2021 Tournament Results

This was a great start to 2021 after a long shut-in year!  This years tournament at Curt Gowdy State Park was held on Saturday Jan 9th 2021.  All 3 reservoirs were open to fishing.  In previous years, Crystal and Granite reservoirs were more heavily fished.  This year North Crow was definitely most heavily fished followed by Granite, and then Crystal. There were no tiger muskie caught in spite of the WGF reports of quickly growing tigers in the fishery.  

The wind was very mild this year as well!  A high of 10mph was a record for this event, and we had consistent light snow the entire day.  Couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day on the ice. About 450 people turned out for the event.

2021 prizes were the best yet:

$2,500 in cash prizes.

$3,911.77 in non-cash prizes.

Total: $6,411.77 MSRP value 

This year the prizes were:

CASH PRIZES:

• 1st prize winner: $1,500 cash

• Congratulations to Cody L!
• Species: Rainbow. Length: 23 1/2", Girth: 11 5/8"
• North Crow Reservoir

• 2nd prize winner: $600 cash

• Name: Chad Z.
• Species: Rainbow. Length: 23 1/4", Girth: 11 1/4"
• North Crow Reservoir

• 3rd prize winner: $400 cash

• Name: Matt V.
• Species: Rainbow. Length: 22 1/2", Girth: 10 5/8"
• North Crow Reservoir

NON CASH Species Prizes (Sponsored Prizes).  These were the species prizes given out for the largest of all 7 species caught.

• Magpul: $1,171.80
• Pro 700L Folding Stock. Long action. $999.95.https://magpul.com/firearm-accessories/stocks/remington-700/magpul-pro-700l-folding-stock.html?mp_global_color=undefined 
• M-Lok Bipod. $109.95. https://magpul.com/catalog/product/view/id/7673/s/magpul-bipod-for-m-lok/category/95/?mp_global_color=undefined
• Wordmark Blaze Orange Trucker hunting hat. $26.95: https://magpul.com/apparel-gear/accessories/headwear/magpul-wordmark-blaze-orange-trucker.html?mp_global_size=undefined
• Merino Wool Beanie "Watch Cap". Olive Drab. $34.95: https://magpul.com/apparel-gear/accessories/headwear/magpul-merino-watch-cap.html?mp_global_size=undefined&mp_global_color=undefined
• Striker Ice Predator suit (bib and jacket): $460 (Striker Ice) https://strikerbrands.com/collections/ice-fishing-suits/products/predator-jacket
• 8 " P1 Rocket Eskimo Propane Auger: $449.99 https://geteskimo.com/collections/propane-augers/products/p1-rocket-8-40cc-propane-auger
• Custom Ice Rod with WFT logo. $300: Lambert Custom Rods. 307 335-7367
• $300 in gift certificates (West Laramie Fly Store) https://www.flystore.net/
• $250 cash/check (K's Trailers) https://kstrailerparts.com/
• $300 Ice Hut or Auger (Sportsmans Warehouse) https://www.sportsmans.com/
• Fatfish 949 Eskimo pop-up Shelter. $269.99: https://geteskimo.com/collections/pop-ups/products/fatfish-949
• $250 cash/check (Snowy Range Glass) https://snowyrangeglass.com/
• PSE Kingfisher Bowfishing Kit. $159.99 (Big D's) https://psearchery.com/kingfisher-56/

NON CASH Species prizes were awarded to:

1. Cuttthroat - Spencer B. Length: 13 1/2", Girth: 6 1/4"
2. Brown - Ian S. Length: 12 1/4", Girth: 6 1/4"
3. Rainbow - Tim K. Length: 22", Girth: 11"
4. Splake - None Caught
5. Perch - Davis W. Length: 12", Girth: 8 3/4"
6. Grayling - None caught
7. Brook - None caught

Youth prize #1 was awarded to: Callen J! Species: Rainbow. Length: 21 1/2", Girth: 10 1/2" 

Youth prize #2 was awarded to: Mathew D! Species: Rainbow. Length: 19 3/4", Girth: 10 3/4" 

• All prizes that were not awarded were given away randomly using ramdom.org to select a "ticket number" from all parties registered for the event. No prizes were held back.

Free Giveaways for attendees:

• Admiral Beverage Company provided soft drinks for all who checked in.

 The photos are on our Facebook Page.

Also, please see the report in the Wyoming Tribune Eagle.  Thank you for recording another tournament!

Feel free to email us your feedback so we can continue to improve the event.