More than 70 kids and 14 senior citizens took part in the Effingham County Recreation and Parks’ fishing derby Saturday at Baker Pond.
Taylor Gilder landed the biggest fish, a 1-pound, 14-ounce bass. Julie Palmer caught the most fish in the 2-5 age bracket; Zebrandon Gant, with 11, had the most for the 6-10 age group and Elliott Coleman was second. Dustin Carter had the biggest fish among the 6-10-year-olds at 15 ounces and Jordan Shikany was second. Alan Benton, with 14, caught the most fish in the 11-14 age group, and Megan Steed was second.