Anglers tackle the cold for opening season at Scales Pond

Catch and release fly fishermen Dana Chappell, from left, and Dave Banks cast their barbless fly hooks into Scales Pond hoping to catch a giant trout. – Desiree Anstey Fishing enthusiasts flocked to the banks to cast their lines into the chilly spring water for the start of angling season Near freezing temperatures on Sunday morning could not cool off anglers from flocking to the banks of Scales Pond with rods, bait and tackle in hand ready to reel in their catch and celebrate the opening day of the season for the freshwater fish species.

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