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Updated: 10/21/03
Survey Results Reveal Walleye 'Who's Who' List
Brainerd, Minnesota......When asked their opinions,
In-Fisherman
Professional Walleye Trail (PWT) anglers voted. Recently, walleye
competitors named those "best at" trolling, jigging, boat control,
and many
other categories.
Versatility is one of the necessities for success
on tour. PWT pro
anglers must be ready to troll, jig, rig, slip-bobber, bottom-bounce
and
know when to switch. The top 10 pro anglers judged to be the
best
all-around anglers under all conditions and all waters follow:
1. Mike Gofron, Antioch, IL
6. Tommy Skarlis,
Walker, MN
2. Gary Parsons, Glidden, WI
7. John Kolinski,
Greenville, WI
3. Pete Harsh, Sauk Centre, MN
8. Mark Martin, Twin Lake, MI
4. Keith Kavajecz, Kaukauna, WI
9. Rick Olson, Mina Lake,
SD
5. Gary Gray, Oshkosh, WI
10. Mark Brumbaugh, Arcanum,
OH
10. Ron Seelhoff,
Burlington, CO
Walleye fishing is often done under adverse situations
(and
occasionally calm waters), but usually the boat is a major factor in
lure/bait presentations. Maintaining position over exact spots
or
controlling speed can mean the difference between a paycheck and finishing
out of the money. The Top 10 most successful anglers at boat
control,
follow:
1. Pete Harsh, Sauk Centre, MN
6. Mark Brumbaugh, Arcanum,
OH
2. Mike Gofron, Antioch, IL
6. Mark Martin, Twin Lake,
MI
3. Gary Parsons, Glidden, WI
8. Daryl Christensen,
Montello, WI
4. Bruce Samson, Minnetrista, MN
8. Rick Olson, Mina Lake,
SD
5. Keith Kavajecz, Kaukauna, WI
10. Tommy Skarlis, Walker,
MN
10. Ron Seelhoff,
Burlington, CO
It should come as no surprise that the anglers listed
in these two
surveys are also on the Top 10 list of those who best represent the
pro
angler image. In addition to the anglers above, PWT pros also
named Scott
and Marty Glorvigen, Grand Rapids, MN, and Ted Takasaki, East Gull
Lake, MN,
to those who uphold the pro "image." Parsons and Kavajecz were
numbers one
and two on this list.
The walleye fishing ranks include rookies to 20-year
veterans. The
Top 10 list of walleye pro anglers who have had the most influence
on the
pros who fish for a living includes most anglers listed in the two
surveys
above. The Top two were Parsons (1st) and Gofron (2nd).
Amazing as it seems, Parsons and Gofron traded similar
positions for
most lists. Gofron received the most votes as the pro they would
most enjoy
fishing with. Harsh was second, Parsons third. The
best trollers were
Seelhoff (1st) and Parsons (2nd). Gofron was first at jigging,
with
Christensen second. And, Gofron was just behind Harsh in the
live bait
rigger's Top 10 list.
These anglers represent the best of the best among
the pro anglers
who fish the PWT tour. Each season, hundreds of amateur partners
fish with
these fishermen and the other pros to learn all they can. Some
fish the
Great Lakes to learn tactics for catching open water, suspended walleyes.
Others elect to fish rivers to find out about vertical jigging, or
jump into
a western reservoir tournament to discover key spots that hold
walleyes.
Gofron said, "I really like working with my amateur
partners and
teaching them. Once in awhile, my partners have told me they
just want to
watch. After a couple fish, they start asking questions, and
the seminar
begins." Parsons echoed those sentiments, "Fishing every day
with a new
person is challenging, but forces me to communicate exactly what we're
doing
and why. From the hook set to the net, I coach my new partners
every step
of the way. They probably would rather I keep quiet, but each
bite is
critical to winning Angler of the Year or making it to the Championship.
With so much riding on the special awards and incentives from my sponsors,
I
want to catch everything that bites."
The PWT schedule is posted along with many other
details about
competitive walleye fishing and the top 10 lists at
www.professionalwalleyetrail.com. Opportunities exist for amateurs
to ride
along and fish as partners (boat-weight format) in one or as many as
six
qualifying tournaments in 2004.
2004 PWT Schedule
April 21-23: Lakes Winneconne, Poygan, Butte
des Morts, Winnebago
and the Fox & Wolf
Rivers, Winneconne,
Wisconsin
May 12-14: Missouri River & Lake Francis
Case, Chamberlain, South
Dakota
June 2-4: Cass Lake Chain, Cass Lake, Minnesota
June 23-25: Bull Shoals Lake, Bull Shoals,
Arkansas
July 21-23: TBA
August 26-28: Big Bay de Noc & Little Bay
de Noc, Escanaba,
Michigan
Note: This is a Thursday, Friday and Saturday
event)
September 17-19: Mercury Championship, Keweenaw
Waterway including
Portage Canal,
Portage Lake, Torch Lake and
Keweenaw Bay
Note: The Friday, Saturday & Sunday Championship
includes a Sport Show
The PWT is an integral element of the In-Fisherman
Communications Network
headquartered in Brainerd, Minnesota, and PRIMEDIA, America's leading
producer of targeted media. PWT sponsors include: Mercury Marine, Lund,
Berkley Gulp!, Trilene, PowerBait, Realtree, Nissan, Frenzy, Lowrance,
MinnKota, Optima Batteries, Gander Mountain, Blue Fox, Northland Fishing
Tackle, Lindy Legendary Fishing Tackle, Coleman, Storm, Eagle Trailers,
Raymarine, Rapala, Matzuo, Pflueger, Ram rod holders, Drift Control,
DeeZee,
Cotton Cordell, Seal Skinz, Aqua-Vu, IMCO, Plano, KeepAlive, Stowmaster.net,
Quantum Performance Tuned rods & reels, Rejuvenade, Smooth Moves
Seat Mounts
and Kwik Pfyt.
Julie Magnuson
Two In-fisherman Drive
Brainerd, MN 56425
218-824-2542
jmagnuson@in-fisherman.com
http://www.professionalwalleyetrail.com
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