National Professional Anglers Association
Published September 23, 2009

The excitement is rising as the FLW Walleye Tour Championship anglers are making their way to Bismarck, ND for the 2009 Championship event Sept. 30-Oct. 3rd. Last year, NPAA member and Professional Angler, Tommy Skarlis #11 from Waukon, IA won the FLW Walleye Championship out of Bismarck, ND winning $150,000.00. Pre -fishing reports are very good on the Missouri River and headwaters of Lake Oahe right now and the higher water conditions should make things interesting as (54) pro's and co-anglers sort the pieces of the puzzle to win this prestigious event which is again worth up to $150,000.00 for the winning qualified pro angler and up to $14,000.00 for the qualified c-angler. NPAA members qualified as a pro angler for this event listed below along with the FLW News Release.
Cody Roswick
NPAA Executive Director
Office #701-845-0381
npaa@npaa.net
 
 
NPAA Members Qualified for FLW Walleye Tour Championship:

   1. Chris Gilman #60 from Chisago City, MN - (2009 Land O' Lakes FLW Angler of the Year)
   2. Pat Byle #114 from Colgate, WI
   3. Brian Bjorkman #500 from Fargo, ND
   4. Tom Keenan #907 from Hatley, WI
   5. Joe Okada #660 from Fitchburg, WI
   6. Perry Good #16 from Brainerd, MN
   7. Scott Steil #183 from Richmond, MN
   8. Ted Takasaki #9 from East Gull Lake, MN
   9. Tommy Skarlis #11 from Waukon, IA
  10. Mark Courts #719 from Harris, MN
  11. Ross Grothe #64 from Northfield, MN
  12. Rick Franklin #733 from Park Rapids, MN
  13. Lynn Jurrens #982 from Watertown, SD
  14. Rick Olson #4 from Mina, SD
  15. David A. Andersen #509 from Amery, WI
  16. Brad Davis #7 from Jackson, WI
  17. Tom Kemos #913 from Oconomowoc, WI
  18. Brett King #314 from Claremont, MN
  19. John Campbell #8 from Marco Island, FL
  20. Dan Stier #53 from Pierre, SD
  21. Kevin McQuoid #510 from Isle, MN
  22. Todd Frank #73 from Pulaski, NY
  23. Scott Fairbairn #99 from Hager City, WI
  24. Rick Zachowski #231 from Milwaukee, WI
  25. Chad Schilling #283 from Akaska, SD
  26. Kelly Klemm #720 from Wheaton, MN
  27. Todd Riley #19 from Amery, WI
  28. Robert Blosser #255 Poynette, WI
  29. Dean Arnoldussen #408 from Appleton, WI
  30. Scott Allar #466 from Welch, MN
  31. Jason Przekurat #169 from Stevens Point, WI
  32. Rick Mclaughlin #18 Glenrock, WY
  33. Chris Burns #966 from Davenport, IA
  34. Paul Meleen #95 from Isle, MN
  35. Rick Lacourse #41 from Port Clinton, OH



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