Thousands of dollars in prize giveaways
The Carman and District Game and Fish Association will host its annual Ice Fishing Cash Derby on March 8 at Stephenfield Lake. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature awards and prize giveaways. No pre-registration is required but it does cost $30 per person; participants can register on the morning of the event starting at 8:30 a.m. on the north side of Stephenfield Lake.
“We encourage those wanting to participate to bring their own aluminum bump board as any pike measuring over 75 cm will be required to be entered by taking photos and submitting them to the derby officials,” said Justin Major, President of the Carman and District Game and Fish Association.
Last year, the event attracted 157 registered participants, and this year, Major hopes to see that number increase significantly.
“This year we are hoping for 200 as we have increased marketing efforts by purchasing several highway billboards to highlight the details of the event to try and get the word out,” said Major.
The derby will follow an open cash format, offering 50 percent of the cash pot to the first-place winner and 25 percent to the second place in both the pike and perch categories. Additionally, there will be a special prize for a hidden length fish.
There will be thousands of dollars in prize giveaways, including two guided fishing trips. Children who register will receive a gift bag filled with goodies for participating.
“It’s sure to be another great morning of fishing, so please come out on March 8 and” take in the event and win some prizes.
