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Angler: JJ Delaney Age: 3 1/2 Hometown: Wilkes-Barre What he got: Brook trout Where: At the North Branch Trout Derby in Lovelton, Wyoming County When: May 21 The story: JJ caught his first trout at the derby, along with several more later in the morning. The derby attracted more than 125 kids along with their families, and there were plenty of fish to catch for all.
Angler: Adam Gegaris (pictured with his father, Andy) Age: 10 Hometown: White Haven What he got: 12-inch brown trout Where: Wapwallopen Creek in Mountain Top When: May 18 The story: Gegaris caught the trout by himself using salted minnows. It was the first trout of what is sure to be a long fishing career for Gegaris.
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Angler: Alexis Bigus Age: 12 Hometown: Dallas What she got: A gobbler that weighed 21 lbs. and sported a double-beard, one side measured eight inches and the other was 10-3/4 inches. Where: Colley Twp., Sullivan County When: May 12 The story: This is gobbler number two for Alexis. She shot her first bird during last year’s youth season. She was hunting with her father, Russ, when she got each bird and is following in her father’s footsteps when it comes to the outdoors.
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