Second Mayor WIN Gatchalian Fun Fishing Tournament
Kap. Larry's Pond, Coloong Valenzuela City

General Tournament Information
• Registration is limited to 150 Participants. Registration should be done thru the authorized registration centers prior to the tournament
• Walk in registrants will only be allowed to join during the tournament date if there are slots available. First come, first served.
• Fish can only be taken by rod and reel, hook and line and from the bank.
• Other methods such as snagging (salvage), electrofishing (kuryente), bowfishing (pana or airgun), netting (lambat) and other methods are strictly not allowed.
• Participants need to pay for their catch by the kilo
• Registration Fee is P200 per person

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
May 17, 2009 (Kap Larry’s Pond, Coloong1)

6:00 A.M. REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS
7:00 A.M. START OF TOURNAMENT
3:00 P.M. END OF TOURNAMENT
. AWARDING

AWARD CATEGORIES
• INDIVIDUAL – HEAVIEST SINGLE CATCH
o Biggest Apahap – Trophy plus P5000 (Coloong only)
o Biggest Bangus – Trophy plus P5000
o Biggest Tilapia – Trophy plus P5000
o Second Biggest Apahap – P3000 (Coloong Only)
o Second Biggest Bangus – P3000
o Second Biggest Tilapia – P3000

From: http://www.valenzuela.gov.ph/press.php?id=20080401&tbl=press

1st WIN Gatchalian Fun Fishing Tournament at Kap. Larry's Pond


To promote greater awareness and interest in caring for the environment, the City Government of Valenzuela launched yesterday (April 20, 2008), the 1st Mayor WIN Gatchalian Fun Fishing Tournament, held at Barangay Coloong, this City.

Approximately 150 fishing enthusiasts from all over the Metro, some coming from as far as Binan, Laguna, participated in the event, aimed at promoting the fishponds in Valenzuela as a prime sport fishing destination.

According to Mayor Gatchalian, Practically the whole of District 1 of Valenzuela are fishponds. Our City was, and still is, known as an aquaculture center. Milkfish and tilapia are just some of our biggest produce. Our fishpond operators have also introduced other varieties of fish such as apahap (barramundi) and biya.

Through the tournament, the City Government hopes to promote tourism in the City. Fishing is a great way to enjoy the beauty of nature and to spend quality bonding time with the family, Gatchalian says further.

Out of 150 participants the following hooked the lucky catches:


Tilapia

1st (1.27 kl.) - Elmer Baldonado (Meycauayan)
2nd (1.13 kl.) - Arman Ocampo (Malabon)

Bangus

1st (1.75 kl.) - Pio Gob (Marikina City)
2nd (1.59 kl.) - Rosalino Santos (Las Pinas)


SPECIAL AWARDS (P 500/each)

Angler Family Award - Gonzales Family (Las Pinas)
Oldest Angler Award - Jack Concepcion (74 years old)
Youngest Angler Award - Emmanuel Gonzales (9 years old)
Imported Angler Award - Mark Kunzer (Australia)
Farthest Local Angler - Lito Accba (Silang, Cavite)
Biggest Biya Catch Award - Michael Cundangan