Minaki Walleye Classic 2009 in Minaki, Ontario, Canada

[jpkennedy26]

Hey Everyone!

The 11th annual Minaki Walleye Classic is almost here! This year it is on June 27th & 28th. This is a catch and release Walleye tournament held in Minaki, Ontario, Canada. Last year was a huge success with 48 teams fishing for $30,000 in cash and prizes!

This year is shaping up to be even better. With over 50 teams already registered, this tournament is bucking the downward trend of entries that most tournaments appear to be suffering as a result of our economy. In fact we are nearing record entries for this event as the record was 62 teams in 2001. It is with the great support of our sponsors and word of mouth from our participants that continues to drive the success of this event!

I am proud to announce that we are now a part of the North West Walleye Trail along with events in Souix Lookout and Dryden, Ontario. The North West Walleye Trail is part of the AIM Sanctioned Series of tournaments that give the best overall angling team from the Trail a chance to compete in the AIM International Championship in Winnibigoshish, Deer River, MN.

Much more info can be found at our website: http://www.fishminaki.com

There are more spaces available as the team cap for this event is 70 teams.

Thank you and have a great fishing season!

JP Kennedy
Tournament Director
Minaki Walleye Classic

[jpkennedy26]

I also wanted to announce that there is now cellular service in Minaki. Cell phones from carriers such as MTS, Bell and Telus will now have cellular service on the majority of the Winnipeg River System from the Norman Dam in Kenora to the Whitedog Dam.

Of course, the use of cell phones during the Minaki Walleye Classic is prohibited unless in the case of an emergency.

JP Kennedy
Tournament Director
Minaki Walleye Classic

cell phone coverage around Minaki.......geeeez, what's this world coming to. Don't tell my wife.

[wolverine fan]

Yea i forgot mine was with me and while entering mine bay it went off, and to this day if you drift quietly thru there you will hear my ex phone ringing from about 22 feet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jpkennedy26]

Originally Posted by wolverine fan

Yea i forgot mine was with me and while entering mine bay it went off, and to this day if you drift quietly thru there you will hear my ex phone ringing from about 22 feet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL, I will drift through there and listen for the ring.

[Tony Shirley]

Originally Posted by jpkennedy26

LOL, I will drift through there and listen for the ring.

Jp get to work lol