Dam to Dam
Dam to Dam Returns, Better Than Ever
After two warm years without any safe ice, or any ice at all, Mother Nature finally cooperated and Dam to Dam came back this year bigger and better than ever.
Held over the DNR’s free fishing weekend every year in February, Dam to Dam is an annual ice fishing tournament held between Croton and Hardy Dams. It is also a major fundraiser supporting TrueMentors.
This year, Alliance Beverage and Coors Light were the primary sponsor for the event, helping to ensure as much of the money raised as possible will go directly to help recruit, train and match adult mentors with local children.
On Saturday, February 15, Dam to Dam attendees took to the ice and a great time was had by everyone. There were shanties scattered all over the ice, a bonfire to help stay warm, music and prizes. And some children were even out having their first ice fishing experience with their parents.
The individuals with the biggest fish are as follows:
Adult Division
Pike – Noah Dushane; 19 lbs., 44”
Bluegill – (tie) Todd Pratt & Kevin Kuhn; 5/8 lb., 9”
Perch – Colton Lund; 1 ½ lb., 13 7/8”
Crappie – Luke Galloway; 1 3/8 lb., 13 ¾”
Walleye – Sam Southwick; 2 ½ lbs., 19 3/8”
Kid Division
Pike – Bentley Offer, Age 10; 3 ½ lbs., 25 ¾”|
Bluegill – Mathew Guajardo, Age 16; 9/16 lb., 8 ¾”
Perch – Damion Mayle, Age 15; 1 1/8 lb., 12 ½”
Crappie – Braxton Bennitt, Age 4; ½ lb., 8 7/8”
Totals are still being tallied, but initial reports indicate $9,731 was raised for our much needed mentoring programs.