The Andover Fish and Game Club’s Al Chadwick Memorial Ice Fishing Derby was held on Saturday, February 8, at Kezar Lake in North Sutton. The derby started at first light, and at the 1 PM end of the day, three $75 prize winners for the longest fish of its species were declared:

• Shane Szilagyi, for a 24″ pickerel

• Arthur Ruff, for a 13″ perch

• Harvey Stinson, for an 18″ bass

In addition, one lucky winner walked away with $73 from the 50/50 raffle.

All told, 43 people participated, coming from as far away as Concord to fish. It was good weather and a good turnout. The Club thanks George Barton, Steve Smith, and Murray Smith for running the derby.

Kids Ice Fishing Derby

The 30th annual Willis Nowell Memorial Kids Ice Fishing Derby, for kids 15 and under, will be held on Eagle Pond in Wilmot (off of Route 4) on Saturday, March 1. (Bad weather date is Sunday, March 2.) Registration begins at 9 AM, and the derby runs from 9:30 to noon.

Tackle and bait will be provided, and there will be plenty of free food and drink. Lucky prizes, participation ribbons, and trophies will be awarded to the kids with the best catches. Come for a fun time with the family. Call 735-5311 with any questions about this derby.

Appreciation Awards

The Club has given well-deserved Appreciation Awards to Marty Judd, Red Soucy, George Barton, Butch McDonald, and Dave Henderson for working in and around the Clubhouse and for helping out at all our events and fishing derbies. The Club appreciates the time and effort the guys have put in.

Thank you as well to Club members and their families and to supporters of the Club, who donate time, money, and supplies to our events.

We are always looking for new members. Meetings are held the last Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM at the clubhouse on Channel Road in East Andover.