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Palatine Fishing Derby set for May 21

The West Suburban Bass Anglers Club presents the annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Plum Grove Reservoir located on Algonquin Road near Harper College. This day of catch and release fishing for all ages includes contests for largest fish and most fish, with competitions and prizes throughout the event including a 50-50 raffle.

This family-friendly event has been offered annually by the Palatine Park District since 1991, and is being offered by the WSBA for the first time this year. Fish in the Plum Grove Reservoir include Hybrid Sunfish, Bass, Channel Catfish, Perch, Carp, Bullhead and Northern. Prizes will be awarded for the largest Bass, largest Catfish, largest Northern, and the largest fish in the "other" category. The West Suburban Bass Anglers Club will be on hand to help weigh fish and assist with fishing needs. Raffles will also be held throughout the day. Bait will be available to purchase at the event.

The $3 fishing derby entry fee is payable at event check-in on May 21. All participants 16 years and over must have a fishing license. Licenses can be purchased online through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at www.dnr.illinois.gov or locally at the Salmon Shop, 111 South Northwest Highway, Palatine.

To prepare for the derby, members of the West Suburban Bass Anglers Club will be offering a free instructional fishing class on Friday, May 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The class is for all ages and will be held at Plum Grove Reservoir. Participants will be instructed in the proper method of setting a hook, reeling in a fish, properly releasing a fish, and a wide range of other topics. Participants need to bring their own rod, reel, and tackle; bait will be provided for the class. After class, participants will have the opportunity to fish with help from the instructors. While the class is free, pre-registration is required at www.palatineparks.org using code 204310-01.

For more information, contact Todd Ranum, Palatine Park District Athletic Coordinator, at 847-496-6238 or tranum@palatineparks.org.

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