Trout Derby’s Move to New Location a Big Success

Edited from Submitted Materials

The North Branch Trout Derby Association held its 12th Kids Trout Derby on May 15. This year’s event was held in Forkston Township. Children from throughout the region spent the day fishing with family and friends. With the help of sponsors, the NBTDA stocked the private pond with over 1,500 Rainbow and Brook trout prior to the event.

The fishing was a little slow early Saturday but improved throughout the day. Perch and Bluegill were also caught. A fishing cleaning station was available to prepare their catch for the table.

The kids were kept busy and were able to maintain safe distancing with various attractions  FWM brought an ambulance and firetruck for a show-and-tell for future volunteers. Quality Deer Management, Wyoming County Primitive Weapons, and the PA Fish and Boat Commission had educational booths for all to enjoy.

Cabela’s provided BB Gun and Archery tents for the children. The food stand was a popular spot all day, offering an extensive menu. Additional activities included a Chinese auction, 50/50 and bacon raffles, and a gun raffle. Winners for the raffle were announced during the event. Children’s prizes and trophies were awarded.

Those catching the biggest fish included:
Ages 0-5 
        1.      Rebecca Morgan     16 1/6”
        2.      Teddy Hellard     14 3/4”
             Bailey Henning     14 3/4”
             Ryker Krouse      14 3/4”
	(We had a 3 way tie for second place!) 

Ages 6-7
        1.      Addison Davies     21 1/16” (Biggest of the Day!)
        2.      John Pacyna     16 3/4”
        3.      Wyatt Macheska     15 1/4”
        4.      Lexi Jones     15”

Ages 8-10
        1.      Patience Decker      16 3/4”
        2.      Domenic Belcak     15 1/4”
        3.      Carter Kuna     15 1/16”
        4.      Haidin Truesdel     14 3/4”

Ages 11-12
        1.      Michael Evans     15 1/4”
        2.      Evan Jones     14 1/2”
        3.      Georgia Williams     14 1/16”
        4.      Sophia Lufsethe     13 3/4”

Ages 13-16
        1.      Kaycie Senese     16 1/4”
        2.      Kaylie Walter     15”
        3.      Zachary Parker     14 3/4”
        4.      Marrna Orlesi     14 1/4”

On Sunday, our guests included special needs children and adults, along with military Veterans. The fish were hungry, and the action was fast and furious. Representatives from Hunts for Healing were among our guests, as were members of the FWM Ambulance Company. Lunch and soft drinks were provided to our Sunday guests.

NBTDA would like to thank the community for the generous support through donations and prizes. Our event was forced to move at the last minute, and the dedicated members of the NBTDA were able to accomplish the monumental and expensive move.