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SJASD High Schoolers Hook 97 Fish in Fourth Annual Ice Fishing Derby

March 24, 2023
fishing_derby_webnews.pngThe fourth annual St. James-Assiniboia School Division High School Ice Fishing Derby took place on March 14 2023, with students participating from all high schools. The day threatened to be wind blown, with forecasted winds of 50 km/hr gusting to 70 km. But as nineteenth century philosopher John Ruskin said, β€œthere is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather."

All participants were treated to an amazing day with great prizes and great learning opportunities around the use of fishing equipment and fish species identification. It was evident that students were prepared to tie knots, undo tangles, bait their own hooks and tell the subtle differences between walleyes and saugers. This year saw four species of fish caught, including saugers, walleyes, suckers and northern pike.

Big shout out to all of t​he staff members and volunteers who helped make this event possible. They arrived in the dark to make sure 200 holes were pre-drilled! There were 97 fish officially caught and measured! Congratulations to Sturgeon Heights Collegiate who took home the trophy this year.

This event is an annual favourite and something SJASD students will remember for many years to come. We're so thankful to offer these experiences once again. We are also lucky to have some many passionate representatives of the St. James-Assiniboia School Division. Big thanks to Dustin Bruce, tournament organizer, and Jason Bilous for all the magic shirts and banners.

Derby Stats

Overall


97 Fish Caught
Major Prize Winners:
  • Biggest Fish – 24.25" Pike – Christian Badonio (SJCI)
  • Smallest Fish – 9.25" β€“ Gabriel Balidio (JTC)
  • Most Fish – 4 – Alycia Ross (CSHC)

Placement


1st Place – College Sturgeon Heights Collegiate
Longest: 20.25"
Best 5 Fish: 76"

2nd Place – St James Collegiate Institute
Longest: 24.25"
Best 5 Fish: 73.5"

3rd Place – John Taylor Collegiate
Longest: 14.25"
Best 5 Fish: 68.5"

4th Place – Westwood
Longest: 13.25"
Best 5 Fish: 65.25"

Thanks to our Outdoor Education Crew:
  • Brian Schmeichel  
  • Ashley Vanaggelen  
  • Tyler Metcalfe  
  • Kevin Hilder  
  • Dustin Bruce (Tournament Organizer)

Thanks to all of our volunteers:
  • Lauren Anderson
  • Steve Christie  
  • Dale Precourt 
  • Gavin McLachlan  
  • Dave Ingram
  • Jason Bilous  
  • Johanna Hansen
  • Mr. Larkin

Thanks to our sponsors:
  • Manitoba Wildlife Federation
  • LOTW Sports Headquarters
 

Photo Gallery

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