One summer weekend he had come along with us on a fishing derby.
The lake is the site of an annual free fishing derby for children 15 years and under.
The fire department hosts an annual fishing derby on the lake.
Women were competing in fishing derbies by 1936, with their participation rates being higher than men at some events.
There is also a fishing derby each summer, sponsored by the chamber of commerce.
Yearly fishing derbies are held on the lake and many people with family roots in the area consider it their summer home.
The area is known for the water sports recreation, including annual boat races and fishing derby.
In a 1936 fishing derby, there were more male participants than female participants.
He also started an annual fishing derby for mentally-challenged youngsters from area high schools.
In 1952, there was a women's only fishing derby in Sydney.