Steve Weisman-GNWC
04-13-2004, 08:19 AM
Gander Mountain Grand National Walleye Cup Kicks Off Wisconsin Circuit April 18
By Steve Weisman
GNWC Publicity Director
Teams competing in the Wisconsin Region of the Gander Mountain Grand National Walleye Cup (GNWC) are making final preparations for the Winneconne opener on the Lake Winnebago chain and the Wolf River, Sunday, April 18.
GNWC director Bernie Barringer had this to say about the Wisconsin opener. "This is our second year in Wisconsin, and we're seeing lots of interest in our 2004 circuit. This is an excellent fishery, and if we get stable weather, I think we will have a good bite."
Openings still exist for the Winneconne qualifier and Barringer encourages interested anglers to contact him at 1-800-890-FISH (3474), or email the GNWC at info@walleyecup.com.
According to Barringer, competing teams should be at the Wolf River House Resort in Winneconne between 6-6:30 Sunday morning to sign in and participate in mandatory boat inspections. However, the tournament director will have the GNWC trailer at the check-in site from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday evening to answer questions and to take any late registrations.
The tournament hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Weigh-in begins precisely at 3 p.m., with awards to follow. "I encourage the public to come to the weigh-in. It is always exciting to see what fish were caught and to learn the presentations used to trigger the fish," added Barringer.
Barringer shared his excitement about the 2004 season for the eight-region partner circuit. "This is the second year for the GNWC, and we are looking forward to more and more teams joining what we think is the most exciting partner walleye circuit in the country. We are also very excited about the enthusiasm of the sponsors. It's been great to see the way top national fishing companies have cast their support behind Gander Mountain GNWC walleye tournament anglers."
Another important part of the circuit is the GNWC website (www.walleyecup.com), which offers detailed information for both Gander Mountain GNWC members and Internet browsers. The site includes detailed scheduling information on locations and host communities, tournament results and highlights, how-to articles, along with a message board and free classifieds for members.
Title Sponsor for the GNWC is Gander Mountain with other major national sponsors including Skeeter Boats, Yamaha Outboards, the Sportsman Channel, Berkley, Aqua Innovations, YoNet Folding Nets by AMFYOYO, VIB"E" Lure Company, TowTector Shield and UpNorth Outdoors.com.
By Steve Weisman
GNWC Publicity Director
Teams competing in the Wisconsin Region of the Gander Mountain Grand National Walleye Cup (GNWC) are making final preparations for the Winneconne opener on the Lake Winnebago chain and the Wolf River, Sunday, April 18.
GNWC director Bernie Barringer had this to say about the Wisconsin opener. "This is our second year in Wisconsin, and we're seeing lots of interest in our 2004 circuit. This is an excellent fishery, and if we get stable weather, I think we will have a good bite."
Openings still exist for the Winneconne qualifier and Barringer encourages interested anglers to contact him at 1-800-890-FISH (3474), or email the GNWC at info@walleyecup.com.
According to Barringer, competing teams should be at the Wolf River House Resort in Winneconne between 6-6:30 Sunday morning to sign in and participate in mandatory boat inspections. However, the tournament director will have the GNWC trailer at the check-in site from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday evening to answer questions and to take any late registrations.
The tournament hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Weigh-in begins precisely at 3 p.m., with awards to follow. "I encourage the public to come to the weigh-in. It is always exciting to see what fish were caught and to learn the presentations used to trigger the fish," added Barringer.
Barringer shared his excitement about the 2004 season for the eight-region partner circuit. "This is the second year for the GNWC, and we are looking forward to more and more teams joining what we think is the most exciting partner walleye circuit in the country. We are also very excited about the enthusiasm of the sponsors. It's been great to see the way top national fishing companies have cast their support behind Gander Mountain GNWC walleye tournament anglers."
Another important part of the circuit is the GNWC website (www.walleyecup.com), which offers detailed information for both Gander Mountain GNWC members and Internet browsers. The site includes detailed scheduling information on locations and host communities, tournament results and highlights, how-to articles, along with a message board and free classifieds for members.
Title Sponsor for the GNWC is Gander Mountain with other major national sponsors including Skeeter Boats, Yamaha Outboards, the Sportsman Channel, Berkley, Aqua Innovations, YoNet Folding Nets by AMFYOYO, VIB"E" Lure Company, TowTector Shield and UpNorth Outdoors.com.