Don’t miss this FREE annual event at the Andover Ponds
From the Andover Wetlands Kids Fishing Contest, pictured are winners from last year
The Town of Andover Wetlands Project will be the scene for the annual Kids Fishing Contest which will be held on Saturday, August 17th at the Andover Ponds (Route 21) from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Registration will begin at 7:45 a.m. Trophies will be awarded at 2:45 p.m. There is no entry fee.
Age groups include: 5 and under, 6 – 8, 9 – 11, and 12 to 15. Trophies will be awarded to the top three fish in each age group. There will also be trophies for the smallest, largest and most fish of the day. Other categories with trophies awarded are for largest bass and largest carp. There is also a special award in memory of Senators Jess Present and Senator Pat McGee who were great supporters of the Wetlands Project since its inception. The award is given to a participant who displays the qualities of Perseverance, Dedication, and Persistence which were the characteristics of the Senators.
Refreshments will be available free of charge. Pepsi Cola of Elmira has donated the soda. Chips are donated by Frito Lay of Olean, Stroehmans (Bimbo Bakeries) of Olean for the rolls. The Andover Lions Club. Scio Lions Club, Larry’s Latrines. Other donations are pending.
There will also be drawings and raffles for door prizes provided thus far by Andover Hardware, Walker Metalsmiths, Andover Rod & Gun Club, Harold Ford Inc. Certified Safety Products of NY; Wilkins Realty Appraisals’ Machinist Union 1580 of Wellsville, Elks Lodge #1495 of Wellsville; Loyal Order Of Moose #601; J. W. Embser & Sons Funeral Home, Roberts Electric of Wellsville; Community Bank, Allegany County SCOPE; Cartwright’s Maple Tree Inn, , Allegany Yankee Holdings, Burger King of Wellsville, Wegman’s of Hornell, General Roofing Supply of Wellsville; Maple City Savings Bank of Hornell, VFW Post 2530 of Wellsville, Bolivar American Legion Post #772; Alfred Pharmacy, Fishers Pharmacy, Serv U Credit Union, ALCO Federal Credit Union. Also, The New York State Conservation Officer’s Association, Layfields Racing Connections Inc, Hunt Real Estate, The Ryan Agencies; Swain Resort; The Emporium of Andover, L. C. Whitford, Kopper Keg of Cuba, Affordable Automotive of Andover, Schenk & Miles Agency, Lindsay Sky Company Plumbing & Heating, L’Italia Restaurant of Wellsville, Fassett Lane Lumber, National companies include: Eagle Claw, Zoom Bait Company, Zebco Family Fishing, Gitzit Lures, Magic Bait, Betts Lures, Fish USA, The Sutton Company, Bett’s Lures, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Sportsmans Warehouse, South Bend/Calcutta Outdoors, Pradco Lures, Zoom Baits, Tackle Direct, Zebco Family Fishing and other national fishing companies.
Trophies are courtesy of the Town of Andover and provided by Sports Fanatic of Hornell.
Volunteers are needed to help with the contest and if you would like to help, or for more information, please call 585-593-1624 or 585-610-2241. For information about the event, please see our website: https://andoverwetlandskidsfishingcontest.com
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