Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit Heads For Big-Fish Battle On Lake Erie

–Presented by North American Fisherman

May 8, 2012—Minnetonka, MN—Epic walleye fishing and thousands in cash and prizes are on tap when the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit visits Lake Erie out of Huron, Ohio May 18-20.

The tournament offers two days of competition on Erie’s world-class walleye fishery, with one day reserved in case of bad weather. The circuit’s time-tested team format lets anglers choose their favorite fishing partner to share the excitement. Plus, the May time frame—requested by the Cabela’s MWC’s Angler Advisory Panel—should yield schools of trophy walleyes just offshore from the Huron River Boat Ramp, where take-offs and weigh-ins will be held. Continue reading

Harlan Anglers Walleye Club News

The Harlan Anglers Walleye Club now has a website and can be located at harlananglerswalleyeclub.com

Tuesday night League (Walleye)  on Harlan County Lake (Nebraska) starts on April 24, 2012 & ends the last Tuesday of September. The tournament each Tuesday  starts at 5:00 PM and ends at 9:00 PM. Weigh in is at he Methodist boat dock .  Continue reading

Kopcok Twins Win Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit Detroit River Tournament

–Presented by MotorGuide

April 14, 2012—Trenton, MI—Twin brothers John and Michael Kopcok of Maidstone, Ontario, finished strong to win a big-fish slugfest among 196 anglers from 12 states and one Canadian province at the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit’s Detroit River tournament.

“We’re ecstatic!” said Michael, moments after the brothers held off a last-minute charge by another hard-fishing team of brothers, Kenneth and Jerry Fox Jr. After a great start of 37.39 pounds landed team Kopcok (cop-check) in third place on Day One, their 34.30-pound Day Two basket gave them a 71.69-pound total weight.

The win earned them the $15,250 first-place cash purse, plus the $500 Lowrance Electronics HDS/Elite DSI contingency, $500 Berkley Baits Berkley Tackle Package and $160 U2/Oxygenator awards. Plus, presenting sponsor MotorGuide awarded the winning team a state-of-the-art MotorGuide TR82 Digital bowmount electric trolling motor, with built-in Lowrance transducer, valued at $1,150. Continue reading

Cabela’s MWC Sponsor North American Fishing Club Unveils My Fishing Advisor

April 6, 2012—Minnetonka, MN—Thanks to Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit sponsor, the North American Fishing Club, anglers nationwide have a new ally in the quest to catch more fish fast—a personal fishing guide that fits in their pocket and never expects a tip. Meet My Fishing Advisor, a free smartphone app that analyzes light level, moon phase, water temperature and other conditions to predict fish location and activity, as well as what presentation will be most effective. Continue reading