Reel in the Fun tournament helps 37 kids enjoy Ormond Beach

Young anglers out for the big one.

By Anthony Boccio
| 4:00 p.m. September 12, 2018

Sebastian Benes, 6 of Ormond Beach gets some expert advice from Grandmother Sandra Warley also of Ormond Beach.

Avi Jack, 10 of Ormond Beach gets a bit of help from Father Daniel as they work out the age old hook-in-the-net entanglement. The young snook was caught prior to the start of the catch and release tournament.

Assistant Leisure Services Director for Ormond Beach, Stefan Sibley blows the horn at 9:00AM sharp to let young anglers know it's time to start fishing.

Three-year-old Christian Benes, of Ormond Beach, enjoys some breakfast thanks to sponsor Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.

Daisy Berry and friend Alexis Ross, both 12 of Daytona take a break from fishing or a photo op.

Parents and kids took to the pier in hopes of reeling in a big one at the Reel in the Fun free kid's fishing tournament.

Benjamin Berglund, 4 of Ormond Beach sits and waits for a bite with one of his two fishing poles.

9 year old Jacob Short of Ormond Beach baits his hook with a shrimp in hopes of a prize winning catch.

Emily Arbiso, 6 of Ormond Beach waits patiently for a bite at the event.

Ivan Donahoo, 8 of Ormond Beach gets a lesson in holding the fish closer to the camera to make it appear bigger.

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The Ormond Beach Department of Leisure Services held Reel in the Fun, a free catch-and-release kid's fishing tournament, on Saturday, Sept. 8, at Bailey Riverbridge Gardens. The event was open to Ormond Beach residents, and 37 kids participated. Prizes included fishing gear and trophies. Sponsors included Ike Leary, Granada Pier Bait and Tackle, Fish Florida and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. First-time anglers enjoyed perfect weather.