Ken McCormick caught the largest fish of the day during the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge's fishing rodeo May 9. He caught a 12-inch crappie.
Approximately 50 people attended the event, which took place from 8 a.m. until noon at Sullivan's Pond on the refuge. Prizes were awarded for the largest, smallest and most fish caught. The prize for the biggest fish went to Ken McCormick for a 12-inch crappie. Lunch and prizes were provided by the Friends of the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge, a nonprofit support group. Fishing supplies were provided by the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission. The North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission stocked the pond with catchable size catfish on 5/6/09 prior to the event. "Everyone enjoyed the new fishing pier," said refuge manager J.D. Bricken. The new pier opened last month and was constructed as a result of a partnership between the N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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