AF&G Hosts Two Ice Fishing Derbies

One for kids, one for all ages

January 22, 2013 • Saved under Outdoors
By Amanda Gross, Andover Fish and Game Club

Winter is in full swing, and that means it’s time to go ice fishing with the Andover Fish and Game Club (AF&G).

The Al Chadwick Memorial Ice Fishing Derby, sponsored by AF&G, is being held on Saturday, February 2, at Kezar Lake in North Sutton. This derby is open to anyone. It costs $10 per entry, and there will be cash prizes awarded for each category.

The derby starts at first light and ends at 1 PM. Please bring your own tackle, bait, and food. When you arrive, register at the bobhouse with the red flag on it at the west end of the lake. If you have any questions, call 735-5815.

Kids Ice Fishing Derby

The 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, February 23. (Bad weather date is Sunday, February 24.) Registration begins at 9 AM, and the derby runs from 9:30 AM 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. Come join the AF&G for a fun time with the family. Call 735-5311 with any questions.

Thank you to everyone who has attended our fundraising events, which make it possible for the AF&G to sponsor fun, kid-friendly experiences like this Ice Fishing Derby. An important mission of the AF&G is to educate the public, particularly children, about the outdoors, wildlife, and outdoor sports such as hunting and fishing. We always appreciate your support.

Deer Pool Results

There were 21 entries in the Deer Pool this year. Here are the prize winners, many of whom are from Andover, in order of finish:

  • Bill McGinnis, 5 pt, 206 lbs
  • Duane Derosier 6 pt, 204 lbs
  • Albert Morgan, 7 pt, 196 lbs
  • Jerry Dagostino, 8 pt, 193 lbs
  • Jeff Currier, 13 pt, 190 lbs
  • Tim Tilton, 6 pt, 173 lbs
  • John Braley, 7 pt, 173 lbs
  • Mike Austin, 6 pt, 168 lbs
  • Arthur Heino, 9 pt, 163 lbs
  • Chris Cloutier, 4 pt, 152 lbs
  • Jeff Barton, 6 pt, 150 lbs
  • Butch McDonald, 8 pt, 150 lbs

Brian Ordway and Chuck Ellis were the winners of the $50 cash prizes. Many thanks to Frank Szilagyi for organizing the Deer Pool, and to Bob Weeks of Smith River Trading Post for supplying the prizes and for donating to many other events.