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Ice fishing team drops lines during Christmas vacation

More than 30 fishermen turn out for the team’s first effort of the year

photos by Karter Konkol

January 6, 2025

Camp Amherst.

Temperatures near 40 degrees made for a foggy experience during the team’s first outing held Fri., Dec. 27.

The Amherst fishing team continues to expand with more than 30 members in attendance at the first outing of the season.

Thanks to many donors and supporters, the team is fully equipped with electric and gas-powered augurs.

President Ty Schelvan is a detailed-oriented fisherman who is always working to better his craft.

With jackets sporting a list of sponsors, the Amherst Fishing Team is easily recognizable.

Stephen Szymkowiak prepares a tip-up on Lime Lake.

The colors unfurled at Camp Amherst.

General Pickering discusses ice fishing with his propaganda minister Mr. Van Lannen.

Kaleb Krupka is all smiles as he registers the biggest bass on the day, one measuring more than 19 inches.

Amherst fishermen ponder their next plan of attack.

The Seegers are warm and snugly as they jig in their tent.

Today’s fishermen utilize the latest in technology to find fish.

Mr. Pickering utilizes his phone app, Fish Donkey, to register a fish.

Jacob Pickering readies his tip-up.

The Raddatz family strolls across the lake towards a promising fishing hole.

Busy fishermen get down to business at Camp Amherst.

Kaleb Krupka shows off a bass measuring more than 19 inches.

John Carlson focuses on not injuring this pike

Ethan Peskie is all business on the ice.

Levi Cullen appears locked in on this foggy day.

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