Kids and the SC Aquarium reel in the catch at the 13th Annual Danziger Cup

A real champion fisher! Did this blue heron offer any fishing tips to the Danziger Cup Kids Fishing Tournament anglers?

Fred Danziger, right, presents Louden Porter, coordinator for the South Carolina Aquarium Good Catch program, with a $15,000 donation to help the group’s effort in encouraging the sourcing of local seafood.

Grand Champion Award Rhett Kislinger

Mystery Fish Award Ryker Reed

Champion, largemouth bass, age 10-15, Ryan Chipman

First runner-up, largemouth bass, age 10-15, Whitt Pusser

Second runner-up, largemouth bass, age 10-15, Benjamin Hattayer

Champion, panfish, age 4-9, Ben Curran

First runner-up, panfish, age 4-9, Maggie Trost

Second runner-up, panfish, age 4-9, Brooks Curran

Champion, panfish, age 10-15, Mackenzie Moore

First runner-up, panfish, age 10-15, Benjamin Hattayer

Champion, largemouth bass, age 4-9, Rhett Kislinger

First runner-up, largemouth bass, age 4-9, Barrett Newell

Second runner-up, largemouth bass, age 4-9, James Boutillier

Champion, mullet, age 10-15, Jack Tracy

Champion, mullet, age 4-9, James Boutillier

Lois Chern caught it but didn’t want to hold it!

Laila Schmidt finds comfort and shade as she watches her line.

Sophia Kelly knows that every catch counts!

Greg Peralta & 2024 Grand Prize Winner, Rhett Kislinger

Laney Moore finds an interesting way to fish!

One hundred forty-five kids aged 4-15 and their families lined the banks of Smythe Lake on Saturday, June 15, to cast their lines and compete in the 13th Annual Danziger Cup Kids Fishing Tournament.

The Grand Champion Award, given to the angler who caught the longest eligible fish species overall, regardless of age, was snagged by Rhett Kislinger. His 19.5” largmouth bass earned him a half-day fishing trip for two with Capt. Greg Peralta.

Check out all the winners in this photo spread.

The South Carolina Aquarium Good Catch program was awarded a $15,000 donation from the Daniel Island Inshore Fishing Club, the tournament’s host.

The Good Catch program encourages the sourcing of local seafood and supports and promotes businesses that commit to providing and identifying local seafood options.

Kids and the SC Aquarium reel in the catch at the 13th Annual Danziger Cup

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