Thornapple Association Hook ‘Em and Heave ‘Em Fishing Contest
(For Kids 18 and Under Only)

Who Can Enter:
All dues paying Thornapple Association members’ children and grand children (18 years old and under).

To Win:
Catch the largest fish in one of the following categories on the Thornapple River between the Ada and Cascade dam:

A: Small Mouth Bass
B: Large Mouth Bass
C: Northern Pike
D: Catfish
E: Bluegill
F: Walleye

All species must be caught between May 1, 2011 (or whenever the season starts for that particular species) and September 6, 2011.

To Enter:
A: Take a picture of your fish next to a ruler or tape measure (HINT: keep a camera and a tape measure in your tackle box)
B: Weigh your fish (HINT: keep a fish scale in your tackle box, too!)
C: Write your name, fish type, weight and length of fish and date caught on the back of your photo.
D: Submit your photo to the Grand Marshall
E: You are encouraged to throw back your fish. (This is optional but will score points with the Grand Marshall)

Prizes:
Largest fish caught (and documented) in each category listed above wins $100.
Anglers can enter more than one category.
Winners will be announced at association picnic in September 2011.

Grand Prize:
The largest fish caught of all the above species wins an additional $100.

Grand Marshall:
Anne Pynnonen 7114 Gladys SE Grand Rapids 49546

Photos and winners will be posted on the Association’s new website!

Remember: Kids Only 18 and Under