Steve Weisman-GNWC
06-24-2004, 03:11 PM
Illinois Teams Head to Mississippi River
By Steve Weisman
GNWC Publicity Director
The fourth and final qualifier for the Illinois Circuit of the Grand National Walleye Cup is set for the Mississippi River at Albany on Sunday, July 11.
"The Mississippi River is a quality fishery. However, it is always a challenge to figure out just where the fish will be located. Decisions will also be made on whether to lock up or down to different pools." Said Gander Mountain GNWC Executive Director Bernie Barringer.
This fourth tournament will determine what teams make it to the Illinois Regional Championship on the Mississippi River at the Quad Cities, August 7-8 and who will emerge as the Illinois Region Team of the Year. Leading the way is the team of Bob Schine from Crystal Lake, IL and Jasen Schine from Lake Villa, IL with 20 points. Rob Rousch from Des Moines, IA and Mike Heller from West Des Moines, IA and the team of Scott Roehlk and Jim Bonjour from Davenport, IA are tied for second place with 25 points.
"This is an ideal opportunity for teams who would like to fish a regional championship. It's wide open, and there is a good chance for teams to make the Championships," noted Barringer.
Openings still exist for the Mississippi River tournament and Barringer encourages interested anglers to contact him at 1-800-890-FISH (3474), or email the GNWC at info@walleyecup.com. The tournament director will have the trailer at the city boat ramp from 6-8 p.m. the evening before the tournament to take late entries and answer questions.
Teams are to meet at the city boat ramp 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. "This is the final qualifier for the Illinois Region. I hope people come out to watch because they will get to see who will surface as the 2004 Illinois Region Team of the Year, and they will also get to see and hear what presentations worked during the tournament," added Barringer.
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.
By Steve Weisman
GNWC Publicity Director
The fourth and final qualifier for the Illinois Circuit of the Grand National Walleye Cup is set for the Mississippi River at Albany on Sunday, July 11.
"The Mississippi River is a quality fishery. However, it is always a challenge to figure out just where the fish will be located. Decisions will also be made on whether to lock up or down to different pools." Said Gander Mountain GNWC Executive Director Bernie Barringer.
This fourth tournament will determine what teams make it to the Illinois Regional Championship on the Mississippi River at the Quad Cities, August 7-8 and who will emerge as the Illinois Region Team of the Year. Leading the way is the team of Bob Schine from Crystal Lake, IL and Jasen Schine from Lake Villa, IL with 20 points. Rob Rousch from Des Moines, IA and Mike Heller from West Des Moines, IA and the team of Scott Roehlk and Jim Bonjour from Davenport, IA are tied for second place with 25 points.
"This is an ideal opportunity for teams who would like to fish a regional championship. It's wide open, and there is a good chance for teams to make the Championships," noted Barringer.
Openings still exist for the Mississippi River tournament and Barringer encourages interested anglers to contact him at 1-800-890-FISH (3474), or email the GNWC at info@walleyecup.com. The tournament director will have the trailer at the city boat ramp from 6-8 p.m. the evening before the tournament to take late entries and answer questions.
Teams are to meet at the city boat ramp 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. "This is the final qualifier for the Illinois Region. I hope people come out to watch because they will get to see who will surface as the 2004 Illinois Region Team of the Year, and they will also get to see and hear what presentations worked during the tournament," added Barringer.
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.