wrights fishing derby

[fishingidjit]

Fished the NEK last year and thought the story of that fish coming in sunday night was awfully suspicious.  I mean if I caught a fish I would want it weighed sooner rather than later to get the maximum weight on the scale.  This years derby winner has probably already come through the ice if it is anything like last year.

      VERY SAD IF TRUE !

[mempfree]

I am reading from the Story, of last years Derby, that was in our local Newspaper.  It states in it that Mr. Creaser and Mr. Williams, along with ice fishing partner Dan Darling, all of St. Johnsbury, wrangled the big trout on Saturday after a half-hour-long battle. 

[Weedmaster]

This Individual could of put this laker in the Laker Category, but wouldn't make the $1,000.00.  He could of either put it into the Laker Category, or the Lunker pool.  Not both.  You had to pay, a extra $5.00, before the Tournament to be eligible for the Lunker pool.  If he had, put this fish in the Laker Category,  he would of only got, $300.00, plus, if he reported it in on Thursday or Friday, during the tournament, he also could of won another $75.00, for his Fish Category, on those two days.  2nd Place Winners in each Category of fish, would win a 25.00 gift certificate to Wrights Enterprises, during Thursday and Friday.  So, a large difference in payout, for this fish.  Hope this helps.

I think landshark  understands, what he's trying to say is cut out the declare part. If you paid the $5 lunker fee and you have biggest fish you win.Then you can weigh your fish in the day you catch it and don't have to hang around and play games late sunday after 4 hard days of fishing and possibly a long ride home. Then the next 3 fish in that category move up a rung. Simple solution. Most people probably don't care about the final weigh in theater.

[trout slayer 21]

 first off there is walleye in ip .. second of all the wrights tourney is  awesome  and 3rd of all aint we all just out trying to have fun its a dang tournament who ever wins it wins it but for me its the enjoyment i get from being out on the lakes........ and if all pple think of is money i feel sorry for u!

[trout slayer 21]

Ty Creaser used to be a marine bioligst so he knos how to catch alot of fish i have seen it on seymore multiple times so it isnt like it was a fluke thing he normally puts decent fish on the ice year after year

[fishingidjit]

I knew Ty when he worked for Vt F+G-honest enough to win any tourney fair and square.

[trout slayer 21]

I knew Ty when he worked for Vt F+G-honest enough to win any tourney fair and square.

x2

[Weedmaster]

Ty Creaser used to be a marine bioligst so he knos how to catch alot of fish i have seen it on seymore multiple times so it isnt like it was a fluke thing he normally puts decent fish on the ice year after year

So if it is set up like I said he gets to weigh it in on the day he caught it and wouldn't have to play the "waiting game" (his own words) and neither would anyone else. Just looks better that way. Pretty simple.

[TroutKiller99]

this is very bad news. i was going to try for a very large waterwolf in the nek.

[Magog Landshark]

That was my point weedmaster.  Having to pick one or the other category contributes to guys sitting on fish they caught on Thursday or Friday and the eleventh hour line out the door " making a decision/waiting game".  Though I imagine if you've got a good fish your hanging out late on Sunday anyway.

And I agree with Trout Slayer.  This tourney is an excellent event for the NEK and I'm glad Ron and his family take the time to put it on.  Not able to go this year as I will be in Florida but I'm already planning for next year.

[Percheye101]

So, you say Island Pond has Walleye in it?  Uh, as it doesn't state that in the Vermont Fish and Game law and guide book?

I was told that Island Pond was a sleeper lake for HUGE walleye!!

[trout slayer 21]

I was told that Island Pond was a sleeper lake for HUGE walleye!!

  it has some dandys in it along with some beautiful browns