| The 6th Annual Illinois Governros Cup was held on October 15, 16, 2005 in Henry, Illinois. The teams found that the river levels were low with virtually no current flow. The water temp was in the upper 60's and clear with bright sunny skies both days. Teams caught fish all the way from Henry to the St Bede flats in Spring Valley but finding keeper fish above 14 inches was the key. The key presentations were either running lead core with crank baits or three way's with minnows and a large jig on the bottom. Max Actis and Mike Stuckert from Spring Valley came from 2nd place on Saturday to win with a total weight of 12.46 pounds earning them $3,550.00 along with a $1,000.00 certificate from Mercury Marine. They also had big fish on day one for $360.00, and $100.00 bonus money, compliments of Hennepin Marine as the First Lund owners in the money. Placing second was Rick Parrott from Sparland And Mike Tatera from St. Charles with 11.70 pounds and $1,665.00 cash. Third place honors went to Ron Brake from Petersburg, Illinois and Greg Barry from Springfield, Illinois with 11.32 pounds and $1,100.00. Complete results can be found at www.prairielandeyes.com Big fish honors for Sunday and the tournament with a 2.55 pound Sauger was John Mannerino and Mike Potoniec for $360.00. We would like to thank our Sponsors for this event, City of Henry, Henry Chamber of Commerce, Harkins Bait and Tackle, Henry Harbor Landings, Mautino Distributing, Hennepin Marine, Lund Boats, Mercury Marine, Cabelas, Heartland Outdoors, Custom Canvas Company, Lazy Day Rentals, Smith Building Center, and the Inhibitor.
The next Tournament for the Illinois Walleye Trail will be October 30, 2005 at Hennepin, Illinois. If addtional information is needed contact Bob Kidd at 309-527-6328 or email [email protected]
Tournament Stats:
3 limits of 5 fish per team weighed
46 fish day one-68.90 pounds avg. 1.45 pounds
62 fish day two 94.05 pounds avg. 1.52 pounds. |
