So, you’re thinking about the weekend and the Extravaganza.  Here’s a few helpful resources.

1. How should I dress?   A:  Warm…  But it’s not going to be as bad as all that.  The National Weather Service says it’s going to be 26 on Saturday and Partly Sunny.  The chill factor may vary a bit with winds for the most part at 5-10 gusting to 15.
2. How do I get a ticket? A:  From the Jaycee’s website— “Tickets purchased online the week prior to the contest will be available at Will Call located at the center ice of the contest site. Tickets are $50.”  But of course, you can get them at one of these locations:

• Cash Wise Liquor – Brainerd: 513 B St. NE
• Cash Wise Liquor – Baxter: 4092 Edgewood Dr.
• College Square – Baxter: 8218 Highland Scenic Dr.
• Holiday – Baxter: 15052 Dellwood Dr.
• Holiday – Baxter: 7472 Excelsior Rd
• Holiday – Nisswa: 4917 Co Rd 77
• Nitro Square – Brainerd: 18198 State Hwy 371
• Pine Square – Brainerd: 3325 Oak Street
• Raceway Square – Brainerd: 17977 MN-371 & Gull Lake Dam Rd.
• Ridge Top Outdoors – Bemidji: 149 Convenience Ln SE
• Roundhouse Brewery – Nisswa: 23836 Smiley Rd.
• S & W Bait and Tackle – Brainerd: 18900 MN-371
• Tutt’s Bait & Tackle – Garrison: 27358 MN-18
• Visit Brainerd – Brainerd: 706 Laurel St
• Fleet Farm Locations

3) What Bait should I use?  A: Here’s the top five from Ice Fishing Duo…

1. Wax worms
2. Mealworms
3. Nightcrawlers
4. Spikes
5. Minnows

 

Get out and have fun this weekend.  Stay safe and follow the rules.  The Brainerd Jaycee’s website is a great resource.  Icefishing.org.