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Northern pike dominated the leaderboard during the virtual event. Written By: Gabriel D. Lagarde | 5:46 pm, Feb. 2, 2021 × People fish on Hole-in-the-Day Bay Saturday, Jan. 30, while participating in the virtual version of the Brainerd Jaycees $150,000 Ice Fishing Extravaganza. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch BRAINERD, MInn. -- A northern pike measuring 40.5 inches was the largest fish caught during the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza, a virtual event that ...

× “Our whole Extravaganza committee came together this year to make what seemed impossible happen,” Brainerd Jaycees Chair Benji Thoennes stated in a news release. “The hard work and dedication that our committee had this year really shows how much we all love and cherish our community … We are simply happy to be able to give back to the community and provide some good old fashion outdoor fun in a year that has been full of many obstacles for everyone.” Here are the three mos...