Red, White and Bluegill Kids Fishing Derby brings out 50 participates to Yatesville Lake

STAFF REPORT

BSN

The weather was perfect, fish were biting, kids were fishing, good food was eaten, prizes were given, and yes, all this happened at the Yatesville Lake Marina in Louisa on Saturday, May 11.

The event was the Red, White and Bluegill Kids Fishing Derby, hosted by Rebel Rivers Outfitters. A total of 50 kids participated. Chandler Maynard, 8-years old, won the trophy for Biggest Fish.

Winners of the 3-5 year old division, were first place, Josie McCoy and second place, Cain May.

Winners of the 6-9 division: first place, Keegan Key and second place, Weylan Mollette.

Winners of the 10-12 division: Kaylee, first place and second place, Codee Obrian.

Winners of the 13-16 division: Lakyn Bush, first place and Sarie Pavlovski, second place.

According to organizer, Ken Akers, many people stepped up and donated prizes for the kids. He wants to thank Fish Her, Squatch Rods, The Greatest Cast, Chad Thompson, Giovanni’s of Louisa and Deja Brew and Sweets Too, DMC Designs, Rebel River Outfitters, Karen’s Homemade Treats, Marz Food Bar Food Truck, Mitchell Distributors, Howard Pizza Express and More, Louisa Cash Express, Bee Happy Farm, Justin Howard, Dee’s Drive-Inn, Smitty’s Carryout, In memory of Braxton Obrian; Jim Lemaster, John Nolan, Woody and Bears House of Rhythm and Brews and Marcum Custom Graphics.