Vanoever, Blanchard atop derby
Courtesy photo Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club president Barb Gillespie briefly holds a 30.5-inch rainbow trout she caught before releasing the fish back into the lake.
SANDPOINT — Some nice fish are being boated in the Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club’s K&K Spring Derby.
The derby began April 29 and runs through May 7.
By Monday, topping the rainbow division was Rodney Vanoever, who on Saturday caught a 15.9-pound fish measuring 31.5 inches. Leading the Mackinaw division was Derek Blanchard, who caught a 37-inch fish weighing 22.9 inches.
In the junior division, Luke Stebman caught a 10.78-pound fish that measured 28 inches. The leader in the Youth A division was Londyn Speckman, who caught a 10.34-pound, 29.5-inch fish; and leading the Youth B division by Monday was Jackson Sifford, who caught a 15.90-pound, 33.25-inch fish.
Leading in the German Brown division was Brad Andies, who caught a 3.12-pound, 20.25-inch fish.
First- and second-place finishers stand to win $4,500 and $2,500, respectively. Third-, fourth- and fifth-place finishers in the adult rainbow division are in line to win $1,500, $750 and $500, respectively. There is also a $2,000 bonus that will be divided among LPOIC members who finish in the top five.
In the adult Mackinaw division, the top prize is $1,500. Second- through fifth-place finishers are eligible for awards of $800, $600, $400 and $200. There is also a $150 daily prize for the biggest lake trout entered in the adult Mackinaw contest.
In all, the derby offers more than $18,000 and cash and prizes.
The awards ceremony is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, at the Bonner Mall.
Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club
Spring K&K Derby 2017
Standings as of Monday, May 1
Adult rainbow trout:
1. Rodney Vanoever, 15.90 pounds, 31.5 inches; 2. Jeff Baugh, 14.48, 33.5; 3. James Chapman, 13.98, 31; 4. Vern Scott, 13.52, 31; 5. Charles Oliver, 12.66, 29.5.
Adult mackinaw:
1. Derek Blanchard, 22.90 inches, 37 pounds; 2. Randy Michaels, 19.92, 35.5; 3. Becky Morrson, 19.72, 38; 4. Jan Deife, 18.86, 36; 5. Scott Plue, 17.22, 35.
Junior Division (14-18 years old):
1. Luke Stebman, 10.78 pounds, 28 inches; 2. Dawson Mackay, 9.94, 27.75; 3. Ryan Johnson, 9.14, 28.
Youth A Division (9-13 years old):
1. Londyn Speckman, 10.34 pounds, 29.5 inches; 2. Grace Hackney, 6.54, 23; 3. Caleb Roeder, 4.88, 33.25.
Youth B Division (0-8 years old):
1. Jackson Sifford, 15.90 pounds, 33.25 inches; 2. Jace Chapman, 12.46, 29; 3. Carley Laybourne, 11.3, 29.
German Brown Division
1. Brad Andies, 3.12 pounds, 20.25 inches.
Mac of the Day
April 29 — Becky Morrison (sponsored by Mirror Lake Golf Course)
April 30 — Derek Blanchard (sponsored by Sandpoint Marine and Motorsports)
May 1 — John Hankey (sponsored by Pacific Steel and Recycling)