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The 2nd Annual “Ladies on the Lake” Ice Fishing Derby on 2. Experienced ice fishermen
Hey Lake St. Clair will be February 3, 2024. Our gener- share basics of ice fishing for
ous host again will be On the Rocks Smokehouse
those who are new to the sport
Gals! & Tiki Bar on the northern Lake St. Clair waterfront 3. Explain jigging techniques,
Try a New Activity for Winter

(ice front in February!) in Clay Township. Last season’s
inaugural event was a BIG SUCCESS; in attendance were
women from as far west as Battle Creek and as far north
as Bay City!
The weather last season was very erratic with unusual how to use an auger to make the hole in the ice, setting up
open water on the lake early February. Luckily at game a shanty etc.
time however, there was 4” of ice on the canal to get all the 4. Tournament for 3 hours
25+ gals on the ice, one for the very first time! 5. Lunch & Prizes/Giveaways - Meet New Friends!
What to expect for this year? For those who are new to the sport, there will be extra
1. Ice safety video from the DNR equipment available to borrow, along with a local bait shop
who will offer small gear bundles at cost for
anyone who’d like to buy one before the
event.
How did this event begin? The organiz-
er Julie Dease started a group last season
for women who love the outdoors. Women
who have joined the group are from all over
southeast Michigan and the thumb area and
are involved in hunting, fishing, camping,
conservation, cleanups, etc.
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