2004 Heart of the Hills Ice Fishing Contest

The fifth annual “Heart of the Hills Ice Fishing Tournament” was held February 8, 2004.  Over 600 participants converged on icy Sheridan Lake to send fear through the gills of local Northern and Perch.  There was over $10,000.00 in cash prizes as well as a 2004 Jeep Wrangler given away.  Of course the best part of the day was the opportunity to raise over $12,000.00 for various local Black Hills charities. Paul Houder of Lead took the $5,000.00 first place prize in the Adult Northern Division.   The $5000.00 first place prize in the Adult Perch division went to Corey Mossett. 

A random drawing was held at the end of the competition for the 2004 Jeep Wrangler, all tournament participants were eligible.  Matt Kirk of Spearfish had not caught a fish all day but was all smiles when his name was called out as the new jeep owner. We have seen the interest and participation in this event grow annually.  We would like to thank the Rapid City Journal, KNBN-TV, and the Sheridan Lake Marina for their help in promoting this great event. 

We would also like to recognize and thank our generous sponsors who gave so unselfishly.  They include: Common Cents, Coca-Cola, Deli Express, Gillette Dairy, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Outdoor Motor Sports, Scheels All Sports, and Tropicana.  Without your gracious gifts this program could not succeed.  Thank You All!