Wilton Fish & Game Assoc. 3rd Annual Michael J. Rowe Memorial Ice Fishing Derby

Time: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Wilson Lake, Wilton

The Wilton Fish & Game 3rd Annual Michael J. Rowe Memorial Ice Fishing Derby
on Wilson Lake is quickly approaching.  The members of the derby committee
are looking forward to the event.  Mark your calendars for Saturday Feb. 18.
(6 AM - 4 PM). This is the MDIFW Free Family Fishing Day.  This means that
you are not required to have a fishing license.  Everyone can come enjoy the
fun.
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The registration fee is $5.00.  Tickets are available for purchase at
Shelly's Hometown Mkt. in East Wilton, Wilton Hardware on Main Street in
Wilton, BackWoods Bait & Tackle in Chesterville, Robin's Bait Shop in Jay
and Spruce Mt. Bait & Tackle in Jay prior to derby day.   Registration on
the day of the derby is between the hours of 6 AM - and closes at 2 PM at
the Wilson Lake boat launch.

50 Grab Bags will be given to the first 50 registered youth that come to
the shack on derby day.  First come first serve.  Youth must be present with
ticket.  6 AM - 4 PM.  

Members would like to remind everyone of any age that if you'd like to learn
how to fish, come to the boat launch from 10 AM-2 PM for instruction.   No
experience required, bait and equipment provided.   Snow Shoe Races will
begin at 1 PM weather permitting.  There will be three classes for cash
prizes: Adult, Youth (12-17), and under 12.  Snow Shoes are available for
anyone who doesn't own a pair.

This year the association is adding a $1000.00 Tagged fish for the event.
The money will only be awarded to the registered angler if the fish is
caught between the hours of 6 AM - 4 PM the day of the derby.  Ticket
required.

The heaviest fish overall is the grand prize winner of a 10 inch Eskimo Ice
Auger donated by Max-traps.  Prizes in the adult class are 1st. place:
Eskimo Pop Up Tent, Large Jet Sled, and a 24 inch Loring Pack Basket.   The
heaviest fish of the youth species will receive a Commemorative Box of
Max-traps donated by Max-traps in memory of Michael J. Rowe who was killed
in a tragic woods accident.  Other species categories will receive $25.00, 1
Max-trap, Bucket Buddy, Skimmer, and 2 Movie Tickets donated by Narrow Gauge
Cinema.  Ticket required.

The smallest fish caught by a youth will also receive a special prize
donated by Max-traps.  

Sportsman's Alliance of Maine has donated a Free Youth Lifetime Fishing
License.  (15 & under).  All door prizes will be drawn at the end of the
derby at 4 PM.  Immediately following will be the prizes for the heaviest
fish categories.

Members of the Wilton Fish & Game Assoc. look forward to seeing you
on the ice.  
FMI Call 778-2450