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A participant in the 2020 Mustang Classic keeps an eye on his line on Lake Sarah. This weekend, the annual ice fishing derby will be held using a virtual format.
MARSHALL Â For many area residents, the coldest part of the winter is the time to head out onto the ice and enjoy some fishing. COVID-19 has changed that scene a little, with some large ice fishing contests and area contests like the Mustang Ice Classic switching to virtual formats this year.
However, in spite of the changes there’s still plenty of interest in ice fishing.
For the Mustang Ice Classic, “We’ve had the most pre-registrations prior to the event than ever before,” said Mike Van Drehle, alumni director at Southwest Minnesota State University. The contest will be kicking off with a virtual format this weekend. Instead of anglers gathering on Lake Sarah, they can take part from any frozen lake they choose.