Alaska Weekend Report 2015 New year!

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Failed to put up any close out fishing report thanks to the bustle of the Christmas Holidays. Not very much ice fishing for us, and the South Central area continued with warming trends that created unstable conditions on many lakes.

2015 Is here! We started out on new years day with a dandy lake trout caught at 90 feet below the surface. Hoping to carry that momentum into the remaining season. In addtion to the the succeful lake trout outing this last week, we all managed to catch a good size rainbow trout that is currently in 3rd place in the ICE Shanty online Tourney. The rainbow went 22 1/4 inches, good size but we will have to get out again to try upgrade the entry for a good chance at placing come the end of things with the tourney.

We had reports from others fishing the free Valley derby that was started this year by a local fishing enthusiast and sponsored by a local outlet with a $1500 fishing gear prizes. The team concept multiple day event will last through march. Fishing is being done at several lakes and a total length measurement determines the winners. First place is currenlty a tie after the first event held at Big Lake with two teams holding the same - 57 inches in total fish length.

Looking forward to colder temps in the forecast and more trips on the ice soon. Here are some of the photos from this last week.