Monett fishing Derby

In fishing, size is a relative matter. Keegan Snodgrass, age 2, thought the minnow he had in his cup was a fine catch for his first outing at the Monett Fishing Derby. (Times photos by Murray Bishoff)
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Kaden Palmer, 7, had three fish on his stringer from the Monett Fishing Derby. He credited patience with his success. (Times photos by Murray Bishoff)
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Madison Grainger, 3, had help loading bait and tossing her line from mom, Tara Grainger, at right, and grandma, Donna Grainger, at left. (Times photos by Murray Bishoff)
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Elizabeth Hoffman, 10, was one of the most successful at catching fish during the Monett Fishing Derby, having a stringer of eight in the water. (Times photos by Murray Bishoff)
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Chelsea Seaton worked her line to catch something worthwhile at the Monett Fishing Derby. (Times photos by Murray Bishoff)
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For Hunter Browning, at right, seeking a catch at the Monett Fishing Derby offered a chance to spend time with his grandmother, Janet Browning, at left, and enjoy a relaxed Saturday morning together. (Times photos by Murray Bishoff)
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Isaac Smith, age 3, caught one fish and had his line cast for another, with a little help from his dad, Josh Smith, at the Monett Fishing Derby. (Times photos by Murray Bishoff)
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Fishing is a sport of patience, and Kylie Seaton was working on hers as she kept trying to land a catch during the Monett Fishing Derby. (Times photos by Murray Bishoff)
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Michael Riggs got away from shore and onto a rock for a better chance at undisturbed fishing during the Monett Fishing Derby. (Times photos by Murray Bishoff)
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Anna Hoffman, 7, managed to catch three perch at the Monett Fishing Derby. (Times photos by Murray Bishoff)
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Kayla Talbert, age 8, took tips from her mom, Jennifer Talbert, on how to cast a line to land the big one during the Monett Fishing Derby. (Times photos by Murray Bishoff)
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Karena Noriega caught turtles, frogs and fish at the Monett Fishing Derby. She gave away the fish to a little girl who had none, leaving her free to cast for more. (Times photos by Murray Bishoff)
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Seth Campbell was one of the few fishing who had a stringer with more than perch on it to show for his efforts at the Monett Fishing Derby. (Times photos by Murray Bishoff)
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