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The 4th Annual Blackstone Valley Youth
Fishing Derby a BIG Catch!
Over 110 youth and 84 families enjoyed the day at
Pratt Pond in Upton on April 24th.
There were over 50 fish caught during the day. Every child
practiced Catch & Release!
Trout prizes were extended through May 1st. Trophies were
awarded to the top 6 Trout, along with prizes for Perch and
Pickerel in 2 age groups.
We did have a little girl catch a turtle. It was
safely released back in the pond.
This annual event is sponsored by The Blackstone Valley Chamber
of Commerce and Fin & Feather Sports of Upton. It was part of
the Celebration of Upton's 275th anniversary.
AWARD
WINNERS!!!!
TROUT~
~ Josh Nelson from Upton, caught the biggest trout in his age group and
also the 1st trout, He was so excited, and so was his father. It
was the very first trout he had ever caught. He was awarded 1st
place trophy and a Rod & reel.
~ Kalvin Aia of Uxbridge was awarded 1st place in his age group, for a
1.21 lb 14 3/4" trout.
~ Nathan Satkauskas of Northbridge caught 2 trout both were tagged, his
biggest weighed in at 1.56 lbs. 14 1/2" rainbow trout took 2nd
place in his age group earning a trophy and 2 gift certificates.
~ Zachary Boudrot, a 14 year old from Upton caught 2 trout 1 with a tag,
he received a prize and a 3rd place trophy.
~ Mason Sullivan of Wrentham,a 3 year old caught his 1.1 lb trout during
the week extension of the derby.He was awarded the 2nd place
trophy. His face said it all, this is why we sponsor such
events.Absolutely Priceless!!!
Some of the other prizes awarded were:
Pickerel ~ Zack & Lilly Allen, Whitinsville;
Joey LeClaire,Upton; Omar Shaker, Putucket RI; Mark LeClaire Jr,
Millbury, Andrew Dunlap, Uxbridge; Jeff Stratton,Whitinsville;
Jon Bell, Holliston; Connor Lordan, Holliston.
Perch ~ Jon Bell, Mackenzie & Joey LeClaire,
Adel Brochu, Upton; Zack Stratton, Whitinsville; Mark LeClaire
Jr and Connor Lordan.
All in all we awarded trophies and prizes to over 25 young
anglers.
T-shirts were passed out to those Participants that
pre-registered. Every participant also received a tackle pack
and live bait and over 225 Hot dogs and hamburgers were enjoyed
by all during the cook out at the Upton Town Beach.
Adults may still register for the tagged trout
Derby going on until Oct 15th.
www.bvfishingderby.org
The Derby Committee sends out a huge Thank You to all the
support of our sponsors this year and we look forward to the
2011, 5th Annual Youth Derby next Spring.
For more information, please call the
Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce at 508-234-9090 or
Jeff Leclaire at Fin & Feather Sports - 508-529-3901.
Visit
www.bvfishingderby.org to volunteer, become a sponsor or
to register for the event.
All photos taken by the official photographer are the
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