The Most Fun You’ll Ever Have Ice Fishing

WHAT:  Alexandria Industries’ 16th Annual ‘Fishing For the Cure’ Ice Fishing Challenge

DATE/TIME:  Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. (Official tournament start and end times)

LOCATION:  Smith Lake (Douglas County) – Off Smith Lake Rd SE and County Road 82/Hwy 27 Map

TICKETS:  Entry tickets ($20 for adults; $10 for kids 12 & under) are currently available for sale at the following businesses and online thru Thursday, Feb. 16. Tickets will be available to purchase on Smith Lake ($30 for adults, $10 for kids) the day of the event.

• Alexandria Industries – Alexandria
• Christopherson Bait Shop – Alexandria
• Elden’s Fresh Foods – Alexandria
• Paul’s Small Engine – Alexandria
• The General Store – Osakis
• fishingforthecure.net

RULES:

PRIZES awarded for the top 100 fish by largest weight and time registered in two categories

• Top 50 for large fish: walleye and northern
• Top 50 in small fish: crappie, sunfish and perch
• In the event of a tie, the first fish registered takes priority
• This is a MANDATORY catch and release tournament
• Tournament allows fish house shelters
• Participants can fish anywhere on Smith Lake
• Participants must observe all Minnesota DNR fishing rules and regulations

DETAILS:

• Family-fun tournament is open to everyone
• All kids 12 and under with a tournament entry ticket receive a special prize
• $10 raffle tickets are sold by tournament committee members and where entry tickets are sold; raffle tickets also will be available during the tournament (need not be present to win)
  • 2023 Ice Castle 5 x 16 ft. Sport Angler RV ($36,250.00 value)
  • 2021 CX200 Thermal XT Clam Fish House ($1,399.99 value)
  • Honda EU2200i Generator ($1,299.99 value)
  • Jason Mitchell XT Thermal Clam Fish House ($1,249.99 value)
  • His & Hers Clam Rise Float Parka Set ($839.96 value)
  • Strike master Lithium 24V 8″ Ice Auger ($450 value)
  • Big Buddy Heater ($135.00 value)

100% of the proceeds go to the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Douglas County
About Fishing For the Cure
The American Society’s Relay For Life recently named the Fishing For the Cure Ice Fishing Challenge team, the TOP fundraising team in Minnesota, and #2 in the 13-state region, and #18 in nation.

Inspired by a small group of Alexandria Industries employees, Fishing For the Cure is about everyday people making a difference in the fight against cancer. At its first event held in 2007, 112 people fished and raised $620. During the tournament last year (2022), 1,358 people participated, including 256 children 12 years old and younger. Altogether, the event raised $93,700 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. The goal for its 16^th annual event is to raise $100,000. The Fishing For the Cure event has generated nearly $500,000 in donations to help find a cure for cancer since its inception. https://www.fishingforthecure.net/ or Facebook.

About Alexandria Industries

Alexandria Industries provides aluminum extrusions, precision machined products, heatsinks, and plastic injection and foam- molded components, as well as finishing, welding and assembly services, to manufacturing companies who make products that people see and use every day. Headquartered in Alexandria, Minn., Alexandria Industries has manufacturing locations in Minnesota, Indiana and Texas. See us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Media Relations Contact: Patty Hoffman (320) 762-7691 or phoffman@alexandriaindustries.com

Tournament Contacts: Robbie Betterman (320) 491-7205; rbetterman@alexandriaindustries.com
Nancy Waldorf (320) 808-1932; nwaldorf@alexandriaindustries.com