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Wishin’ I was Fishin’...

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Fishin’ with Brandon Elliottt

By Molly Kett

ocal fisherman Brandon Elliott
Lwas born and raised in Iroquois,
Ontario and he grew up fishing on the
St. Lawrence River. He’s 32-years-
old, works in construction, and he
loves to fish in his spare time.

“What I like the most about
fishing is the peacefulness and being
outdoors. I find it is a good stress
relief after working long hours in
construction,” said Elliott.

Elliott has been fishing for so long,
that his earliest memory of spending
time lakeside with a fishing pole dates
back to when he was three-year-old.

“My earliest fishing memory
was when I was about three years
old, fishing with my dad at Crysler
Marina when he caught a 21-pound
pike,” said Elliott. “My favourite
fishing memory was when I fished
in the World Junior Carp tournament
in Waddington, New York. I placed
third in the tournament. Competitors
were from the U.S., Europe, Canada,
and other countries.”
Although Elliott has quite a bit of Photos Submitted
fishing experience, his favourite place
to fish still remains his local spot: the not always about the size of the fish a good eating fish. I do like catching
St. Lawrence River between Cardinal caught, it’s the enjoyment of being pike too. They seem to be abundant,
and Morrisburg. Next, though, Elliott outdoors.” give you a good fight, and they are
says that he would like to fish the With so much fishing experience, it one of the larger fish to catch.”
Fraser River in BC for sturgeons.
comes as no surprise that Elliott has One thing that’s important for
There are so many reasons Elliott a few notable catches, including a Elliott is that generations of fisherman
has kept up his passion for the sport 16-pound pike, 12.5-pound walleye, will be able to enjoy this sport for
from such a young age. 10-pound rainbow trout, 36-pound years to come.
carp, and a 6-pound smallmouth bass
“Fishing is very relaxing and “Fishing is a sport for the young and
to name a few.
rewarding, especially when you catch old, and it is very important that you
your first fish,” said Elliott. “You According to Elliott, he likes to practice catch and release so the fish
have to be patient because you could catch walleye best. “They are a will be there for the next generation
go out and not even get a bite. It’s harder fish to catch, and they are also of fisherman,” says Elliott.

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