Young anglers cast their lines in fishing derby

Julianna George wraps up her fishing pole at the end of the fishing derby.

Ralpheal Watts, helps his grandson Rayah Watts with his fishing pole at the kids fishing derby.

Preston Gomez, waits to catch one of the many fish in Scott’s pond during the Kids Classic Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 16.

Lorenzo Cook casts his line out during the Scott’s Pond Kids Classic Fishing Derby.

Erica Howe helps her son, Gerald Howe pick out a new lure while fishing at Scott’s pond during the fishing derby

Daymien Aguilar prepares to cut his lure off during the fishing derby held at Scott’s pond.

McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum

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Fri Jun 22nd, 2018 , by McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum

The weekend rains halted long enough for the first annual Kid’s Classic Fishing Derby at Scott’s Pond. “It was a huge success,” said Jon Broholm, Wildlife Technician for SUIT Wildlife Management Division. Fifty-two young anglers ranging from two to fifteen years of age, demonstrated their fishing skills on the cloud covered Saturday afternoon. Trophies and prizes were awarded to anglers with the greatest cumulative length and number of fish, in three different age groups. Largemouth bass, rainbow trout, green sunfish, grass carp and roundtail chub were caught on live worms, plastic worms, spinners, jigs and crankbaits. “The purpose of this event was to showcase our local fishing opportunities and reward outstanding anglers,” said Chris Ricci, Fishing Derby Director. And a finally, a thank you to the sponsors of the event: Josh Bertrand Fishing, Gardenschwartz, Eagle Claw Tackle, Arboles Marine and The Southern Ute Indian Tribe.