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IABA Big Catch Classic Derby & BBQ 2017
July 8, 2017 @ 7:00 am - July 9, 2017 @ 8:00 pm
The geographically largest fishing derby in the nation!
Join us for the IABA’s 3rd Annual BIG CATCH CLASSIC Derby & BBQ on July 8th & 9th!
Each year this event more than triples in size. Eligible fishing locations include all ADF&G approved Interior waters, lakes, and rivers! Last year, several groups arrived to weigh-in fish caught from their favorite fishing ponds off-site. We had a blast hearing their stories and we can’t wait to hear yours!
FISH YOUR FAVORITE FISHING HOLE (INTERIOR WATERS ONLY, NORTHERN ADF&G REGS APPLY)
PRIZES AWARDED FOR NORTHERN PIKE * ARCTIC GRAYLING * BURBOT * AND MORE!
A CHANCE TO WIN $5,000 CASH PRIZE!
PELICAN COOLER, TROPHIES, DOOR PRIZES AND GOODIE BAGS!
GUN RAFFLE ON-SITE (Tickets Sold in Advance @Sportsmans Warehouse Fairbanks on June 24th! Only 100 Tickets Sold!)
DONATIONS OF FISH MEAT TO THE FAIRBANKS FOOD BANK ON-SITE!
Advance Registration Online at interioraba.com; On-site registration July 8 7AM-12PM. Fishing begins July 8 7AM, Ends July 9 4PM; Weigh-In Hours July 9 12PM-4PM Awards & BBQ Dinner July 9 @Tanana Lakes Recreation Area PAVILION 5PM-8PM.
$20/Adults; $5/teens; Under 13 Free. Tickets include BBQ Dinner, Participation in the IABA Big Catch Classic, a chance to win amazing door prizes, and good ol’ fashioned local fun in the summer sun.
Registration & additional rules at interioraba.com.