NAIFC

Last week, the CIPS / FIPSed Congress in Dresden, Germany announced that the United States has won its bid to become the host country for the 2010 World Ice Fishing Championship.

WIFC organizers, in cooperation with The USA Ice Team, have chosen Rhinelander, Wisconsin as the official location of the 2010 WIFC event.

“I know everyone is up to the task and I am confident we will show them an unbelievably great time,” said Joel McDearmon, USA Ice Team Manager. “I certainly cannot claim all of the credit. Mike McNett was the mover and shaker in all this. Chris Ward, our resident computer uber genius, has made all of us proud with both the fishyspot and NAIFC websites. Brian Gaber made excellent graphics of the lodging, lakes, fish and bait that were specifically requested by the international committee for consideration. The USA Ice Team, who performed so well over in Poland so as to win at least grudging respect from the Europeans. You guys made a huge impact on what they thought they could expect - and you made it easy for them to throw away their incorrect assumptions and simply talk to us as fellow fishermen. I should also thank the great folks of Rhinelander for stepping up almost before we knew we were going to make the proposal. Finally, I want to thank all of you guys for your support and help throughout the season.”

A press conference will be held at The Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce at 2:30pm on Tuesday, April 28th.