WALLEYE ANGLERS TRAIL

MILLER ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC.
DUBUQUE ELECTRIC MOTOR
WALLEYE CHALLENGE
GENOA, WISCONSIN
APRIL 3 – 4, 2004

A strong north wind combined with low temperatures, high water levels, strong currents and floating debris greeted 39 Walleye Angler Teams vying for the top prize of $3,320.00 in the Miller Electric Supply, Inc./Dubuque Electric Motor Walleye challenge at Genoa, Wisconsin on Saturday April 3, 2004.

Boat control was at a premium on Saturday as the strong north winds did not abate. Even with these challenging conditions the quality and expertise of the Walleye Anglers Trail members became evident at the Day 1 weigh-in. A total of 83 walleye were brought to the scale.

Day 1 leaders were:

1. Bob McKinnon 6 Fish 13.15 lbs
Denver McKinnon

2. Galen Bremmer 6 Fish 11.85 lbs.
Tim Watson

3. Mike Glynn 6 Fish 10.80 lbs.
Maury Schmerbach

4. Bryan Kinkade 6 Fish 10.20 lbs.
Greg Azbill

5. Dale Kruger 5 Fish 9.60 lbs.
Art Lehrman

6. Mike Scarbrough 4 Fish 7.55 lbs.
Tim Ahrens

7. Jay Motszko 3 Fish 6.30 lbs.
Rick Bryson

8. Gary Beck 4 Fish 5.50 lbs.
Mark Boardman

Day 2 brought a significant improvement in the weather conditions. Although cold at take off (29) degrees the strong north winds abated to 10 miles per hour with bright sunny skies all day.

The improved weather conditions were quite evident at the day 2 weigh-in with 129 walleye’s brought to the scales.

TOURNAMENT RESULTS

Big Fish Pot Payout:

Jay Motszko/Rick Bryson     $130     3.65 lbs.

Mike Glynn / Maury Schmerbach   $130   3.65 lbs.

Bob McKinnon / Denver McKinnon   $130   3.65 lbs.

The team of Galen Bremmer and Tim Watson have now captured two first place finishes.

All 212 fish were released alive immediately after the weigh-ins each day. For complete tournament results see www.walleyeanglerstrail.com, www.walleyecentral.com, and www.walleyefirst.com.

Of special note: The W.A.T. members donated $125.00 to Relay For Life during the Genoa tournament.

The Walleye Anglers Trail now moves to La Crosse, Wisconsin on May 22 – 23, 2004 for the Patriot Power Boats/WalleyeFirst.com Walleye Challenge.

If you are interested in joining the Walleye Anglers Trail and competing with the finest of the finest please download a registration form off of our web site or contact the Tournament Director: Bill Brosnahan at 563-543-2863.

The W.A.T. is sponsored by these outstanding Companies:

Walleye Central, Cabela’s, WalleyeFirst.com, Happy Joe’s Pizza, Miller Electric Supply Inc., Clark Boat Co, Dubuque Electric Motor, Burnett-Thiel Ford, Patriot Boats, Dubuque Advertiser, Bird Chevrolet