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Deep Creek Ice 2007
The TOP 4:
Ken Askins placed 2nd and attributed his success to
using the FISKAS Wolfram Jigs tipped with artificial Nuggie tails from
LITTLE-ATOM. The Tungsten Wolfram Jigs fished heavier in the deep water
and allowed Ken to get back down quickly to the fish once he found them.
Toby Seiders placed 3rd and has remained a
consistent Top 5 competitor for the past 5 years and 4 tournaments. Toby
fishes for the agressive fish drilling lots of holes and using larger baits.
Toby also runs a taxidermy business so some of you may want to look him up if
you ever need a quality mount for that hog perch or walleye!
Ben Olson placed 4th close on the heels of Toby
Seiders. Ben drilled a lot of holes. He started with a larger search
bait using a FISKAS Vertical Jig trying to find the aggressive fish. With
only 3 fish in the bucket by 10:30, Ben changed tactics. He downsized to a
Black 4mm Wolfram Jig with white spots and caught 4 lunkers in the
last 25 minutes he fished all in the pound range, including the 1.48# hog.
He broke his 'lucky' jig off in the mouth of his last fish causing him to pack
up and go to weigh ins [yes, we retrieved it to fish again!]. Guess I need
to show him how to tie on a jig again, who knows what he could have weighed in
if he had dropped back down to catch another 2-3 fish... :o)
While Egis did not finish in the money for the Top
4, he has consistently finished high in the standings over the past few
tournaments. Egis is a finesse fisherman who uses Palm Rods with extremely
sensitive bite indicators (spring bobbers) very light lines and tungsten jigs in
the traditional Mormyska style fishing. Competitors like Egis bring a
whole new dimesion to traditional ice fishing strategies. He is always
willing to share ideas and educate other fishers in a new approach.
BIG Fish - Since we had a tie for biggest
perch with monster 1.61 pounder's, we awarded the Big Fish Prizes to both Toby
Seiders and Eric Henderson. Congratulations to you both! Thanks to Bill's Outdoor Center for
donating swivel bucket seats, electronic hand warmers, a Paulin Heater/Cooker
and Trout Majic lure kit; to J.Higley and Frozen Puppy for the custom ice rods;
and several prizes from Your Bobbers Down and FISKAS. The Paulin
Heater/Cooker went to Steve Ice Master" Geyer and The Grand Prize Aqua View
Scout 2 went to Lee Snyder! This was the 2nd Grand Prize winner for Lee as
he won theAqua View at the last tournament! Bill's Outdoor Center
traded Lee up for a gas powered auger! Now Lee is really equipped to catch
the leaders for the next tournament! Contrats to all the winners and
participants - can't wait to do it again in 2008!!
More Pictures - AS IT HAPPENED...
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