FISHING CONDITIONS ON LAKES CADILLAC AND MITCHELL
FROM PILGRIM VILLAGE FISHING SHOP
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2014
Is that dreded Vortex is back or was last weeks weather just normal arctic temperatures coming from Canada. We’ve got plenty of snow and ice.
Conditions couldn’t be better for the 30th North American Snow Festival, January 30 through February 2nd.
Snowmobilers start your engines. The trails are being groomed on a reguler basis.
Ice Anglers start your power augers, because theres well over a foot of ice. We’re preparing for a great festival.
Last week there was a shortage of fishermen. We can handle the cold but very few wanted a compete against the wind. Even after anchoring their shanties, some had problems keeping them from going airborne. Can’t compete with wind gusts in the 30/40 MPH range. Those who did go out deserved to catch fish. Even the Dark House guys with their permanent shanties were AWOL.
There were no changes in the Pilgrim Village Spearing Contest.
Standings as of 1/26/14 are:
1st Place Fred Miller 34 1/8″ 8.64 lbs.
2nd Place Ed Pascoe 33 1/2″ 7.45 lbs.
3rd Place Matt Kelsey 30 1/2″” 6.83lbs.
4th Place Mark Gagnon 30 3/8″ 5.96 lbs.
5th Place Kyle Hubbell 30 ” 6.34 lbs.
YOUTH DIVISION
1st Place Marcus Jurik 29″ 5.31 lbs.
2nd Place Joey Brooks 27″ 4.32lbs.
OTHER
Dogfish Ryan Burrow 27 1/8″ 6.41 lbs.
While the Spearing Season continues, the Pilgrim Village Contest will end Friday, January 31st. Only a few days to spear a trophy.
The cold didn’t keep Jake Ederer, Ryan Park and 12 year old Jessie Deewerd shows off the pike
Kayle Dykhause from catch a “community” fish. he caught tip-up fishing on Lake Cadillac. It’s
They share a 34 12″, 8.02 lb Northern Pike. his largest through the ice.
Catching a healthy Northern. Kyle Hubben holds A good day on the ice! Mike Vanderbrink
the 30″, 6.34 lb. pike he recently caught. Holds the 26 3/4″, 4.29 lb. pike he caught
MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND THE
30th NORTH AMERICAN SNOW FESTIVAL
30TH North American Snow Festival
Ice Fishing Contest
Sponsored by Fox Motors of Cadillac
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Rules and Registration
You must have a $5.00 NASF Button to be eligible and your badge number registered at either MC Sports,
Pilgrim Village Fishing Shop or Schafer’s Bait and Sporting Goods prior to fishing.
Prizes awarded for the largest Northern Pike, Walleye, Bluegill (Sunfish), Crappie and Perch. Measured by length.
Any ties will be determined by weight, If weight is a tie then by a coin toss. Judges decisions are final.
Fish must be caught from Lake Cadillac or Lake Mitchell on February 1st between 8 AM and 3 PM.
All Michigan Fishing Laws and regulations apply to this contest.
Contestants are responsible for their own safety, actions and property at all times. NASF or the Sponsors are not responsible for any injuries or accidents. A waiver of liability must be signed by all participants.
All participants over the age of 5 require a NASF Button and must be registered.
All registered participants will be entered for prize drawings whether you catch a fish or not Only 1 prize per person.
You must be present for prize drawings at the Cadillac Junior High School.
Officials will not accept any fish with sunken eyes, or freezer burn or suspected of being caught from another lake.
Bring your catch to the Cadillac Junior High School located at 500 S. Chestnut St. Measuring begins at 2:00 PM and ends promptly at 3:30.
Prizes will be awarded at approximately at 3:30.