May 8, 1999
Sandusky, Ohio

Boutin Stays Strong For Second Tournament

The Team of Sean Boutin and Dave Frey perservered over tough fishing conditions and a field of 29 boats at the LEMTA/ USFA TEAM WALLEYE WESTERN BASIN OPEN, held last Saturday in Sandusky.

A calm lake in the morning, quickly gave way to three-four foot waves by early afternoon,
rocking the contestants who struggled to put together a five-fish limit.

Sean Boutin and Dave Frey, both from Avon Lake, Ohio trolled up a five-fish limit weighing
29.08 lbs, on Reef Runners, a reoccurring tactic on the trail.  When asked what color the team used Frey responded, "I can't lie so I just won't say!"

The "secret colors" earned them $800.00 plus a additional $600.00 bonus award from the LAKE ERIE MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION  The team also captured $250.00 for their 10.51 lbs big fish of the tournament.  The win, following their second place finish in the first leg of the trail, makes the team eligible for the Levi-Garrett/Kodiak Consectutive Win Award.

Taking second place was Paul Rychlewski of Powell, Ohio and Kevin Vernon of Westerville, Ohio with a 5-fish limit weighing 24.75 lbs.  The team erned $520.00 plus a LEMTA bonus of $200.00

Kevin "Mark" Schade  and Douglas DaMontelle both of Herscher, Il weighed a limit for 24.30 lbs. and $420.00 for third.

Chuck Weller and Larry Wilson of Kettering, OH secured the 4th place spot with 21.29 lbs
earning them a check for $300.00

Rick Simison and Ivan Haga of Galion, OH took 5th. with 21.01 cashing a check for $100.00

The event drew teams from Ohio, PA, Il, IN, MI and WI.

The next event is Saturday June 12, in Lorain.

1999 Lake Erie Team Walleye Sponsors include:

USFA, LEMTA, Ranger Boats, Aqua-Vu, Pinpoint, Reef Runner Lures, Stamina Quality Components, Diehard Marine, Levi-Garrett/Kodiak, Fle-fly Manufacturing, Kustom Kreations, Rays Custom Tackle, Church Tackle, Cisco Rod Holders, Akro-Mils, Evinrude/Johnson Outboards and Walleye Wise Promotions

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Walleye Wise Promotions
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