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Drift boat

Yesterday I spent the day in Bethel for their 14th Annual Harvestfest. My husband fished out of a drift boat in the Two-fly tournament sponsored by Upper Andro Anglers Alliance. They headed down to the river early and all the reports the night before agreed it would be a cold day. However, the weather reports and the anglers were wrong. Turned out to be a beautiful day with a gorgous sky all day long!

Chub trophy

The Bethel Common was lively all day with many different activities. There were several area singers, songwriters, and recording artists performing. Many artists were set up selling their work and a chain saw sculptor was carving. There were activities for the kids including hay wagon rides. And the annual Chowdah cook-off and apple pie contest which I had the privilege of judging both. Let me tell you I sampled many delicious chowdahs and pies!

The day ended with the drift boats parading through town and around the common in time for the awards ceremony. There were about 9 boats with 2 people fishing out of each and a 3rd person rowing. All the fish were caught and released. A humorous award is presented for the largest (this year the smallest) chub caught. The trophy is magnificiently hand-carved (photo included).