Scouts learn to fish from experts

Clarkston Cub Scout Pack 499 learned to fish with professional angler John Gillman and tournament fisherman Jerrod Gillman at their Fishing Derby, May 30 at Crooked Lake, Independence Oaks park.
Top four winners of the derby were:
Evan Hall, first place, total inches of five largest catches, 64.25 inches;
Christian Bartley, second place, 50 inches;
Devon Roodbeen, third place, 40 inches; and
Justin Osborn, fourth place, 39.25 inches
‘The rain didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits and it cleared to be a beautiful day,? said Suzette Page, event organizer. ‘It has become a favorite event of our scouts. As word spread, this year’s event attendance doubled in number of kids from past years.?