Glen Cove Mayor’s Snapper Derby Set For August

Kids are invited to compete in the upcoming annual Glen Cove Mayor’s Snapper Derby on Saturday, Aug. 19.

Those who want to join in on the fishing fun must bring their own rod to the event, which is held at the Pryibil Beach Fishing Pier.

“This is one of my favorite city events,” Mayor Reggie Spinello said in a press release. “There is nothing better than seeing a youngster bait their first hook or get the best catch of the day.”

Trophies for first, second and third place will be awarded to the top catches of the day in each division as well as to the Best Angler of the day.

The Snapper Derby, which is hosted by the Glen Cove Anglers Club, will offer a junior division for kids ages 6 to 10 and a senior division for kids 11 to 16.

All participants will receive a Glen Cove Mayor’s Snapper Derby T-shirt, a hot dog, a soda and a raffle ticket for prizes (while supplies last).

Registration will be held on the day of from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Kids are required to bring their own rod.

All prizes will be awarded at the end of the day and winners must be present to accept their prize.

The event will be held rain or shine.

For more information, contact Glen Cove Parks & Recreation Department at (516) 676-3766 or Tom Manzione at (516) 671-1745.

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. The 2017 Snapper Derby sponsors include: Duffy’s Bait & Tackle, Matinecock Rod & Gun Club, Jake, Trent and Tyler Midura, Friends of Reggie Spinello, Elite Coach Works, Glen Cove Beer & Soda, Glen Cove PBA, Harbor Marine Service, Valley Sports & Trophy, Vestacast, Nick DiLeo Insurance, August Thomsen Corp., Glen Cove Republican Committee, Fallon Painting Inc., Glen Cove Iron Works, Richard Klenkel C.P.A. and Mass Dedication LLC.

Photo Caption: Mayor Reggie Spinello and Tom Manzione of the Glen Cove Anglers Club hand out awards and prizes to contest winners and participants at the 2016 Glen Cove Mayor’s Snapper Derby.

Photo Credit: Tab Hauser Photography