Ice Fishing Tournaments

[davetclown]

Its time to get them sleds, shanties. Augers and what nots out and get them cleaned painted and sharpened. (Don’t forget to put that new TV antenna on the ice shanties so Zeb doesn’t have to stand out side with two fishing poles this winter pretending to be an antenna. that way he can see the super bowl game too)

this also means it is time to get them Ice Fishing Tourneys off the ground if you haven’t already done so.

I am putting my little Ice Fishing Tourney for kids together; I am expecting it to take place on one of the last two-week ends of January. the date cant be settled yet because I am waiting on conformation of the winter free fishing weekend of Michigan.

Last year we did not have one because of lack of Ice. I am expecting an icy winter this year.

My tourneys in the past have run any where from 10 to 50 participants (kids+parents)

If any one else is having a Ice Fishing Tourney or know of one in your neighborhood and can spare a minute to share the info, Please post it here. We would even like to hear strike-by-strike accounts of the events if possible.

[center][#ff0080]You will see this in several reports[/#ff0080][/center] [center][/center] [center]Your Icefishing Link[/center] [center][#ff0080]In each report this link will take you to a place that has refference to its report
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[fisherman]

Davetclown,
Post your request on the wyoming forum. Around this area the major ice fishing derbys take place across the state line in the cowboy state. Thats great you are doing something to get the kids involved in fishing. Its really turned into a family event around here on the ice. My retired dad even gets mom out on the ice acouple times a year. I really enjoy seeing the kids excitement when their fish is flopping on the ice. Seeing kids excited about fishing is a reward in its self!
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[theangler]

Hello Dave,

I would like to attend one of these events, as you may remeber, I have yet to try out Ice fishing and would love to give it a try this year! Please keep us posted on the progress of these events and let us know if we can be of any assistance.
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[davetclown]

[center][size 2][url "http://www.cifc.org/"]Canada Ice Fishing Championship[/url][/size][/center] [center][size 2]February 28th to March 1st 2003[/size][/center] [center][url "http://www.cifc.org/2003Header.gif"][/url]click on link above to veiw this anual event or join in this kool adventure [/center]
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[davetclown]

[center][#a00040][size 2]Eastern Manitoba[/size][/#a00040][/center] [url "http://www.virtualnorth.com/walleye/icefishing.html"][#0000ff]Join us at St. Georges Voyageur's Fifth Annual Ice Fishing Tournament[/#0000ff][/url]
[center][url ""][#0000ff][/#0000ff][/url] [/center] [ul] [url "http://www.virtualnorth.com/walleye/"]Come on Down and Dangle a Line on February 28th, 2003[/url]

Winners will take home a first place cash prize for the heaviest catch of the day. The 2nd to 25th winners will receive cash or prizes.

Competitors may enter the ice area at 8:00 a.m. Fishing runs from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Please arrive early to ensure yourself a great hole. Signs will be posted along the highway to ensure you find us.

Rarin' to go? A horn will sound to begin and end the tournament. All iceholes are pre-drilled. You need only focus on catching the big one.

If you need more ammunition to catch that monster fish, live and frozen bait will be available on the ice. Don't sweat it if your thermos is empty early! A canteen will be set up for your convenience.

The operators of this Ice Fishing tournament encourage all fishermen to consider ethical fishing practices and conservation whenever and wherever they are fishing. This is a catch and release tournament and all Manitoba Angling rules apply. [/ul]
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[davetclown]

[size 1]INDIANHEAD COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA [/size]

NORTHWEST DISTRICT 2003 7th ANNUAL "ICE FISHING CONTEST" [size 2]WHO:[/size] [size 2]ALL TIGER CUBS, CUB SCOUTS, BOY SCOUTS and VENTURERS.[/size] [size 2]WHEN:[/size] [size 2]SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2003[/size] [size 2] 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. [/size] [size 2]WHERE:[/size] [size 2]SNAIL LAKE REGIONAL PARK - SHOREVIEW SWIMMING BEACH AREA[/size] [size 2]COST:[/size] [size 2]$5.00 BY JANUARY 13, 2003[/size] [size 2]As in years past, there will be no late fee[/size] [size 2]Please get your registration in early to guarantee your spot[/size]



[size 1]ALL PARTICIPANTS THAT ARE 16 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER MUST HAVE A VALID MINNESOTA FISHING LICENSE IN THEIR POSSESSION.[/size]
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[davetclown]

[#ff0000][size 4]January[/size][/#ff0000]

[url "http://iceleaders.com/ICE-Series.html"][blue]IceLeaders Challenge Event[/blue][/url]
Out of Mac's Twin Bay
*15% Lodging discount at McQuoid's for all contestants.
Call McQuoid's Inn for Info
(320) 676-3535
Sat-Sun 3-4

Aitkin Jaycees Fishing contest
at Barnacle Bill’s (218) 678-3122.
Or call the Aitkin Chamber
for more info at (218) 927-2316. feb 26

[#ff0000][size 4]February[/size][/#ff0000]

9th Hunter's Point Fishing ContestSat

17h 26th Jerry Brandt’s Annual Fishing Contest, noon-3 p.m.(320) 532-3674.Sun

23rd 19th Annual Liberty Beach Perch Extravaganza(320) 676-3646. Sat

[#ff0000][size 4]March[/size][/#ff0000]

2nd Perch Search Contest at Dickie’s Portside(320) 676-8795. Sat

[url "http://www.mcquoids.com/reservation.html"][#0000ff]Contact McQuoid's[/#0000ff][/url]
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[davetclown]

[#008040]Mid January:[/#008040][#800080] Ice Fishing Extravaganza[/#800080][#008040] (over 7,500 expected, ice fishin' holes provided, prizes, entrance fee); noon, on Gull Lake, MN. For more information contact the Brainerd Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at (800) 950-9461 or check their Web Site at [url "http://www.fishandgame.com/jcice"][#0000ff]www.fishandgame.com/jcice[/#0000ff][/url].[/#008040]
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[davetclown]

[#008040]Late January: [/#008040][#800080]Annual Outing Ice Fishing Contest[/#800080][#008040] (door prizes, cash awards, entrance fee); Roosevelt Lake Park, Outing, MN. For more information, call (218) 792-5295.[/#008040]
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[davetclown]

Early February: Annual Lion's Fishing Contest (entrance tickets sold at Backus area businesses); Pine Mountain Lake, Backus, MN.
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[davetclown]

Mid February: Annual Eelpout Ice Fishing Festival (ice fishing contests, local celebrations and general mayhem); Walker, MN. For more information call the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at (800) 863-1118 or (218) 547-1313, Web site at [url "http://www.northernnet.com/walker/index.html"]www.northernnet.com/walker/index.html[/url], email at [url "mailto:walker@northernnet.com"]walker@northernnet.com[/url].
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[davetclown]

Rifle Gap State Park.
Rifle Gap is located north of Rifle. Follow Colorado Highway 13 north for three miles. Then turn right onto Colorado Highway 325 and drive 9.8 miles to the park entrance.
This inaugural fishing contest is sponsored in part by the Rifle Area Chamber of Commerce. sponsored by the Colorado Sportsmen Wildlife Fund Inc. For information about Rifle Gap State Park or vehicle passes, call (970) 625-1607.
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[theangler]

Wow! Been doing some homework Davetclown? Great info!
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[ssor]

Mike,
I think I know Davetclown well enough to say that he aint done yet!!! He is still digging for more info to add to this great list![]
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[Flagmanonice]

[cool] Dave, I've been to the brainard tournament, and the eel pout festival in Walker! Both are very fun events, with the brainard one being the biggest ice derby in the nation I belive. Lots of good prizes (trucks, snowmobiles, atvs, fishhouses , and yes, money ! The pout festival is a tourney that should be seen by all icefisherman, Its just not a contest, it a show of fishhouses, Ones that have a upstairs, decks, hot tubs, a 3by5 fish tank, with fish in it, a fountain in one, the classic fishhouse show case. these will get your mind thinking !. since the pout bite at nite, there is alot of games to be played during the day, snow bowling, pulling lazyboys around by snowmobiles, women in bikinis, and anything eles you can think of !and yes , theres beer for you beer drinkers ! got to go , Flagmanonice
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[davetclown]

[font "Arial"][size 2]ne of the largest ice fishing derby's in Wyoming, the Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby (held the weekend before the Super Bowl) draws hundreds of fisherman and boasts more than $5,000 in prize money [center] [/center] [center][url "http://spvcc.1wyo.net/fishdrby.htm"][/url][/center] [center]Your Icefishing Link[/center][/size][/font]
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[davetclown]

Laramie Area Chamber of Commerce/ Laramie Plains Lions Club Ice Fishing Derby - Lake Hattie [center][url "http://www.laramie-tourism.org/events/calendar2002.html"][/url][/center] [center]Your Icefishing Link[/center] [left]For information on these and other special events throughout the year, call the Albany County Tourism Board, 1-800-445-5303 or 1-307-745-4195, or the [#ff0000][size 3]Laramie Area Events Hotline at 1-307-721-7345.[/size][/#ff0000][/left]
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[davetclown]

New York

Eldred Preserve holds several derbies each year including an ongoing derby [center][url "http://www.scva.net/snow/icefish.html"][/url][/center] [center]Your Icefishing Link[/center]
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[davetclown]

[#3366ff][size 2]2003 Alexandria Ice Fishing Challenge Official Rules[/size][/#3366ff]

[font "Tahoma"][size 2]The Tournament is scheduled for January 11, 2003 from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. on Lake LeHomme Dieu near the Krueger’s Creek public access.[/size][/font] [center][url "http://www.icefishingchallenge.org/rules.asp"][/url][/center]
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[davetclown]

[center][size 2]Saratoga Platte Valley Chamber <[url "mailtopvcc@yahoo.com"]spvcc@yahoo.com[/url]>[/size][/center] [center][size 2]Ice Fishing Derby is January 18-19.
Call Hack at Hack's tackle for stiff fishing
information....307-326-9823. [/size][/center]
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