The junior fishing tourney

The junior fishing tourney
Proud father Chris Ohmen posed for a photo with daughter Willow, age 8, who was one of 76 young fishers participating in the Northwest Connecticut Rod and Gun Club junior fishing tournament on Sunday, May 16. Photo by Chelsea Murray

NORTH CANAAN — The Northwest Connecticut Rod and Gun Club held its junior fishing tournament on Sunday, May 16. 

“What a gorgeous day it was,” reported an enthusiastic Holly Hunt. “We had 76 kids sign up, and winners in six age groups.” 

The results:

• 2-year-old Abby Wood,   14-inch bass

• 4-year-old Hunter Lyon,    15-inch bass

• 8-year-old Harper Lemon, 15-inch bass

• 9-year-old  Trevor Swanson, 17-inch bass

• 12-year-old  Natasha Dennis, 12-inch bass

• 11-year-old Mason O’Donnell, 17-inch bass

— Cynthia Hochswender

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