Jim Thorpe Sportsmen’s Club held its 66th annual children’s fishing this past weekend. President Don Vincler said, “The fishing contest had a good turnout considering the weather and amount of rain that we had (Saturday).” At least 75 kids participated in the fishing contest, which was held along the banks of the Mauch Chunk Creek this past Sunday.

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Ryan Bailor, 13, of Jim Thorpe tries his luck along with other participants along the banks of the Mauch Chunk Creek during the annual children’s fishing contest on Sunday.

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Landon Yanett, 4, of Coaldale displays his catch of a 16-inch rainbow trout during the Jim Thorpe Sportsmen’s Club 66th annual contest which was held along the banks of the Mauch Chunk Creek. VICTOR IZZO/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS