The Annual Kids Fish Rodeo will be held Saturday April 14, 2012. The event is open to children and grandchildren, age 15 and younger, of members in good standing and under their supervision during the event. The pond will be stocked with plenty of trout, snacks and drinks will be provided, as well as numerous prizes.

Special thanks to Musser's Outdoors, 438 N. Reading Rd., Ephrata, for their generous donations for the 2011 Rodeo. Also thanks to Mark Kunkle for setting up a fish cleaning station and contributing his collected donations toward next year's stocking of the pond. And special thanks to the Fishing Committee for their hard work all year long to make this a special and fun event for the kids.

Want to contribute or volunteer for next year's Rodeo? Come to a monthly Club Meeting the second Wednesday evening or Breakfast the second Sunday of each month for details.

Between the winter stocking in September 2011 and the April 2012 Rodeo, fly fishing only with barbless hooks will be allowed. Catch and release only and fish must be released alive.

From the April 14, 2012 Fish Rodeo until the end of June 2012 any tackle is allowed and (3) fish per day may be kept.

The following photos taken at the 2011 Rodeo where approximately (140) children enjoyed a great day of no rain, refreshments, and plenty of FISH!!! Parents and grandparents had a great time along with with the kids, with lots of smiles and memories had by all. Like the monster catch in 2010, the largest fish caught was 19.5" long, with the lucky gal winning a new fishing rod. Other prizes were awarded as well.