Border Walleye Challenge - Big Stone Lake

[10 Pound]

Currently there are 84 teams signed up for this years tournament. The border battle will be held on May 1, 2010 and the entry is $125 and the field is limited to 125 teams. For more information and a current updated list of teams registered go to www.bigstonewalleyeclub.com

[HARSH]

In spite of the tough weather last year Jim Gordon and I sure enjoyed fishing the Border Walleye Challenge. Like I said in the title above it was a fun, well run tournament. The spectator support was about as good as I saw anywhere in my travels last year. The entire Ortonvile / Big Stone City area seems to be very supportive of tournament fishing and fishing in general. The money raised in this tournament by the Big Stone Walleye Club goes to improving angling opportunities for everyone. We sure had fun and enjoyed visiting with old and new friends alike while out there. So much in fact we have decided to sign up again!

The only suggestion regarding the tournament I would have is; Artie, remember to pull up your zipper BEFORE you get on stage this year!

A great cause and a lot of fun. Hope to see you all there!

Pete Harsh / Mr.Tiller

[arnie mn]

Artie has a bad habit of leaving his trolling rod out at the most in-opportune times.

Lol,
Scott

[10 Pound]

I will not comment on the alligations above because the moderators will nuke it. But...paybacks are a bugger!

Tournament is filling up fast, 95 teams as of today. Only 30 spots remain.

[walleyes13]

We will just let him troll. He rarely gets bit!!

[10 Pound]

104 Teams! Only 21 spots left. www.bigstonewalleyeclub.com

[PRIMETIME49]

just checked and around 115 teams so far

[PRIMETIME49]

With high water do you think the[ no wake ]days will happen for opener?


Is April 27 right for opener???


thanks

[10 Pound]

Opener is April 24th. The lake has went down about a foot already. It was 6 feet above normal. We talked to the Sheriff about no wake and he thought we should be fine by opener. (no restrictions)

9 spots left in the tourny.

[Vikings Fan]

Just checked the website and it says there is only one opening left for 2010. That last spot will be auctioned off by a radio station at 10:00 a.m. on April 20th. That according to the Border Challenge website.
Quite a feat filling the field for this tournament! That doesn't happen without a lot of hard work and effort behind the scenes. Well done!

[CuriousSD]

[QUOTE=10 Pound;1183245]Opener is April 24th. The lake has went down about a foot already. It was 6 feet above normal. We talked to the Sheriff about no wake and he thought we should be fine by opener. (no restrictions)

Looking forward to the tournament!

How are lake levels? I have a couple questions about the no wake rule. Is it still in effect? How would you handle things if they do not remove it? If they plan on removing the restriction, would it be for tournament day only, or are they considering removing it prior to the tournament to allow pre-fishing?

[10 Pound]

The lake is already down to 2 feet above normal (from 5.68 feet above normal)and it is dropping everyday. Unless we get real heavy rain, there should not be a problem. At this point there is not a special "no wake" regulation on the lake. The Sheriff does not think he will put one on at all. There is floating logs to be aware ofthough, I would suggest that all anglers travel with caution.

[10 Pound]

The 2010 Border Walleye Challenge is full with 125 Teams!

May 1st, 2010 Big Stone Lake-Ortonville, MN

This year Minnesota will attempt to defend their state title with 146 anglers competing against 94 South Dakota Anglers! (10 anglers TBA) We will have 28 U.S.Veterans and 3 women fishing as well! In the youth division it will be past money winner CJ Nagel competing against last years champion Mason Deal for the $100 bonus!

The Big Stone Walleye Club would like to thank everyone who has signed up! This year should be another great tournament! Check back to www.bigstonewalleyeclub.com for tournament updates as we get closer to the tournament. Any changes due to the weather will be posted immediately upon the decision to do so. If you need to change partners or information on your entry, please come to the rules meeting early and do so. If you have any other questions contact Artie Arndt at 605-880-8892. Good Luck!

Congrats to Team 53 Jeff Schmidt and David Schmidt, they won the early bird drawing for a $100 gift certificate for Bud’s Bait in Ortonville!

[PRIMETIME49]

Artie we really like the web site for the Border walleye challange and would you please help us with a site for our Mn ACS tournaments.

see you later today

Steve

[10 Pound]

I would be happy to work with your organization! See you at the meeting!