Ice fishermen participate in the 2023 Poles N Holes Fishing Derby (Photo: Stacey Omberg)
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) – 1,000 fishermen and 500 spectators crowded the ice on Little Detroit for the 13th Annual Poles N Holes Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday morning.
Dylan Maneval caught the biggest fish at the tournament: a 4.93-lb bass, which won him a 2023 Black Hole Ice Shack. Steve Johnson’s 4.05-lb bass was good for second place. Tyler Haus took third place with a 3.92-lb northern.
The Poles N Holes Fishing Derby, which is sponsored by Detroit Lakes Breakfast Rotary Club, has raised over $225,000 in funds to support area literacy, youth sports, senior citizens programs, and community projects.
13TH ANNUAL POLES N HOLES FISHING DERBY RESULTS/PRIZES:
1st Place: Black Hole Ice Shack—Dylan Maneval—4.93 lb Bass
2nd Place: Eskimo Sierra Thermal Flip Shelter and Ice Package-Steve Johnson—4.05 lb Bass
3rd Place: Otter Vortex Pro Lodge Portable Fish House and Buddy Heater-Tyler Haus-3.92 lb Northern
4th Place: Ion Auger Alpha—Ozzy Panasuk—3.26 lb Bass
5th Place: Half-Day guided fishing trip—Matt Kronberg—2.20 lb Northern
6th Place: Vexilar FLX-20—Alex Chitton—2.09 lb Northern
7th Place: Ron Zimmerman Vexilar Underwater Camera—Ron Zimmerman—2.04 lb Northern
8th Place: Flex Buddy Heater with case and 5 lb Propane Tank—Andrew Hayner—1.91 lb Northern
9th Place: Strikemaster Float Suit—Mati Brusch—1.85 lb Northern
10th Place: Eskimo Sierra Thermal Flip Shelter—Jeremy Mickelson—1.72 lb Bass
11th Place: Fishing Ghost Black Betty Combos+$50 Scheels Gift Card—Marissa Krause—1.72 lb Northern
12th Place: $300 Scheels Gift Card—Jordan Watkins—Northern 1.67 lb Northern
13th Place: 2022 Polaris Sportsman EPS 450—Brecken Junkert—1.64 lb Northern
14th Place: Fenwick Rod Combos and Buddy Heater—Danielle Ahles—1.57 lb Bass
15th Place: Guided Fishing trip for 4—Mary Haus—1.57 lb Northern
16th Place: Vexilar Underwater Camera—Joe Raine—1.49 lb Northern
17th Place: Eskimo Pistol Bit and Anchors—Craig Truner—1.48 lb Northern
18th Place: 2-Three Day General Admission We Fest Tickets—Aiden Junkert—1.43 lb Northern
19th Place: Otter Pro-Tech 40 Rod Case and Rod Combos—Zac Zimmerman—1.43 lb Northern
20th Place: Marcum M1 Flasher—Megan Pazdernick—1.41 lb Northern
21st Place: Lake Area Airplane Ride and $50 Scheels gift card—Judy Merkens—1.38 lb Northern
22nd Place: Favorite White Bird Combos, Engel Cooler and Buddy Heater package—Phil Frericks—1.38 lb Northern
23rd Place: Otter Vortex Thermal Pro Lodge—Amanda Steidl—1.35 lb Northern
24th Place: 2-night stay at Fairfield by Marriott+ $50 Bleachers Gift Card—Shawn McPherson—1.28 lb Northern
25th Place: Strikemaster 40v Auger—Nathan Jennen—1.27 lb Northern
26th Place: Half-day guided fishing trip—Sawyer Panasuk—1.19 lb Bass
27th Place: Custom NDSU Bean Bag Board Set + $50 Lakes Sports Shop Gift Card—Jeff Hanson—1.14 lb Northern
28th Place: Mable Tube and $50 Scheels Gift Card—Mike Quittschreiber—1.12 lb Northern
29th Place: $300 Scheels Gift Card—Andrea Craig—1.12 lb Northern
30th Place: Navigator S E-Bike—Jacob Steidel—1.11 lb Northern
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