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| Heard that Mercury will no longer be the sponsor of this event on Walleye Weekend. Does or has anyone heard any further information regarding this?
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| Maybe just a rumor but, the way AIM is piggy-backing these large festivals...who knows... |
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Location: Orland Park, IL | There was mention of a big event in wisconsin, but not yet announced. Funny if merc nationals now open to other motors. |
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Location: Waukesha Wisconsin | I would not be surprised that Mercury would take a year off because of the economy. I would not be surprised if AIM picks up the tournament along with Jim Coon's help. They have mentioned that Wisconsin was a site they were pursuing, so this makes sense. It is unfortunate for them and us if the rumors are true about Mercury. |
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | My guess would be, NO WAY!! I just can not understand why they would consider dropping the event. Personally I dont think they have. Its one of the odest in the nation. It is a 80k draw of people for more than fishing, its a good will to the community, a thank you of sorts. There is way more to consider here than just a walleye event, its a celebration. People who do not fish, but boat, buy outboard motors, I/O motors and also attend the event knowing its called walleye weekend, the beer is cold, the events are family orientated and its sponsored by mercury marine. I would say that if it is not the mercury marine event, then mercury is getting ready to shut there doors. I could not imagine fond du lac or mercury, paying someone to come in and do a tournament, I.E. AIM, over paying out what it takes to do this event. They fill the event the first day of open enrollment, very few can say that. They allready have many hard items in place, the running of this has to be a snap. Just stop and think about all the implications that would happen.
But heck, been wrong before. This just makes no sense whats so ever. |
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| But heck, been wrong before
When? |
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | I am sure there are guys who can answer that EXACTLY for you moreeyes, hahahahahaha I like the word misunderstood. |
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| And if the rumors are not true then your guilty of bs and starting rumors right ? So sunshine your are saying in merc does sponsor the mercury marine tourny like they always have you would be surprised? |
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | so much for a civil conversation
Edited by stacker 12/22/2008 2:18 PM
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Location: Waukesha Wisconsin | Hey guest,
What are your intentions and what are you looking for?
I forgot that these rumors happen every year. Guess the economic environment got the best of me Stacker. I certainly do not want to help start rumors or gossip. Frankly, I wished I never posted. Now I'll be under attack by no names hiding behind the screen.
My guess would be, regardless of the promoters or sponsors, the show will go on. Even without a tournament (which I believe will happen), walleye weekend would go on. It's a lot bigger than just the tournament.
Stacker,
I agree with you. Because of its heritage, many other things would happen first before Mercury totally pulled out. I have no idea how much financial support it costs Mercury and frankly it is none of my business. A dual sponsorship of some sorts could be possible though. The AIM boys have close ties with Mercury I believe. |
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Location: Fond du Lac, WI | I hope Mercury continues with the Merc National. The tournament has been built on some of the best local guys competeing with the National Big Boys. It gave a great venue to see how a local could stack up to a proven name, even if it was just one event on their home body of water. It is very tough to get into the tournamnet itself, as they always have a waiting list to partcipate.
Mercury is a class outfit, and will do the right thing if financially viable.
If Aim gets involved, the great format of this tournament will be lost. I plan to fish with Aim this year, and am looking forward to it. I just hope it will not be in Walleye Weekend. If Aim takes over, will it become an annual event or just a one year stop?
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Location: Berlin | Big Grass, you starting trouble again? 
Sure is going to be an interesting next couple years. Scary times. |
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| I'd be very surprised if Merc dropped it's support of Walleye Weekend, and the Merc Nationals. Just because the economy is in a downturn, and the media is in a doom and gloom frenzy, doesn't mean that ALL advertising and all sponsorship dollars are pulled. Companys must still advertise to maintain, or even gain market share. So I think this is just a rumor started by people that don't like Brunswick/Mercury.
ANd I agree, if they allow AIM to come in and hold their tourney, it will be a mistake. I don't see that happening. I have some contacts in Merc, so I'll try to find out if anything is going to change. |
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| I'd love to see AIM do this event! 100 Pros, 100 Co's (sure to fill instantly).... CRR could do a lot for that end of the lake. Merc Nats need to take a serious look at that or change their weigh in practices! It's a strong hold for the community thats for sure. I'm sure I'll regret posting on a "rumor" as well!
Good Luck
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| Good point on the weigh in, Tyee. Some years were pretty bad with mortality. But as long as the dead fish are used by a food pantry, I don't have an issue. |
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| No rich...not trying to start trouble. Just looking for someone to dispell the rumors. Looking for a straight answer. It doesnt matter to me one way orr the other if they sponsor it.
If you want me to start trouble...I'd post something like ..." I heard they are going to close the upper lakes for the merc!" Ha ha funny...IM JUST KIDDING!! |
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Location: Fond du Lac Wi. | TFM Promotions Ltd. once again worked with Mercury on the 2009 Mercury National Walleye Weekend Tournament June 12th - 14th in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, fishing the entire Winnebago system. We handle the registration and field all phone calls and correspondence. That is from the TFM Promotions Ltd. website.
Edited by Split-Shot 12/25/2008 4:52 AM
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| Why would Mercury pull out?
Cost? Entry fees and pay out are about the same. Merc National is one of the lowest payout and highest entry fees for an owner’s tournament. Volunteers do a lot of the work. The festival is not about the tournament anymore. They are more concerned about a hole in one contest than the safety of the fisherman. Heck we can’t even have easy use of the channels.
Merc National is not the tournament we were fishing 10, 15 20 years ago.
The festival is about the community not fishing or boating.
Just a disillusioned past competitor
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Location: Orland Park, IL | I dont think Merc is pulling out or taking the year off. They should go on as usual I would imagine.
If we think along the lines of CPR, what main body of water comes to mind, in wisconsin, that may have a high mortality rate? Not bago. Green Bay. CPR would be perfect for a green bay event.
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| Entry blanks are out and he tourney is June 13th and 14th. |
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| tyy - 12/23/2008 8:16 AM
I'd love to see AIM do this event! 100 Pros, 100 Co's (sure to fill instantly).... CRR could do a lot for that end of the lake. Merc Nats need to take a serious look at that or change their weigh in practices! It's a strong hold for the community thats for sure. I'm sure I'll regret posting on a "rumor" as well!
Good Luck
Tyee
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TYEE i love you man but you are way otta line here! do you understand how many members of walleyes for tommorow and concerned winnibaggo walleye fisherman have supported this tournament fo so so many years ! Do you understand that events like this and otter streets the week after or responsible for the great fishery we have? There is no argument that can be made against what these anglers and clubs who love these events and count on them for promotion of membership have done up river to create a spawn anualy the could never have been duplicated by mother nature! FOR GOODNESS SAKE MAN! WITHOUT THE SOMETHING LIKE THESE TOURNAMENTS AND EVENTS CREATING A FELLOWSHIP OF VOLENTEERS TO CONTINUALY PUSH OUR DNR AND OFFER A PLAN AND THE MANPOWER TO EXICUTE IT ALONG WITH THE MONEY TO DO THE WORK UP RIVER IN THE MARSHES(SPAUNING GROUNDS) WE WOULD HAVE A LAKE FULL OF CARP AND SHEEPSHEAD!.. dont forget the saugers are back too!.... THINK MAN! think! the only thing that could make walleye weekend better would be to KILL ! YA KILL most of the fish caught Feed them to the needy for free that weekend and sell the rest to the public with half going to chairity and the other half going back to the up river support to create an even biggger fishery! DUDE so quick to take the fish kill noumbers of a tournament and try to turn it into a reason to kill the very things that are responsible for how good we have things on that body of water. i dont understand the thinking? do a little homework. oh ya one more thing WALLEYES are for catching and EATING! for all to enjoy! fine catch your musky and take a picture .. put the majestic fish back to swim another day... but for the love of God! EAT THE WALLEYES and feed your family... do your part to help mother nature make as many as possible ! not to count them..... SO WE ALL CAN CATCH AND EAT THEM! |
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| ok i went off on tyee a little above as Guest... oops... um well ya it would be cool if Aim got controle of the fishing side of Walleye weekend! NOT!... lets see .. 300 boats 600 local fisherman... 2 family members show up to see mom or dad or uncle joe show up on stage with some fish... hmmmm 600 anglers 2 guests each is is 1800 counting the anglers per day 2 days not counting friday night.. is 3600 people spending money buying a beer a brat and enjoying the festival.. lets replace them with a tournament cercuit that hasnt had a tournament yet and doesnt even have its total format figured out yet... lol GREAT IDIA How long has the Merc national and walleye weekend been a successful partnership? YA YOUR RIGHT JUST THROW IT ALL OUT THE WINDOW LOL... |
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| Whew. I broke out in a sweat reading those! hehehe
As for your comment that the saugers are back. Are they really? Do they now have data of natural recruitment happening? Cuz it sounded like last year, they had no conclusive data of YOY sauger, and they were going to suspend stocking as an attempt to reestablish the sauger in Bago. As a result, they were going to open up the season on them.
How many new teams will be in the Merc this year? I think the economy will be a factor, and many new teams will be in. I ain't saying,......I'm just saying. |
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| Don't hold back there bud......I didn't mean to insinuate anything other than the obvious. Might not be anything wrong with a kill tourney at that time of year either. Both otter and merc have a kill rate of 50% already and otter stepped up to the plate and reduced bag limits last year, Merc needs to do so too or work towards improving their release success rates (IMO) The AIM model would go a long way to improving the image of this event. (if you read the begining of this thread it was a rumor and the discussion was what if's.............
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | Do you know that there were more walleyes killed on poygan last weekend than what the merc tourney could kill in one weekend? Do you also realize that a bunch of them where females that will never get a chance to spawn. The DNR Says its ok for people to kill them. Why do some get so worked up over the kill rate of tourneys? Give me a good reason and not some crap about public perception. |
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