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PWT Am Qualifier
 Antioch, IL
 4/20 - 4/22
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· Quick Bites- 2005 Fox Chain PWT- Is Seelhoff superstitious?
· Butts Uses Basics To Win at Antioch
· Canadian John Butts Wins First PWT Tournament
· Despite Cold Front, PWT Pros 'Catching' on Fox Chain
· The PWT Prognosticators; Fox Chain Predictions
· Fox Chain Walleyes React as Mother Nature Moves back to Springtime
· PWT Invades Fox Chain
· Quick Bites- PWT Fox Chain
· World's Best Walleye Anglers to Test Skills on Illinois' Fox Chain
Quick Bites- 2005 Fox Chain PWT- Is Seelhoff superstitious?
Is Seelhoff superstitious?

"A couple of years ago at a seminar, I gave a friend a Rattling Fat Rap and told him it would be his good luck token," Seelhoff said. "Before I left for this tournament, he gave it back to me and said I should use it for good luck, since it worked for him. He said I needed to rub it three times and so did my fishing partner."

"I'm not superstitious so I didn't rub the thing on the first two days," he said. "My friend called me before the last day and asked me if I'd been using his lucky lure. So on Day 3 with all of the conditions being so bad, I pulled the Fat Rap out and told my co-angler the story. So he rubbed it three times and I rubbed it three times and I'm not kidding, we had our fish in the next 30 minutes. I'm not superstitious, but maybe I will be now."
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Butts Uses Basics To Win at Antioch
John Butts used two basic techniques to secure the Fox Chain Win
Crestliner pro John Butts went back to the basics to win the 2005 PWT season opener on the Chain O' Lakes out of Antioch, Ill. Unlike many pros who were scrambling to get on fish, Butts used his knowledge of shallow, dirty-water lakes to locate and catch fish every day of the event.

Mercury/Lund pro and runner-up Ron Seelhoff was comfortable on the Chain. The conditions reminded him of small lakes he fished in Colorado. Like Butts, he decided to use a very basic approach to make a run at the title.

Butts Stayed Dirty

Butts focused his winning efforts on the shallow, dirty water of Fox Lake.

"I knew the bite was going to be tough with the cold fronts moving into the area," Butts said. "From my experience on shallow lakes like these, the walleyes in the dirtier water tend to be less affected by the weather change, so I decided to fish Fox Lake thinking that would be my best bet."

His winning area was a large hard-bottomed flat which topped out in 2 feet of water.

"My best spot was a gravel flat off Stanton Point in Fox Lake," he said. "It was perfect for the conditions. It was pretty shallow on top, about two feet deep with deeper water nearby. That was the key, having the deeper water nearby."

A one-two punch was in order to bring home the first place money.

"I used a two-technique approach," he said. "I trolled with a number 8 firetiger Husky Jerk and I also dragged jigs. Trolling the Husky Jerks was very basic. I would let out about 40 feet of line behind the boat and put the rods in the holders. I had two lines flatlining and the other two were out on planer boards, just to have lines out. The flatlines worked the best.

"As far as my jigs, I really had to drag them slowly across the bottom," he said. "I used 1/16 ounce Northland Super Glow jigs with a chartreuse/green head and a red hook. I tipped them with large fathead minnows. The interesting thing about the minnows is the darker the minnow, the better it worked. I would let the jig and minnow combo drift back about 20 feet behind the boat. It's a very basic approach, but it's very effective in these situations."

One thing Butts did compared to many anglers was how he attacked fish after he caught one.

"Instead of continuing on a drift or troll once I caught a fish, I would immediately turn around and fish the same area where I hooked a fish," he said. "I found out that the fish that were active were in relatively small groups. Where you found one, you would find others. There was no time to waste; I made sure I kept my bait in front of as many active fish as possible."

Seelhoff Short One Day

If there ever was a pro angler known for their trolling prowess, it has to be Ron Seelhoff. Unfortunately for him, he didn't troll all three days.

"It took me a few days to get comfortable navigating around these lakes," Seelhoff said. "They kind of reminded me of small lakes I fished in Colorado. Of course, these lakes had so many huge homes along the shore, I was kind of in awe for days and spent more time looking at the homes and wondering how these people pay their property taxes.

"Anyway, I had a pretty bad pre-fish, but knew I needed to get a limit if I wanted to compete," he said. "I navigated the upper river to get comfortable with it, but on Day 1, I opted to fish the lakes. I anchored near a seawall and caught 15 or 16 walleyes. Unfortunately, only one fish measured.

"I knew I needed to get to the upper river on Days 2 and 3," he said. "I guessed that the river would be one of those spots where I'd have a shot at catching bigger fish, but maybe not many. It ended up being a good decision."

His Day 1 approach was simple. He cast a slip sinker rig with a short snell and baited with a minnow. That worked well on small fish, but trolling was his ticket to success.

"I switched to trolling number 5 Rapala Shad Raps that I fitted with Gamakatsu hooks when I moved to the upper river," he said. "It was real basic stuff. I was flatlining a variety of colors in about 4 or 5 feet of water. The best areas were the river bends and also some of the spots where the deeper water was close to shore. You could catch one out in the channel, but most of the time they were relating to the structure. I was trolling 2.3 to 2.4 mph into the current and a little faster with the current."

Seelhoff on Skid Row?

Don't worry about Seelhoff, he's fine. However, his accommodations were more reminiscent of a homeless shelter than the Taj Mahal.

"I stayed at the worst place I've ever been at this tournament," he said. "What a dive; nothing but drunks and bums staying there. I was going to be rooming with Puccio and Peterson, but they couldn't get a place with an extra room.

"This place was so bad with so many rough people there, I didn't want to park my truck out back. I felt I'd have nothing left in it," he said. "I parked in a no parking area the first night. As I was sitting in my truck a lady walked up to me. I thought she was going to tell me to move my truck; instead she came to the window and told me she wanted to make a little money. It was unreal. My bed looked like it was used in a prison camp. I slept with a gun under my pillow the first night."
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Canadian John Butts Wins First PWT Tournament
John Butts' finally achieved his dream. The Dryden, Ontario pro angler won $65,000 and the Berkley/Optima Pro/Am on the Fox Chain of Lakes April 20-22. He faced adverse weather with perseverance and a solid game plan. It worked to perfection despite a last minute charge and 5-time PWT winner Ron Seelhoff, Burlington, Colorado.

This is Butts first PWT victory in five years and the first by a Canadian since Greg Horoky, Harrow, Ontario did it in 1994. Butts now has seven money finishes in the past three years, including a third in 2003.

"This is the high-point in my fishing career, and I can hardly wait for Bull Shoals," he said.

The margin of victory was about a pound. Seelhoff won $20,000. They scored 25.58 pounds and 24.23 pounds respectively. Butts trolled #8 Husky Jerks in three to five feet of water on Fox Lake, the largest lake in the Fox Chain in northern Illinois. When that pattern slowed, he dragged Northland Super Glo jigs with minnows. Seelhoff trolled #5 Shad Raps in the Fox River.

Two Nebraska pro anglers racked up their highest PWT finishes to date. Scott Ziegler, North Platte was third, and Byron Peterson, Blair, was fourth. They won $13,000 and $11,000. Hometown favorite Mike Gofron, Antioch, added to his PWT record of top-10 finishes. He now has 29 top-10 place trophies after an 8th place and $7,000 check. "Under the tough conditions, it was tough to fine-tune any presentation," Gofron said. "The number of fish did not represent what this Chain can offer." The rain stopped about 2 p.m., and 3,000 walleye fans filled the island at Haling's Marina.

The temperature dropped about 20 degrees on the morning of the second day, and by day three the lake had dropped 10 degrees. Water clarity was only a few inches. Most fish were caught in six inches to five feet of water, with the 3-foot depth dominating.

The winning amateur/co-angler, Jason Sehine, Lake Villa, IL won a 17-foot Lund/Mercury boat on an E-Z Loader valued at $17,000. The amateurs commented about all the lessons they learned by fishing with the world's best pro walleye anglers. A few 2005 PWT tournaments have amateur slots remaining. To learn more, go to the PWT website, www.professionalwalleyetrail.com.

Coleman Big Fish of the tournament went to pro Danny Plautz, Muskego, Wis., and amateur/co-angler Anthony Berube, Gurnee, IL, with a 6.72-pounder. Butts and amateur Bryan Doering, Fond du Lac, Wis. had a 5.42-pound Big Fish, and pro Chuck Emery, Dana Point, CA, and amateur George Dolan had a 4.52-pound Big Fish. All anglers won $500, courtesy of Coleman. Seelhoff advanced 82 places to win the Coleman Cool under Pressure honors, while amateur Berube advanced 84 places.

Special awards of $500 went to Butts for winning the Gerbing's Hot Pro award. He also won a Gerbing's heated suit. Jim Meder, New London, Minn., fished an exact 7-foot break for 50 feet in the wind and rain to score a big bag of fish. He placed 9th overall and won $6,000, by staying on the spot he won the $500 Navioniccs Spot on the Spot award. Jeff Zbasnik, Hazen, ND, won the Dave's Ka-Boom Close Call $500 award for finishing 41st.

The host community leaders were recognized for their solid support with Achievement Awards. Co-Chairs Claude LeMere and Barb Porch, representing the villages & chambers of Fox Lake & Antioch, along with Maureen and John Haling of Haling's Marina (tournament weigh-in site), Dave Becker (in charge of electronics and set-up), and Michelle Toll and Herb Franks of the State Bank Group all won special awards. The Bank was responsible for many youth events, and the pros fished with youngsters, taught in schools and for Scouts, and visited with more than 1,000 people at a Meet the Pros night.

The PWT was hosted by villages and Chambers of Fox Lake and Antioch, and the pros were involved in numerous youth activities via the State Bank Group. The PWT works with marketing partners Mercury Marine, Lund, The Outdoor Channel, Berkley, Optima Batteries, Realtree, MotorGuide, Lowrance, MinnKota, Trilene, Frenzy, Blue Fox, Powerbait, Northland Fishing Tackle, Lindy Legendary Fishing Tackle, GULP!, Coleman, Storm, Boat Buckle, Smooth Moves Seat Mounts, Kwik Pfyt, E-Z Loader, Raymarine, Rapala, Matzuo, Pflueger, Ram rod holders, Gerbing's Heated Clothing, Aqua-Vu, Save Phace, Plano, Stowmaster.net, Navionics, Access Roll-up Cover, Yellow Bird, DOW Chemical, Dave's Lures, The State Bank Group, Yo-Zuri and Reef Runner. The PWT is an integral element of the In-Fisherman Communications Network headquartered in Brainerd, Minnesota, and PRIMEDIA, America's leading producer of targeted media.
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Despite Cold Front, PWT Pros 'Catching' on Fox Chain
Chuck Emery with the big walleye of Day Two, a 4.52 pounder
Cool, breezy, cold-font conditions greeted the Berkley/Optima Pro-Am contestants fishing the Fox Chain of Lakes in northern Illinois. The In-Fisherman Professional Walleye Trail anglers were in the midst of the opening tournament of the season.

Fishing the Fox Chain for the first time in the 16-year PWT history proved interesting and a challenge. "Walleyes in six inches of water?" was a common question as the pros began their search for hot spots. Water clarity was measured in inches, and the bottom of the best spots could be touched with a rod tip.

"This system, especially after a cold front, required ultra-slow presentations for jiggers and riggers," said local favorite Mike Gofron, Antioch, IL. He remained in 12th place. "The trollers had to key on specific spots, but they found fish," he said, "This is a really tough bite and doesn't show what's in here."

Scott Ziegler holds a five pound lead after day two
Leading after two days is Nebraska pro Scott Ziegler. His weight, 18.91 pounds, is almost five pounds ahead of pro Jim Meder, New London, Minn, in second. Day one leader Rick Franklin, Park Rapids, Minn, is in third with 13.29 pounds. Ziegler has fished the PWT for five years, with a money-finish each of the last three years. His highest finish is a 14th at Chamberlain, SD.

Amateur/co-angler Jason Sehine, Lake Villa, IL fished with pros Todd Riley, Amery, Wis., and Meder, to take the lead. The top 40 amateurs win merchandise prizes, including a 17-foot Lund/Mercury boat valued at $17,000 for first. The winning pro earns $65,000. On Friday afternoon, Apr. 22, more than $300,000 in cash and merchandise prizes will be awarded.

California pro Chuck Emery who lives in Walker, Minn.in the summer, landed the largest walleye, 4.52 pounds, on day two. The Coleman Big Fish award of $1,000 will be split between Emery and his amateur/co-angler partner George Dolan, Ingleside, IL.

On day one, 190 walleyes came to the scales; 188 were caught today.

Large walleye-fan crowds greeted the pro anglers and cheered their stage comments. During Friday's weigh-in, the pros will share what they learned, including best spots, tactics and secrets. The ceremonies start at 3 p.m. at Haling's Marina. Plenty of parking is available; shuttles to satellite parking lots will be provided.

The PWT was hosted by villages and Chambers of Fox Lake and Antioch, and the pros were involved in numerous youth activities via the State Bank Group.

The PWT works with marketing partners Mercury Marine, Lund, The Outdoor Channel, Berkley, Optima Batteries, Realtree, MotorGuide, Lowrance, MinnKota, Trilene, Frenzy, Blue Fox, Powerbait, Northland Fishing Tackle, Lindy Legendary Fishing Tackle, GULP!, Coleman, Storm, Boat Buckle, Smooth Moves Seat Mounts, Kwik Pfyt, E-Z Loader, Raymarine, Rapala, Matzuo, Pflueger, Ram rod holders, Gerbing's Heated Clothing, Aqua-Vu, Save Phace, Plano, Stowmaster.net, Navionics, Access Roll-up Cover, Yellow Bird, DOW Chemical, Dave's Lures, The State Bank Group, Yo-Zuri and Reef Runner.

The PWT is an integral element of the In-Fisherman Communications Network headquartered in Brainerd, Minnesota, and PRIMEDIA, America's leading producer of targeted media.
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The PWT Prognosticators; Fox Chain Predictions
Dave Landahl
Mike Gofron - Sorry, taking the easy way out with this one. The pressure is on him and the odds are against him since he is expected to perform well. I still like Mike with all of this baggage.

Daryl Christensen - The Jigmeister's home waters are similar to the Chain. It is a tough bite where jig or rig fishing may play a major role. Look for Daryl to have a major impact.

Mark Martin - It's been a while since Marky Mark hit a home-run, he's due. He also was not very talkative at the rules meeting which usually indicates he may be on a solid pattern.



Charlie Moore
Rick Franklin - Extremely versatile angler. He grew up fishing shallow reservoirs in Kansas. He feels right at home on this system.

Bob Propst Jr. - This guy was born with a rod in his hand and he might have gills if you look closely enough. Extremely good on any system where current and wind are main location factors.

Mike Gofron - Any questions?




Zach Boudreau
Gary Gray - I like Gary Gray here. Gary has a strong history on waters similar to the chain, and knows how fish behave on "systems".

Jon Thelen - Solid up-and-coming angler who does his homework, looking for a breakthrough performance. Plus, he pulled a 10-pounder on Tuesday.

Gary Parsons- Can begin his run at the #1 ranking with a good finish at the Fox Chain.
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Fox Chain Walleyes React as Mother Nature Moves back to Springtime
The Mercury dropped 20 degrees in a few minutes, and the Fox Chain of Lakes walleyes reacted negatively. The bite slowed considerably as temperatures in the 60's dropped into the 40's, seemingly in a few minutes about 10 a.m.

The In-Fisherman Professional Walleye Trail anglers fishing the Berkley/Optima Pro-Am faced adversity on the first day. Several overcame the conditions by slowing their presentations. Day one pro leader Rick Franklin, Park Rapids, Minn., had a limit by 8:10 a.m He was fishing with amateur/co-angler Jim Cranmer, Engelwood, CO. They weighted 11.54 pounds.

Pro Dave Adnerson, Apple Valley, Minn., PWT tournament winner and MortorGuide division winner in 2004, holds second place with 10.95 pounds. He fished with Jim McDonald, Mundelein, IL. A limit gave pro Scott Ziegler, North Platte, NE and amateur partner Jerry Graske, St. Charles, IL. 9.06 pounds and third place.

Local favorite Mike Gofron, Antioch, IL., scored 6.47 pounds and holds 12th place. Coleman big fish honors went to Dryden, Ontario pro John Butts and his amateur/co-angler partner Bryan Doering, Fond du Lac, WI. They will split $1,000 for a 5.42 pound walleye.

This is the first visit to the villages of Fox Lake and Antioch, where the anglers explored every nook and cranny of the Fox Chain. After low water (minimal snow run-off), the dam was closed last week, which brought water levels up a foot. Some walleye anglers caught fish in a foot of water; most were caught in less than five feet.

Popular tactics were shallow-running crankbaits, jigs with Gulp!, PowerBait or livebait, and various combinations of 3-way livebait rigs. Trolling crankbaits also produced results in three feet to 10 feet of water. The Chain is relatively shallow and water clarity is rated in in inches. The north Lakes are deeper and clearer.

Angler suffered sunburns with 80-degree temperatures for several days, until the cold front rolled through this morning. The weigh-in crowd numbered in the hundreds, despite the conditions. Warmer afternoons Thursday and Friday, April 21-22, should bring out the region's many walleye fans for the final two days. The fans enjoy meeting the pros and learning about the Fox Chain.

The PWT was hosted by villages and Chambers of Fox Lake and Antioch, and the pros were involved in numerous youth activities via the State Bank Group.

The PWT works with marketing partners Mercury Marine, Lund, The Outdoor Channel, Berkley, Optima Batteries, Realtree, MotorGuide, Lowrance, MinnKota, Trilene, Frenzy, Blue Fox, Powerbait, Northland Fishing Tackle, Lindy Legendary Fishing Tackle, GULP!, Coleman, Storm, Boat Buckle, Smooth Moves Seat Mounts, Kwik Pfyt, E-Z Loader, Raymarine, Rapala, Matzuo, Pflueger, Ram rod holders, Gerbing's Heated Clothing, Aqua-Vu, Save Phace, Plano, Stowmaster.net, Navionics, Access Roll-up Cover, Yellow Bird, DOW Chemical, Dave's Lures, The State Bank Group, Yo-Zuri and Reef Runner.

The PWT is an integral element of the In-Fisherman Communications Network headquartered in Brainerd, Minnesota, and PRIMEDIA, America's leading producer of targeted media.
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PWT Invades Fox Chain
Will home-cookin' equal a high finish for Mike Gofron? (Dave Landahl photo)
Lookout! It's that time of the year again when the big-time walleye pros ramp up their engines, break-in their rods and reels and start to put on a whack-and-stack show. This year, the season starts at the Fox Chain O' Lakes in northeastern Illinois. At one time, this system was better known for its pleasure boaters than its fish catching potential. It's still a prime eye-candy destination, but it also has a quality walleye fishery with a few fish in the 10-pound plus range along with bass and an ever burgeoning muskie population.

What can the top pros in the country expect this year? Look for plenty of fish, as long as the predicted cold front doesn't shut them down. Since this fishery is shallow, it can be dramatically affected by weather changes.

Many pundits pick Mercury/Lund pro Mike Gofron or one of his crew as a favorite. First off, he is a top dog anywhere there are walleye, but he is also a local angler in this instance, having a home right on the water and growing up hunting and fishing on the Chain.

Gofron Loves Home Cookin'

While most anglers had to book motel rooms or find lodging, Gofron and his crew, Mark Brumbaugh, Mark Martin, Ross Grothe and Sam and Dave Anderson have lodging and dock accommodations at Casa de Gofron.

"It's awfully nice to have an event on my home waters for once," Gofron said. "I'd say it is an advantage, because I know so many spots, but I've found that the local rarely wins. They are often fishing the same old spots and some angler from out of town finds a new and productive area.

"Still, it's great to have some stress removed at the start of the season.

He feels that the potential for 20-pound limits exists.

"If we get any current, I feel we could see some impressive limits come in," he said. "I'm not sure if we'll get any current, but if we do, 20 pounds a day is realistic. Right now I think somewhere around 12 or 13 pounds per day will probably get you in the Top 10. Regardless, the anglers will catch fish. There are a lot of legal fish in the system, so there should be lots of limits."

Brumbaugh Reminded of Home

Former PWT Champion and Mercury/PolarKraft pro Mark Brumbaugh feels the Chain is similar to some of the shallow walleye waters he fishes in Ohio.

"I have a few lakes back home that this system reminds me of," Brumbaugh said. "They fish similar, but they are also affected easily by cold fronts. I'm taking my time to learn the system and to find as many spots and techniques that will work."

Pete Petros puts in his time on "The Chain" (Dave Landahl photo)
Petros Pumped

Ranger/Mercury Pete Petros feels he can compete with the big boys, thanks to a productive pre-fishing session.

"I've put in quality time on the Chain," Petros said. "These fish are all done spawning and in transition. I've got about three quality areas I can fish to come up with a limit.

"There is so much structure on this system and so many different applications an angler can use to catch fish. It can be confusing, but I've done my homework. I figure about 10 pounds per day will get you a good check and 12 pounds or more per day could land you in the Top 10."

Anglers looking for techniques to try will be pleased to know that the Chain walleyes will take almost any presentation. Pitching jigs to the shallows, long-line dragging jigs with bait, rigging or trolling with and without planer boards.

The weather is predicted to take a turn for the worse with a possible thunderstorm and about a 15 degree drop in daytime temperature for the first day. Nighttime temperatures are also expected to drop into the low thirties. However, the weather is also expected to stabilize and stay partly sunny and in the sixties for the last two days of the competition.
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Quick Bites- PWT Fox Chain
Rent-a-Pro in full swing

As an observer of countless pro events, it was interesting to see so many pros with local guides and tournament anglers in their boats showing them the waterways and taking them to various "local" hotspots. With so many pros renting knowledge, there may be a pile up on the clambeds.

Grothe, Gofron, Anderson & Anderson, Martin, and Brumbaugh: The PWT Pirates (Dave Landahl photo)
Unfortunately, these pros may have lost the respect of the local anglers. The local guys have commented that the anglers can't be true pros, if they need to hire assistance and pay for their hot spots. Antics such as this truly deflate the value of the walleye "pro".

PWT Pirates ready to rock

Gofron's crew has to be one of the best in the business. No need for these veterans to hire local knowledge anywhere they go. With three former PWT champs plus other tournament winners, you may very well see one of this talented group whack and stack their way to victory.
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World's Best Walleye Anglers to Test Skills on Illinois' Fox Chain
Right now, the In-Fisherman Professional Walleye Trail (PWT) pros are rigging boats, sharpening hooks, pouring over maps, gathering gear and flexing their muscles. They're getting set for a trek to new water, the Fox Chain of Lakes in Antioch and Fox Lake, Illinois. This is the first time that the elite PWT pros will compete on the Chain.

The Berkley/Optima Pro-Am competition dates are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 20-22. The best place to meet the pros is at the daily weigh-ins. Visit with them about the Fox chain and learn exactly what they discover. These gala events are a walleye festival with a free stage show starting at 3 p.m. daily. After the final weigh-in, about $300,000 will be awarded to pro anglers and their amateur/co-angler partners. The amateurs and co-anglers signed up early, just for the opportunity to fish with the pros during the tournament days. The Berkley/Optima Pro-Am was filled two months ago. Each amateur/co-angler will fish three days, using the pro's equipment, while learning from the pro. One amateur will win the top prize of a 17-foot Lund/Mercury fishing boat, valued at $17,000.

Each PWT tournament (there are six events followed by the Mercury Championship) is an invitational for only the 120 top-rated walleye pros. They are the "All-Stars" of the walleye world. One of these stars lives in Antioch, and he has been voted the "local favorite." Mike Gofron grew up on the Chain, and admitted, "The Chain changes quickly, year to year and day to day, and the walleyes move." He offered some pre-tournament advice for all anglers on the Chain:

o Use Fireball jigs with fathead minnows;
o Try jigs with plastic (PowerBait or Gulp! In Shad colors);
o Fish as shallow as six inches;
o Cast cranks along rocky shorelines;
o Fish rock piles and emerging weeds;
o Rigging for big females could be the answer;
o Troll Shad Raps along the breaks and over the rocks;
o Transitions are always the key;
o The river below McHenry could be a winner.

Gofron will compete with 2004 Angler of the Year Tommy Skarlis, who has won three PWT April tournaments, and the "Who's Who" of the walleye world. "Because of his track record, winning in April could become a tradition for Tommy, and he's a definite threat," Gofron said. Visit all the pro anglers at Haling's Marina each competition day, or at the Meet the Pros night in Antioch, Saturday, April 16, at the VFW Hall, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The State Bank Group Youth Essay and Coloring Contest winners will be at the VFW Hall also. Anglers may still enter and fish with the PWT pros in South Dakota (Mobridge, July 27-29) and Michigan (Bay City, June 29-July 1 and Sault Ste. Marie, Aug. 24-26). To enter, call PWT at 218-829-0620, or e-mail PWT at [email protected].

The PWT is working closely with the villages and Chambers of Commerce of Fox Lake and Antioch. The PWT is an integral element of the In-Fisherman Communications Network headquartered in Brainerd, Minnesota, and PRIMEDIA, America's leading producer of targeted media. PWT promotional partners include: Mercury Marine, Lund, The Outdoor Channel, Berkley, Optima Batteries, Realtree, MotorGuide, Lowrance, MinnKota, Trilene, Frenzy, Blue Fox, Powerbait, Northland Fishing Tackle, Lindy Legendary Fishing Tackle, GULP!, Coleman, Storm, Boat Buckle, Smooth Moves Seat Mounts, Kwik Pfyt, E-Z Loader, Raymarine, Rapala, Matzuo, Pflueger, Ram rod holders, Gerbing's Heated Clothing, Aqua-Vu, Save Phace, Plano, Stowmaster.net, Navionics, Access Roll-up Cover, Yellow Bird, DOW Chemical, Dave's Lures, The State Bank Group, Yo-Zuri and Reef Runner.
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