Ice Tournament Time
by Lisa G
There is nothing like an ice fishing tournament.
Itıs a time when folks of all ages come out to
socialize, compare technique, eat, drink and of
course, fish! Once you leave dry land and head
onto the frozen lake, the real world is somehow
left behind.
You no longer worry about the everyday hassles.
Your only concern is finding a good spot to fish!
Choosing a place to set up is one of the hardest
parts of tournament fishing. Typically, everyone
arrives at the same time, all searching for the
best spot to drill a hole.
One of my favorite Ice Fishing Tournament
activities is checking out all the different fur
hats anglers are wearing. The hats are not only
warm, but make an excellent conversation piece.
You will see fox hats, raccoon hats, rabbit and
even skunk! The serious ice tournament angler
wonıt leave home without the fur.
Observing tournament angler attire is another
favorite past time. Items of clothing range from
the usual Carhartt bibs and jackets to Zebra
striped Zubaıs and moon boots. Nothing is out of
style when it comes to an Ice Fishing Tournament.
And of course there is one necessity: food! Ice
anglers are always hungry. For some reason,
everything tastes better on the ice. Sloppy joes,
BBQ beef and chili are some of my favorites.
Watching kids play amongst the anglers is always a
treat. You observe youngsters that have never met
one another before become playmates within a
matter of minutes. Their creativeness is amazing.
They conjure up games with chunks of ice and
quickly turn a pile of snow into a playground.
The smiles and red cheeks tell it all!
After a few hours it is time to return to reality.
Prizes are awarded, gear is packed away and
everyone says a quick goodbye....until next time.
If you are looking for an ice fishing event that
has something for everyone, be sure to come to
Mille Lacs on February 17, at Macıs Twin Bay.
This tournament will have it all!