The Leo August Memorial Breakfast was created in memory of past club president Leo August who willed funds to the club to honor each years three most outstanding catches by Knee Deep Club members with prize money and a breakfast where presentations will be made. The winners are established by the highest three percentages of the current club record for game species in the senior division final standings. All yearlong contest rules apply. Prize money is $500 for first, $200 for second, and $100 for third place. A breakfast will be held for the winners by the trustees each year in accordance with Leo August's will.
The Helen August Hybrid Striped Bass Contest is open to both senior and junior members and awards the three largest Hybrid Striped Bass caught with $200 for first place, $100 for second, and $50 for third.
The Leo August Memorial winners for the most outstanding catches of 2016:
1st $500 Alan Tuorinsky Brown Trout
2nd $200 Jim Archambault Chain Pickerel
3rd $100 Marcin Supinsky Walleye
William G Clark Youth Fishing Award
Created in memory of Bill Clark, who was instrumental in creating KDC's youth programs,
and honors the greatest catch of the year in our junior yearlong contest with a $100 prize.
11th Annual Bill Clark Youth Award winner - Brandon Wood 9 lb. 0 oz. Hybrid Striped Bass
Helen August Contest:
1st $200 Brandon Wood 9 lb. 0 oz. Striper
2nd $100 Anthony DaCosta 8 lb. 8 oz. Striper
3rd $ 50 Dominick Sarinelli 8 lb. 6 oz. Striper
Nancy Fernandez, Joe Tekula and Jim Salerno being recognized for their years of service on the board of trustees.
Click here for the 2015 August winners!