Scouts reel in fun, friendship and a few fish tales at annual derby
Isaiah Ferguson showing off the longest fish of the day, a 12.5 inch yellow perch with Cubmaster Edward Nickerson. Source: Edward Nickerson
Ethan DaCosta catches a smile at the derby.
This is the third year the derby has been hosted at the Rustic Rose Ranch in East Freetown.
Scouts take a turn as the fish and try to capture gummy worms in their mouths.
Ace Rucker of Pack 74 getting his award for Most Scout Spirit from Cubmaster Edward Nickerson.
Making cotton candy for the scouts.
Brady Laviolette shows off his catch. 
Scouts fish for rubber ducks.
Cubmaster Edward Nickerson said the memory of fishing with his father growing up inspired him to start the derby.
Isaiah Ferguson showing off the longest fish of the day, a 12.5 inch yellow perch with Cubmaster Edward Nickerson. Source: Edward Nickerson
Ethan DaCosta catches a smile at the derby.
This is the third year the derby has been hosted at the Rustic Rose Ranch in East Freetown.
Scouts take a turn as the fish and try to capture gummy worms in their mouths.
Ace Rucker of Pack 74 getting his award for Most Scout Spirit from Cubmaster Edward Nickerson.
Making cotton candy for the scouts.
Brady Laviolette shows off his catch.
Scouts fish for rubber ducks.
Cubmaster Edward Nickerson said the memory of fishing with his father growing up inspired him to start the derby.
Lines were cast, fish were hooked and memories were made as scouts from Dartmouth and New Bedford gathered at Rustic Rose Ranch in East Freetown for the third annual Fishing Derby Saturday, May 3.
“It's a great chance for the scouts to show off their fishing skills, have some fun and bond with their peers and family,” said Edward Nickerson, cubmaster of Pack 74 in Dartmouth, who started the event three years ago. He said the event was inspired by the memories he has of fishing with his dad growing up.
Alongside catfish, sunfish and a large perch, kids "caught" moments of joy playing side games like the Penny Drop, fishing for rubber ducks and even pretending to be fish themselves in a gummy worm challenge.
Prizes were handed out for a variety of achievements, including the longest, heaviest and smallest fish, and Nickerson’s favorite, the “Bird’s Nest” award, given to the scout who “fights through a tough time of fishing troubles and still has a good time.”
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