02-02-2011, 12:10 PM
LAKE GEORGE, Colo. - Eleven Mile State Park will host the second tournament of the three-event Colorado Classic Ice Fishing Tournament, the South Park Ice Masters, on Feb. 5. The trout-only tournament, presented by the Sports Column and produced by the 11 Mile Marina, draws teams from Colorado, New Mexico and Nebraska.
Cash awards will go to 20 percent of the field. If a team wins the "Big Fish Pot" and first place total weight for only two fish, they could take home over $3,000. The team event for two anglers begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. For entry forms for the South Park Ice Masters, visitwww.11milesports.com.
The first of the three ice fishing tournaments in the Colorado Classic was the "Grand Slam," held on Jan. 8. The opener tournament drew 100 teams under clear skies and awarded cash and prizes for trout, northern pike and Kokanee salmon. There were 56 teams weighed in fish. For detailed results and photos of the Grand Slam, visitwww.11milesports.com.
Robby Richardson and Seth Firestone of Gunnison won the "Big Fish Pot/Northern Pike" prize with a trophy 17.385-lb. fish and a first place northern pike with a combined weight at 18.635-lbs. to earn $918. Shawn Shuey and William Vosberg of Buena Vista captured the Big Fish Pot/Trout with a 4.845-lb. rainbow and a first place trout with the combined weight for four fish of 15.185-lbs., paying $918.
In the Kokanee category, Kory Weaver and Dan Miller of Woodland Park took home $445 for their first place/Kokanee win at 2.580 lbs. total weight. Ford Williams and Perry Aphelback of Silverthorne scored $473 for their Big Fish Pot/Kokanee win at 1.850-lbs. The Big Fish Pot does not necessarily represent the biggest fish of the day in each category, but is the biggest fish caught by those contestants who enter this optional portion of the contest.
Attracting more than 12 million visitors per year, Colorado's 42 State Parks are a vital cornerstone of Colorado's economy and quality of life. Colorado State Parks encompass 224,447 land and water acres, offering some of the best outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Colorado State Parks is a leader in providing opportunities for outdoor recreation, protecting the state's favorite landscapes, teaching generations about nature and partnering with communities. Colorado State Parks also manage more than 4,300 campsites, and 63 cabins and yurts. For more information on Colorado State Parks or to purchase an annual pass online, visit www.parks.state.co.us.
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Eleven Mile State Park, (719) 748-3401, eleven.mile.park@state.co.us>eleven.mile.park@state.co.us
Cash awards will go to 20 percent of the field. If a team wins the "Big Fish Pot" and first place total weight for only two fish, they could take home over $3,000. The team event for two anglers begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. For entry forms for the South Park Ice Masters, visitwww.11milesports.com.
The first of the three ice fishing tournaments in the Colorado Classic was the "Grand Slam," held on Jan. 8. The opener tournament drew 100 teams under clear skies and awarded cash and prizes for trout, northern pike and Kokanee salmon. There were 56 teams weighed in fish. For detailed results and photos of the Grand Slam, visitwww.11milesports.com.
Robby Richardson and Seth Firestone of Gunnison won the "Big Fish Pot/Northern Pike" prize with a trophy 17.385-lb. fish and a first place northern pike with a combined weight at 18.635-lbs. to earn $918. Shawn Shuey and William Vosberg of Buena Vista captured the Big Fish Pot/Trout with a 4.845-lb. rainbow and a first place trout with the combined weight for four fish of 15.185-lbs., paying $918.
In the Kokanee category, Kory Weaver and Dan Miller of Woodland Park took home $445 for their first place/Kokanee win at 2.580 lbs. total weight. Ford Williams and Perry Aphelback of Silverthorne scored $473 for their Big Fish Pot/Kokanee win at 1.850-lbs. The Big Fish Pot does not necessarily represent the biggest fish of the day in each category, but is the biggest fish caught by those contestants who enter this optional portion of the contest.
Attracting more than 12 million visitors per year, Colorado's 42 State Parks are a vital cornerstone of Colorado's economy and quality of life. Colorado State Parks encompass 224,447 land and water acres, offering some of the best outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Colorado State Parks is a leader in providing opportunities for outdoor recreation, protecting the state's favorite landscapes, teaching generations about nature and partnering with communities. Colorado State Parks also manage more than 4,300 campsites, and 63 cabins and yurts. For more information on Colorado State Parks or to purchase an annual pass online, visit www.parks.state.co.us.
Media Contact
Eleven Mile State Park, (719) 748-3401, eleven.mile.park@state.co.us>eleven.mile.park@state.co.us