Hartwig, Harwath take honors at Tip-Up Town
(Alex Erickson photo) Youth division winners at the Sagola Township Sportsmen’s Club’s Tip-Up Town of the U.P. included, from left, Jason Harwath, crappie and bluegill; Abigail Quinnell, northern pike; and Macy Trulock, perch.
CHANNING — Andrew Hartwig earned first place in two categories in the adult division while Jason Harwath won two categories in the youth division at the 50th annual Tip-Up Town of the U.P. hosted by Sagola Township Sportsmen’s Club.
“Anglers from around the area were treated to 40-plus-degree temperatures and clear skies,” said club representative Anthony Erickson. “All attendees exercised caution while on the ice after unseasonably warm temperatures for the days up to the event made ice thicknesses uncertain.”
There were five categories in each division for the Feb. 3 event at Sawyer and Edey lakes. The top three adult anglers were awarded cash prizes in each category. The top five youth in each category were awarded a “prize bucket” with numerous hunting and fishing prizes inside. The buckets and prizes were donated by sponsors.
Top finishers in the adult category were:
— Perch, 1st, Caroline Adams, 9 3/4 inches; 2nd, Andrew Hartwig, 9 3/8 inches; 3rd, Kenny Pekarek, 8 7/8 inches.
(Alex Erickson photo) Mia Fedrizzi looks on as her northern pike catch is measured at Tip-Up Town of the U.P.
— Crappie, 1st, Nick Harwath, 13 1/2 inches; 2nd, Andrew Hartwig, 12 1/4 inches; 3rd, Tyler Bonin, 10 inches.
— Bluegill, 1st, Andrew Hartwig, 9 1/8 inches; 2nd, Andrew Hartwig, 9 inches; 3rd, April Harwath, 8 3/8 inches.
— Northern pike, 1st, Wade Holsworth, 35 inches; 2nd, Andrew Hartwig, 34 inches; 3rd, Jason Morgan, 33 5/8 inches.
— Walleye, 1st, Andrew Hartwig, 26 inches.
Youth prizes went to:
— Perch, 1st, Macy Trulock, 10 3/8 inches; 2nd, Sammy Caruso; 3rd, Jonah Caruso; 4th, Gram Hartwig; 5th, Jordan Bray.
— Crappie, 1st, Jason Harwath, 13 7/8 inches; 2nd, Jordan Bray; 3rd, Caleb Morgan; 4th, Jordan Bray; 5th, Eli Morgan.
— Bluegill, 1st, Jason Harwath, 8 3/8 inches; 2nd and 3rd, Gram Hartwig; 4th, Brooklyn Gustafson; 5th, Jackson Painter.
— Northern pike, 1st, Abigail Quinnell, 34 1/2 inches; 2nd, Landon Jackson; 3rd, Gram Hartwig; 4th, Jack Holsworth; 5th, Mia Fedrizzi.
— Walleye, none.
The club thanked its many members and sponsors who made the event possible. Primary sponsors included 41 Lumber, R Cabins, Johnson Potato Farm, Northern Interstate Bank, J Carey Inc., MJ Drilling, Minerick Logging, Erickson-Rochon & Nash, Cuculi’s Bar, Atkinson-Patruska-Kozma-Hart & Couture, and ProMAX.
Tip-up Town of the U.P. is held annually on the first Saturday of February.
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- (Alex Erickson photo) Youth division winners at the Sagola Township Sportsmen’s Club’s Tip-Up Town of the U.P. included, from left, Jason Harwath, crappie and bluegill; Abigail Quinnell, northern pike; and Macy Trulock, perch.
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- (Alex Erickson photo) Mia Fedrizzi looks on as her northern pike catch is measured at Tip-Up Town of the U.P.
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