Tranquil wooded trails, placid ponds. But not at Camp Whitcomb Mason, west of Sussex. Not when it is invaded by 300 sixth-graders from the Franklin School District. No need for directions to the lake. Just follow the sound of dozens of oars clanging against aluminum canoes while novice boaters learn how not to row in circles.
Fishing is done with ice fishing equipment - drop the line and wait.
That minimizes the need for extensive angling tips. And, actually, he's right. Nicole Owen of Ben Franklin School hauls out the first fish she ever caught, a 3-inch largemouth bass. John Stuessi, another Franklin student, gets lucky, landing a 4-inch perch. There are fish stories of even larger catches, like a 5-inch bluegill.