Drop line, it’s fun, help cause

The Norris Bennett Memorial Scholarship Fund Fishing Derby will be held on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pleasant Point Inn in Lovell.

Prizes for the Biggest Togue, Kezar Lake Only will be 1st place $1,500, 2nd place $500, 3rd place $300, 4th place $100, and 5th place $100. (No taking of Salmon allowed per Inland Fisheries & Wildlife.)

All winners must be present to win.

Biggest “any” fish, age 15 and under, first place $100, second place $50, third place $20.

Raffle prizes given out at 4 p.m. or shortly after. Door prizes will be drawn throughout the day.

Registration fee is $25 (also eligible for door prizes). A purchased ticket is your registration or register at the table located at Pleasant Point Town Beach, Center Lovell.

Raffle tickets to win a beautiful Ice Shack (see image) — one ticket for $25 or five tickets for $100.

Kids Casting Contest at 11:30 a.m., prizes for all.

Food booth available. For more information call any of the following: Colin Micklon at 207-925-1075; Bryan Molloy at 207-9251700; Bob Danforth at 207-440-1486; or John Bacchiocchi at 207-9253045.

Get your bait at:

• Jeff’s Bait Shop, Main Street, Lovell, 207-9251330; open at 5 a.m. (event only) Sunday.

• Willy C’s Bait Shop, Route 113, Brownfield, 207935-1197.

CHILDREN’S FISHING

DERBY The Denmark Lions Annual Children’s Fishing Derby (ages 16 and younger) will be held on Sunday,

Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date, Feb. 26), at the boat launch at Moose Pond on Lake Road. The derby is in memory of Philip Richardson.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Prizes for the biggest, the most, and the smallest. Bring your lawn chairs!

Hot dogs, hamburgers, hot cocoa available.

ICE FISHING OPEN HOUSE

An Ice Fishing Open House, presented by the Sebago Lakes Anglers Association, takes place on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kent’s Landing in Naples. The event is hosted by the Naples Rec Department, SLLA and American Legion Posts 148 and 155. At no cost, it’s an opportunity for everyone to learn all about ice fishing— how to dress, the equipment used, the techniques employed, the various baits, how and where to drill holes, etc. Everything you need to know and have to have a great time on the ice! There will be instructors there to teach new comers everything they need to learn about why so many people love this sport. There will be a raffle for a 4 to 5-person Otter portable ice fishing hut (don’t miss this opportunity).

Parking free of charge in either the Kent’s Landing parking lot or down off the boat ramp to the left on the beach where the snow has been plowed.

Organizers will be serving hot tea and coffee, hot chocolate and donuts from 9 a.m. to noon, then hot dogs and buns, condiments, bags of assorted chips, hot baked beans, chowder, chili, soda and water, and desserts in the afternoon.

Donations will be gratefully accepted. For more information, contact Bob Chapin at (571) 217-1700 or (207) 655-1028.