Scouts are Hooked on Fishing

Scouts from all three Cub Scout Packs in Grafton: Pack 106 (Cubmaster Chris Paquin), Pack 107 (Cubmaster Ed King) and Pack 112 (Cubmaster Bob Nault) were out in force Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Hassanamisco District Cub Scout Fishing Derby held at the Auburn Sportsman's Club.

It was a gorgeous fall day, and the boys pulled in a nice haul of fish ranging from the usual sunfish and bluegills all the way up to a 15.5" rainbow trout. Perch, largemouth bass, pickerel, and catfish were also abundant. 

All of the boys who participated in the event got a patch as well as a nice lunch while the award winners were announced.

More than 100 boys attended from across the area, with more than 25 from Grafton alone.

Winners from Grafton included: 

1st Place (Most Fish Caught category): Jacob Paquin, Pack 106. Jacob pulled in 12 fish.

3rd Place (Most Fish Caught Category): Zach Rosati,  Pack 107. Zach caught seven whoppers to take 3rd place.

1st Place (Biggest Fish Category): Nicholas Rudolph, Pack 112. Nicholas hauled in a hard-fighting 17.25" chain pickerel to take this prize.

2nd Place (Biggest Fish Category): Sam Martell, Pack 107. Sam reeled in a really nice 15.5" rainbow trout.

3rd Place (Biggest Fish Category): Matthew LeClair, Pack 106. Matt caught a beautiful 15" rainbow trout for this trophy.

Well done, boys!

The Mohegan Council would like to thank: The Auburn Sportsman's Club for sponsoring the Fishing Derby; Dave Keyes and Nick Keyes from the Mass Fish and Wildlife Anglers' Program; Al Lagor and Chris Paquin for running the fish measuring stations; Joan McCall, Linda Irr and Scott Martell for handling food; and Vic Irr for organizing and running the event.

Submitted by Chris Paquin.