Predictions on the PWT-Winneconne.

[Oshkosh PWT fan]

Weather seems right and lots of people fishing but I don't know if they are getting any walleyes. What kind of weights would you guys expect and who has a good crack at winning it?

[Oshkosh PWT fan]

Weather seems right and lots of people fishing but I don't know if they are getting any walleyes. What kind of weights would you guys expect and who has a good crack at winning it?

[Juls_OH]

I can't find a list of entrants yet, so I'll go out on a limb and say that a "local" will win it. ;)

No guess on what kind of weight will win though...:(

Juls

[Juls_OH]

I can't find a list of entrants yet, so I'll go out on a limb and say that a "local" will win it. ;)

No guess on what kind of weight will win though...:(

Juls

[TYEEE]

It's a tough bite as many fish are still way upstream out of reach. The last day should be extremely interesting and will be within reach of many, don't look for any one person to dominate as the bite should change during the tournament.
Good Luck
Tyeee

[TYEEE]

It's a tough bite as many fish are still way upstream out of reach. The last day should be extremely interesting and will be within reach of many, don't look for any one person to dominate as the bite should change during the tournament.
Good Luck
Tyeee

[ackermannsacre]

Looks like a full field. The participants are now posted on the leaderboard:

http://pwtleaderboard.com/leader.asp

[ackermannsacre]

Looks like a full field. The participants are now posted on the leaderboard:

http://pwtleaderboard.com/leader.asp

[Juls_OH]

Thanks Bill...Scotty and Marty Glorvigen are my favorite PWT'rs, so I want either of them win it.

Billy O. is always good at finding biting fish during a tough bite though, and will probably be in the running at this event.

It's going to be an interesting tournament from the sounds of it, so it could be anyone's at this one.

Go Cheri! ;)

Juls

[Juls_OH]

Thanks Bill...Scotty and Marty Glorvigen are my favorite PWT'rs, so I want either of them win it.

Billy O. is always good at finding biting fish during a tough bite though, and will probably be in the running at this event.

It's going to be an interesting tournament from the sounds of it, so it could be anyone's at this one.

Go Cheri! ;)

Juls

[ackermannsacre]

Haven't heard much about how prefishing might be going so far...

[ackermannsacre]

Haven't heard much about how prefishing might be going so far...

[PWTGUNNER]

With the tough bite that it is I see the group of Koehne, Sigl, Davis and Wagner to win.

[PWTGUNNER]

With the tough bite that it is I see the group of Koehne, Sigl, Davis and Wagner to win.

[walleyechaser]

If Gary Gray fishes it.he could win it!!!!

[walleyechaser]

If Gary Gray fishes it.he could win it!!!!

[PRO V 1900]

I WOULD HAVE TO GO WITH THE LOCAL TIM LONG,

[PRO V 1900]

I WOULD HAVE TO GO WITH THE LOCAL TIM LONG,

[l.eaton]

i say it will be the local stud RICH STADLER. excellent fisherman with his life long dream of fishing in his first PWT event,he will be a figure to contend with. good luck friend,catch them all!!!

[Winnebago Guy]

The Pre-fishing started off slow and scattered, with the upper river fish, having gone so far up, but they are niow on their way back. Fishing in the upper lakes has now started to pick up. Yesterday, being kind of miserable weatherwise, there were still several good catch's caught. The fish being caught, are mostly in the 14-18 inch range, with an occassional 20 incher .

The sleeper spot, is going to be the Fox river, between Omro and Eureaka, with Delhi producing very well yesterday, there were 3 tournament boats, fishing around the Waukau creek mouth, and we seen them catch a few nicew fish, as well as the locals.

My prediction, 9 to 12 lbs a day, winning weight being the guy who cantchs a limit with 1-2 20 inchers a day. Total weight: 28-31 lbs for 3 days.

Good Luck to all the Pro's

And by the way, every Pro we seen and talked to, were Very polite, and curtiousy. Very Professional Group of Guys and gals.

Winnebago Guy

[INmitch]

I,m going with Daryl Christensen.

[hmmm]

wow. That one guys report on what is being caught on the 16th of april is VERY GENEROUS. if they were fishing today, I would bet on 10# winning weight for 3 days. The fish are on the move however and may really produce some large catches by weeks end. However, if it stays the way it is, It is anybodys shot at the win. It will be someone who has fished at this level before, not a rookie however. Gray, if he is healthy, but i doubt he can fish 3 days in a row right now. I will go with Gofron or Good. scrounge fest and they are the kings. If the fish push back from the spawning marshes big waves, it will be the best out of towners, bow hunters, that win. they know how to wait for there game. The fish will be moving and the locals will have to many spots to fish. They will be burning fuel when they need to be waiting for fish. Pete Harsh, scary Gary parsons, skarleany, Kolinski, CROW,

[Jason B.]

I'm going to stay with a local Jon LaFontaine. I've talked to him a few times at the boat launch last year. Nice guy. Just my prediction.

[bago guy]

What pros were catching fish at Delhi?

[Wimmebago Guy]

Ask after the Tournament, and I will post it. It just would not be fair to say who at this point.

Good Luck

[full field]

Looks like the field is pretty full. Also, alot of super pro's in the mix. So, for those who thought they'd have a hard time filling up these regional events, doesn't seem to be a problem. I think you'll see alot of the guys who qualified on the super pro side fishing these fishing the regionals as well. Man for the guy who can afford it, 8 tourneys is quite a season! Talked to a friend of mine who is fishing it...very tought fishing right now. The guy who can get a 3-4lb kicker and a limit of 14-15" fish per day will be in the hunt for the top 10.

[Mike D of SD]

I will have to go with Bob Propst Jr especially if it is a river bite. Skarlis would be my second pick.

[thump55]

I will have to agree with Larry Eaton and will be rooting for my brother, Rich Stadler. If any of you see him at the weigh-in, ask him about the girls we met at the boat launch...funny story.

Dave S

[full field]

Bobby Jr...me too.

[ZH]

I will say Pete Harsh or Mike Peluso with about 32 pounds.

[boomrr]

I think the Van Oss's,Daryl Christianson,Skarlis,and Larry Smith, will be up there,but i pick Kolinski to win.I think he's due.

[DVO]

Mike Gofron Antioch IL
2 Mark Martin Twin Lake MI
3 Mark Brumbaugh Arcanum OH
4 Bill Ortiz Richland Center WI
5 Perry Good Brainerd MN
6 Gary Parsons Glidden WI
7 Tommy Skarlis Waukon IA
8 Jeff Taege Rhinelander WI
9 Todd Riley Amery WI
10 Marty Glorvigen Grand Rapids MN
11 David Andersen Amery WI
12 Pete Harsh Sauk Centre MN
13 Rick Franklin Park Rapids MN
14 Dan Stier Pierre SD
15 Chase Parsons Brillion WI
16 Bruce Samson Minnetrista MN
17 Scott Fairbarin Hager City WI
18 Terry Wilson Powell WY
19 Scott Glorvigen Grand Rapids MN
20 Ron Gazvoda Lakewood CO
21 Tom Backer Fargo ND
22 Johnnie Candle Devils Lake ND
23 Ernie Olson Foley MN
24 Chuck Emery Dana Point CA
25 Myron Sylte Williston ND
26 Steve Poll Oshkosh WI
27 Byron Peterson Blair NE
28 Mark Courts Harris MN
29 Ken Zmudzinski Jenison MI
30 John Kolinski Greenville WI
31 Doc Johnson Denver CO
32 Carl Grunwaldt Green Bay WI
33 Jeff Ryan Lake View IA
34 Karyl Walcher Minneapolis MN
35 Bob Propst, Jr. Ft. Pierre SD
36 Tom Kemos Oconomowoc WI
37 Troy Walwood Grand Haven MI
38 Bill Hall Algona IA
39 Jerry Fox, Sr. Clinton Twp. MI
40 Scott Ziegler North Platte NE
41 Jason Tomich Omaha NE
42 Greg Ehli Bismarck ND
43 John Zirzow Ft. Collins CO
44 Brad Ertel Hudson WI
45 Robb Christensen Loretto MN
46 Rich Mealey Westerville OH
47 Dave Anderson Apple Valley MN
48 Jay Weber Annandale MN
49 Brent Gutzman Aitkin MN
50 Steve Butchart Hayward WI
51 Kevin Madigan Sandy UT
52 Dale Gilbert Ulm MT
53 Don Smith Shelby MI
54 Micheal McMaken Cedarville MI
55 Jay Wendt Bloomington MN
56 David Albright Norwalk IA
57 Jim Orcutt Ely MN
58 Bill Koehne Abrams WI
59 Dan Swanson Steamboat Springs CO
60 Wally Luoma Minneapolis MN
61 Gary Boeshart Sioux City IA
62 David Bunch Schoolcraft MI
63 Shaun Clauson Black Hawk SD
64 Doug Coley McHenry IL
65 Nicholas Heelein Genoa City WI
66 Cobi Hood Brainerd MN
67 Micheal Johnson Niagara WI
68 Kelly Joneson Omaha NE
69 Michael Kuzdzal Ada MI
70 Theresa Meade Ingleside IL
71 Patrick Neu Forestville WI
72 Chad Richardson Milford KS
73 Eric Schuelke Jackson WI
74 Mike Sigl Black Creek WI
75 Steve Volz Malone WI
76 Rick Zachowski Milwaukee WI
77 Nate Provost Gulliver MI
78 Cheri Schulta Woodruff WI
79 Mike Lindholm Thief River Falls MN
80 Mike Peluso Bismarck ND
81 Dave Truett Valparasio IN
82 Daryl Christensen Montello WI
83 Todd Frank Pulaski NY
84 Jim Muzynoski Bozeman MT
85 Keith Kavajecz Kaukauna WI
86 Greg Darsow Billings MT
87 Ken Van Oss Chilton WI
88 Larry Smith Berlin WI
89 Tom Gatzke Merrill WI
90 Rick Boris Antioch IL
91 Delvin Kushniryk Regina, SK CAN
92 Jon LaFontaine Oshkosh WI
93 Dennis Skurulsky Waukesha WI
94 Ron Seelhoff Burlington CO
95 Bobby Crow Paterson WA
96 Dan Plautz Muskego WI
97 Gary Roach Merrifield MN
98 Brad Davis Jackson WI
99 Sheldon Meidinger Bismack ND
100 Dave Van Oss Appleton WI
101 Jay Janny Eagle WI
102 Gregg LaMere Gwinn MI
103 Ken Bauman Oshkosh WI
104 David Beining Howards Grove WI
105 Kevin Blanck Malone WI
106 Joey Diener Brillion WI
107 Jamie Friebel Dresser WI
108 Jim Hughes Oshkosh WI
109 Matt Jacobson Omro WI
110 Tim Long Winneconne WI
111 Hugh McAloon Iola WI
112 Dave Schutt Fond du Lac WI
113 Randy Sorensen Kaukauna WI
114 Rich Stadler Oshkosh WI
115 Steve Wagner Pewaukee WI
116 Jeffery Edwards Shoreview MN
117 Ryan Standke Oshkosh WI
118 Aaron Abaurrea West Fargo ND
119 Greg Golliher Oshkosh WI
120 Dave Tellock Omro WI

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[Leem]

I would like to see Jon LaFontaine do well. I bought a boat from him 3 years ago and found him to be a class act.

[Reno]

This pro is due and is a fine stick..Tom Backer
Steve

[tj1n]

WOW- there is some tough competition!!!

Many good predictions/picks already.

I'm gonna cheat and pick5

Mikey Peluso
Keith Kavajecz
Pete Harsh
Mike Gofron
Bill "taco" Ortiz

Rootin' for MIKEY all the way!!!


Travis J

[fisherman15]

I think Keith Kavajecz should do well, and either one of the Glorvigens. It all depends where they find them.

[ArtCo]

Jul's,
I thought you and Rick fished PWT tourney's? I would have though since Wisc. is your old home turf you would be fishing today...

Art

[Burr]

Sounds like it's a little tough bite -


Perry Good and Mike Gofron do pretty well in scrounge tourney's.

Mike Peluso - it's just really nice to see him out there again this year, I think it was about 3 years ago he was the best 2 day tournament competitor out there - in 3 day tourneys. Be nice to see him put 3 days together like we know he can.

KK - it's just too close to home for him not to be very good.

Darly Christianson - Seems to me I heard he's good with a jig???

Skarlis - I don't have any idea how he does it - boy does Tommy dominate in the early season tournaments.

[Juls_OH]

We haven't fished with the PWT since 2003. With the heavy promo schedule we had/have (not as heavy now as it was the last two years) we had to pick one or the other and we prefer to fish with the FLW.

Juls

[ArtCo]

Would love to see you and Rick go 1&2 in tourney. Talk about a payday>>>>

[Juls_OH]

LOL...Yes, that would!

I say that before every tournament, but then we argue about who gets to be #1 and who gets to be #2. :)

Juls

[Walleye Tech]

I fished on the Fox River yesterday and there was very little happening. Only two other local boats seen and they ran up to the Eureka dam.

[Dan Radomski]

My predection, Rick Franklin
Fished with him in Detroit and he has the drive to get-er-done!

[tinawalker]

I am also rooting for Rick Franklin. I am his sister, so you could call me a bit biased. However, I know he has a lot of determination, and a lot of knowledge. GO RICK !!!!

[fisherman15]

Small world, my brother is his amateur partner today. The bad news-I got the good looks and brains. The good news- he got the height, and freakishly long arms which are good for netting fish!! LOL

[Juls_OH]

:rotflmao:

[brad b unlogged]

Good news and bad news... Rick Franklin is in the lead, but only two boats have weighed fish...

[fisherman15]

Yup,the report from my sister-in-law was--1 fish

[brad b unlogged]

Trust me... he did better than a lot of people are going to do today.

Nice thing about an event like this is nobody is out of the money after day 1.

[Juls_OH]

Rick Franklin 2 fish for 2.62

You can watch the weights come in on the WC Live Leaderboard:
http://www.liveleaderboard.com/llb.asp?t=192

Juls

[tinawalker]

It is a very small world! In our family he inherited the fishing gene. I could not catch a minnow out of the tank at the local bait shop! Actually, from the news I had been hearing, I am glad to hear that a few have been caught. I understand it has been a hard catch. This is the hardest part for me, watching where they start out on the leaderboard, and where they end up. But your right, two days left and a lot has been learned.

[sault_walleye]

starting slow, very small weights 8.49 for 5 fish for kemos

[blademan]

Catch five dinks and your in the hunt!!!!!!!

[ZEROS]

Man, that had to be brutal out there!!! Man look at all the good sticks and all the ZEROS!!! Plust the weather being crappy. Probably praying to stop the suffering and start day 2!! OUCH!

[Top5]

4 out of 5 on the top are WI boys!

[Top5]

Oooops, now 4 out of 5!

[Top5]

Oooops again!! 5 out of 5 WI boys at the top!!!

[Bottom]

Well looks like some good ol' WI boys at the bottom too...that stinks. Good luck to all tomorrow!!!!!!!!!

[Mike D of SD]

What is the minimum size limit?

Rich Zachowski has 4 fish for 3.72 pounds. That seems impossible unless they are 13 inch saugers????

[Juls_OH]

14

[size]

Min. 14" I'd be happy with 5 of those today!

[sometimes]

That does seem like a low weight, however it's possible. I've seen 15" saugers that weigh 0.8 lb. In fact Rick L has the record for the smallest fish weighed in the PWT. It was a 15" sauger that weighed 0.72 lbs.

[never]

I've never fished this area. Is it Saugers that they mostly catch in this system or walleyes?? 50/50?? Just curious. Thanks!

[Juls_OH]

Mostly walleye. They had restrictions on the sauger for years, to try and bring them back in the system. I don't know if they still have the restrictions on the sauger anymore, or not.

Juls

[Mr.Bluegil]

Juls,
hello there!

Hope you and the pups are doin ok!

If you bring in a sauger you will get a ticket and a big 0 for the day I believe.

The sauger are protected as of right now. the DNR and Walleyes for tomorrow have been working the past few days collecting eggs from the fish out on the lake. They will then hatch them in tanks and then release them back into the system. So far the sauger population has really come back and hopefully in a couple of years we will be able to fish them again.

Talk to ya later.

troy

[Mike D of SD]

Any predictions for today?

Did the fish move in overnight?

I think alot more people will run up river today and we will see alot more fish, but no size yet.

[question]

Ok for those of you in the "know", did most of the fish come from up river like the press release had mentioned?? And, did those guys have to make a 3-4hr run???? Anyone know??

[tj1n]

Man O' Live...too see those weights with the class of fishermen out there is unreal.

Travis J

[Mike D of SD]

I dont think most boats will run 4 hours each direction on a tank of gas unless they are able to stop and refill. Are they allowed to stop and refill?

[I know]

I know, to see zeros out of these guys??!!

Mark Martin
Mark Brumbaugh
Pete Harsh
Bruce Sampson
Bob Propst, Jr.
Mark Courts

I bet you wont see that today! I bet the game plans were changed over night. Does anyone know if the bulk of the fish came from that 3-4hr boat ride up river? Just curious.

[blademan]

I believe I heard they were if they didn't leave their boats???? Not sure...anyone?

[Shep_Unloggable]

They should be anywhere close to needing to refuel. The reason for the nearly 4 hour trip is that evertything above Gill's Landing is a PWT enforced No Wake Zone. I don't know who, if any, made that trip. Big gamble for 45 minutes of fishing time. But, if they did, and got on that pod of fish....... Watch out!

[I Know]

Yes, the bigger weights, as well as most of the fish, came from Gill's on down, with the leader being up there as well. Everything is from fremont, on up to Gill's.

Fish are still holding up at New London. Staglers comming down, that is what they are catching. Van Oss needds another good aM, AS HIS CO- CAUGHT ALL THE FISH YESTERDAY. Ken never boated a fish.

[interesting]

Wow, I can invision the packs of boats all stacked up now....never been there but I looked at the river on map quest. It doesn't look like a very wide river. How long a boat ride to where the good weights came from??

[TYEEE]

Look for a 15# bag today and maybe a 10 pounder but again it sounds like alot went to the big lake and will come back with zeros or less than 5 pounds.

Yes fish are in the river and moving down, Friday should make it crowded as in some areas further north you can barely fit one of those rigs sideways in the river. Gills is a 1:45 to 2 hour run the rest is no-wake and to get to the majority of the fish will take 4+hrs today, so that's out. It's still anyones game as there will be big fish showing up in the upper lake on Friday and it could make decissions on where to go very interesting.
Good Luck
Tyee

[day2]

Well, here come the weights...and so far, looks like a repeat of yesterday...very tough!!