Glen Cove Mayor's Snapper Derby Winners

About 102 young anglers came to the Glen Cove Mayor’s Snapper Derby and hooked a total of 270 snappers this Saturday.

The annual fishing event brought out children ages 6 to 16 and their family members to enjoy a morning of fishing at Glen Cove’s Pryibil Beach Fishing Pier.

“The conditions were ideal for this year’s Snapper Derby,” Mayor Reggie Spinello said in a press release. “The fish were biting and the kids couldn’t wait to take their best catches to the weigh station as they competed for bragging rights and prizes.”

Trophies were awarded to the top catches and Best Angler of the day. Plus, all children received free t-shirts, hot dogs and more.

Top winners include:

• Best Angler: Brooke Malvino – 20 Snappers caught
• Junior Division (6-10 year olds)— First Place: Sam McCrindle
• Senior Division (11-16 year olds)— First Place: Alex Suozzi

The Glen Cove Mayor’s Snapper Derby is held in cooperation with the Glen Cove Department of Parks & Recreation with support from the Glen Cove Anglers Club and the Matinecock Rod & Gun Club. 2016 Snapper Derby sponsors included: Duffy’s Bait & Tackle, Matinecock Rod & Gun Club, Jake, Trent and Tyler Midura, Friends of Reggie Spinello, Elite Coach Works, Glen Cove Beer & Soda, Rosmini Graphic Supply, Glen Cove PBA, Harbor Marine Service, New Horizon Home Improvements, Valley Sports & Trophy, Vestacast, Glen Cove Anglers Club, Nick DiLeo Insurance, August Thomsen Corp., Glen Cove Republican Committee, Fallon Painting Inc., Glen Cove Iron Works Inc., Richard Klenkel C.P.A. and Mass Dedication LLC.

Event sponsors include Dr. Tom Manzione, the Matinecock Rod & Gun Club, hot dog chef Kevin Monahan, Mike Pascucci of Glen Cove Beer & Soda, Darcy Belyea of the Glen Cove Parks & Recreation Department and Diane and Blake from Duffy’s Bait & Tackle, who donated the prizes.

Images by Tab Hauser Photography