Parker Seaman lands a nearly 3 pounder to win Biggest Fish! Sawyer Wlasniewski of Dansville catches over 40 fish!!
From the Andover Wetlands Project,
The Andover Wetlands Annual Kids Fishing Contest celebrated its 35th anniversary with participants from Andover as well as Hamburg, Canisteo, Dansville, Ulysses, Pa; Little Genesee; Wellsville; Hornell; Alfred Station; Hilton; Almond, Cuba; , Wellsville, Belmont, Belfast, Friendship; Penn Yan; Livonia; Merrian; Canisius; Bath; Wayland; Friendship, Caledonia, Cameron Mills, Whitesville, Canaseraga, Cameron, Greenwood, and Jasper.
Special guests in attendance who assisted in handing out the trophies included,
Andover Mayor Tom Davis, Andover Town Supervisor Steve Martinelli along with Allegany County Legislator Gary Barnes, and retired Town Supervisor Gus Weber.
Trophies were awarded in the following categories: 5 & under: First Place: Magdalena Burnside of Ulysses, Pa with a 2.89 oz. 6 ½ inch Sunfish. Second Place: River Bowling of Hornell had a 2.47 oz. 6 1/4 inch Sunfish, Third Place: Oakley Potter of Hornell with a 2.26 oz. 6 1/4 inch Blue Gill.
Winners in the 6 – 8 age group were: First Place: Beau Bright of Wellsville had a 1.52 oz. 6 1/4 inch Perch and Second Place Chase Dixon of Andover with a .92 oz.
5 ½ inch Perch and Third Place Weston Carl of Andover with a .78 oz. 4 ½ inch Blue Gill.
In the 9-11 age group: First Place Iris Davis of Wellsville had a 13.52 oz. 12 inch Bullhead, Second Place: Lydia Shutt of Wellsville with a 11.57 oz. 11 1/2 inch Bullhead, and Third Place: Thomas Billings of Andover with a 2.4 oz. 6 inch Sunfish.
For the 12 – 15 age group: First Place; Jackson Dean of Andover with a 18 in
2 lb .76 oz Carp, Second Place: Giulian Lane of Merrian for a 10 in 5.96 oz. Bullhead, Third Place: James Hondzinski of Hamburg, for a 8.25 inch 5.4 oz Blue Gill.
Trophies were also presented for Largest Fish: Parker Seman of Andover for a 19 1/2 in 2 lb. 2.94 oz Carp, Smallest Fish: Huckslee Carl of Andover for a 4.25 in .62 oz Blue Gill. Most Fish: Sawyer Wlasniewski of Dansville with 40 fish. Other categories were Largest Bass – Oakley Faulkner of Wellsville for a 1 lb .27 oz 15 in. Bass, the Largest Carp – Ryker Seman of Andover for a 1 lb .95 oz 16 3/4 in Carp.
The annual Jess Present/Pat McGee Memorial Sportsmanship Award given in memory of the late Senators for their tireless work and dedication to the Andover Wetlands Project. Both the Senators were avid outdoors people and believed in the preservation of recreational habitat. This year’s winner, Lily Johnson of Cuba.
35th Anniversary Annual Kids Fishing Contest
Special thanks go to Pepsi Cola of Elmira and Frito Lay of Elmira, and Bimbo Bakeries of Olean as the corporate sponsors for all their help. Also, Charlie Joyce and Allegany Yankee Holdings together with Burger King of Wellsville, Dick Joyce and Eastern Seaboard Inc. and Wegman’s of Hornell, Giant Food Mart of Wellsville, Larry’s Latrines of Hornell. The trophies were provided by Sports Fanatic of Hornell. Special thanks to Eagle Claw, Zebco Family Fishing Program, Gitzit Lures, and Betts Baits, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Zoom Bait Company, The Sutton Company, South Bend/Calcutta Outdoors, Midway USA; The Bass Foundation, Future Fisherman’s Foundation; Pure Fishing and Pradco Outdoor Brands; Shorty’s Tackle; and Skimmer Bait Company for their donations
Thank you’s also must go to the Town and Village Officials and crews of Andover for their continued support of this annual event; to the Scio Lions Club for the donation of the tent, Andover Lions Club for their donation of the tables and chairs, also to the many local companies and organizations: Andover Rod & Gun Club, Harold Ford, Inc., Andover Hardware, Certified Safety Products, Kent Farms, Robert Cornell, Steve’s Gas & Grub; Wilkins Realty Appraisals, Affordable Automotive; Andover Chamber of Commerce, American Legion Post 397; Arvos/Ljunstrom and Texas Hot of Wellsville; Wellsville YMCA; Rockburgers of Andover; Machinist Union 1580 of Wellsville, Elks Lodge #1495; Loyal Order Of Moose #601; Wellsville Lions Club; Hart’s Jewelry; Fassett Lane Lumber; Allegany County SCOPE; Bodee’s Bait & Tackle; Root Contracting of Scio; L’Italia Restaurant; LaForge Construction/Excavating & Disposal; Cartwright’s Maple Tree Inn, L.C. Whitford Company, General Roofing Supply, Lindsey’s Heating & Plumbing; The Ryan Agencies and Community Bank of Hornell, Layfield Racing Connection, Inc., Scio Lions Club, BJs Wholesale Club of Olean; Serv U Credit Union, ALCO Federal Credit Union. Also, Sandle Custom Bearing Corp, Childs Properties, Shaune Henry/Hunt Realty of Alfred; East Dyke Depot, Ancient Order of Hibernians Allegany County Div. 1 all of Wellsville along with Applebee’s of Hornell, Kopper Keg of Cuba; Kenyon Andrus Post 772 of Bolivar; NYS Conservation Officers Association; Pam & John Gena for their generous donations.
A special thank you to the sponsors for their donations and support. A very special thank you to our wonderful volunteers who give up their time to make this annual event such a great success.
