Steve Weisman-GNWC
06-16-2004, 02:19 PM
Prairie du Chien Tournament Rescheduled for July 25
By Steve Weisman
Gander Mountain GNWC Publicity Director
The fourth and final qualifier for the Iowa Region of the Gander Mountain Grand National Walleye Cup (GNWC) originally scheduled for Sunday, June 20 at Prairie du Chien has been postponed until Sunday, July 25.
According to GNWC Tournament Director Dean Higgins, recent flooding has put most of the boat access areas under water, and DNR officials expect them all to be under water by Saturday. "I have been monitoring the flood level of the Mississippi River very closely," said Higgins. "The river is already higher than they originally predicted, and it is not a good situation for tournament conditions. We wanted to let the teams know as soon as possible so that they can adjust their own schedules."
Higgins continued, "Although we have moved the date to Sunday, July 25, everything else remains the same. There is a lot at stake because this will be the final shot for these teams to claim a Regional Championship berth in mid-September at Spirit Lake and a National Championship berth at Lake of the Woods in October."
Also on the line is the title of Iowa Region Team of the Year. Currently, Randy Mumm and Jim Juhlin from Clear Lake, IA hold a 9 point lead over their nearest competitors Jesse Rousch from Clive, IA and Cory Batterson from Pleasant Hill, IA.
Openings still exist for the Prairie du Chien qualifier, and interested anglers are encouraged to 1-800-890-FISH (3474), or email the GNWC at info@walleyecup.com. As always, the tournament director will have the trailer at Villa Louis Park from 6-8 p.m. the evening before the tournament (July 24) to take late entries and answer questions.
Teams are to meet at Villa Louis Park between 6-6:30 the morning of the tournament for registration and mandatory boat check.
Take-off is at 7 a.m. with the weigh-in commencing at 3 p.m. sharp. Anglers interested in checking out the standings, reading the releases about any of the eight regions or simply learning more about the circuit can access the Gander Mountain GNWC website at www.walleyecup.com.
Title Sponsor for the GNWC is Gander Mountain. Other major national sponsors include Skeeter Boats, Yamaha Outboards, the Sportsman Channel, Berkley, Aqua Innovations, YoNet Folding Nets by AMFYOYO, VIB"E" Lure Company, TowTector Shield and UpNorthOutdoors.com. Iowa Regional sponsors include Carlson-Sanderson Real Estate, Motor Inn, Inc., and Triggs Bay Resort.
By Steve Weisman
Gander Mountain GNWC Publicity Director
The fourth and final qualifier for the Iowa Region of the Gander Mountain Grand National Walleye Cup (GNWC) originally scheduled for Sunday, June 20 at Prairie du Chien has been postponed until Sunday, July 25.
According to GNWC Tournament Director Dean Higgins, recent flooding has put most of the boat access areas under water, and DNR officials expect them all to be under water by Saturday. "I have been monitoring the flood level of the Mississippi River very closely," said Higgins. "The river is already higher than they originally predicted, and it is not a good situation for tournament conditions. We wanted to let the teams know as soon as possible so that they can adjust their own schedules."
Higgins continued, "Although we have moved the date to Sunday, July 25, everything else remains the same. There is a lot at stake because this will be the final shot for these teams to claim a Regional Championship berth in mid-September at Spirit Lake and a National Championship berth at Lake of the Woods in October."
Also on the line is the title of Iowa Region Team of the Year. Currently, Randy Mumm and Jim Juhlin from Clear Lake, IA hold a 9 point lead over their nearest competitors Jesse Rousch from Clive, IA and Cory Batterson from Pleasant Hill, IA.
Openings still exist for the Prairie du Chien qualifier, and interested anglers are encouraged to 1-800-890-FISH (3474), or email the GNWC at info@walleyecup.com. As always, the tournament director will have the trailer at Villa Louis Park from 6-8 p.m. the evening before the tournament (July 24) to take late entries and answer questions.
Teams are to meet at Villa Louis Park between 6-6:30 the morning of the tournament for registration and mandatory boat check.
Take-off is at 7 a.m. with the weigh-in commencing at 3 p.m. sharp. Anglers interested in checking out the standings, reading the releases about any of the eight regions or simply learning more about the circuit can access the Gander Mountain GNWC website at www.walleyecup.com.
Title Sponsor for the GNWC is Gander Mountain. Other major national sponsors include Skeeter Boats, Yamaha Outboards, the Sportsman Channel, Berkley, Aqua Innovations, YoNet Folding Nets by AMFYOYO, VIB"E" Lure Company, TowTector Shield and UpNorthOutdoors.com. Iowa Regional sponsors include Carlson-Sanderson Real Estate, Motor Inn, Inc., and Triggs Bay Resort.