Four-year old James McCoy caught his first fish over the weekend. It was a 14-inch trout and the occasion was made possible by an Optimist Club.The Optimist Club members of Buena Vista, Colorado were the hosts of the Annual Fun in the Park event that included the fishing derby. Local angler groups and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife helped sponsor the event and served as mentors for the young fishermen and women.
According to the Optimist Club, significant numbers to know from the event are:
- 122 kids went fishing
- 76 fish were caught
- 196 bags of chips were consumed
- 10 gallons of lemonaid were drank
- 220 hot dogs and buns were enjoyed by all
And at least one young man saw up close and personal just how scary a 14-inch trout can be.
Story and picture courtesy of the Buena Vista Optimist Club.
