Sturgis maintains lead in LPOIC derby
SANDPOINT — Becky Sturgis continued her lead atop the 2019 Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club’s adult Mackinaw division.
However, it was another slow day on the lake with just a few fish brought the scales, board member Dave Gillespie said in an email announcing Sunday’s results.
“We had big wind on the lake early this morning, and after the winds died back around 11 a.m.,” Gillespie said. “The bright sunshine cooled the bite. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day to catch the big one.”
Sturgis brought in a 17.58-pound Mackinaw that measured 37 inches to claim the top spot Saturday. Continuing to hold second place is Tom Joyner, who caught a 2.72 pound, 20-inch fish Saturday. Entering the leaderboard in third place is Mike Mitale, who caught a 19 3/4-inch, 2.46-pound Mackinaw on Sunday. In fourth is Bert Dennett with a 1.76-pound, 17-inch Mackinaw; followed by Paul Millar, who caught a 1.64-pound, 18-inch Mackinaw to claim the fifth spot on the leaderboard. In sixth place is Josh with a 1.32-pound, 16 1/2-inch Mackinaw.
In the Youth B division, Lauren Porter continues to hold the lead in the category an 18.18-pound, 32-inch rainbow. In second place is Madison Shaw Clary, who caught a 13.9-pound, 28 3/4-inch rainbow. Claiming third spot on the list is Savannha Landingham, who caught a 6.30-pound, 23-inch rainbow on Sunday.
Over $10,000 in cash and prizes money are up for grabs during the 2019 Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club’s Thanksgiving Derby. The derby continues until 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, with a day off on Thanksgiving Day.
There are adult divisions for rainbow trout and Mackinaw, in addition to two youth divisions for anglers eight years old and younger and for anglers between the ages of 9-13. Anglers aged 13 and under fish for free, although pre-registration is required.
First place in the adult rainbow trout division is worth $2,000, while the awards for second, third and fourth places are $1,000, $750 and $500, respectively. There is also a $2,000 members’ bonus split for club members who place in the adult rainbow division. Those who purchase a 2019 pin stand to win $250 if they catch the largest rainbow trout.
The minimum length for rainbow trout in the adult division is 32 inches. The minimum rainbow length in the junior division is 28 inches. There are no minimum lengths for Mackinaw or anglers in the Youth A and B divisions.
The top adult finisher in the lake trout stands to win $1,000. Second-, third- and fourth-place finishers win $500, $300 and $200, respectively. Adults who finish in fifth to 10th place in the lake trout division win $100.
There is also a daily, $150 Mack of the Day award and a $100 prize for the best photo from this year’s event.
Tickets can be purchased at the Captn’s Table, Odie’s Bayside Grocery, North 40 Outfitters, Priest River Marine and Sandpoint Marine. The entry fee is $40 for adults and $20 for juniors.
K&K Derby 2019
Unofficial standings
(Sunday, Nov. 24)
Adult rainbow trout
1. No fish caught.
Adult Mackinaw
1. Becky Sturgis, 17.58-pounds, 37 inches; 2. Tom Joyner, 2.72, 20; 3. Mike Mitale, 2.46, 19 3/4; 4. Bert Dennett, 1.76, 17; 5. Paul Millar, 1.64, 18; 6. Josh Shelton, 1.32, 6 1/2.
Junior division (rainbow trout)
No fish caught.
Junior division (Mackinaw)
No fish caught.
Youth A division
No fish caught.
Youth B division
1. Lauren Porter, 18.18 pounds, 32 inches, rainbow; 2. Madison Shaw Clary, 13.90, 28 3/4, rainbow; 3. Savannha Landingham, 6.30, 23, rainbow.
Mack of the Day
Mack of the Day — Becky Sturgis (Saturday, Nov. 23)