Steve Weisman-GNWC
07-15-2004, 01:14 PM
Prairie du Chien Tournament Set 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) is scheduled for Sunday, July 25 on the Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien.
According to GNWC Tournament Director Dean Higgins, the Prairie du Chien tournament had originally scheduled for Sunday, June 20, but there was extreme flooding that week, causing the date to be moved to July 25.
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 State 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 Roush from Clive, IA and Cory Batterson from Pleasant Hill, IA.
Pre-fishing will most likely find the teams locking up and down to different pools and working the wing dams. Another key will be the stability of the water levels. "The possibility for big baskets of fish coming to the scales are very real," said Higgins.
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. 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. "It will be interesting seeing what happens at this final qualifier. There is a lot of competition for one of the 30 slots in the State Championship. This will also be a great opportunity for the public to see and hear what worked for these teams during the competition," added Higgins.
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) is scheduled for Sunday, July 25 on the Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien.
According to GNWC Tournament Director Dean Higgins, the Prairie du Chien tournament had originally scheduled for Sunday, June 20, but there was extreme flooding that week, causing the date to be moved to July 25.
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 State 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 Roush from Clive, IA and Cory Batterson from Pleasant Hill, IA.
Pre-fishing will most likely find the teams locking up and down to different pools and working the wing dams. Another key will be the stability of the water levels. "The possibility for big baskets of fish coming to the scales are very real," said Higgins.
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. 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. "It will be interesting seeing what happens at this final qualifier. There is a lot of competition for one of the 30 slots in the State Championship. This will also be a great opportunity for the public to see and hear what worked for these teams during the competition," added Higgins.
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.