Wade Turner of Brandon was this year’s first-place angler, winning $1,000 with his 83.2-cm northern pike.
Photo: Sandy Black
Derek Huston of Rivers widens his fishing hole, no small feat with ice measuring up to 37 inches thick in spots.
Photo: Sandy Black
Ron Taylor of Rivers prepares a line as his wife Bonnie works on a crossword puzzle and their dog Delila keeps a watchful eye on the photographer all in the comfort of their ice fishing hut. The Taylors have participated in all 10 of the fish derbies.
Photo: Sandy Black
When the fishing got a little slow, in true Canadian fashion the hockey sticks came out. Nallan Reynolds of Rapid City, Natham Pollichuk of Minnedosa and Bethan Reynolds decided to play a little road hockey after lunch.
Photo: Sandy Black
There were 189 registered contestants in the Rivers and Area Game and Fish Association 10th annual Northern Pike Fish Derby on Mar. 10 on Lake Wahtopanah.
A total of 37 fish were caught during the five-hour derby. This year’s winner was Wade Turner of Brandon, hooking an 83.2-cm pike.
Proceeds from the event are used to maintain the association’s various projects throughout the year.
