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Wisconsin Pro Keith Kavajecz
                        Leads 2002 Mercury Championship

    Bismarck, North Dakota.....The In-Fisherman Professional Walleye Trail 
(PWT) anglers electrified walleye fans inside the Civic Center Thursday, 
Sept. 12.  Cheering their favorites as they crossed the stage, the crowds 
enjoyed the Mercury Championship festivities.

    Fishing the Missouri River downstream from Bismarck, the 52 qualifying pros 
(best of the best after the 2002 PWT tournament circuit), found fish by 
trolling and jigging.  Leading after day one with 8.01 pounds is Kaukauna, 
Wis. pro Keith Kavajecz.  He caught his four fish PWT limit in the right 
order, 18 inches, 22 inches, 18 and 17 inches, and said, “What a great day; 
I wish every day on the water would be this good.”   Miller High Life big 
fish of the day honors, 2.66 pounds, went to Kavajecz.  It will be worth at 
least $1,000.

    Tied for second are Scott Fairbairn, Hager City, Wis., and Dave Kraft, 
Bismarck, with 7.24 pounds.  The top three pros are all past PWT winners.

    The Mercury Top Amateur, Tom Gonya, Toledo, Ohio, weighed first and held 
the lead with 6.64 pounds for half the weigh-in.   He qualified to fish 
against the pros by placing first, fourth and ninth.  During the regular 
circuit, amateurs fish with pros who supply the boat, gear and spots to 
fish.  Gonya, currently in fourth place, holds the highest place of any Top 
Amateur in PWT Championship history.

    The Mercury Championship runs through Saturday.  A Sport Show with the 
latest in marine and fishing tackle is being held in the adjacent Exhibit 
hall.  All Civic Center and Sport Show activities are free for fans and 
families.  The Sport Show runs 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Saturday.  Civic Center live entertainment starts at 3:15  p.m., with 
anglers entering at 4 p.m.

    A special youth fair hosted by NPAA members in the Touchstone Energy booth 
taught youngsters the fun of fishing.  Plano tackle boxes and 1,000 Silstar 
rods and reels will be given to young anglers on days two and three (Friday 
and Saturday).  Youngsters collect Plano boxes and rod and reel coupons 
starting at 2 p.m., redeeming them after weigh-in.

    The Championship television shows air Sundays on TNN at noon, Sept. 22 and 
Sept. 29.
 

    The PWT is part of The In-Fisherman Communications Network and PRIMEDIA, 
Inc., America's leading producer of targeted media. PWT sponsors include: 
Aqua Vu,   Berkley PowerBait, Berkley Trilene, Blue Fox Tackle, Carhartt, 
Coleman, Cotton Cordell, Daiichi hooks, Dee Zee, Drift Control, DuBro Pro 
Services, Eagle Trailers, Gander Mountain, IMCO Boat Buckles,  Leer, Lindy 
Little Joe, Lowrance Electronics, Lund Boats, Lund Intl, Mack's Lure, 
Matzuo, Mercury Marine, Miller High Life, MinnKota, Mitchell reels, Rapala 
Lures, Northland Tackle, Oceanwave sunglasses, Pinnacle rods, Plano, RAM, 
Raymarine, Realtree, SealSkinz, Storm Lures, Yamaha all terrain vehicles, 
Bismarck/Mandan CVB: 800-767-3555, and North Dakota Tourism: 800-Hello-ND.

2002 Miller/In-Fisherman Angler of the Year: John Kolinski, Menasha, WI 
$25,000
2002 Raymarine Rookie of the Year: Mike Gwizdala, Bay City, MI $3,125
2002 Mercury Top Amateur: Tom Gonya, Toledo, OH $4,000
2002 Realtree Sportsman of the Year: Norb Wallock, Conover, WI $500
 

    Current Rank        Name         City/St        #of Fish         Day 1 Weight
    1Keith Kavajecz    Kaukauna    WI    4    8.01
    2Scott Fairbairn    Hager City    WI    4    7.24
    3David Kraft    Bismarck    ND    4    7.24
    4Tom Gonya    Toledo    OH    4    6.64
    5Dan Stier    Pierre    SD    4    6.61
    6Tom Backer    Fargo    ND    4    6.35
    7Rick Gardner    Greeley    CO    4    6.28
    8John Butts    Dryden, Ontario    CAN    4    6.26
    9Todd Riley    Amery    WI    4    6.2
    10Ron Seelhoff    Burlington    CO    4    5.97
    11John Peterson    Bemidji    MN    4    5.97
    12Ted Takasaki    East Gull Lake    MN    4    5.81
    13Bill St Peter    Bay City    MI    4    5.81
    14Rick Olson    Mina Lake    SD    4    5.66
    15Mark Sak    Imlay City    MI    4    5.62
    16Jay Weber    Annandale    MN    4    5.57
    17Mike Gofron    Antioch    IL    4    5.51
    18Mark Brumbaugh    Arcanum    OH    3    5.35
    19David Rhodes    New Wilmington    PA    4    5.28
    20Eric Naig    Cylinder    IA    4    5.27
    21Pete Harsh    Sauk Centre    MN    4    5.25
    22Mark Martin    Twin Lake    MI    4    5.14
    23Gary Parsons    Glidden    WI    4    5.12
    24James Randash    Rapid City    SD    3    4.94
    25Jim Muzynoski    Bozeman    MT    4    4.81
    26Robert Crow    Paterson    WA    4    4.78
    27Sheldon    Meidinger    Bismarck    ND    3    4.65
    28Tommy Skarlis    Walker    MN    4    4.55
    29Jay Janny    Eagle    WI    4    4.53
    30Shannon Kehl    Menoken    ND    4    4.46
    31Jamie Keckeisen    Dousman    WI    3    4.44
    32Dale Kuklinski    Adell    WI    4    4.37
    33Charles Johnson    Merrifield    MN    3    4.21
    34Ernie Olson    Foley    MN    4    4.21
    35Gary Gray    Oshkosh    WI    4    4.19
    36Kim Papineau    Escanaba    MI    4    4.13
    37Ross Grothe    Apple Valley    MN    4    3.96
    38Mike Gwizdala    Bay City    MI    3    3.61
    39Royce Drye    Spokane    WA    3    3.47
    40Perry Good    Eagan    MN    3    3.27
    41Rick Franklin    Louisburg    KS    1    2.34
    42Scott Gerner    Chilton    WI    2    2.23
    43Dennis Lantzy    Warren    MI    1    1.8
    44Byron Peterson    Blair    NE    1    1.49
    45Tom Kemos    Oconomowoc    WI    1    1.25
    46Mark Broderick    East Bethel    MN    1    1.23
    47Bruce Samson    Minnetrista    MN    1    1.18
    48John Kolinski    Menasha    WI    1    .89
    49Nate Provost    Gulliver    MI    1    .89
    50Carl Grunwaldt    Green Bay    WI    1    .85
    51Bill Ortiz    Dodgeville    WI    0    0
    52Kevin Blanck    Malone    WI    0    0

Friday, September 6 Navigation Day 
6 -9 pm Meet the Pros; public invited; chili feed River City Sports

Saturday, September 7 First Day of Practice
8:00 pm Pro Orientation meeting/ Registration Civic Center Meeting Room 

Sunday, September 8 Pro-Am Celebrity Tournament
6:00 am Meet celebrities at boat; depart Civic Center
5:00 pm Boats off the water; return to Civic Center
5 - 6 pm Park boat; bring measurements of celebrity or pro fish to stage. PWT Stage/Boat Yard 

Monday, September 9 Third Day of Open Practice
5:00 pm Boats off the water; return to Civic Center Civic Center Boat Yard
6 - 9 pm Meet the Pros; Public invited; chili feed Twin City Boat World 

Tuesday, September 10 Fourth Day of Open Practice
5:00 pm Boats off the water; return to Civic Center
5:30 - 8:00 pm Meet the pros; public invited; fish fry Moritz Sport & Marine
8:00 pm Fellowship of Christian Anglers meeting Radisson Inn
Guest Speaker: Tommy Skarlis

Wednesday, September 11 Final Practice Day
1:00 pm Boats off the water; return to Civic Center
3:00 pm Pro walk thru; drive thru procedures Civic Center main floor
6:30 pm Pro/Press/Observer/Volunteer Dinner Civic Center Food Court
7:00 pm Rules Meeting; pros and observers

Thursday, September 12 Championship Day 1
5: 45 - 6:00 am Pros meet observers at boats and depart Civic Center Boat Yard
7:20 am Opening Ceremonies Hazelton Ramp
2 :00 - 9:00 pm Championship Sport/Outdoor Show Exhibit Hall
4:00 pm Stage festivities commence
6: 45 - 9 pm Pros Meet the public at the show - in sponsor booths Exhibit Hall
*500 Kids with coupons pick-up free tackle and/or Plano tackle boxes at Exhibit Hall

Friday September 13 Championship Day 2
5: 45 - 6:00 am Pros meet observers at boats and depart Civic Center Boat Yard
7:20 am Opening Ceremonies Hazelton Ramp
2:00 - 9:00 pm Championship Sport/Outdoor Show Exhibit Hall
4:00 pm Stage festivites commence
6:45 - 9pm Pros Meet the public at the show - in sponsor booths Exhibit Hall
*500 Kids with coupons pick-up free tackle and/or Plano tackle boxes at Exhibit Hall

Saturday September 14 Championship Day 3
5: 45 - 6:00 am Pros meet observers at boats and depart Civic Center Boat Yard
7:20 am Opening Ceremonies Ramp TBA
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Championship Sport/Outdoor Show Exhibit Hall
3:30 pm Special Entertainment Civic Center
4:00 pm Stage festivities commence
6:45 pm *1,000 Kids with coupons pick-up free Pinnacle/Silstar rod and reel combo Civic Center Food Court
7:30 - 8:30 pm Social Hour for pros/press/observers/volunteers and sponsors Radisson Inn Ballroom
8:30 pm Championship Banquet & Awards Ceremonies Radisson Inn Ballroom
Ticket required; $100,000 to winner

*NOTE: First 500 youngsters with FolkFest buttons accompanied by parent or guardian receive coupons for tackle and/or Plano tackle boxes on Day 1 and Day 2. On the final day, the first 1,000 kids get 

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