View Full Version : PWT Schedule 2005
D. Landahl
07-28-2004, 08:01 PM
April 20-22 WEST
Fox Chain of Lakes
Antioch IL
May 11-13 WEST
Bull Shoals Lake
Bull Shoals AR
June 1-3 EAST
Lake Cumberland
Russell Springs KY
June 29 - July 1 EAST
Saginaw Bay
Bay City MI
July 27-29 WEST
Lake Oahe
Mobridge SD
August 24-26 EAST
St. Mary's River
Sault Ste. Marie MI
Championship TBA
Juls_OH
07-28-2004, 10:46 PM
Dave,
That's what they had posted the other day, but now the schedule was taken off their site for some reason....or, moved and I can't find it anymore. lol
Maybe they are changing something??
Juls
Trophy
07-29-2004, 02:27 AM
No stop on Lake Erie, the greatest fishery in North America??????
jerry
07-29-2004, 05:48 AM
There will be two RCL events on Erie....Detroit River and Erie out of Port Clinton in April. That's enough. The PWT is looking to expand into new waters and it's their desire to fish three days instead of two. The last three PWT events on Erie (Port Clinton, Dunkirk, and Cleveland) all ended up being 2 day events due to wind/weather problems.
>There will be two RCL events on Erie....Detroit River and
>Erie out of Port Clinton in April. That's enough. The PWT is
>looking to expand into new waters and it's their desire to
>fish three days instead of two. The last three PWT events on
>Erie (Port Clinton, Dunkirk, and Cleveland) all ended up being
>2 day events due to wind/weather problems.
any tourney that fishes open water erie needs one or more blow days built into a special erie format
Trophy
07-29-2004, 10:28 AM
Then they ought to use Saturday,and or Sunday as blow days to get all 3 days in.
jerry
07-29-2004, 03:10 PM
The schedule is what it is. Creating a blow day wouldn't be a desireable thing for the fisherman or the organizers who make all the arrangements. In the case of Cleveland, most had planned to travel on Friday evening. If the event were forced to run over to Saturday or Sunday, many would have been left looking for lodging in the area, as the Holiday Inn Select where we stayed was booked solid for the weekend. The best move is to make a call based on safety and move on to the next event.
Yes, Erie is a great fishery...However, it's not the only fishery. There are lots of great places in the US. The PWT is just trying to diversify. Having a tournament on the same body of water every year looks less like a pro tour, and more like a local/regional circuit.
marcnsaugeyes
07-31-2004, 07:48 AM
Yes the PWT is on the right track with this one. For Walleye angling to grow we need to reach out beyond the "Walleye Belt" to interest new anglers in our sport. If we don't go beyond our boundries we will stagnate and no longer grow. There are plenty of southern and western lakes that stock walleyes, saugeyes and saugers that recieve little to no attention. By bringing such proffesional events to these areas we are helping our sport to grow. Lake Cumberland is one of several in Kentucky that would respond well to such events. Way to go PWT
bladebait
08-02-2004, 12:23 PM
I would like to see the PWT go a little farther west and have a tourney or the championship on the Columbia River. bb
I Remember when
08-02-2004, 12:55 PM
On the right track, "PLEASE". You must not remember the 4 events that they called the "Super Pro's" held down at Stckton, Norfork and Quachita. Boy now those were a big hit. Nobody showed up for them. Also Cabelas held two championships on Cumberland. Again a big hit, Ya Right. Nobody showed up there either. The good ole boys could care less about walleye's. Lets have a Catfish and Moonshine tourney and fill the parking lot.
noeyes
08-03-2004, 05:25 AM
I completely agree. When they go to big water they know that it might get cut short but they see the possible rewards being greater than the problem of a event a day short.
Fish_on
08-03-2004, 07:02 AM
"I remember when" your memory isn't very good. I was at the Super Pros on Ouachita and Stockton and they were good tournaments. Tough bites yes, but I don't know where you got the idea that no one showed up. They were invitationals and almost everyone invited went to them.
Juls_OH
08-03-2004, 07:08 AM
Fish on,
I think he was talking about spectators not showing up to them, rather than the anglers.
From what I understand though, this last one at Bull Shoals (PWT) was a different story, and was well received. Walleye tournaments have come a long way, and are now getting more popular with the public. I think we can count on better "showings" at the Southern events from now on "I remember when".
Just my opinion...
Juls
unlogged ozarkeyes
08-03-2004, 09:15 PM
Yes the Bull Shoals tournament was well received- when about 1/3 or more of the amatuer slots were from Ark and Mo- there could have been more spectators but the high water did limit access to the spectators (such as available parking at weigh-in site, etc) As far as the Super Pros' on Norfork and Ouachita- Norfork was big sucess from spectator standpoint- Ouachita we had a super nasty late spring cooollld front blow through and kept lot of spectators away. Several pros did grumble back then about lousy fishery but on both Norfork and Ouachita weather hit on first day of tournaments and the bite went "south" (pun intended) - We had bad late springs those years that affected the fishing. But it also was bad up north too- when in several of the PWT tourneys that year saw nearly 1/2 field ZERO in couple of the tourneys.
Pond scum
08-04-2004, 09:27 AM
They have not completely eliminated the option for a Lake Erie tournament. Keep in mind that the Championship location has not been announced. A Lake Erie fall Championship would be awesome.
crows
08-06-2004, 03:15 PM
I agree pond scum but they would have to hold it at night.
crows
08-06-2004, 03:15 PM
I agree pond scum but they would have to hold it at night.
WalleyeJason
08-06-2004, 04:08 PM
Im with BB on this one...They got to come west. We have some outstanding water out here. It would be good for world to see that the Columbia River is probably one of the top walleye waters for trophy fish.
The Championship would be awesome, absolutly awesome if you hold it out of Portland in September and you'll see a crowd!!!
Ho hum, maybe some day
WalleyeJason
08-06-2004, 04:08 PM
Im with BB on this one...They got to come west. We have some outstanding water out here. It would be good for world to see that the Columbia River is probably one of the top walleye waters for trophy fish.
The Championship would be awesome, absolutly awesome if you hold it out of Portland in September and you'll see a crowd!!!
Ho hum, maybe some day
Trophy
08-06-2004, 11:15 PM
And they thought the "big fish" spring dates where impressive! Wow, wouldn't they get their eye's opened (pun intended)
Trophy
08-06-2004, 11:15 PM
And they thought the "big fish" spring dates where impressive! Wow, wouldn't they get their eye's opened (pun intended)
Pond scum
08-09-2004, 11:18 AM
I don't know why they would have to hold it at night. Loads of big fish are caught during the day.
Pond scum
08-09-2004, 11:18 AM
I don't know why they would have to hold it at night. Loads of big fish are caught during the day.
Houghton Fan
08-10-2004, 10:33 AM
I was at the Championship in Houghton last year. I actually volunteered my time for helping out. As I read through this post, it seems a lot of people would like a Great Lakes Championship. One question on that. Is a Great Lake to big of risk of wind. I watched the Championship get set-up and tore down last year. I had know idea how much goes into an event of this caliber. Is there too much money invested by the PWT to have a two day event. Even to plan for a blow day. Finicially, how much would that cost the PWT to rent an arena for an extra day. To pay for an addition nite of lodging for all of the Pros. PWT pays the lodging for the Pros at the Championship. Just my thoughts.
By the way, it was an incredible show last year in Houghton. I had know idea a weigh-in could be so much fun.
Houghton fan
Houghton Fan
08-10-2004, 10:33 AM
I was at the Championship in Houghton last year. I actually volunteered my time for helping out. As I read through this post, it seems a lot of people would like a Great Lakes Championship. One question on that. Is a Great Lake to big of risk of wind. I watched the Championship get set-up and tore down last year. I had know idea how much goes into an event of this caliber. Is there too much money invested by the PWT to have a two day event. Even to plan for a blow day. Finicially, how much would that cost the PWT to rent an arena for an extra day. To pay for an addition nite of lodging for all of the Pros. PWT pays the lodging for the Pros at the Championship. Just my thoughts.
By the way, it was an incredible show last year in Houghton. I had know idea a weigh-in could be so much fun.
Houghton fan
Fishing Insider
08-10-2004, 11:04 AM
What you said is correct, with one exception. I'm pretty sure the community covers the cost of motel rooms not the PWT itself.
Fishing Insider
08-10-2004, 11:04 AM
What you said is correct, with one exception. I'm pretty sure the community covers the cost of motel rooms not the PWT itself.
InFisher2
08-10-2004, 03:02 PM
InFisher,
FYI. PWT does cover the cost of the hotel rooms. The community does not pick it up.
Charlie Moore
InFisher2
08-10-2004, 03:02 PM
InFisher,
FYI. PWT does cover the cost of the hotel rooms. The community does not pick it up.
Charlie Moore
Dave Landahl
08-10-2004, 04:44 PM
Houghton Fan,
I second your enthusiasm for the Championship last year. I have been to all of the major freshwater tournament championship for both walleye and bass fishing and the PWT sure did a great job!
The ice arena was rocking and the town was as gracious and welcoming as you could ever want for a tournament site.
Add to that the superb restaurants that are in the area and the scenery. Beautiful location, friendly people and awesome event. I am looking forward to this September.
Dave Landahl
Dave Landahl
08-10-2004, 04:44 PM
Houghton Fan,
I second your enthusiasm for the Championship last year. I have been to all of the major freshwater tournament championship for both walleye and bass fishing and the PWT sure did a great job!
The ice arena was rocking and the town was as gracious and welcoming as you could ever want for a tournament site.
Add to that the superb restaurants that are in the area and the scenery. Beautiful location, friendly people and awesome event. I am looking forward to this September.
Dave Landahl
Charlie,
I agree with growning the sport but I also in would like you guys not to forget your old friends also. I thought the championships that were in Bismarck were great. While I admit that system has declined for a number of reasons and it is not the big weight tournements the the great lakes are. They were a great test for the anglers to see actualy who was the best of the best. You always new who ever won it in Bismarck had to earn it. I also thought that the community was totaly behind the tournement and always showed up and supported it. The other place is Lake Sakakawea. The event you guys held there 4 years ago was great and would have liked to have seen you guys come back for a couple of years and see if you could really break that system open. I liked like to compare the difference from the first time you guys were the to the fourth. Good luck with the championship and maybe we will see you '06.
Charlie,
I agree with growning the sport but I also in would like you guys not to forget your old friends also. I thought the championships that were in Bismarck were great. While I admit that system has declined for a number of reasons and it is not the big weight tournements the the great lakes are. They were a great test for the anglers to see actualy who was the best of the best. You always new who ever won it in Bismarck had to earn it. I also thought that the community was totaly behind the tournement and always showed up and supported it. The other place is Lake Sakakawea. The event you guys held there 4 years ago was great and would have liked to have seen you guys come back for a couple of years and see if you could really break that system open. I liked like to compare the difference from the first time you guys were the to the fourth. Good luck with the championship and maybe we will see you '06.
Rick Gardner
08-11-2004, 07:58 PM
Lane,
All of your points about the Championship at Bismarck are true. It was a challenging fishery, and a great community...I loved it! I was actually "bummed out" for the people of Bismarck when I found out the championship was going to move. At the same time, I was excited about the idea of going someplace completely new.
I think one thing to consider (that Charlie must consider), is "diversifying the challenge". I think even if Bismarck were still an outstanding fishery, with big weights, it was time to go someplace new that had a different set of challenges. It's healthy to change things now and then. Change tends to inject excitement, which is a good thing.
Don’t worry about being forgotten, I’m sure the Championship will return to your part of the world in the future…We could never forget about the great people in North Dakota.
Take Care,
Rick
Rick Gardner
08-11-2004, 07:58 PM
Lane,
All of your points about the Championship at Bismarck are true. It was a challenging fishery, and a great community...I loved it! I was actually "bummed out" for the people of Bismarck when I found out the championship was going to move. At the same time, I was excited about the idea of going someplace completely new.
I think one thing to consider (that Charlie must consider), is "diversifying the challenge". I think even if Bismarck were still an outstanding fishery, with big weights, it was time to go someplace new that had a different set of challenges. It's healthy to change things now and then. Change tends to inject excitement, which is a good thing.
Don’t worry about being forgotten, I’m sure the Championship will return to your part of the world in the future…We could never forget about the great people in North Dakota.
Take Care,
Rick
SUPERTROLLER
08-12-2004, 09:30 AM
I think it's a good thing to shake up the schedule alittle bit every year. Isn't it a better challenge for all the anglers to go different waters and at different times of the year. It's good for the sport to rotate to new fishery's too. Houghton was an unheard of spot for people outside of Michigan. I bet it even opened up a lot of eyes for people IN Michigan. Spreading ourselves out to the edges of known Walleye territory will bring more attention from new possible sponsors and as someone also mentioned about Sakakawea, unlock some of the secrets of these fringe fisheries. Those big reservoirs down South could be dynamite for Walleye fishing if they were stocked more heavily with Walleye instead of Stripers. The growing season and food sources would make for some nice weights to parade acrossed the stage for the good old boys to see. We're better off to tap all the resources once in awhile and keep all areas involved than to get stuck in a rut of going to the same old places again and again, just because "it's tradition".
SUPERTROLLER
08-12-2004, 09:30 AM
I think it's a good thing to shake up the schedule alittle bit every year. Isn't it a better challenge for all the anglers to go different waters and at different times of the year. It's good for the sport to rotate to new fishery's too. Houghton was an unheard of spot for people outside of Michigan. I bet it even opened up a lot of eyes for people IN Michigan. Spreading ourselves out to the edges of known Walleye territory will bring more attention from new possible sponsors and as someone also mentioned about Sakakawea, unlock some of the secrets of these fringe fisheries. Those big reservoirs down South could be dynamite for Walleye fishing if they were stocked more heavily with Walleye instead of Stripers. The growing season and food sources would make for some nice weights to parade acrossed the stage for the good old boys to see. We're better off to tap all the resources once in awhile and keep all areas involved than to get stuck in a rut of going to the same old places again and again, just because "it's tradition".
Rick,
I see what your saying about wanting new water for the championship, but I would like to see the pwt to come back to Sakakawea just see how much it would change from one tournement to the next. In my mind comparing the weights from the last one to next one is very interesting to me to see what the anglers learned about the system and apply it to the next tournement. With that many good competitors I think that the winning weight would have to go up at least 10 pounds over the last event (even more if the let fish the arm).
And to be totally honest I really enjoyed it when you guys were here. With the rcl hitting Devils lake every year I would like to see the pwt at least make tour stop here every year or every other year.
Rick,
I see what your saying about wanting new water for the championship, but I would like to see the pwt to come back to Sakakawea just see how much it would change from one tournement to the next. In my mind comparing the weights from the last one to next one is very interesting to me to see what the anglers learned about the system and apply it to the next tournement. With that many good competitors I think that the winning weight would have to go up at least 10 pounds over the last event (even more if the let fish the arm).
And to be totally honest I really enjoyed it when you guys were here. With the rcl hitting Devils lake every year I would like to see the pwt at least make tour stop here every year or every other year.
Rick Gardner
08-12-2004, 08:04 PM
Hi Lane,
Good point. Seeing how the weights and tactics change from year to year is fun to watch (even for the pros). It makes it exciting for everyone.
I really hope that we go back to Sakakawea soon. I was impressed with the quantity and quality of fish in that system...what a blast!
Take Care,
Rick
Rick Gardner
08-12-2004, 08:04 PM
Hi Lane,
Good point. Seeing how the weights and tactics change from year to year is fun to watch (even for the pros). It makes it exciting for everyone.
I really hope that we go back to Sakakawea soon. I was impressed with the quantity and quality of fish in that system...what a blast!
Take Care,
Rick