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This is the Brock Berndt's gang. These folks know how to have fun and catch fish. Hello friends, We are hitting that time of winter where it is becoming obvious that our days of walking on water are numbered. This week I am writing to you about my 3rd year of camping and fishing in Tip Up, Pike Jam 7.TUPJ7 is held on the Wisconsin River just north of Stevens Point at The Waters Pier and Pub. This event is run by Alex Daldnodar with a lot of help from his parents Mike and Diane Dalnodar. Here is the scoop; Alex who is a musician is also a dyed in the wool old school ice fisherman, as in just tip ups and no electronics (we could be brothers). Thirteen bands play in a tent, and they are from all over the country. At the same time a one-winner takes all on the longest gator of the day fishery takes place. The rules are basic - no electronics and only tip ups. When you enter you are given a 40-inch yard stick. When you catch a gator, you take its pic and send it to Alex. Two years ago my buddy Doug Cibulka got 2nd at the very end of the day. Our fishing neighbor and crazy UWSP college student Brock Berndt got first. Actually, Brock is a cool kid and like the rest of his gang knows how to fish. I'm not backing down on the crazy statement. Last year I got 1st and $1,000, thank you very much, and Brock's gang got 2nd. Alex Dalnodar is the founder and manages Tip Up-Pike Jam and an avid tip up fisherman. that eventually fell, and I messed up when I did not bring a tarp for my Eskimo portable ice shack. Let's just say there was plenty of moisture. We did keep it at bay with 2 propane lanterns and a Mr. Buddy heater. Our goal today was to find some hot holes for the next day's 'festivities' and we did just that and had a very good time doing it. Saturday, February 15 High 35 low 18 Our camp, ATV and trucks were a winter wonderland when we woke up and all was well in our world when Dustin Soda pulled into camp. Dustin and Seth were hardcore outdoorsmen when they both attended UWSP and played a lot right where we were fishing. Dustin uses dead bait and so I would learn a thing or two today. The tournament starts at 9 and runs til 5.1 had my somewhat serious hat on and was also going to stay away from the beer consumption as our plan was to go home at dark. The bite was slow from 9 to 11, then the snow stopped, then I said we needed to drink a beer. I had just taken my first sip of a PBR when low and behold I got a flag. Soon the fight was on, and it was a good one. A bit later I had a very chunky 34-inch gator flopping on the ice and after sending the pic to Alex, we were informed that we were on top of the leader board with several hours to go. About 1 -ish we were still in the lead and an executive decision was made after some phone calls and it was determined since we were in the lead at least for now, we 'MUST' stay another night. This also gave us the green light for the enjoyment of a few more of those highly nutritious PBRs and life was good. In all honesty, we did not care if we won Pike Jam. Just the aura of being in first created an energy in our camp that you cannot buy. At 4:10 I received a text from Alex that a 36-inch gator had been caught by Cory Bush from Somewhere, Wisconsin. The mood did not diminish, and we did not win. .jBjlg*! Seth is the son of Beth and Gregg Steinhauer both of KMBy jKgjP' whom have been part of our gang of at least 70 and are really fun, outdoor oriented people. I had 2 very nice nights catching up in our ice shack and 100% raflPpfPflj coming up with a plan for next year! Seth Steinhauer and his Chesapeake 'Flower”with a gator that was fun to catch, but not big enough to win Pike Jam, and released. T CHEVROLET Catering • Weddings Company Meals Family Reunions • Funerals 715-223-2777 www.smithbrosmeats.com Hwy. 13 South • Colby, Wl 54421 Klemme Sales Inc. 125-129 Second Ave., Stratford.WI 54484 ph: 715-687-4511 -fax: 715-687-4507 http://www.smithbrosmeats.com This is the Brock Berndt's gang. These folks know how to have fun and catch fish. Hello friends, We are hitting that time of winter where it is becoming obvious that our days of walking on water are numbered. This week I am writing to you about my 3rd year of camping and fishing in Tip Up, Pike Jam 7.TUPJ7 is held on the Wisconsin River just north of Stevens Point at The Waters Pier and Pub. This event is run by Alex Daldnodar with a lot of help from his parents Mike and Diane Dalnodar. Here is the scoop; Alex who is a musician is also a dyed in the wool old school ice fisherman, as in just tip ups and no electronics (we could be brothers). Thirteen bands play in a tent, and they are from all over the country. At the same time a one-winner takes all on the longest gator of the day fishery takes place. The rules are basic - no electronics and only tip ups. When you enter you are given a 40-inch yard stick. When you catch a gator, you take its pic and send it to Alex. Two years ago my buddy Doug Cibulka got 2nd at the very end of the day. Our fishing neighbor and crazy UWSP college student Brock Berndt got first. Actually, Brock is a cool kid and like the rest of his gang knows how to fish. I'm not backing down on the crazy statement. Last year I got 1st and $1,000, thank you very much, and Brock's gang got 2nd. Alex Dalnodar is the founder and manages Tip Up-Pike Jam and an avid tip up fisherman. that eventually fell, and I messed up when I did not bring a tarp for my Eskimo portable ice shack. Let's just say there was plenty of moisture. We did keep it at bay with 2 propane lanterns and a Mr. Buddy heater. Our goal today was to find some hot holes for the next day's 'festivities' and we did just that and had a very good time doing it. Saturday, February 15 High 35 low 18 Our camp, ATV and trucks were a winter wonderland when we woke up and all was well in our world when Dustin Soda pulled into camp. Dustin and Seth were hardcore outdoorsmen when they both attended UWSP and played a lot right where we were fishing. Dustin uses dead bait and so I would learn a thing or two today. The tournament starts at 9 and runs til 5.1 had my somewhat serious hat on and was also going to stay away from the beer consumption as our plan was to go home at dark. The bite was slow from 9 to 11, then the snow stopped, then I said we needed to drink a beer. I had just taken my first sip of a PBR when low and behold I got a flag. Soon the fight was on, and it was a good one. A bit later I had a very chunky 34-inch gator flopping on the ice and after sending the pic to Alex, we were informed that we were on top of the leader board with several hours to go. About 1 -ish we were still in the lead and an executive decision was made after some phone calls and it was determined since we were in the lead at least for now, we 'MUST' stay another night. This also gave us the green light for the enjoyment of a few more of those highly nutritious PBRs and life was good. In all honesty, we did not care if we won Pike Jam. Just the aura of being in first created an energy in our camp that you cannot buy. At 4:10 I received a text from Alex that a 36-inch gator had been caught by Cory Bush from Somewhere, Wisconsin. The mood did not diminish, and we did not win. .jBjlg*! Seth is the son of Beth and Gregg Steinhauer both of KMBy jKgjP' whom have been part of our gang of at least 70 and are really fun, outdoor oriented people. I had 2 very nice nights catching up in our ice shack and 100% raflPpfPflj coming up with a plan for next year! Seth Steinhauer and his Chesapeake 'Flower”with a gator that was fun to catch, but not big enough to win Pike Jam, and released. T CHEVROLET Catering • Weddings Company Meals Family Reunions • Funerals 715-223-2777 www.smithbrosmeats.com Hwy. 13 South • Colby, Wl 54421 Klemme Sales Inc. 125-129 Second Ave., Stratford.WI 54484 ph: 715-687-4511 -fax: 715-687-4507 http://www.smithbrosmeats.com
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