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Not About The Catch: Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo Held In North Escambia
May 1, 2011
“I think I got a big one!”
The sounds of excitement were all around Saturday for the 37th annual Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo in Walnut Hill.
Over the history of the fishing rodeo, it has been held at locations ranging from Ft. Pickens to the Three Mile Bridge in Pensacola. Since 2001, it has been held at Jantz’s Catfish Pond on South Highway 99, just off Highway 97.
Dozens of volunteers stood ready Saturday to help the disabled. They baited hooks, tossed a line and offered words of friendly encouragement.
Dozens of disabled people were registered in Saturday’s fishing rodeo. They were from around the area, including Pensacola and Century. Several residents from the Century Care Center participated. The Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo is provided to the disabled for free as a project of the Pensacola Fiesta of Five Flags organization. Escambia Grain in Walnut Hill supplies the cold drinks, Escambia River Electric Cooperative supplies the ice, the Walnut Hill Mennonite Youth Group supplies and serves the lunch, and the Masons from Milton volunteer to set up the fishing tackle and help clean the fish.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event, click here.
Pictured: Scenes from the 37th annual Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo in Walnut Hill Saturday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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4 Responses to “Not About The Catch: Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo Held In North Escambia”
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I was helping your uncle Dewy a lot that day, he was next to my grandmother. I really enjoyed his company and talking to him.
God bless those who reach out to help folks of all ages enjoy the great outdoors with fun and fellowship. I agree–it’s not about the catch, it’s all about the Catchee and Catchee helpers. May 14 at 9 am the Iron Men Outdoor Ministries will host a disabled youth fishing day at Little River State Park on Hwy 21 north of Atmore. Another terrific day of love and sharing.
Iknow everyone had a great time. Thanks Chet and family! GOOD JOB! Nice to have neighbors like you.
great pic of my Uncle Dewey up top!!!!!!!