The Colorado Classic is one of the longest running ice fishing contests in Colorado. It is owned and run by 11 Mile Marina ( State Park Concession) It is intended to provide friendly competition for ice anglers. The payouts are based on total participation and are significant. The honor system is in place but 11 Mile Marina is diligent in enforcing all rules and regulations to keep the contest free from those who may choose to cheat. Polygraph tests are administered where needed and appropriate. We want all participants to know we are watching out for you. We want a safe and honest event and strive to that end.
CONTEST NOTES: This is a private event open to the general public and when you choose to enter you agree to abide by all the rules, regs and formats. The contest was first held 2003 as a single contest. It was a reaction to a Colorado disaster known as the Haymen Fire. In 2002 11 Mile Sports, Inc signed a contract with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to build out a Marina concession. Six days after the contract was signed the Haymen fire erupted near Lake George. Subsequently Denver Water completely drained Antero and drained Eleven Mile for the first time in history to approximately 50% capacity. The boat ramp was unusable. In an effort to survive 11 Mile Marina thought an ice fishing contest could help raise revenue. The first event was very successful so we decided to do another one which was also successful. Not being greedy but still fighting to survive the economic fallout of the fire we decided to try a third in March. Although not as popular as the previous it was still helpful. We then created an overall theme (The Colorado Classic Ice Fishing Tournament) and tied all three contests together with a points system with a championship final Grand Prize for the team with the highest point total.
As years went by the contest grew and grew. Always learning along the way we had an issue with the same top teams always in the big money in a big way. These are the best ice anglers in Colorado. But many folks were non too happy. Not sore losers mind you they just aren’t as committed as the super serious ice folk and just felt they didn’t stand a chance. So we came up with a Pro/Am format which has really matured and developed in the manner we were hoping. The best of the best compete separately while the Everyday Angler has a chance to win BIG money on the way to becoming a future Pro.
We also began a fundraising opportunity for Fishing Has No Boundaries/Colorado Springs which is just a great 501C3 organization dedicated to taking disabled kids and adults fishing. They host the contest awards ceremony bbq and with all three events it is one of their biggest fundraisers of the year. We also have put together an incredible line of sponsors with Toyota Dealers Association of Colorado Springs signing up last year adding the excitement of a potential winner of a new Tacoma. So if you want to have fun. Want to win some cash in addition to lots of great prizes while participating in a unique ice fishing tournament series where you can meet new friends and learn about the lake, sign up now. The tournament sold out all three contests last year in early January. You do not have to be in all three contests as each event stands alone. But in order to qualify for the Final Grand Prize and the Toyota you do have to be in all three events. If you have any questions contact Larry Falk/Tournament Director at elevenmile@hotmail.com
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THE GRAND SLAM RESULTS
THE GRAND SLAM RESULTS JANUARY 11, 2025 27 Degrees at check in. Extremely warm considering we saw -22 the morning before. Weather was basically decent for the day. Mild temps, some overcast, minimal wind if any.
TEAM PARTICIPATION TOTAL: 140 Colorado Classic (all three) 83 Grand Slam 57 Every Day Angler Division 120 Pro Division 20
Contest is multi specie with prize money divided among each specie, Trout, Pike, Salmon. EDA TROUT (Total Weight 2 fish) TEAM # NAME/FROM WEIGHT $$$ POINTS 48 CC Govdeau/Lonny, Colorado Spgs 8.000lbs 505.00 25 26 CC Lave/Lave, Colorado Spgs 7.325lbs 405.00 20 25 CC Laughlin/Jensen, Pueblo 7.295lbs 305.00 15 119 GS Frazier/Frazier, Colorado Spgs 6.965lbs 205.00 10*
EDA PIKE (Total Weight 5 fish) 22 CC Hanenberg/Duzenack, Pueblo 4.685lbs 505.00 25 55 CC Watters/Watters, Canon City 2.375lbs 405.00 20 65 CC Douglas/Eades, Manitou Spgs 0 .6lbs 305.00 15 31 CC McGee/Boston, Henderson 0.455lbs 205.00 10
EDA SALMON (Total Weight 6 fish) 18 GS Isham/Isham, Denver 3.745lbs 505.00 25* 19 CC Lake/Powell, Florrisant 2.855lbs 405.00 20 81 CC Jones/Brandon, Colorado Spgs 2.17lbs 305.00 15
PRO TROUT (Total weight 2 fish) P16 CC Williams/Gomez, Silverthorne 7.790lbs 357.00 25 P13 CC Elwell/Lofgren, Woodland Park 7.030lbs 257.00 20 P2 CC Johnson/Johnson, Salida 6.920lbs 157.00 15 P1 CC Commerford/Commerford, Pueblo 6.360lbs 103.00 10
PRO PIKE (Total Weight 5 fish) P13 CC Elwell/Lofgren, Woodland Park 13.635lbs 357.00 25 P1 CC Commerford/Commerford, Pueblo 13.545lbs 257.00 20 P11 CC Rice/Cross, Colorado Spgs 5.675lbs 157.00 15 P10 CC Chun/Okorn, Pueblo 1.655lbs 103.00 10
PRO SALMON (Total Weight 6 fish) P7 CC Weaver/Elwell, Woodland Park 5.820lbs 357.00 25 P16 CC Williams/Gomez, Silverthorne 2.940lbs 257.00 20
BIG FISH POT 100% payout divided into three specie 98 teams $815.00 per specie TROUT 48 CC Schoun/Soleberg, Colorado Spgs 5.490lbs 815.00 25 PIKE P1 CC Commerford/Commerford, Pueblo 13.545lbs 815.00 25 SALMON 18 GS Isham/Isham, Denver 2.075lbs 815.00 25*
Points earned if team is in all three events. Signed up for one but still may qualify if enter next two contests
83 Teams are now qualified to win the Toyota Tacoma. If any team was in the GS only but signs up for the other two events they will also be qualified.
NEXT CONTEST THE SOUTHPARK ICE MASTERS FEBRUARY 8. TROUT ONLY 2 HEAVIEST FISH PLUS BFP MEANS BIG MONEY. SLOTS OPEN NOW THERE WERE 57 SPOTS AVAILABLE BASED ON LAST CONTEST THERE ARE NOW 45 SIGN UP NOW
