High turnout for ice fishing derby at Frances Slocum

The Nanticoke Conservation Club held its annual Ice Fishing Derby at Frances Slocum State Park on Feb. 3. The event attracted 189 anglers who fished on ice that ranged from 8 to 10 inches thick. Winners were awarded by heaviest fish in the following categories:

Bass – Joe Deyo, 4 lbs. 14.2 oz.

Perch – Pat Reardin, 10.1 oz.

Crappie – Cody Quick, 10.9 oz.

Bluegill – Zachary Roberts, 5.2 oz.

Pickeral – John Baker, 2 lbs. 1.7 oz.

Cody Quick caught the heaviest crappie – 10.9 oz. – at the Nanticoke Conservation Club’s Ice Fishing Derby on Feb. 3

https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/web1_NCC-Derby2-1.jpg.optimal.jpgCody Quick caught the heaviest crappie – 10.9 oz. – at the Nanticoke Conservation Club’s Ice Fishing Derby on Feb. 3 Submitted photos

The heaviest bass at the Nanticoke Conservation Club’s Ice Fishing Derby on Feb. 3 was caught by Pat Reardin. The fish weighed more than four pounds.

https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/web1_NCCDerby1-1.jpg.optimal.jpgThe heaviest bass at the Nanticoke Conservation Club’s Ice Fishing Derby on Feb. 3 was caught by Pat Reardin. The fish weighed more than four pounds. Submitted photos