01-23-2011, 04:54 AM
Lets start with the UGLY: First off at 6:30 a.m. I sent my boy off to take a look at the trail going down from the check-in and he was on my buddies 800 polaris 4 wheeler and he got a little to close to the bad, ice close to the shore. Or should i say no ice. So we worked for the next hour and a half digging, wenching, pulling, standing in the water, and giving each other an earful. Thanks to maddog and the extra chain we were able to reach a fence post and get wenched out. We loaded back up at 15 after 8 and went to the boat ramp. Parked and got out on the boat ramp. Then we dealt with the BAD: About 30-40 mile an hour snow blowing miserable wind gusts. The chill factor was low not sure how low but it was low. Got the new 6 man tent up better known as Glen's Hilton. The fish were very inactive. But my 17 year old son managed to catch a 19 incher the second hour which leads us to the GOOD: It was a 3 way tie for the big fish of the hour ( we each won $66) and then it ended up the 3, 19inchers took 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place overall. So we got to split $2250.00 and his fish being the 3rd 19 incher received the 4th place trophy. Last but not least Maniac custom lures paid him $100 for catching the fish on a Maniac gizzy bug. ( crazy glo!!! hint, hint) Thanks James and all the guys that hosted the Derby. DaBomb says we WILL be back.
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] The wind really sucked. I brought the condo tent for me and the two kids. Neighbors for the day helped me set it up in exchange for use of the power auger. DEAL !!!The edges were dicey. After getting set up, we put down a two by twelve plank that I was unable to retrieve because it was submerged by the afternoon. Even beyond the plank I put one leg through the ice almost to the hip. We did catch several fish. Had two measured and brought home three Kokanee which were delicious for lunch today. A fun derby as always !!!
] Well if they can handle a day like that, and still have interest, there should be many good times ahead.