Spring Lake Kids Trout Derby

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I just got back from Spring Lake where I watched and photographed the kids stocking a bunch of bruiser trout from the Musky Hatchery. It was a very fun experience for everyone despite the rain. When the truck pulled up, someone described the scene as Santa finally arriving. The kids eyes were as big as pie plates when they saw the fish and the oooh's and aaah's were hard to contain. The adults helped dip trout out of the truck and put them into plastic totes for the kids to carry to the lake. Some of the little ones were just that...... little. Often five or six of them would lug the totes and pass them off to a group of waiting teenagers who were standing in the lake where they dumped the fish.

The tournament itself is scheduled for next Saturday with lots of prizes and awards for the kids. The Shark River Surf Anglers, led by Greg Hueth ( Mohawk Captain) does a fabulous job year in and year out. If you have youngsters and want to take them to a fun opening day experience, think about going to Spring Lake next Saturday. Donations are always welcomed but the tournament is free.