Youngsters pulled 211 fish out of Abbott’s Pond in north Iola Saturday as part of the annual Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs derby.
Ninety-five children, ages 2-17, were a part of the festivities, sponsored by the Iola Police Department.
Isaac Mentzer landed the most fish among all competitors with 11, totaling 4.61 pounds, while Henry Cramer brought in the largest single fish, at 2.97 pounds. Shaun McLaughlin caught the smallest fish, weighing. 07 pounds, or a shade over one ounce.
Prizes went to the top four finishers, boys and girls, of each age group.
Results follow:
Ages 2-8
1. Harper Robb, 8 fish, 8.76 pounds
2. Jaxon Erbert, 5 fish, 7.59 pounds
3. Ryder Harden, 4 fish, 7.5 pounds
4 (boy). Jax Meats, 10 fish, 6.02 pounds
4 (girl). Faith Mentzer, 6 fish, 2.88 pounds
Ages 9-12
1. Hunter Robb, 6 fish, 2.77 pounds
2. Breckin Erbert, 2 fish, 2.59 pounds
3. Daegan Rodriguez, 3 fish, 2.49 pounds
4. Abram Droessler (boy), 1 fish, 2.16 pounds
4 (girl). Maicy Kimball, 3 fish, 2.16 pounds.
Ages 13-17
1. Isabelle Morton, 7 fish, 2.92 pounds
2. Heaven Moor, 2 fish, 2.09 pounds
3. Karen Glukowsky, 2 fish, 1.87 pounds
4. Jaiden Lieberman (boy), 5 fish, .072 pounds
4. Faith Daniels (girl), 2 fish. .40 pounds
