Five Tine Challenge

[Neighbor_guy]

 

The East Central Chapter of the MDAA will be hosting its second annual 5-Tine Challenge on Jan 7th on Fish Lake in Harris MN. 

 

Thats only 17days away!!! It's going to get here fast. Think of this event as an anti-tournament if you will. The smallest fish wins the event! We do have a best antique spear competition, as well as a chilli feed and antique ice cutting demonstration. It's more fun than you could shake a very cold stick at. 

[MJ1657]

I have several 5 tine spears if anyone needs to borrow one. Let me know and I'll put your name on one for the event. 

[Neighbor_guy]

The countdown is at 11days. The guy who has the traveling trophy has been contacted. He will be there to defend his title. The best spear trophy decoy has been commissioned and is in progress. 

 

I still need to get some of the chili fixings procured, but there's some time yet. 

 

MJ is going to check the ice this week to make sure the event can be on the ice or if we need to keep to the shoreline. 

 

Getting closer all the time. 

[mwal]

 

My son and I will be there so he can defend his trophy. This is a fun event show up and meet some of us.

 

Mwal

[MJ1657]

10" of ice and the clarity is good. 

[Neighbor_guy]

We are a week out. Getting close 

[MJ1657]

We will have an ATV and trailer to haul people and gear out. 

[Neighbor_guy]

The weather man is doing his best to have a say in events. He did this to us last year at all of our events as well. Early forecast is saying +/- single digits with a light west wind. But the sun is going to shine. So that's a plus.

 

Like MJ said we will have an atv or two with sleds or trailers to get people out on the lake if needed. I'm gathering chili fixings after work today and we will have a grill or two on the lake as well if we need to do dogs or something. 

 

Looking forward to a good event.  

[Mike89]

sure hope all goes smooth for you folks!!!

 

have fun and a great day!!!

[MJ1657]

I'm bringing several spears that will work for the contest if anyone wants to borrow one. Don't hesitate.

[Mike89]

sweet!!  nice selection 3 more a bakers dozen!!

[monstermoose78]

I know who has all the spears 

[Neighbor_guy]

Yeah MJ has quite the collection. But he or any number of his spies are at every threashing show and antique fair in the state. 

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Thanks to all those who came out and attended today. It was a fun event despite the brutal cold. It builds steam every year. 

a little bit cloudy, but definitely fishable. 

our winner at just under 18.5" there were also fish of 19" and 21" turned in. Hammer handle reduction at its finest. 

[mwal]

Thanks for the excellent chili and hot dogs. We had a great time

 

Mwal 

[MJ1657]

Thanks for all that showed up. Hopefully we get a break from the wind and cold next year. 

[monstermoose78]

Way to go guys !! Congratulations on the turn out!

[Wanderer]

Congrats to the big blueberry!