The lakes in the Mat-Su area are finally starting to make ice. Wasilla lake is completely frozen over as of a couple of days ago. I was in the Talkeetna area about two weeks ago and the lakes were frozen up there. I have seen no shacks or tracks... thin ice is not nice I guess. How bout up der in da nort kuntree? I'm hoping within the next couple weeks the ice will be a good six inches and I can take the kids fishing while my wife is outside for a wedding!
Anyone interested in a tournament? I am starting to organize a family-oriented ice fishing tournament for some time in January (first or second weekend). It will be a church related event, but all will be welcome. I am looking at Big Lake for the fishing portion. The staging and judging to be held at the church's admin building in Wasilla. Right now I am looking for anyone interested to see how much planning is going to be needed. There will more than likely be no prizes other than the honor of the title 'first place', 'second place'... etc. There may be some small prizes (cakes, cookies, perhaps a cheezy trophy), but don't expect much. This is strictly targeting family fun around some competition. Let me know what you all think- send me a personal message if you don't want it posted for all to read.
Hey BarleyDog... I didn't make it up last year, but I will give it try this year. I would like to target the pike, burbot, whitefish... anything but trout (except lakers). Let's keep in touch and try to make it happen.
Icy Mike
