Winners of Annual Seniors Fishing Derby Announced
August 14, 2008 — The 9th Annual Bob Lindstrom Memorial Fishing Derby was held on Saturday, August 2 at Lindy's Landings on Bangs Lake in Wauconda. Over 30 seniors participated in a morning of fishing on 9 boats with volunteer captains. A total of 248 fish were caught (and released) after 4 hours of fishing.The first place winner was Ron Mantegna of the North Shore Senior Center with a 15.5" Bass. The second place winner was Stella Johnson of Niles with a 11.5" Bass and numerous other fish. Third place went to Tony Thal who caught a 11.5" Bass.
The winner for the most Pan Fish was James Cameron of Lake Zurich who caught 42. Proceeds from the event are donated to the Wauconda Lake Management Committee for restocking of the lake. Special thanks to Maine Township MaineStreamers, Cheryl Lindstrom of Lindy's Landings, and the Village of Niles for sponsoring this event.
You can view a photo gallery of this event online. For more information on this or other Maine Township MaineStreamers senior events and programs, please call 847-297-2510.
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