Franklin Rod & Gun Club's 2025 Fishing Derby - June 7, 2025 from 7 AM to 2 PM

Franklin Rod & Gun Club's 2025 Fishing Derby

People of all ages can come to Uncas Pond at 53 Florence St. in Franklin on June 7 from 7 AM to 2 PM and compete in our annual fishing derby. 

Just $10 for adults ($5 for kids) and you can catch bass, rainbow trout, brown trout, pickerel, and sunfish while enjoying a $5 all you can eat breakfast and free pizza for lunch. 

 

We'll have boats and life preservers and some extra rods/bait, and we'll have some great raffle prizes as well.

Updates can be found -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1AYcrL4pRV/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, June 1, 2024?

Saturday, June 1
7:00am Fishing Derby (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)
8:00am Early Voting for Special Election (Town Clerk's Office)
9:00am Fallen Hero: William G. Hosford (Veterans Walkway, Town Common)
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am Pride Flag Raising (Municipal Building)
12:00pm Franklin PorchFest (all about the Cultural District)
12:00pm Franklin Art Association will be plein air painting (Town Common)
8:00pm Karaoke Night (Raillery Public House)

** No Town Meetings today

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

There is a Cultural events calendar upon which other community events are layered to create the Community calendar.

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events    

https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Franklin Rod & Gun Club schedules annual Fishing Derby Saturday, June 1 from 7 AM to 2 PM

annual Fishing Derby

Mark your calendar for this popular event.

The Franklin Rod & Gun Club has scheduled their annual Fishing Derby on June 1, 2024. 

The flyer displays all the info. Registration is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. 

All kids under 16 get a trophy and prizes, we have free equipment to use including boats, life jackets, rods/reels (while they last). 

Breakfast is available for $5 and there's pizza for lunch for free. 

The event routinely gets more than 150 people to the Rod & Gun Club for a really great time.

Massachusetts Military Support Foundation Announces 4th Annual Fishing4Vets - June 9

Fishing4Vets: Reeling in Support for Our Nation's Heroes Through the Power of Friendly Competition and Camaraderie

The Massachusetts Military Support Foundation (MMSF) is excited to announce the fourth annual Fishing4Vets event, a charity fishing tournament designed to bring veterans and the community together for a day of camaraderie, competition, and Cape Cod's finest fishing. Taking place on June 9, 2024, this fun-filled event will raise essential funds to support our Food4Vets program, addressing the food insecurity needs of our nation's heroes.

Fishing4Vets: Casting a Line for a Cause

4th Annual Fishing4Vets

The Fishing4Vets tournament offers a unique opportunity for veterans to bond with fellow service members and the wider community over a shared love of fishing, while competing for bragging rights and valuable prizes. All proceeds from the event will be directed to the Food4Vets program, which aims to assist veterans and military families who may be faced with food security issues and may lack access to affordable healthy meals.

This annual event has grown in popularity since its inception, attracting veterans, fishing enthusiasts, and community members who come together to support a worthy cause. Fishing4Vets aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by veterans, and to create a supportive environment for those who have dedicated their lives to protecting our country.

Uniting Veterans, Community, and Nature

The Fishing4Vets tournament encourages participation from veterans, their families, and the local community, fostering connections and understanding between those who have served our nation and those who support their efforts. The event has received praise from veterans for its ability to create a relaxing, enjoyable atmosphere where they can share their experiences and build lasting friendships.

"I look forward to the Fishing4Vets tournament every year," says Joe Martinez, a local veteran and tournament participant. "It's not just about the thrill of competition or the incredible fishing. It's about coming together with my fellow veterans and the community to support each other and share our stories."

About Massachusetts Military Support Foundation

The Massachusetts Military Support Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential support to veterans and active-duty military personnel in need. MMSF offers a range of services, including housing assistance, food programs, and counseling services, to address the unique challenges faced by those who have served our nation. For more information, visit www.mmsfi.org.

For media inquiries about Fishing4Vets or to schedule an interview, please contact our Media Relations department at (617) 378-2974 or media.relations@mmsfi.org. To learn more about this event, sponsorship opportunities, or to register, visit www.mmsfi.org/fishing4vets.

"a really creative solution to a longstanding environmental problem”

From the Boston Globe, an article of interest to Franklin

"About 19 miles east of Boston Harbor, beside a national marine sanctuary that’s home to one of the world’s richest fishing grounds, lies one of the nation’s largest offshore dumping sites of radioactive waste. 

In less than 300 feet of water, thousands of barrels litter the seafloor, a mile-wide toxic junkyard that fishermen call “The Foul Area.” 

It’s called that because many have tangled — or fouled — their gear in the barrel field, at times even pulling up containers filled with toxic chemicals. Government reports and congressional testimony over the years have suggested the dumping ground may include plutonium and other highly dangerous materials discarded after the completion of the Manhattan Project during World War II. 

Now, the federal government is trying to bury the barrels at least three feet deep with roughly 10 million tons of sediment dredged from a $340 million project to widen shipping channels in Boston Harbor. Capping the toxic material — which includes unexploded munitions — was seen as a safer way of minimizing risks, rather than trying to bring the rusting barrels to the surface."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/02/22/metro/mile-wide-toxic-waste-site-sits-ocean-floor-near-stellwagen-bank/

Location of the industrial waste site in Massachusetts Bay Source: New England District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Trout Fishing Derby - June 1

Trout Fishing Derby

Saturday June 1 (6:30 AM – 2 PM)

MA Free Fishing Weekend!!

No License Required

First Prize $150 for Heaviest Trout
Cash Prizes 2nd and 3rd Places

Multiple prizes for all fish types and fishing skills (kids 16 and under)

Sporting Goods Raffle

Breakfast $5, free pizza for Lunch 

Free Use of Bait, Gear, Rod and Reel (While Supplies last)

Franklin Rod and Gun Club
53 Florence Street, on Uncas Pond, Franklin, MA

Tickets Adults $10.00, Children 12 and under $5.00
(Rain Date Sunday 6/2)

Trout Fishing Derby - June 1

New Bedford leads in value of fish caught

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"For the 18th straight year, the port of New Bedford in 2017 had the highest valued commercial fisheries catch, notching 111 million pounds valued at $389 million, according to federal statistics released Thursday. 

NOAA Fisheries said sea scallops accounted for 80 percent of the value of landings in New Bedford last year. 

The value of landings in New Bedford was up last year from $327 million in 2016. 

In a separate report, also released Thursday, NOAA estimated the New England fisheries accounted for 97,000 jobs and $8.7 billion in sales during 2016."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181213/new-bedford-is-top-us-fishing-port----again


I would recommend a visit to New Bedford. It has a lot to offer. The whaling museum is a worthy stop, there is a good harbor walk and several historical sites.

a good harbor walk along the New Bedford waterfront

When we visited New Bedford in 2017, I found out that Captain Henry Martyn Robertshad been assigned there to build Fort Rodman (now called Fort Tabor Park) to protect the entrance to the harbor. It was while stationed there, he conducted a meeting and lost control of it. He went home that night to write down the process so that wouldn't happen the next time. These parliamentary procedures are what we know and use today as Robert's Rules of Order.

Captain Henry Martyn Roberts had been assigned to
build Fort Rodman (now called Fort Tabor Park)

What are Robert's Rules of Order?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%27s_Rules_of_Order

or  http://www.rulesonline.com/

Fishing Derby raises $500 for Ocean Protection Advocacy Kids

On my walk Sunday morning, I discovered a fishing derby at the DelCarte Recreation Area that was just completing. Turns out it was part of a Capstone Project by Brendan Curley.

Brendan is an 8th grader at Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School. He's in the final stages of a multi year (starts in 7th grade) Capstone project. Students are asked to think of a service learning project that is important to them and their family. They then write an action plan which gets approved each step of the way by their advisers. 

Brendan has a love for the ocean and enjoys fishing any chance he can get. He fishes both fresh and salt water. He knew he wanted to find an organization that helps the marine environment for future fishing enthusiasts! 

He discovered OPAK (Ocean Protection Advocacy Kids) and he decided to dive in to help them! Melanie Colby and Jeffrey Morgan embraced his project.

He set three goals for his project. Public speaking, to raise awareness, and to learn more about protecting the marine environments.

• Brendan first met with Jeffrey at a local Starbucks to learn more about the company.
• He held a "dry run" Fishing Derby (very impromptu) in the spring of 2018 to get his feet wet and have a better understanding of what he would need for the larger derby in the fall.
• He conquered his first public speaking action item - be a mystery reader in his sister's 4th grade classroom :)
• He attended an OPAK summer workshop in Chatham learning about the dangers of plastics in our ocean. He also led a small group during this workshop and had more public speaking opportunities.
• He contacted Medway Community Cable to shoot a promo video for his fishing derby to be broadcast/shared over Facebook.
• The culmination was the fishing derby (which you saw) this past Sunday. It ran from 8-10. We had approximately 50 participants. He raised $500 so far which will be donated to OPAK and be put towards a high school workshop for a school district in need. There were Medway Community Fishing T-shirts handed out - Karl Infanger runs this club and was a helpful resource fro Brendan, Bass Pro Gift cards given out to the first fish caught in the first hour and the second hour. As well as, a gift card for the most fish caught over 2 hours.

Thanks to the Curley Family for providing the information to share about this project. If you would like to Donate to the cause http://opakedu.org/donate-1

Click Donate today and when checking out - under additional information select Brendan's name so that the donation is credited to his project.

Fishing Derby raises $500 for Ocean Protection Advocacy Kids

The video promotion mentioned can be viewed in the Tweet shown here

This Sunday (9/23), come try out your fishing skills or learn some new ones and support a great cause too! pic.twitter.com/2iWKrqEgrS

— Medway Cable (@medwaycable) September 17, 2018

Trout Fishing Derby - June 2

Trout Fishing Derby

Saturday June 2 (7 AM – 2 PM)

MA Free Fishing Weekend!!

No License Required

First Prize $125
For Heaviest Trout
Cash Prizes 2nd and 3rd Places

Kids under 12 yrs., Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place

Multiple Raffle Prizes!!

Breakfast and Lunch (Pizza) Available

Free Use of Gear, Rod and Reel
(While Supplies last)

Franklin Rod and Gun Club
53 Florence Street, on Uncas Pond, Franklin, MA

Tickets Adults $10.00, Children 12 and under $5.00

(Rain Date Sunday 6/3)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FuYjvdRBRkCsPNIZ4MddZjrE9U-AKx16/view?usp=sharing

Franklin Rod and Gun Club

Trout Fishing Derby - June 3

Trout Fishing Derby

Saturday June 3th (7 AM – 2 PM)

MA Free Fishing Weekend!!

No License Required

First Prize $125 or 2 Red Sox Tickets
For Heaviest Trout
Cash Prizes 2nd and 3rd Places

Junior Anglers under 12 yrs old, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies

www.franklinrodandgun.org

Multiple Raffle Prizes!!

Breakfast Available
Free Pizza for Lunch


Franklin Rod and Gun Club
53 Florence Street, on Uncas Pond, Franklin, MA


Tickets Adults $10.00, Children under 12 yrs. $5.00
(Rain Date Sunday 6/4)
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www.franklinrodandgun.org

In the News: annual Trout Derby scheduled, 2-day art instruction

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"The Franklin Rod and Gun Club will hold its annual Trout Derby from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 4 at Uncus Pond, 49 Florence St. 

The event costs $10 for adults and $5 for ages 12 and younger. Awards for adults will include a choice of Red Sox tickets or money prizes for the three heaviest trout, one prize per person. The kids prizes will be trophies for the three heaviest trout. 

Breakfast will be served from 7 to 10 a.m. Lunch will also be provided.
The rain date is June 5."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160527/franklin-rod-amp-gun-club-to-hold-trout-derby

"Franklin Art Center, 391 E. Central St., will conduct a two-day Introduction to Impressionist Oil Painting from 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 14 and 21. 

Full color painting is an approach to seeing and painting color and light. The techniques used in the workshops are the results of practice utilizing the color theory of Charles Hawthorne, noted impressionist of Cape Cod School of Art. Techniques are used to get students to think only in terms of color and color effects. Therefore, painting with a palette knife is used, but brushes will also be allowed."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160527/franklin-art-center-to-host-2-day-workshop

Franklin Art Center

Trout fishing derby planned at Franklin Rod & Gun Club, June 2

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Trout Derby in Franklin

The Franklin Rod & Gun club will be holding its annual Trout Derby on Saturday, June 2, 2012.  June 2 & 3^rd is  Massachusetts's No-Fishing License-Required weekend.  This is a great opportunity to introduce the family to fishing and the great outdoors.  For those who do not have a fishing rod, the Franklin Rod & Gun Club will have fishing gear on hand  to lend out complete with rod real tackle and bait.  If you do have a fishing rod, please bring it as supplies are limited.  Our anglers will be on hand to help those new to fishing get started.  Raffle and prizes a great time for the whole family.  Bring your lucky hat and come on down and enjoy one of Franklin best fishing spots, Uncas Pond.  Uncas Pond is stocked with trout twice a year. 

The cost to enter the trout derby is $10 for adults and $5 for 12 years old and under. 

Time. Saturday June 2, 2012 from 6:30AM to 3:00PM.   Location: Franklin Rod & Gun Club, 51 Florence St Franklin, MA.  Breakfast and lunch available.  Visit www.franklinrodandgun.org