Aileen McDonald organized another great fishing derby, as evidenced by the many happy faces on the kids who attended. James had a winning day by catching 19 fish in the hour-long event. Zoey was close behind, with 17 catches. Chloe was third, with 11 fish, followed closely by Alexa and Dani (10 each). Thanks also goes to all of the people who helped run the event, brought munchies, or helped with the setup. Click on the pictures to see them larger. Photos by Rik Paul.
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2024 Fishing Derby
The serious business of fishing.
The clock is running and the bites keep coming.
Kicking off the event.
This year drew lots of excited kids to the Baby Lake.
Violet's stylish cast.
Jimmy unhooks James' fish.
Jimmy and a proud Violet.
James pulls in one by the dam.
"I got another!"
Jimmy shows off James' wriggly fish.
Violet pulls in another fish.
Another catch for Violet.
One of James' 19 fish.
Don, Zoey, & fish.
Zoey reels one in.
Zoey adds to her count.
Zoey's huge bass.
Aileen sizes up Zoey's bass.
Chloe gets a catch.
Vito shows off one of Chloe's 11 fish.
Chloe admires one of her 11 fish.
Olivia makes a hopeful cast.
Shanna shows off Olivia's fish.
Olivia reeling in another fish.
Adam shows Joseph the ropes.
Adam exhibits John's catch.
Intrigued by a wayward worm.
Nate & Rian wait for a bite.
Nate makes a catch.
Rian got one!
Nate makes a hopeful cast.
Matt shows off Nate's fish.
Rian studies the water.
Another catch for Nate.
Alexa is ready for action.
Alexa reels in a fish.
Richie pulls in a fish.
Dani shows off her catch.
Dani pulls in another fish.
Mathew kept the official score.
Richie, Logan, & Shanna bait the hooks.
Aileen helps bait Logan's hook.
Richie baits his hook.
Aileen measures a fish.
Aileen baits James' hook.
Aileen organized a fun event.
Every kid went home with a prize.
The 2024 attendees.
The 2024 attendees, #2.
The 2024 attendees with Jeanmarie.