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Discussing the fishing. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Discussing the fishing
Thompson Chain of Lakes Fishing Derby
January 28, 2011

Fisher River Valley Fire/Rescue held their 5th annual ice fishing derby January 22 and 23 on the Thompson Chain of Lakes. The derby is a fundraiser for the fire department with a portion of the entry fee going to the fire/rescue organization. Cash prizes were awarded for pike, salmon, rainbow and perch, and numerous other prizes donated by local sponsors were awarded as well.

Updated 2/13/11:
There were a total of 318 participants in the derby. The following prizewinners and their winning fish were:

Adult Perch
1.19 lbs. 13" Ben Therrien $398.00
1.16 lbs. 12.5" Shane Remp $279.00
1.14 lbs. 12.875" Rex Rice $120.00

Adult Salmon
1.16 lbs. 14" Jack Hagel $398.00
0.53 lb. 11.75" Josh Greene $279.00
0.53 lb. 11.62" Josh Greene $120.00

Adult Rainbow
8.81 lbs. 27.25" John Vojta $398.00
2.86 lbs. 19" Steve Schenck $279.00
2.41 lbs. 17" Lavan Gough $120.00

Adult Pike
7.28 lbs. 29.25" Ken Larson $398.00
7.22 lbs. 29" Vic Crace $279.00
6.75 lbs. 27.625" Zach Reimnitz $120.00

Kids Perch
0.72 lb. 11.5" Riley Volgel
0.49 lb. 10" Owens Wilken
0.35 lb. 9" Dylan Harapat

Kids Salmon
0.18 lb. 8.5" Zoe Dugan
0.17 lb. 8.25" Chase Gronley

Kids Rainbow
1.19 lbs. 14.5" Justin Gronley
0.67 lb. 12.5" Justin Gronley
0.55 lb. 12" Chad Quenn

Kids Pike
5.6 lbs. 26.875" Colten Clemons
3.9 lbs. 24" Quin Tennison
3.57 lbs. 23.75" Quin Gennison



Bert Oxford enjoys the day. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Bert Oxford enjoys the day

A nice view. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
A nice view

We can skate in our boots. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
We can skate in our boots

The game warden visits. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
The game warden visits
Game warden Matt Heaton checked everyone's fishing license for the derby.

Checking it over. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Checking it over

Finding our own fun. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Finding our own fun

Some afternoon fishing. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Some afternoon fishing

Waiting for a bite. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Waiting for a bite
Sharon Rusnak from Sparwood, B.C. came down for the derby.

Heading out. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Heading out

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