Steve Weisman-I.O.W.A.
04-23-2006, 09:32 PM
Boardman, Schreiner Take Top Place at I.O.W.A Opener at Prairie du Chien
By Steve Weisman
I.O.W.A. Publicity Director
Jerry Boardman from DeSoto and Gary Schreiner from Rock Falls, IL easily captured the I.O.W.A. Walleye Tournament Trail opener on the Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien on Sunday, April 23.
Their combined six-fish limit weight of 25.67 pounds more than doubled the weight of the second place team and garnered them the $1500 first place check. They also took home the Cabela's Big Fish award of a $100 certificate for their 4.67-pound walleye.
"The winners really put on quite a show," said I.O.W.A. Executive Director Dean Higgins. "What a basket of fish!"
Second place and a check for $740 went to the team of Terry Green from Mason City and Steve Templeton from Clear Lake with a six-fish limit weight of 12.31 pounds.
Denny Miller from Fairfax and Rodger Clark from Albert Lea, MN took third place and a check for $610 with their six-fish limit weight of 12.01 pounds.
The Clear Lake duo of Randy Mumm and Jason Voights cashed the fourth place check of $560 with a weight of 11.63 pounds.
Chris Scholl from Manley and Kevin Hulsing from Cedar Rapids brought home both the $510 for taking fifth place and also the Algona Marine and Sport Contingency Bonus of a 30 percent matching bonus. Their bonus totaled $153. This is awarded for any team placing in the money that is the original owner of a 1998 or newer boat purchased from Algona Marine & Sport.
The Berkley Family Team Award of a pair of rod and reel combos valued at $100 each went to the team of Roger and Jack Akridge from Graettinger for their 12th place finish.
The Towtector Shield award of two $75 certificates for the team that finishes just out of the money went to the team of Terry Mitchell from Woodward and Adam Claussen from Long Grove for their 8th place finish.
The Stow Master Award of $200 to the highest placing team using a Stow Master net went to the team of Jon Coolican from Mason City and Jim Coolican Commerce Twp, MI for their 21st place finish.
The Need Mack's Lure Award of $200 went to David Lampe from Britt and David Cockrell from Forest City.
With river levels high, most of the teams locked up and headed to the Victory area. "It was definitely a long run," noted Higgins. "We had three teams who ran out of gas!"
For Boardman and Schreiner their run turned into a "victory run" as they fished the drops and breaklines, going from point to point. Constantly on the move, the winners would cast their 5/8-ounce purple hair jigs a few casts, and if they had no strikes, they would move on. They were on big fish and caught fish off and on throughout the day.
Green and Templeton locked-up, too, and weighed a limit of fish by pole lining purple Rapalas. Their catch was scattered throughout the day.
Miller and Clark headed toward Victory and spent their time hand-lining Reef Runners. The story for them, however, was the 11+ pounder they caught on Saturday during pre-fishing. "I know that fish was on their mind all day," said Higgins.
Next up on the I.O.W.A. circuit will be the Clear Lake Qualifier on Sunday, May 14. "This was a great way to start the season. We had great weather, the wind was not a factor and the teams were on good fish. I look for a second great qualifier at Clear Lake. It is a premier walleye fishery in the state," added Higgins.
All of the latest news on the I.O.W.A. circuit can be found at the I.O.W.A. website (www.walleyepromotions.com).
Anglers interested in learning more about the I.O.W.A circuit can call (515) 571-8946 or they can email the I.O.W.A. staff at walleyepromotions@hotmail.com.
Sponsors for the 2006 I.O.W.A. Walleye Tournament Trail include Lund Boats, Mercury Outboards, Yacht Club/Custom Eagle Trailers, Algona Marine and Sport, Berkley, MinnKota, Humminbird, Cabela's, TowTector, Stow Master, Smooth Moves Seat Mounts, Mack's Lure, Hooters of Iowa, Motor Inn Auto Group, Toy Town Collectables, Fort Dodge Ford and the Iowa Walleye Magazine.
By Steve Weisman
I.O.W.A. Publicity Director
Jerry Boardman from DeSoto and Gary Schreiner from Rock Falls, IL easily captured the I.O.W.A. Walleye Tournament Trail opener on the Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien on Sunday, April 23.
Their combined six-fish limit weight of 25.67 pounds more than doubled the weight of the second place team and garnered them the $1500 first place check. They also took home the Cabela's Big Fish award of a $100 certificate for their 4.67-pound walleye.
"The winners really put on quite a show," said I.O.W.A. Executive Director Dean Higgins. "What a basket of fish!"
Second place and a check for $740 went to the team of Terry Green from Mason City and Steve Templeton from Clear Lake with a six-fish limit weight of 12.31 pounds.
Denny Miller from Fairfax and Rodger Clark from Albert Lea, MN took third place and a check for $610 with their six-fish limit weight of 12.01 pounds.
The Clear Lake duo of Randy Mumm and Jason Voights cashed the fourth place check of $560 with a weight of 11.63 pounds.
Chris Scholl from Manley and Kevin Hulsing from Cedar Rapids brought home both the $510 for taking fifth place and also the Algona Marine and Sport Contingency Bonus of a 30 percent matching bonus. Their bonus totaled $153. This is awarded for any team placing in the money that is the original owner of a 1998 or newer boat purchased from Algona Marine & Sport.
The Berkley Family Team Award of a pair of rod and reel combos valued at $100 each went to the team of Roger and Jack Akridge from Graettinger for their 12th place finish.
The Towtector Shield award of two $75 certificates for the team that finishes just out of the money went to the team of Terry Mitchell from Woodward and Adam Claussen from Long Grove for their 8th place finish.
The Stow Master Award of $200 to the highest placing team using a Stow Master net went to the team of Jon Coolican from Mason City and Jim Coolican Commerce Twp, MI for their 21st place finish.
The Need Mack's Lure Award of $200 went to David Lampe from Britt and David Cockrell from Forest City.
With river levels high, most of the teams locked up and headed to the Victory area. "It was definitely a long run," noted Higgins. "We had three teams who ran out of gas!"
For Boardman and Schreiner their run turned into a "victory run" as they fished the drops and breaklines, going from point to point. Constantly on the move, the winners would cast their 5/8-ounce purple hair jigs a few casts, and if they had no strikes, they would move on. They were on big fish and caught fish off and on throughout the day.
Green and Templeton locked-up, too, and weighed a limit of fish by pole lining purple Rapalas. Their catch was scattered throughout the day.
Miller and Clark headed toward Victory and spent their time hand-lining Reef Runners. The story for them, however, was the 11+ pounder they caught on Saturday during pre-fishing. "I know that fish was on their mind all day," said Higgins.
Next up on the I.O.W.A. circuit will be the Clear Lake Qualifier on Sunday, May 14. "This was a great way to start the season. We had great weather, the wind was not a factor and the teams were on good fish. I look for a second great qualifier at Clear Lake. It is a premier walleye fishery in the state," added Higgins.
All of the latest news on the I.O.W.A. circuit can be found at the I.O.W.A. website (www.walleyepromotions.com).
Anglers interested in learning more about the I.O.W.A circuit can call (515) 571-8946 or they can email the I.O.W.A. staff at walleyepromotions@hotmail.com.
Sponsors for the 2006 I.O.W.A. Walleye Tournament Trail include Lund Boats, Mercury Outboards, Yacht Club/Custom Eagle Trailers, Algona Marine and Sport, Berkley, MinnKota, Humminbird, Cabela's, TowTector, Stow Master, Smooth Moves Seat Mounts, Mack's Lure, Hooters of Iowa, Motor Inn Auto Group, Toy Town Collectables, Fort Dodge Ford and the Iowa Walleye Magazine.