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Big Jig Ice Fishing Derby runs over the weekend at Sylvan Lake

Larry Boles enjoys a mild Saturday afternoon during the Big Jig Ice Fishing Derby on Sylvan Lake, which ran Jan. 19-21. Mark Weber/Sylvan Lake News

Adam Smith watches a monitor while awaiting a catch.

Makena Ojala patiently waits for a bite on Saturday afternoon during the Big Jig Ice Fishing Derby held at Sylvan Lake Jan. 19-21.

Ron Kushniruk shows how it’s done during the Big Jig Ice Fishing Derby. (Photos by Mark Weber/Sylvan Lake News)

Randel Tomlinson was one of many who were ice fishing.

Quinn Kushniruk and Breanna Laitinen enjoyed an afternoon of ice fishing in the comfort of a warm shack. Mark Weber/Sylvan Lake News

By Mark Weber



Mark Weber

About the Author: Mark Weber

I've been a part of the Black Press Media family for about a dozen years now, with stints at the Red Deer Express, the Stettler Independent, and now the Lacombe Express.
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