Wåglund secured victory in the adult class with a catch weighing 1,447 grams, while Minnema won the children's class for participants up to 13 years old with 695 grams. The competition, which aims to catch the greatest total weight of fish, drew an unspecified number of competitors to Flåsjön lake. The event, which began in the 1960s and has been a highlight during Easter with some interruptions, was canceled last year because Easter was late, but it proceeded this year to the great joy of the village.
It still attracts returnees, villagers, and visitors to the ice. Several fishing competitions in the county have had to be canceled this year due to weak ice, but the Siljeåsen event went ahead. About half an hour into the competition, Elin Busk had not yet gotten a bite, though she later placed 15th with a catch of 554 grams.
It's going well, I haven't caught any fish yet but I'm hoping for the best.
According to SVT Jämtlandsnytt (official), Elin Busk described her early experience, saying she was hopeful despite the slow start. Organizer Bernt Eriksson has been involved since the start, and the competition is divided into two classes: one for adults and one for children up to 13 years old. According to SVT Jämtlandsnytt (official), Bernt Eriksson described the event as fun and attracting people, expressing a desire for it to continue.
According to SVT Jämtlandsnytt (official), Emelie Johansson described preparations, noting that test-drilling in the past week showed good ice conditions, allowing the competition to run as usual. The exact dates and duration of the competition, as well as the specific species of fish caught and prizes awarded to winners, have not been disclosed.
It's really fun, it attracts people. I really want it to continue like this.
We have test-drilled several times in the past week, and the ice looks good, which feels really great that we can run as usual.