The Annual Fishing Derby.
Presented by the Republic Sportsman Club and the Tasson Distributing Co. The Sportsman Club is a 501-c-3 none profit corporation. The excess funds are used to improve the fishing experience in the Republic area by planting fish, repairing docks, and refurbishing spawning beds.
Generally, the 3rd weekend in July.
Saturday, 6:00 AM to 10:00PM.
Sunday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Beginning at the Kloman Bridge on the Michigamme River in North Republic.
More info call: 906-376-2456, or 906-376-8882.
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Pre-registration:
Beginning about 4 days before , Pine Grove Bar 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Beginning about 4 days before , Beauty Nook 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Entry Fee $15.00 (17 and older).
"""""""""""""$5.00 (12-16 years).
""""""""""""" Free (under 12 years).
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Prizes:
Walleye - 1st Place $1,000.00, 2nd Place $400.00.
Northern Pike - 1st Place $500.00, 2nd Place $250.00.
Crappie - 1st Place $100.00, 2nd Place $50.00.
Perch - 1st Place $100.00, 2nd Place $50.00.
Bass - 1st Place 100.00, 2nd Place $50.00.
Rock Bass - 1st Place $100.00, 2nd Place $50.00.
Trout $100.00.
Most Unusual Fish (must be a fish) - $50.00.
A complete list of winners may be obtained by contacting the Republic Sportsman Club at 906-376-2456, or 906-376-8882
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Launch ramps available, Camping, Food, Accessories, T-Shirts, Raffle, Entertainment.
More info call: 906-376-2456, or 906-376-8882.
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The photos below are from the 2008 Fishing Derby.
Teams are considered one person.
In 2008, 264 adults and 100 children registered.
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Fishing is for kids....right....no matter what their age.
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Fishing begins at first light. Meet some of the early risers.
And the officials keep watch...
And, the fish begin to come in...
Later, the prizes. Almost every child received a prize...
The Sunday afternoon crowd numbered in the hundreds. All celebrated the robust catch and congratulated the winners.
Photos courtesy of Ikey Todd and Fred Nannestad
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