MANITOULIN—As of press time Monday, over 100 fish have been weighed in at the second annual Manitoulin Expositor Salmon Classic—and that’s just three days into the month-long event.
“Over the first four days of last year’s Salmon Classic there were 38 weigh-ins compared to over 100 this time last year,” Salmon Classic organizer Dave Patterson stated.
“The free salmon lures are going fast so make sure you bring your yellow weigh-in slip to The Expositor Office to redeem yours,” Mr. Patterson added. “It is first come first serve.”
Manitowaning continues to produce the most fish, however the south shore of Manitoulin is starting to come alive, he notes.
“Generally speaking, the fishing has been much better this year than last and right now the majority of the salmon are being taken 40 to 60 feet down,” Mr. Patterson shared. “This could change at any time as last week they were more than 100 feet down.”
So far this Salmon Classic there does not seem to a true ‘hot lure.’ “Like always, hues of purple, watermelon and high visibility fluorescents are still taking in their fair share of fish,” he added.
To check out the leaderboard, which is updated throughout the day, visit fishmanitoulin.com.
Be sure to purchase your Salmon Classic ticket to have your chance at winning the top prize of $12,000 plus $18,000 more to boot!
One (un)lucky fisherwoman brought in a 20 plus pound Chinook salmon to South Baymouth, but alas, did not have a ticket and lost out on the chance to win big.
Tickets are just $65 for adults or $35 for children and are available The Expositor Office in Little Current, the Manitoulin West Recorder in Gore Bay, Up Top Sports Shop in Mindemoya, Ramakko’s Source for Adventure in Sudbury, Trail Side Sports in Espanola, Moxy’s Bait and Tackle in Lively, at www.fishmanitoulin.com, the marinas at both South Baymouth and Providence Bay, the General Outdoor Store in Spanish and the Bait House in Wahnapitae.
