Fisher Lake Ice Fishing Derby

President Sean Franklin and wife getting ready to hand out prizes to the kids!

Fisher Lake may not be that big, but the ice fishing derby draws a good sized crowd!The sign says it all! A big thanks from sportsmen/women go out to businesses that sponsor kids' outdoor activities -- they really do make a difference!
Crowds gather at the prize tent for the various raffles and to see who registers the biggest fish.

Some of the kids enjoyed rides to the event tent and bon-fire to warm up.-16 without the wind chill factor! Roy rigging a new jig on one of the kid's poles.
Despite the cold weather, the kids fished their hearts out. It had to be near -24 degrees and I watched a young girl take off her gloves to peel ice off her line...and she didn't want help! These are some of the most dedicated sports kids I've encountered yet!

Wolf Pack's "Minnow" handing out Jiffy ice skimmers to some of the youth.

Vice President Todd Patterson getting ready to hand out the awards to the kids.

Just like their adult counterparts, the kids gather in anticipation of the results at the sponsor's tent.

"What will it be...something from Jiffy? Frabill? A trophy?
The First National Bank of Niagara sponsored trophies for the kids...what a display of support!

This little guy braved the cold, fished, and took 2nd place! Way to go. That smile just warms you up.
Wolf Pack's Roy and "Minnow" with the top 3 place winners!
Sean handing out Jiffy carabiners! The kids got busy attaching stuff to other stuff...it didn't matter what it was.
Trophy, hats, ice skimmers -- happy future sportsmen/women.
She even got a Frabill jig stick! She'll put it to good use this season yet!
Thanks to all the sponsors! We were treated to dinner at the Black Bear Inn - great blue-gill dinner! Barb's cafe - egg sandwich, cheese, sausage, and it took both hands to hold it! Maxsells - greeeaaat food in a converted house, you'll love the hospitality and be wowed by the taste!