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Fishermen arrived in all kinds of outfits
with big smiles and big anticipation of winning it big.
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So, off the ramp
they stepped onto the ice of Gull Lake. Some were a bit
shy, but they got over it in a hurry.
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Yes, they marched onto the ice, all 10,000 of
them, with fishing tackle and bait. The fish didn't have a chance!
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Depth sounders and all kinds of creature comforts
were there for the three hour contest.
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Paula, on the far right, was there with her
cousin Bob (second from the left). The others were found at nearby fishing
holes.
The man next to Paula later did very well. See him further down in this
story.
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You can always count on the Irish to show up at
an event like this. St. Patrick's Day is only 39 days away!
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Fish and happy fishermen arrived at the weigh-in
station hardly two minutes after the starting horn.
Some good size fish too.
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These two whoppers were caught within a minute of
each other. Good going, guys!
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Local Radio Station KBLB, known as
B93, was on hand
to report the details.
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Fishing can be a bit high-tech with depth sounders, but it
still takes skill and a bit of luck. Unfortunately, luck was not with
Fisherwoman Paula that day.
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Her fishing buddy, just ten feet away, was Shane
Lund of South Haven, Minnesota.
He landed a 4.25 pound Walleye and took fourth place in the contest.
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This lady is Becky Clarkin of Merrifield, Minnesota.
Her son Mike is in the U.S. Air Force, a son Jeremy is in the U.S. Marines, and
daughter in law Ashley in the U.S. Navy.
Becky is a proud mother and a true American mother.
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Just one-sixth of the contest as viewed from high
in a lift chair.
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Yes, even people in a helicopter came to see an Alaskan
bushman representing
Alaska's Healing
Hearts.
It is a non-profit organization helping wounded warriors. Mark gave them a
thumbs-up for their effort.
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A fun day for everyone. Mark
