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f all the striped bass derby’s and catfish
contests that the Hudson River Fisherman’s
Association an I have been involved in, none
had the dramatic influence on kids and adults
that the April 15th, 2017 catfish derby
Had on so many children and adults that this
one did.
Call it luck; call it skill, whatever the reasons
everyone who had a hand it putting this one
together should get a round of applause.
INSPIRING
CHILDREN THRU
FISHING
by
John H. Vargo, Publisher
To begin with the location, the deck of Billy Joe’s Rib Works
is a perfect venue. The railing that surrounds the deck makes
it just about as safe a location as you could wish for when 2
year old and up children are running around, impatient to
do something.
Not to be diminished is Joe Maleck the General Manager of
Billy Joe’s Rib Works and his enthusiasm for these events. By
Lilly and Jake Debellis, brother and
sister, the look on their faces says it all!