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August 2015 archives

Avila Pier — 2012 Kids Fishing Derby

August 14, 2015 by kenjones

Unlike 2011, and a day that saw rain and a damp wind limit the early turnout, Saturday July 7, 2012 at the Avila Pier saw a mild climate, no wind, and almost perfect weather for fishing. The result was a spirited group of kids that were excited to join the 2012 IGFA/UPSAC Kids Fishing Derby. [...]

Berkeley Pier — 2012 Kids Fishing Derby

August 14, 2015 by kenjones

June 23, 2012 was the date and it was the first IGFA-UPSAC Kid’s Fishing Derby of the season. The day would see beautiful weather, a nice turnout of kids, and quite a few fish even if they were the of the super small category. In fact, one of the helpers suggested the event be called [...]

Avila Pier — 2011 Kids Fishing Derby

August 13, 2015 by kenjones

Although the morning’s thunder, lightening, and rain undoubtedly scared away some participants, thirty six youngsters still showed up for the First Annual Avila Pier Kid’s Fishing Derby on September 10, 2011. Registration was handled by Tamra Spence and Cheryl Spence I’m going to catch one this big! Dora and Elaine Liu Warren Liu Move your [...]

Berkeley Pier — 2011 Kid’s Fishing Derby

August 11, 2015 by kenjones

Saturday, August 6, 2011 saw an excited group of young anglers at the Berkeley Pier Kid’s Fishing Derby. Amidst a crowd of slightly over 50 people, the young anglers had the chance to fish using free loaner tackle, free bait, and free advice from a dedicated group of local “pier rats.” And though the fishing [...]

Bat Ray

August 11, 2015 by kenjones

Order Myliobatidiformes — Eagle Rays — Family Myliobatididae — Bat Ray A bat ray from Fortman Marina in Alameda Species: Myliobatis californica (Gill, 1865); from the Greek words myl (a tooth or molar), io (an arrow or poison), batis (a skate or ray) and the Latin word Californica (referring to location). Apparently called aetobatus californica [...]