Welcome everybody to the 2014 Big Fish of the Year contest. I just wanted to update everyone with the 2014 contest info. We have selected the species and the word of the year. We have been holding off on putting information on the website because we wanted to get everybody signed up first. That said, I thought I could put up the basic info.
The word of the year is "Zinc." So make sure get a photo of the fish on a ruler with the word "Zinc" on it. See the full list of rules in the link at the top of the page.
The contest rules have been updated and one minor change has occurred. There is now a rule that states that the fish must be caught in a sporting manner with the hook in the mouth.
The payouts will be slightly different this year as well. We decided that with over 10 participants we would double the prize money for the bonus fish. The 2014 bonus fish winner will receive $40 and the primary fish winner will get the rest.
There is a change to the email notifications. If you participated last year you should have received an email every time this website was updated with a new post. Unfortunately that feature is only available for up to 10 people. This year our contest is currently at 12 with more possible. I may try to manually email everybody but be sure to check this website just in case.
Lastly, I will wait until February 1st to announce the species and start posting photos. If you have paid and don't know the species please email me at Griggs021@gmail.com
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
2013 Winners
The winner of the 2013 Big Fish of the Year contest, Primary species is Mike Doughty with this late season pig, a 22" Largemouth Bass.
The winner of 2013 Big Fish of the Year Bonus species, is Derek Griggs for this massive 49.5" Muskellunge.
The 2014 fish have been selected. The Big Fish of the Year board of directors is also considering a few minor rule changes. If your interested in participating this year, as always, you have to be committed before know the species. Congratulations Mike and Derek!
Mike Doughty with 22" Largemouth
This fish was actually caught on October 5 on a small lake in Wright County flipping plastics in 5-8 ft of water. This was the last fish of the year and overtook both Derek and myself who had 21.5" fish.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Chad's 21.5" Smallmouth!
Derek and I took a trip up to Mille Lacs for a day of smallmouth fishing. The bite was pretty slow except for one key spot that was holding fish. The first bite on the spot was this 21.5" 5 lbs smallmouth! It's a personal best smallmouth a tie for personal best bass.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
No Bass is safe!
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This is from August first. As happen last year with Steve.. There was something very heavy on the end of the line. When it came to the side of the boat we couldn't believe our eyes. I was able to get this photo of the musky in the water with the bass in his mouth. It was never hooked, just held on to the bass. So after the photo we decided we might as well net it up. Once in the net it spit the bass out, but it was too late.
Controversy has since struck the "Big Fish of the Year" board of directors. Does the fish count? It was never actually hooked? We didn't get a "PENS" photo either. So I suppose on those grounds alone it might not count. Looks like we will have to add some rules to next years contest. But for now, I put it on the board. I figure if somebody gets one we can decide. Or just wait until I get my 50
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Steve with 20 1/4"
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