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

For More Information Contact:

Dan Johnson: 651-237-0159; djohnson@namginc.com

MWC at 877-893-7947 or events@masterswalleyecircuit.com

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March 25, 2012—Spring Valley, IL—Ohioans Dan Johnson and Larry Rhoads rocketed from 77^th place on Day One into the winner’s circle on Day Two at the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit’s Spring Valley season opener on the Illinois River.

“It’s fantastic,” Johnson, of Fayetteville, said of the dramatic come-from-behind victory over the 154-team field competing in the 26^th annual Cabela’s MWC Spring Valley tournament.

After a decent start with 7.66 pounds, he and Rhoads brought in a 12.30-pound Day Two basket for a 19.96-pound total weight. The win earned them the $20,100 first-place cash purse plus a $1,000 Cabela’s gift card from the Cabela’s Angler Cash Program, $500 Lowrance Electronics HDS/Elite DSI award, $500 Berkley Baits Berkley Tackle Package, $1,750 in cash from the Big Fish Pot, along with the U2/Oxygenator award and pair of Okuma Dead Eye rod-and-reel combos for being the highest-placing Premier Team. Continue reading

For More Information Contact:

Dan Johnson: 651-237-0159; djohnson@namginc.com

MWC at 877-893-7947 or events@masterswalleyecircuit.com

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March 12, 2012—Minnetonka, MN—Big fish and big winnings are on the line when the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit visits Detroit next month.

“The river is ice-free and walleyes are already biting there and in Brest Bay,” said Danny Bloxem, president of the host Downriver Walleye Federation. “Conditions are shaping up for another great MWC event.”

Set for April 13-15, the team-format tournament is open to all anglers regardless of club or sponsor affiliation. Two-person teams are allowed to fish Michigan waters of the Detroit River and Lake Erie. With such world-class water available at prime time in the walleye’s annual spawning migration, trophy fish and heavy bags are expected. Continue reading

March 5, 2012—Minnetonka, MN—The Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit is guaranteeing the payout for its April 27-29 fishing tournament on Lake Pueblo, Colorado.

First place will pay a minimum of $7,000 cash, no matter how many teams compete in the event. Second place pays $3,000; third place $1,700; fourth place $1,000 and fifth place $820. Sponsor bonuses including Cabela’s Angler Cash, Ranger Cup, Lowrance HDS/Elite DSI, Berkley Baits, U2/The Oxygenator and Okuma Premier Awards add an additional $4,500 in cash and prizes to the total. Plus, anglers have the option of participating in the MWC Big Fish Pot, which could add thousands more to the tally. Continue reading