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Not About The Catch: Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo Held In North Escambia (With Gallery)
May 6, 2012
The sounds of excitement were all around Saturday for the 38th 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.
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, and scores of volunteers join in to make the annual event a success.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event, click here.
Pictured: Scenes from the 38th annual Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo in Walnut Hill Saturday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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3 Responses to “Not About The Catch: Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo Held In North Escambia (With Gallery)”
The residents and staff at Century Care Center thank the folks that make the Penwheels rodeo happen each year. The residents ask all year about it, “When are we going fishing again?” Although we have a pond on sight, it’s the rodeo that they look forward to. Thanks again from all of us.
One of our residents, Clarice Simmons, caught a 6.25 pounder. It was one of the two largest caught. She is still bragging about it.
Mae S. Hildreth
Activity Director
Century Care Care
A big THANKS to the Jantz family for having this event every year. I’m sure all had a great time and God was smiling to see how much fun they were having.
A very heart warming & uplifting piece…gives me some hope for mankind.