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Wishin’ I was Fishin’...

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Fishin’ with Colton Gallant

By Molly Kett

4-year-old Colton Gallant is from
2Alexandria, Ontario. He is a
Special Constable with the Cornwall
Police Service and an avid fisherman.
This year, Gallant was lucky to
be able to spend some time with his
father out on the water fishing. During
these times of uncertainty, moments
like these are extra meaningful.
“My dad, Myles and I bought
fishing kayaks at the start of the
season. I’ve really enjoyed being able
to spend some quality time with him
and bond over something we are both
very passionate about,” says Gallant.
“I also love how peaceful it is out on
the water, especially while in the midst
of a pandemic. It’s nice being able to
just disconnect from the craziness of
it all and enjoy something simple.”
Gallant remembers his love for
fishing starting at a very young age.
“I remember when I was really
young, maybe 5 or 6 years old, going
fishing with my dad off the shore at
Kenyon Dam,” says Gallant. “I can’t Photo Submitted
say I remember really catching much,
but nonetheless it’s a memory that I For those who have never tried fishing kayak at the end of this past
have always kept with me and will fishing, Gallant says he thinks you season, so we’ve already started
always remember.” need to be a patient person to really trying to map out some trips with him
Although he’s been fishing with his enjoy it. for next year,” says Gallant.
dad for quite a long time, his favourite “There are days where you can When Gallant’s out on the water,
fishing memory actually took place spend hours out on the water without he’s usually looking to catch a few
this year. a bite, but on the days when you small mouth bass. He says they
“My dad and I took a road trip with finally land a big one it makes those usually put up a pretty good fight
the kayaks, up to a little lake just north other days worth while,” says Gallant. when reeling them in.
of Perth called Silver Lake,” says “I think I would try to sell someone
Gallant. “We couldn’t have asked who’s never tried fishing before on “I was able to catch a couple of
for better weather and we caught a that feeling - it’s pretty great.” decent-sized musky this year which
couple of nice-sized bass to cap it off. Next, Gallant would love to make was a pretty cool experience,” says
Building off of that, my favourite more trips up north, similar to the Gallant. “Those would probably be
place to fish would have to be Silver Silver Lake trip he went on this my most notable catches of this year,
Lake. It’s such a beautiful little lake summer. but I’m hoping to have a few more
and not too far of a drive from here.” “My uncle also bought himself a next season!” Photo Submitted
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