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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | The date has been set.
Fort Fremont Marine will host the 8th Annual "Walleye Classic" On April 19th-2008. Teams from all corners of the earth, or at least Wisconsin, will vie for the top prize and bragging rights. Details to follow shortly. Mark your calanders.
As in the past, returning teams will have preferential placement with openings going on a first come first served basis. To get on the mailing list as a new team, or with any questions, e-mail me at [email protected].
Looking at many new ideas for this year. Got an Idea? Send it over.
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| Hope to be able to fish this one again Stacker. Have to wait until the SWC figures out what they are doing... hopefully they will be fishing the Wolf the next day again. |
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Location: Appleton, WI | I attened this event last year as a spectator. Well run event! Denny, If you need a volunteer this year, please let me know.
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Location: Appleton wi | I'm looking foward to fishing this event for first time. denny you have email!!  |
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| Brad, it's a saturday SWC is always sunday....I'm in, if you are. This year we'll get those fish in the boat. arrrrg... |
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Location: Berlin | I want IN!!!!!!!!!!! Whatever it takes, I will pay double if needed.....TRIPLE. Now I just need a partner......I will probably have to pay for one of those to. Can I sign up now?? |
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Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin | I was just thinking that IF the SWC was going to be at somewhere else that weekend that we might not fish it. If it doesn't conflict with SWC or your schedule, I definitely want to fish it with ya Jayman. And yes J, that was one of the most physically draining days I have ever spent on the water. Between the trolling motor only working when it wanted to and the number of fish coming unbuttoned, I was way past ready for a big cry and a nap by weigh in...
Stacker - I thought the event was run very well last year. Didn't you have some sort of raffle going on during the event? Something about a raffle where you had tickets with boat numbers on them, then awarded prizes to spectators based on how the boat finished??? Pretty sure that was you did last year and I thought that was pretty cool.
Perhaps some games for the kids to play? Casting contest? Flip the practice plug into a kiddie pool of water through the ring and win a 3-pack of jigs or something like that? Probably want to make it clear up front that the bigger kids like Rich can't play to avoid a scene at the event though...
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Location: Berlin | I have always wanted to have a calcutta in a fishing tournament. They bring in a ton of extra interest in our pool tournaments. The beauty of them is that anyone can bid on the teams, not just the contestants. It could be done at the rules meeting and would ony take an extra 30 minutes. Most of the time the money is bigger in the calcutta then the actual tournament. Just a thought. |
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Location: Manitowoc, WI | Jayman and Brad B,
The SWC is planning to have their first event the day after the Fort Fremont. At least that is what was determined at last month's meeting.
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Location: Berlin | I got a few IM's about the calcutta. Appearently a lot of guys have never heard of these. Here is how it works. It will sound a bit complicated but it really isn't.
Denny will advertise there will be a calcutta open to the public at a certain time and date (after the rules meeting). This is voluntary to the contestants. Starting with team #1, you auction off the teams to the highest bidder (winning team from last year will draw a big amount). Teams are allowed to bid on themselves but that rarely happens. Once the bid is final, the team has the option of buying themselves for half. So lets say a local buys the winning team from last year for $50 the team has the option to pay $25 to the local and gets half the calcutta winnings. If they decide not to buy half, the local gets all the winnings. Once all the teams are sold, Denny totals all the money and decides how many place to pay down in the calcutta. This money is totally seperate from the actual tournament. So the tournament may only pay down to 5th with 1st being $800 but the calcutta might get a ton of participation and have 3 times the money as the tournament. Best part is ANYONE can win. So if the local bought the winning team from last year (team #1) and they took 5th this year, the local gets the 5th place money in the calcutta.
This would probably take a few years to catch on but you would have the ONLY fishing tournament with a calcutta that I know of and it would encourage outside participation. Us pool players are just a bunch of gamblers that are always looking to up the stakes so this might not be a good fit for fishing tournaments. They are HUGE at pool tournaments so I thought it might be worth mentioning.
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| Thanks for the info, Jerry.
Sounds like we're IN....
Hmmm Calcutta sounds interesting, and there's a good chance Brad and I could buy our half for 25 cents. |
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Location: Berlin | But that would mean someone paid 50 cents for you  |
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| Rich, I've always been an optimist! |
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| Some of the calcuttas I've been in have auctioned off a "choice" bid at the start. So the calcutta opens with the highest bidder getting to pick the team they want. No reason you couldn't go all the way through the order that way, probably get more money in it. If you want to make it faster, combine two teams together (one bid gets both teams).
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | I wonder how that would go over with the authorities? Otherwise, sounds like a chance for a local group to use as a fundraiser as well. |
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| Denny I was thinking the same thing! Could the monies go to a charity?????Maybe a way around the law and for a good cause, maybe sponsor a kids event or else have it run by another person taking you out of the picture, either way it sounds like a good idea.
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Location: Berlin | I know we have never had a problem and I have been shooting in tournaments for a long time. Not to say they would not have a problem with it if it was brought to their attention. I guess I never considered it to be against the law. |
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Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin | "But that would mean someone paid 50 cents for you."
Ohhh... them's fight'en words! Hahaha
Better hope Chris's boat doesn't break down again next summer or you might be swimming back to shore! |
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| I mean't that as some ONLY paid 50 cents for you |
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | Dont worry Chris, I will pair them with a good local team, they will look like a good buy on paper, hahahahaha. |
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Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin | Thanks for clearing that up Rich.... Your back on my Christmas card list. |
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | OK Many suggestions flowed in. Here are a few, what do you think.
1- The last 7 years we have had 50 boats 50 bucks a boat. we have filled the first day for the last 5 years. Wanna go to 75 boats at 50 bucks or 75 boats at 75 bucks? bigger money?
2- big fish has been 10 dollars a boat, go to 20 bucks with 75 boats and pay down 3 or more places.
3- The dancing girls are out.
4- I would also like to have more sponsors to push up the total purse payout, i agree. However, this is a small event. Currently The sponsors are Tuffy boats, they feed you when you get in. Mercury marine with a tent to operate under and free give aways, the auto gazette for putting your pics in the paper and making you a star, the sheboygan walleye club for the use of there people and there scales, Ma's bait and tackle getting you hooked up with minnows. Does anyone have a reason to promote there business at our event? Let me know. I would like to have some displayers next year. It could be alot of different items, just ask.
5- Kids events during the day. Have thought on this. will trying to get a working model.
6- set time for a weigh in. we start at 1pm and finish with the last boat in the second flight. That is about as close as we can get. the money gets handed out about 45 mins after the last boat.
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | Keep a close eye on your mail box starting thursday. The invitations are being sent out wednesday the 9th. If you want a low number, get it back in very soon. For those of you that have not fished this before, open enrollment will start on february 4th. Drop me a e-mail with your address and I will send a form out to you. Send it back and get in line. There will be 75 boats at 50 bucks a boat for a 1500 U.S. Dollar first prize and the coveted plaque. [email protected]
Go to www.fortfremont.com and see the pure fishing page for some past winners.
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Location: Appleton wi | Sounds good Denny and thanks for the update. |
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| denny just want to know when you are going to start sending out boat numbers for the walleye classic tourny. |
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | As far the boat numbers go, they are placed in order of reciept. Until the preferential placement time is past, February 1st, we will not know exact number, you could be one spot off. I send a post card out to one team member 2 weeks before the event reminding them of the meeting with the team number attached. If you have sent a application and wish to check your number after the 1st of february give me a call or check our website at www.fortfremont.com and go to the pure fishing page. It will give you past winners and we will have the list of entrants there are well. |
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Location: Berlin | Denny, can you send me a registration form?
Rich Stadler
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Berlin, WI 54923
Also, Chris and I want to fish Red Banks. How do I get a registration form for that? |
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| Red Banks.
PHONE (920) 446-2933
Give 'em a call. |
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Location: Berlin | They said it is on the way. Thanks bud.
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | Rich, check your e-mail, I just sent the forms. |
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| Het Horshak, why aren't you fishing the Fort Classic this year????? |
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | Cool Rich, I will wait for them in anticipation, LOL anyone else? |
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| Denny what 10 mile streatch of the river are you choosing for the tourney and have you recieved your permit yet? they are only allowing 2 permits per month on any given 10 mile stretch.
email me an app will ya! thanks
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| Is it 2009 already? |
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| I would love to come over for this but I am crunched for time, next year |
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Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin | I do not believe what Tyee just posted is correct. Those regulations should not take effect until 2009. |
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Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin | Oops... my bad again...
Per Doc's help on a different thread, it does not appear that the 2 events per month is applicable to the Wolf River as it is considered part of the Winnebago system. |
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| I....ooopsed sorry for the inconvience!
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| Tyee, Why do you enjoy rubbing everybodies nose in "it"? Are you that much above the rest of us? |
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| Jason, Where is that coming from? and what are you refering to? I made a mistake as the regulation as presented had some changes and without being there to know them I had to breeze through it rather quick! Thanks Brad and Doc for digging into it further.
If your implying that for some reason I am all for this you are sadly mistaken. I am mearly pointing out what the NRB has done regarding the new regulations and what is happening. I'm sorry if you think I am "rubbing your nose" in it. That is not my position at all.
This isn't over yet and you have a chance to contact your legislatures and let them know of your dissatisfaction. If that is how you look at it as I do! Personally I have many disagreements with this and have contacted my legislaturers about them have you? Were you one of the 703 people that attended the meetings or contacted them about YOUR position? If not then go ahead consider it a nose rubbing! because 703 is an aweful number considering the amount of people involved in competative angling!
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| Tyee, you post new tourney regulation info, and a short while later you're already questioning Denny about his permit info. I'd call that rubbing someones nose in it. It would seem as if you were taking great pleasure in the situation. Despite you still being wrong.
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| to the contrary, I was wondering if I would have to go up river or down river to be able to compete with you!
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| You fishing it again this year? Up stream down stream...no one knows that right now.
heck we might have to use tip-ups in late april this year. |
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Location: Appleton wi | Trolling with floatable tipups!LMAO |
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | I will say this. If indeed by 2009 we have regulations regarding the number of tourneys on the river, and quite frankly, it would not surprise me a bit, the Fort Fremont Marine Walleye Classic is the 2nd oldest tournament on the river. I would think That will mean something when the time comes to issue said permits. I will be calling Kendall very soon, today, to discuss with him this years permits.
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | UPDATES
I spoke with Kendall today and everything is a mimic of last year. so no reason to fret just yet.
Ok, the preferential placement ends on February 1st. Open enrollment will start on monday the 4th. There will be openings. If you have your entry to me before the 4th, mail or drop it off, you will have the first openings in the tournament. Right now it is filling fast and wont last very long.
ALSO, if you have your entry to me before monday the 4th, you will be put in a drawing for 100.00 for no apparent reason. This will double up your entry fee before the boat even hits the water.
I can fax, e-mail, take credit cards by phone. Don't miss out. Just call now and get in.
920-446-3220
Denny Fox
www.fortfremont.com
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | It is monday the 4th and there are openings. It is the first day of open enrollment. If you are debating fishing the tournament, get in now before she fills up. You can sign up with a credit card or by mail. Just call.
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | Hi Everyone
Quick update as the walleye season draws near. I am pleased to announce that Macks Lures has come on as a sponsor for the event this year. They will provide the 6th and 7th place teams with gift certificates for there great products.
There are 15 spots left in the 75 boat shoot this year. Don't wait till its to late, get in now. Drop and e-mail to [email protected] to get a entry form.
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Location: Manitowoc, WI | That's great news Denny. I am happy to see Mack's involved again this year. For those of you who never fished this event, this is one of the best ran tournaments out there. Lots of fun and good times to be had by all. Get your names on the list for an entry form if you haven't already. I for one am looking forward to this event. C'mon Spring! |
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| denny when are you going to post boat numbers and names? |
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | Hi Guys
I will get the list of names and numbers up on our website at www.fortfremont.com and you can see them on the pure fishing page.
Still some openings. e-mail me and i will electronically send the rules and registration.
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | The list is up. www.fortfremont.com There are currently 14 openings. e-mail Denny At [email protected] for a entry form.
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | Still some openings for this event. e-mail me at [email protected] for details. The bite should be off the charts about that time. Good time will be had by all.
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Location: Manitowoc, WI | Anybody interested in fishing Friday? My partner can't pre-fish and I have an open seat. Will probably launch out of Winneconne Friday morning. Not sure what time yet. Anybody know if the buoys are out yet? |
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | 4 openings left. I was out yesterday and lets just say, this should be won with more weight than in prevoius years. The rivers in good shape and maintaining with slight drops in areas.
If you are not in the tourney but want to learn more about the wolf and the how to's, come on out to the weigh ins. Talk with people. This is a great time to learn. They start at 1pm. we are located at 8969 Cty Rd. II (thats EYE,EYE) 1 mile south of highway 10. Tuffy Boats will be doing a brat fry for one and all. Mercury tent will be set up and all fished weighed on a raised platform for optimal viewing by kids of all ages. Bring your lawn chairs and cheer on your favorites.
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | Happy saturday all.
This morning at 600 am we sent 74 boats out for a day of fishing. The first flight is due back at 1pm. and the 2nd at 130. There is promise that there will be some very big fish caught today. The pre game dock talk had most guys betting 20 plus pounds will win today. This may be the tournament to watch. Come on down, Tuffy boats is hosting brat fry. Free for all. It will be a great day to watch the weigh ins under the tent and see some very impressive fish.
1 mile off highway 10 south of fremont on the shores of the wolf river. 8969 Cty Rd. II (thats eye-eye)
920-446-3220
Denny
Sponsors of the event are The outdoor Gazette, Tuffy Boats, Mercury Marine, MACKS LURES, sheboygan walleye club, Fort Fremont.
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| Denny,
I just wanna say that my Dad and I had a GREAT time today! We thought everything went great and were impressed with how nicely everything was run. Definitely will be back next year. Hard to believe that catching almost 12lbs in this tournament didn't even get you close to winning. We caught lots of fish, made some new friends, and didn't get rained on. In my mind, it was an almost perfect day. Congrats to the winners and everyone in the top five. We were in the right area, just on the wrong side of the river. The best thing is I think we only burned a couple gallons of gas.
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Any idea when the results will be posted anywhere? I've checked a few spots and haven't seen anything. Sounded like a great tournament.
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| Denny, Just a quick note to say Thanks for extending yourself and running a very smooth/managed small tourney. Nuff respect!!!! gmwguideservice.com |
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | Results will be up soon.
Thanks for the kind words mark.
Fremont, WI
April-19-2006
REPEAT WINNERS A FIRST!
With a field of 74 boats, it can sometimes seem like an over whelming task to win a walleye tournament for most who enter, but not the seasoned team of Rob Korth and Tom McPeak of Waupaca. Father-in-law and son-in-law, a normally odd match in this world, won this event in 2005 with a 50 boat field. This year, they won again, But with stacked odds. The field increased by 50%. However,Sporting a 5 fish basket that weighed 21.07# they squeeked by there nearest competitor by only a one pound margin (20.01) to repeat the title. By the size of the smiles it was apparent that there plan for the day came together. They also caputured the big fish honors with a #6.07 pound behemoth. But big fish were the norm of the day. The top five places had big fish weights that exceeded 3.5#'s. The duo sited jigs and minnows as the program. Not suprising as that is the preferred food on the river.
Watch the Outdoor Gazette for a follow up of the event. They are a major sponsor this event. If you do not know where to find the outdoor gazette, next time you are in the gas station, pick up the free paper called the AUTO gazette. There are many flyers inside and one will be called the OUTDOOR gazette. Give it a good look, I think You will be surprised for a free publication.
The day started a bit drizzly but quickly gave way to sunshine and the smell of brats. TUFFY Boats sponsored a "free to everyone" brat fry during the event. With Tuffy Pro-staffer Tim Sheppard at the helm, Of the grill that is, bellys were quickly filled of all the spectators, then the fisherman. In lawn chairs lining the shoreline, the fans were in attendance cheering on dad and brothers.
The Sheboygan Walleye Club, anchored By president Chris Gasser and his first lady Gina, were onsight at 5 am to check in boats and help out with all the duties. Later The weigh master showed right on time and made everything work smoothly. Thanks Dave! With out the scales and all the great people helping this would be a different show. Thanks Sheboygan Walleye Club!!
Mercury Marine sponsored a large tent for weigh ins. It helped to provided shelter from the elements. They also provided door prizes for all in attendance. A large runway and stage assembley of Floe dock equipment made viewing of the fish very easy on the raised platform.
On stage the tension grew as the winners of the MACKS LURES 6th and 7th place finish were announced. Last season one of the teams that recieved the gift certificate actually won one last season as well. He stated how after he had ordered gear from MACKS LURES, they went to lake Erie and used the lures. He caught the largest walleye of his life on the gear he had won. Over 11#!! What a story.
The 2nd place team of Scott and Rod Barkholtz may have missed the first place MONEY but they did not missout on the TUFFY BOATS highest finnishing competitor award. Out of there Mercury Opti-max Powered, 1890 DS Osprey TUFFY, which was 1 of 8 Tuffy's in the contest, They placed the Highest. Because they did so Tuffy will award them 2 new Tuffy Jackets.
Fort Fremont Sponsored the "Early Bird gets the Worm". Competitors from the previous year get the chance to register first for this event. If they do so by a given date, they are put in for a drawing for cash. Steve and Justin Christenson have brushed the top spots a few times in this event, but have yet to cash out on the opportunity. Well, this time they did not let it slip away. Drawn for the "Early bird catches the worm" cash sent them over the edge and on saturday they were pumped, and ready, so they went out and achieved a 6th place finish and a MACKS LURES 50.00 gift certificate.
A big thanks goes out the fisherman, with out you, well it just wouldn't be an event.
Check out the complete results at www.fortfremont.com.
Thanks to all the sponsors including, The Outdoor Gazette, Tuffy Boats, Mercury Marine, Macks Lures, Sheboygan walleye club, and Fort Fremont Marine.
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | Here are the finals stats and some pics of the winners.
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | One more thing. There were 53 teams that boated 169 fish that totalled 515.03# of walleye. That is a 3.05# average per fish. I believe we had the largest per fish average of any tourney on the river this year. Great bunch of fisherman here. Congrats guys. |
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | Purple skeeter was kind enough to make a PDF of the results. I have them attached if you do not have excel program.
3.05# average fish, FOR THE BAGO SYSTEM, WOW!!
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Fort Fremont Walleye Classic.pdf (53KB - 207 downloads)
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Location: Appleton wi | Thanks Denny and congrats to the winners! I'm glad my brother and I fished this classic battle for the female post spawn. Great water levels,current and great weather game day and great shep brats. Thanks again!
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