Excitement and big catches highlighted this year’s Jimmy Jackfish Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday.

 

More than 400 anglers took part in the event, with dozens of fish brought to the measuring tent throughout the day.

 

The biggest moment came shortly after one o’clock when an angler sprinted across the ice in snowshoes carrying a bucket with a massive northern pike. The fish measured 84 centimetres and ultimately secured first place for Kristian Flannigan.

 

Martin Ouellette finished second with a 77-centimetre pike, while Paul Pillipow took third with a 71-centimetre catch.

 

Josh Adams also claimed the “Wilma Walleye” side-bet prize with a 44-centimetre walleye.

 

Meanwhile, the popular 50-50 draw topped two thousand dollars and was won by an angler who had travelled from southern Saskatchewan.

 

Organizers thanked volunteers, sponsors and anglers for helping make the long-running community derby another success.