Big Bobber Ice Fishing Contest | 12/21/2016 2:00:00 PM
Mankato, Minn. --- Minnesota State Athletics is prepping for the 2017 Humminbird Big Bobber Ice Fishing Contest presented by Leinenkugel's.
The 2017 Big Bobber, which raises scholarships for Maverick student-athletes, is scheduled for Saturday, February 4
th at The Landing on Madison Lake, Minn.
Prizes for this year's event are upwards of $15,000 with the first 50 places receiving a prize as well as 50 give-away prizes throughout the day of the tournament. The Big Bobber Bar Tour this year includes stops in Elysian, Minn., and Madison Lake, Minn.
Friday, January 6th in Elysian
5:00 pm: The American Legion
6:00 pm: The Thirsty Beaver
7:00 pm: Fischer's Corner Bar
8:00 pm: Tucker's
Friday, January 20th in Madison Lake
5:00 pm: TrailBlazer Bar & Grill
6:00 pm: Lucky Lure
7:00 pm: The Landing
Friday, January 27th in Mankato
6:00 pm:The Wine Cafe
The
Big Bobber Pre-Party will take place Friday, February 3
rd at The Landing in Madison Lake beginning at 6:00 pm.
TICKETS
For anyone interested in tickets, feel free to call the Minnesota State Athletics Office at 507-389-2930 or by clicking on the link (
https://secure2.mnsu.edu/eventsconferences/index.aspx?department=athletics) to purchase them online. Tickets are $50 per person for two holes.
$5.00 RAFFLE TICKETS; prizes include:
Grand Prize: Otter Pro XT Lodge Insulated Ice Shelter ($999.99 value)
2nd Place Prize: Maverick Pride True 42 Extreme Performance Cooler ($469.99 value)
3rd Place Prize: Humminbird ICE 45 Fishfinder ($399.99 value)
4th Place Prize: Otter XTH Cabin Hub Insulated Ice Shelter ($269.99 value)
FISHING PRIZES
1st place: $2,500.00
50th place: $1,000.00
Plus all sorts of great prizes in between!
CORPORATE CHALLENGE
The corporate challenge is taking place once again this year with a chance for four individuals to win a prize pack for each participating membern. The cost is $200 and includes 4 fishing tickets, 4 drink tickets, your business logo on the Big Bobber website and a banner the day of the event. For more information on the Corporate Challenge, click
HERE. (This is the best value as the price did not increase).
VIP TENT EXPERIENCE
Another great way to experience the Big Bobber Ice Fishing contest is through the VIP Experience. This includes a space for fifteen (15) individuals in a heated tent that features pre-drilled holes, beer, food tickets, and direct access to food and beverages right inside the tent. For more information on the VIP Tent Experience, click
HERE. (Space is limited!)
The Big Bobber committee would like to thank our major sponsors for their support of the 2017 Humminbird Big Bobber Ice Fishing Contest presented by Leinenkugel's. For more information, please visit
www.msumavericks.com/bigbobber or call 507-389-2930.
