Winterfest Ice Fishing Derby

Like to ice fish? Like to win money for fishing? Give the Winterfest Derby a shot on Lake Manawa near Council Bluffs, IA.

Check out the information below or on the website

$25,000 Winterfest Ice Fishing Derby

Jan. 30, 2010 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Over $50,000 in Cash & Prizes!

Reel in Winter Fun with this one-day tournament at Lake Manawa State Park!

New Pre-registration fee is $15.

All Pre-registrants will have the opportunity to win a free ice shack.

Drawings will be held on January 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th. Jim Flowers will announce the winner on the 6:00 news on channel 6.

Pre-registrants will also receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win the 2009 Arctic Cat ATV 250 2x4 valued at $3,999. Additional chances for this prize are also available for $5 or 5 for $20.

Come check out the ICE BASH!!!!

Friday, January 29 from 6-8 p.m.

• At Hy-Vee by Mall of the Bluffs

• With hosts Crash Davis from The Brew & KFAB

• Fish fry hosted by HyVee

• Beer Tasting by Doll Distributing

• Ice fishing seminars

• Door prizes and silent auction

• Safety rules for the ice derby

PRIZES will be given away for the following:

Big Fish: Prizes awarded for: the largest catfish, walleye, crappie, drum, wiper, and bluegill. 3 places awarded in each age category: Adult division and youth division (to age 15).

Biggest fish in each category determined by length of fish. All fish to be measured must be taken to the registration tent. Designated officials will measure and examine the fish for freshness. Any fish that appears not to be fresh will be disqualified. During extreme cold conditions, find a Derby Official quickly to verify that your fish is alive.

Prizes:

• First Place Winners will receive a Vexilar FL12.

• Second Place Winners prizes to be determined.

• Third Place Winners will receive a Coleman cooler and hand ice auger.

Prizes will also be awarded for the Best Decorated Ice House and the Doll's Distributing Chili Cook-off.

Contestants must be entered in the Fishing Derby. Contestants must enter the contest by 9 a.m. at the registration tent.

Contestants must be registered by 9 a.m. and assigned times will be given for the chili tasting. All contestants will be asked to sample their chili before the judges start sampling. The Chili Contest will begin @ 11 a.m.

via winterfestderby.com

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