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Five Tine Challenge


Neighbor_guy

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.  

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

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I know who has all the spears 

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

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