Sign up now for the annual Moodus Sportsmens Club ice fishing derby

Moodus Sportsmen’s Club wants you to know that the 2013 Annual Ice Fishing Derby (ice and snow permitting) will be held on Sunday, Jan 27. The derby is held from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lake Hayward | Bashan Lake | Moodus Reservoir.

Moodus Sportsmen’s Club wants you to know that the 2013 Annual Ice Fishing Derby (ice and snow permitting) will be held on Sunday, Jan 27.

The derby is held from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lake Hayward | Bashan Lake | Moodus Reservoir.

A decision on whether there are any weather/ice condition concerns will be made by 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26. Please call 860-873-3381 to confirm.

In the event of rain, or inadequate ice conditions, the derby will be rescheduled to Feb. 3.

There is a $20 registration fee per adult, $6 for children under age 15. All adults must present a valid CT Fishing License.

Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded. And lunch will be served at 1 p.m. at the clubhouse. There also will be a raffle.

You can register to enter the derby:

In person at the club on Saturday, Jan. 26, between 4 and 6 p.m. at 299 East Haddam – Colchester Turnpike

By mail: MSC, PO Box 11, Moodus, CT 06469 – Note that your entry must be postmarked by Monday, Jan. 21.

Download the application on the MSC blog (click this link ), complete it and scan it and email it to moodussportsman@gmail.com Please note your entry must be emailed before Friday, Jan. 25.

Copies of the application also can be picked up at the Moodus Package Store, or email moodussportsman@gmail.com ASAP and the MSC will send you a blank pdf form.

Even if the Tournament is not held this year due to lack of ice, please send the club your email contact information so they can notify you next year.

Posted January 16, 2013

Related links – Moodus Sporstmen’s Club blog http://moodussportsman.blogspot.com/2013/01/ice-fishing-derby-january-27.html

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