2017 Big Bobber Enjoys Continued Success

29283 — One of several large Northern caught
at the 2017 Big Bobber

Mankato, Minn. --- The 2017 Humminbird Big Bobber Ice Fishing Contest successfully continues on as one of Minnesota State Athletics' signature events.

The Big Bobber, which was held last Saturday on Madison Lake at The Landing Restaurant, featured approximately 700 participants with an additional 150 individuals as volunteers and spectators.

A total of 50 give-away prizes were doled out on top of 50 prizes for fish caught by weight and time. Todd Lau, who landed a 4.5-lb. Northern, captured the $2,500 top prize. Tina Morson captured the $1,000 cash prize for her 50th-place finish.

This was the eighth year Minnesota State held the event and the second year it's been held on Madison Lake.

"The fishing was tremendous this year with four Northerns over four pounds and two more right at the two-three pound weight," said Big Bobber committee member Brittany Heinz. "We had approximately 125 fish that were caught total. The proceeds from this event support Maverick athletic scholarships and we're extremely fortunate and grateful for the support from everyone who participated, along with Mark and Diane Bisch of The Landing, the city of Madison Lake, our volunteers, committee members and of course, our great sponsors."

Heinz added "We also need to thank the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Department, our title sponsor Humminbird, our presenting sponsor Leinenkugel's, Tom Brunz and Tom Davis – the two professional fisherman doing demonstrations, Take a Vet Fishing, and all other sponsors."

Next year's Big Bobber is scheduled for February 3, 2018 at The Landing on Madison Lake.

Corporate Challenge Winner: Bremer Bank

$5 Raffle Prize winners:
Grand Prize: Otter Pro XT Lodge Insulated Ice Shelter ($999.99 value) – Jeff Bapp
2nd Place Prize: Maverick Pride True 42 Extreme Performance Cooler ($469.99 value) – Shawn Volk
3rd Place Prize: Humminbird ICE 45 Fishfinder ($399.99 value) – Denny Thompson
4th Place Prize: Otter XTH Cabin Hub Insulated Ice Shelter ($269.99 value) – Aaron Johnson

Top Fifty Fish Caught:

Name	Weight	Time (Military)	Type
Todd Lau	4.5	14:40	Northern
Kory Kvam	4.46	14:44	Northern
Steve Williquett	4.42	13:06	Northern
Jeremiah Randall	3.14	12:05	Northern
Jason Jasperson	2.98	12:32	Northern
Joe VanOverbeke	2.44	13:20	Northern
Lon Youingerberg	2.08	14:52	Northern
Nick Nielsen	2.02	13:08	Northern
Matt Bright	1.72	14:02	Northern
David Hasher	0.56	14:22	Perch
Nate Hugeback	0.48	14:54	Perch
Connor McCallum	0.42	12:27	Perch
Mark Sanow	0.42	13:10	Perch
Jamison Peterson	0.36	12:34	Perch
Mike Altomari	0.3	12:34	Perch
Scott Kremer	0.3	13:48	Perch
Matt Bright	0.28	13:04	Perch
Kyle Flanagan	0.28	13:11	Perch
Kevin Brooks	0.28	13:44	Perch
Michael Stone	0.28	14:10	Walleye
Ryan Thomas	0.28	14:16	Bass
Earl Rogers	0.26	12:18	Perch
Mike Pingalore	0.26	14:22	Perch
Mike Hasher	0.26	14:23	Perch
Bandon Laho	0.26	14:27	Perch
Jeremy Vander Lugt	0.26	14:29	Perch
Mark Mettler	0.26	14:36	Perch
Derek Schwartz	0.24	12:01	Perch
Connor McCallum	0.24	12:17	Perch
Tina Morson	0.24	12:18	Perch
Chris Schwartz	0.24	12:22	Perch
Jordan Manderfield	0.24	12:23	Perch
Andy Stueven	0.24	12:47	Perch
Nate Hugeback	0.24	12:48	Perch
Troy Dahms	0.24	13:45	Perch
Jacob Cluka	0.22	12:09	Perch
Samuel Dodd	0.22	12:10	Perch
Jim Schmitt	0.22	12:11	Perch
Eric Gilbertson	0.22	12:33	Perch
Brian Baumann	0.22	13:07	Perch
Dan Meger	0.22	13:47	Perch
Tim Hugeback	0.22	14:45	Perch
Robert Stoering	0.2	12:34	Perch
Nina Velez	0.2	12:35	Perch
Gregg Wagenar	0.2	12:36	Perch
Connor Eccses	0.2	12:43	Perch
Sara Pittman	0.2	13:21	Perch
Mike Bursess	0.2	13:36	Perch
Noah Behrands	0.2	13:53	Perch
Tina Morson	0.2	14:04	Perch

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