It's hardly a secret to anyone living in the Midwest, but the Brainerd Jaycees $150,000 Ice Fishing Extravaganza is one serious fishing contest.
Well, somewhat serious. The prizes alone make this tournament well worth the $35 buy-in, even if catching a fish can be somewhat of a task, and often the commraderie is as important as the line in the water.
The weather this year is a complete turnaround from last year's contest, held a day later in January (that's the 24th for those of you unable to do the math at home!).
According to Weather Underground, the high for Jan. 24, 2009, was 2.6 degrees; the low was -12.7 degrees. Of course, having spoken with several people who went last year, this doesn't factor in the windchill, and with nearly 20 mph winds last year, the temperature was sure to feel much colder than 12.7 below.
This year, however, contestants are looking at a wintry mix of snow and rain, with temperatures expected in the low to mid 30s. Now that's more like it.
I hope to be able to share with you a few of the catches and/or stories from some local participants. I will be posting photos here on my blog, and you can also follow DMI026 on Twitter.
If you'd like more information on the Brainerd Jaycees contest, or if you'd like to see the prize list, winner's list and more, check out their official site.
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