Cub Scout Pack 499, Pine Knob Elementary, fished with the pros at their sixth annual Fishing Derby, May 31, on Crooked Lake, Independence Oaks.
Pro anglers John Gillman of Freeland and Jason Kerr of Holly provided the expertise.
‘It’s really amazing how much the scouts learn from the professional fishermen and how they are able to relay the strategies that are taught to them,? said Jeff Childs, scout parent. ‘This event is a favorite for many scouts and their families.?
Gillman printed and donated T-shirts and measuring sticks for all scouts, and handed out rubber worms packets provided by his sponsor Big Bite Baits. The pack also provided fishing rod/reel combos and tackle boxes as prizes for drawings at the end of the event.
Trophies were award to four scout anglers: fourth place, Evan Raddatz; third place, Derek Childs; second place, Mitchell Page, and first place, Jeffrey Boggess.