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Wishin’ I was Fishin’...

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Fishing with Matthew Stang

By Molly Kett those who have never tried it.

“Just try it! Once you hook
ocal fisherman Matthew
LStang is a gas technician your first fish, you will be
at House Mechanical; happily hooked,” says Stang.

married with three married For his next place to fish, Stang
kids, and an avid hunter and is looking for an adventure. He
fisherman. When he has the hopes to try fishing outside of
time, you can often catch Stang the freshwaters of Canada, to
enjoying the great outdoors. see what he can catch in a body
of salt water.
“I love being out on the water
just enjoying the view, relaxing, For now, though, Stang can
and of course the rush of catching be caught catching his two
‘the big one,’ says Stang. favourite fish; walleye and bass.

Like most avid fisherman, his Stang enjoys fishing so much
love for the sport started early. so that he even spends time
partaking in local tournaments.
“I remember going fishing at a
very young age with my dad and “We have an annual fishing

my grandfather,” says Stang. tournament between our hunting
“We would always fill the boat.” gang and friends, although I
have never won,” says Stang,
His favourite memory also
dates back to his early days “I have placed second and third
with his family, recalling time place.”

spent fishing perch with his Maybe the next annual
grandfather. tournament will be Stang’s year
to win.
His favourite place to fish,
like most local fisherman, is In terms of notable catches,

the St. Lawrence, “mostly the Stang says he hasn’t caught
Summerstown and Lancaster many record breaking fish.
area.” However, his personal record
was a walleye weighing in at 6
While many people jump to the
pounds.
idea that fishing can be boring;
fisherman like Stang promote If you see Stang out on the
the opposite experience. In fact, water this summer, stop by to
Stang thinks fishing is incredibly say hello, and keep an eye out
exciting, and has a message for for his next big catch.

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