Jason was a Brookfield native serving as a U.S. Navy SEAL when he was killed July 6, 2007 in Iraq. From a young age Jason liked nothing better than to take his fishing pole and can of worms and fish all day, whether it was Candlewood Lake or at Hammanassett State Park fishing was a passion and even as an adult he enjoyed being able to take his young kids fishing with him.
The 3rd Annual Jason D. Lewis Youth Fishing Derby was held yesterday at Squantz Pond. Benefits went to Project Healing Waters.
The event was organized by CTF member Bruiser360 (Kenny) and his crew of workers. They put together a great day for the kids!
I can't think of a better way to spend a nice fall afternoon than honoring a man who served his country and getting kids interested in fishing.
What a great turn out yesterday! More photos and results to come ...
#1254038 - 09/27/1011:44 AM
Re: RESULTS & PHOTOS: 3rd Annual Jason D Lewis Youth Fishing Derby (Squantz Pond)
[Re: Mitch P.]
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The event was organized by CTF member Bruiser360 (Kenny) and his crew of workers.
What a great event, and great turn out. Congrats to all who helped, you all did a great job.
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#1254087 - 09/27/1001:37 PM
Re: RESULTS & PHOTOS: 3rd Annual Jason D Lewis Youth Fishing Derby (Squantz Pond)
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Thanks Mitch.
We had an awesome turnout this year. There was around 60 kids there and the weather was magnificent.
We raised around $700 for Project Healing Waters.
The younger kids had a great showing yesterday. The 5-9 year olds comprised about 70% of the field and caught the majority of the blue-gills, sunnies, and rockbass that were caught. There were no bass or trout brought in yesterday. There was a walleye skull found in one of the rock piles that was absolutely enormous and gave the older kids some hope and in all honesty me too. I'll be heading back over at some point soon.
I am working on getting a few pictures posted. There was tons taken but getting them into a format that will post appears to be a little more difficult this year.
60 Kids and no magic show , oh I know it was too close for me to drive.LOL... My appologies for not being on top of this one if your interested next year give me a call I only do a few benifit shows a year ,this one looks like a great event.
#1254107 - 09/27/1002:53 PM
Re: RESULTS & PHOTOS: 3rd Annual Jason D Lewis Youth Fishing Derby (Squantz Pond)
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Joe, we would love to have you make an appearance next year. My kids loved the show you did at Gardner a few years back. I'll get the information out to you next year.
At the end of the day, Kenny asked for a show of hands for kids who just fished for the first time ever that day. There were a few kids who said it was their first time fishing.
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