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CHILDREN’S FISHING DERBY WINNERS - Of the 129 young fishermen in attendance for the 2011 annual Children’s Fishing Derby hosted by the City of Rayne and the Acadiana Sportman’s League at Maison d’Memoire, winners were, first, Emma Guidry, Tanner Myers and Carson Romero; second row, Jager Boullion, Hunter Domingue, Ava Thibodeaux, Hailey LeBlanc and Noah Peter; top row, Wilfred Matthews, Cheryl Richard, Gavin LaBauve, Merlin Lormand, Joe Guidry, Caleb Bergeron, Daniel Domingue, Dylan Bergeron, Ivy Thibodeaux, Ken Bordelon and Dee DeRouen.
According to Cultural Director Cheryl Richard, the catch and release fishing event was held for children up to 15 years of age accompanied by an adult for the day which included a number of activities and instructional programs.
Prizes were awarded at the culmination of the fishing tournament and a light lunch of hot dogs and cold drinks were provided by the Rayne Lions Club.
Winners in each of the categories were:
0-5 years: Largest Bream – Carson Romero & Tanner Myers (tie); Largest Bass – Carson Romero; Most Fish – Emma Guidry.
6-8 years: Largest Bream – Ava Thibodeaux; Largest Bass – Ava Thibodeaux; Largest Sacalait – Jager Boullion; Largest Other – Noah Peter & Jager Boullion; Most Fish – Gavin LaBauve.
9-12 years: Largest Bream – Hunter Domingue; Largest Bass – Caleb Bergeron; Most Fish – Hailey Leblanc.
13-15 years: Largest Bream – Ivy Thibodeaux; Largest Bass – Dylan Bergeron; Most Fish – Ivy Thibodeaux.
Largest Overall Tournament Fish – Caleb Bergeron – Bass 2.68 pounds.
Special thanks to the Rayne Lions Club, Acadiana Sportsmens’ League, Rayne Chamber of Commerce and local royalty for their assistance and help.
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