Crappie Flop Ice Fishing Tournament

Kyle Rooney never learned to ice fish. But that didn’t deter him from founding Lake Minnetonka’s first ice fishing tournament three years ago.

The Crappie Flop Ice Fishing Tournament rewards participants for the largest fish caught. Rooney noticed the lack of ice fishing tournaments in the Lake Minnetonka area and set out to fundraise for a worthy cause. He partnered with the Metropolis Rugby Club to benefit the Tips Outdoors Foundation. Tips provides support for families through outdoor activities. “It helps kids enjoy the outdoors,” says Rooney. Read more about Third Annual Crappie Flop Ice Fishing Tournament