June 11, 2002

Illinois Walleye Trail 

Father and son team, wins season final, 2-day Walleye Tournament.

Mark Actis, Sr, and Mark Actis Jr, of Spring Valley, Illinois, wins the 2-day state final at Lake Shelbyville. The tournament field found Lake Conditions, with high murky water, with water temperatures in the 78-degree range. 

The father and son team caught their fish around the 9th street ramp, using 1/4 ounce jigs, and crawlers. Fishing in about 12 foot of water. Their total weight for the 2-day tournament was 12 pounds, 9.5 ounces, earning them a check for $925.00 plus a $1,000.00 gift certificate, from Ranger boats. 

They also got big fish honors, along with father and son team of the year. Their big fish weighed 4# 12.5 ounces, earning them an additional $160.00. 

Placing 2nd, was Bill Walsh, from Ottawa, and Chris Elzer from Shelbyville, with 11# 0.5 ounces, earning them $540.00. 

Rounding out the top 3 was Max Actis, and Mike Stuckert, from Spring Valley, with 8# 13.5 ounces, for $235.00. Max, and Mike, also captured, the Walleye Anglers of the Year, with the highest points, earning them $920.00. 

Runners-up were the team, of Bill Walsh, and Chris Elzer, for $230.00. 

This completes, the Illinois Walleye Trail, for the 2002 season. 

Our 2003, season, will start with the 2nd Annual, Illinois Governors Cup, on the Illinois River. October, 26, 27, 2002. Complete results, of all tournaments, are available at www.prairielandeyes.com.