Pacemaker Fishing Forum

Event: FREE Youth Fishing Derby

When: Saturday June 7, 2008 & July 19, 2008 (Rain or shine)

Where: Lake Fairfax, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA

Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am Registration

9:00 am – 12:00 noon Fish

12:00 noon - 12:30 pm Seminar and lunch

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Awards

Participants: Kids ages 15 and under

Register: Pre-registration is encouraged at http: www.nhbayouthfoundation.org/derbysignup.html or parents may register kids at the derby!

Contact: Charlie Taylor at: cetaylor2@verizon.net

EVENT DETAILS

New Horizon Bass Anglers Youth Foundation will sponsor two FREE youth fishing derbies at Lake Fairfax, Reston, VA. All kids ages 15 and under are invited to participate in the derbies. Families and friends are invited to share the day and encourage the participants!

These two fishing derbies provide children an introduction to sports fishing and the responsibility of caring for our natural resources. A short seminar on these subjects will be conducted prior to the award presentations. Professional guides and anglers will be available to answer fishing questions!

A fishing license is not required for kids fishing the derbies. Adults must have a valid Virginia freshwater fishing license to fish the lake at other than the June event.

Bring your own rods and reels! If you don’t have one, then we will loan you one at no charge. A drivers license will be required to borrow a rod. Bait will be provided or you can bring your own. All participants will be fishing from the shore.

Check in and registration begins at 8:00 am. Participants may practice fishing from 8:00-9:00 am. Derby fishing begins at 9:00 am Pre-registration is encouraged at http://www.nhbayouthfoundation.org/derbysignup.html.

A light lunch (hot dog, cold drink and piece of fruit) will be provided to each registered participant at 12:00 noon. Familiesare encouraged to bring water and snacks for consumption during the derby.

Derby prizes will be awarded in two age groups. Group 1 includes kids ages 6 and below, while Group 2 includes kids ages 7-15. The grand prize winner in each age group will receive a fully-equipped tackle box suitable for their age along with a free fishing trip on the Chesapeake Bay with a parent. All participants will receive prizes regardless of whether or not they catch fish.

Contacts Paul Fisette (Paul.Fisette@longandfoster.com) or
Charlie Taylor (cetaylor2@verizon.net)

Directions

I66 to 7100 North (Fairfax County Parkway), Right onto Rte 606 (Baron Cameron Ave), Right onto Lake Fairfax Drive to the Lake Fairfax community center and picnic pavilion

OR, I66 to Rte 123 North (Chain Bridge Road), Left onto Rte 674 (Hunter Mill Road), Left on Rte 606 (Baron Cameron Ave), Left on Lake Fairfax Drive to the Lake Fairfax community center and picnic pavilion

OR, Route 7, South onto Rte 606 (Baron Cameron Ave), Left onto Lake Fairfax Drive to the Lake Fairfax community center and picnic pavilion.