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   This was Sweetheart Days in Hackensack and the crowd, fish, fun, and festivities did not disappoint.  The kids showed up, all 105 of them in fact.  They were catching fish like crazy including Bode B. with his 1.5 pound large mouth bass.  Sweet & Salty Concessions were there selling freshly made cotton candy to those that needed a little spun sugar in their lives.  After the contest, many families went to the park pavillion to participate in the Hackensack Legion Auxiliary ‘Kids Games in the Park’.  After running around town collecting their candies, pop, and other goodies from the generous business sponsors, families gathered along First Street for the Sweetheart Days Parade and even more candy.

Grand Prize Winner

Aubrey K. from Woodbury took home top honors from the July 11 Children’s Fishing Contest. Photos submitted.

Kids fishing contest ages 0-5

At the Hackensack Kid’s Fishing Contest Tuesday, July 11,  33 kids in the 0-5 year old group, caught and released 37 fish. Cooper F. caught the largest fish (4.4 oz.); Lucca S. reeled in the first fish; Emmy S. landed the most fish (8); and Cooper C hooked the smallest fish (4 3/8 inches).

Kids fishing contest ages 6-9

At the July 11 Hackensack Kid’s Fishing Contest, 37 kids in the 6-9 year old group, caught and released 121 fish. Allison K. caught the largest fish (14.7 oz.); Lucas P. reeled in the first fish; Maverick K. landed the most fish (21); and the smallest fish was hooked by Easton C. (3 inches) .

Kids fishing contest ages 10-15

In the 10-15 year old group, Tuesday, July 11, 35 kids caught and released 210 fish. Bode B. hooked the largest fish (24 oz.); the first fish was caught by Geena L.; Gaven C. caught the most fish (55) and the smallest fish (2 1/2 inches) was landed by Valarie L.

Minnow Racing Winner

Violet M. from Niceville, FL was last week’s minnow race winner.

Casting Contest Winner

Beau D. of Lakeville took home top honors in the casting contest.

   This was the halfway point of the summer series of contests.  If you haven’t made it yet, you have 5 more chances this summer. Come and enjoy some kids fishing with us.

   The hot dog sponsor this week was Gallery of Homes (galleryofhomesmn.com). Looking to buy or sell a home, call Dan Pflugshaupt at 218-587-4444.

   The dates for this year are every Tuesday, June 13th – August 15th, 2023 from 11am - 12:30pm. Be early to register before it starts. We look forward to seeing everyone that can make it.

   Visit our Facebook page to view the weekly photos. You can search Facebook for “Hackensack Children’s Fishing Contest” and click on the Photo Album link on Facebook. Once on the photos page, you can select Album and go to the week you would like to look at.

   If you are interested in helping as a volunteer or in sponsoring our contest next year, contact Bill Kennedy at 218.838.9468 or [email protected]

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