Kismet
Snapper Derby
Founded
by Arthur Lem, his widow Rose and son Warren supervise – a loving tribute
Photos by Jeannie
From Warren Lem:
My father passed july 5, 1997. As you know he spent a lot if
time fishing onthe Kismet ferry dock and taught loads of kids how to
fish.
Snapper derby started the year after he passed . Bob and
Ellen Ryan , Jack and Bobbi Baker
thought the fusing derby would be a great way for kids to learn the joys of fishing
and also paying tribute to My Dad.
We run the catch and release tournament to teach
children good sustainable "green initiative" practices and
sportsmanship.
The tradition has continued to be carried on by Buddy Schumacher,
John Altieri , the Cole family.
Sponsors are the Kismet market, Kismet Inn , Surfs Out Restaurant and if
course my Mom , Lee and myself.
The
contestants are registered and ready
THE
WEIGHING supervised by the Pied Piper John Altieri
Warren reminds Altieri of
the rules
How much do you think Altieri’s hand weighs?
Here’s
mine
How
much does it weigh???
Wow!
You caught one
Now
take it in your hand
And
show the man
Competition
is stiff
It’s
a girl thing, too
Fathers
& sons
Daddy’s
and daughters
Men
helping boys
Moms
helping daughters
Elliot
helping out
Son
Skylar
From
big boys
To
little
To
tiny
THE
WINNERS: (with Rose Lem)
Under 6 years of age
Girls Dorothy
Boys Luke
Ages 7-8
Girls Maureen
Boys Nick
Ages 9-10
Girls Fionna (also largest fish)
Boys Michael
Ages 11-12
Girls Jaclyn
Boys Anthony
Thought
for the Day