McClory: They all gathered at Sluice Pond to catch a trophy

During the traditional opening day trout fishing tournament at Sluice Pond on Saturday, April 28, enthusiastic anglers crowded the shore hoping to land a trophy trout.Blustery weather with a west wind prevailed, contributing to the success of the Saturday morning event, sponsored by the Lynn Fish and Game Protective Association.Finicky trout responded to most popular bait offerings, including meal worms, power bait, and night crawlers, with an occasional trout being caught while trolling a favorite lure or fly. More than 100 anglers fished from both the banks and from boats, canoes, and kayaks.A total of 28 rainbow and brown trout were weighed in during the morning – not very many considering the hundreds of fish that the state and the Lynn club stocked in the pond during the last few weeks. For most, the key to success was being on the water for first light because that’s when most of the fish were caught.James Guy took first place honors by successfully netting his opening day rainbow trout that tipped the scales at a whopping 3.15 pounds. Sadly, no fish were weighed in for the Women’s Division.Brianna Surawski caught a rainbow trout that weighed 0.93 pounds, for the junior division girl’s trophy and Shawn Moran Jr. caught a 1.39-pound brown trout scoring the junior boy’s trophy. Jack Comeau’s 1.15-poind Rainbow Trout won the peewee boys trophy for him. Many thanks to the Surawski Family for providing all of this year trophies and for sponsoring 10 state Tags N Trout worth $25 each, all in memory of Bill Surowski. Special thanks also go out to the Seelley family who sponsored a $50 gift certificate to Ippi’s Bait & Tackle for a Junior Female angler in the memory of Jean Seelley, an avid salmon angler who often fished with her husband Jack at Sluice Pond.uIf you enjoyed our local derby, you may want to consider fishing the 30th Annual Winni-Derby this year – especially if you like winning cash!This year’s derby sponsors are trying something different on New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee. Diane Labrie, Derby Coordinator has worked hard to make sure this year’s event is the best ever.”Many anglers have commented that they would love to see cash prizes instead of the usual fishing gear so we changed several of the top salmon and trout prizes to something everybody can use, Money!” So, if you are lucky enough to hook the top salmon and you could win the grand prize of $12,500! This year over $50,000 in cash and prizes will be up for grabs during this year’s Friday through Sunday, May 18, 19, and 20 event. The Winni-Derby is presented by the Lakes Region Inland Fishing Association and the Laconia Rotary Club. The awards events will also be different, with sponsor’s booths showcasing some of their wares. In addition, there will be lots of delicious food to enjoy, like tacos, chili, grinders, subs, lobster rolls, chips, soda and water. Twisted Tea a Winni Derby Corporate Sponsor will also be present with samples of their products and beer and wine will also be available for sale.This year’s goal is to have all participants enjoy a great day on the lake and to have fun at the evening events.Here’s a rundown of this year’s prizes for the 2012 Derby – Grand Prize Salmon Division $12,500 cash, 2nd Place Salmon Division $2,500 cash, 3rd Place Salmon Division $500 1/2 Day Ocean Charter w/Kool-Aid Charters, Major Prize Lake Trout Division $5,000 cash prize, 2nd Place Lake Trout Division $1,000 cash and Major Prize Junior Angler Division A 2011 14ft Alumacraft T14V model boat w/Trailer.There will also be daily prizes are awarded to participants landing the largest salmon and lake trout of each individual day. Derby participants may enter by mail or in person. The entry fee is $40 per person for an adult and $30 for a junior, younger than 16 years old.uMassWildlife fisheries biologists certified a new state record for a carp caught on April 18, 2012. Shane Felch of Shrewsbury took a 46-pound 5-ounce carp from Lake Quinsigamond in Shrewsbury