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  • Updated: 04/21/04


  • Winneconne Walleyes Tight-Lipped, But PWT Anglers Manage to Score

        Winneconne, Wisconsin.....Facing severe cold-front conditions at the
    Optima/Gulp! Pro-Am tournament, PWT anglers found the going tough, but not
    impossible.  The In-Fisherman Professional Walleye Trail anglers thought
    they were in walleye-heaven early in the week with 80-degree temperatures,
    waters that were ranging more than 60-degrees, and fish biting everywhere.

        Then, a Wisconsin cold-front kicked into high gear (50 mph winds, rain,
    cold, muddy water) just before the first day of competition.  Muddy, cool
    water meant finding post-spawn walleyes migrating or staging, and making
    precise presentations. Most anglers found numbers of fish in the Wolf River,
    upstream from Lake Poygan.  The water was somewhat cleaner, and the fish
    were returning from their spawning rituals.

        Leading pro John Kolinski, Greenville, Wis., and his amateur partner
    Paul Schaeffer, Waterford, Mich., caught their six-fish limit by slowly
    vertically jigging.  They weighed 12.76  pounds.  Pro Les Vietz, Bismarck,
    ND, and amateur partner Tony Kolodzik, Omro, Wis., brought a limit of 11.41
    pounds to the scales.  After trolling with no success, they moved into the
    river and jigs proved the perfect combination.  Holding third place are pro
    Dan Johnson, Fayetteville, Ohio, and amateur partner Erwin Schuette,
    Manitowoc, Wis., with 11.09 pounds.

        The largest walleye of the day was caught trolling by Wisconsin pro Jay
    Janny.  It weighed 5.73 pounds, and was one of two fish he caught with
    amateur partner Jerry Osterday, Omaha, Neb.  Their fish will be worth at
    least $1,000.  The PWT Pro-Am format allows amateurs to fish in pro¹s boats,
    using pro¹s gear, and fishing for a combined  boat-weight.

        The event was held in Winneconne Park, just south of the bridge.
    Despite the blustery day, walleye fans showed up in strong numbers.  With
    improving weather for Thursday and Friday, larger crowds are anticipated.
    The PWT is conducting its first-ever event at Winneconne, and making many
    new friends, like tournament coordinator Doug Nelson and Chamber of Commerce
    representative Joan Fleischer, along with the entire village administration
    and businesses.

        With many able bodies and willing volunteers, the release of all 344
    walleyes that crossed the stage was successfully accomplished.  ³This is our
    goal, and with so many great people working behind the stage, we hit 100
    percent today,² said Jim Kalkofen, PWT executive director.

        Days two and three take place on the entire Fox River and Wolf River
    systems and lakes, with daily weigh-in beginning at 3 p.m.  The free stage
    show and festivities are open to the public.  The PWT and NPAA youth
    activities catered to youngsters all week, and many attended the weigh-in.
    On Friday, April 23, a total of $250,000 in cash and merchandise will be
    awarded.

        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 sponsors include: Mercury Marine, Lund,
    Berkley Gulp!, The Outdoor Channel, Trilene, Optima Batteries, Realtree,
    MotorGuide, PowerBait, Lowrance, MinnKota, Frenzy, Gander Mountain, Blue
    Fox, Northland Fishing Tackle, Lindy Legendary Fishing Tackle, Coleman,
    Storm, Boat Buckle, Smooth Moves Seat Mounts, Kwik Pfyt, Rejuvenade, Eagle
    Trailers, Raymarine, Rapala, Matzuo, Pflueger, Ram rod holders, Drift
    Control, Aqua-Vu, Plano, Beckman and Stowmaster.net

    Pro Results

    Rank    Name    City    State   #of Fish   Day One Weight

    1    John Kolinski    Greenville    WI    6    12.76
    2    Les Vietz    Bismarck    ND    6    11.41
    3    Dan Johnson    Fayetteville    OH    6    11.09
    4    Ron Seelhoff    Burlington    CO    6    10.22
    5    John Gillman    Freeland    MI    6    10.16
    6    Jay Janny    Eagle    WI    2    9.83
    7    Bill St. Peter    Bay City    MI    6    9.57
    8    Jeff Taege    Rhinelander    WI    6    9.39
    9    Scott Glorvigen    Grand Rapids    MN    5    9.26
    10    Pete Harsh    Sauk Centre    MN    6    9.25
    11    Keith Kavajecz    Kaukauna    WI    6    9.16
    12    Bill Ortiz    Dodgeville    WI    6    9.06
    13    Jim Muzynoski    Bozeman    MT    6    9.06
    14    Mike Gwizdala    Bay City    MI    6    8.86
    15    David Kraft    Bismarck    ND    3    8.8
    16    Dale Kuklinski    Adell    WI    6    8.72
    17    Rick Olson    Mina    SD    6    8.35
    18    Marty Glorvigen    Grand Rapids    MN    5    8.19
    19    Gary Parsons    Glidden    WI    6    8.09
    20    Tom Zollar    Green Bay    WI    6    7.98
    21    Larry Smith    Berlin    WI    6    7.88
    22    Jim Carpenter    Maple Grove    MN    4    7.81
    23    John Bergsma    Walker    MI    6    7.74
    24    Chad Cochran    Powell    OH    5    7.58
    25    Shannon Kehl    Menoken    ND    6    7.57
    26    Gary Gray    Oshkosh    WI    6    7.53
    27    Carl Grunwaldt    Green Bay    WI    6    7.41
    28    Tim Minnema    Markesan    WI    3    7.32
    29    Tommy Skarlis    Walker    MN    6    7.26
    30    Mark Gwizdala    Kawkawlin    MI    6    7.23
    31    Todd Frank    Pulaski    NY    4    6.99
    32    Joe Lundquist    Maple Grove    MN    6    6.97
    33    Dan Plautz    Muskego    WI    6    6.75
    34    James McGowan    Hubbard    OH    5    6.75
    35    Gary Roach    Merrifield    MN    5    6.46
    36    Mark Sak    Imlay City    MI    4    6.36
    37    Danny Plautz    Muskego    WI    5    6.29
    38    Mike Gofron    Antioch    IL    5    6.22
    39    Dan Stier    Pierre    SD    6    6.15
    40    Ron Gazvoda    Lakewood    CO    3    5.62
    41    Dave VanOss    Appleton    WI    3    5.47
    42    Ted Merdan    Maple Grove    MN    3    5.39
    43    Jim Carroll    Minot    ND    4    5.02
    44    Jerry Ruffolo    Manitowoc    WI    4    5.02
    45    Bobby Crow    Paterson    WA    2    4.89
    46    Pat Schuette    Manitowoc    WI    4    4.77
    47    Tom Gustar    Bowmanville    ONT    4    4.7
    48    Mark Martin    Twin Lake    MI    5    4.57
    49    Mark Hull    Youngstown    OH    4    4.52
    50    Todd Riley    Amery    WI    4    4.47
    51    Johnnie Candle    Devils Lake    ND    3    4.36
    52    Hugh McAloon    Iola    WI    4    4.28
    53    Tom Backer    Fargo    ND    4    4.15
    54    Jim Minnema    Randolph    WI    4    4.14
    55    Michael McMaken    Cedarville    MI    4    4.11
    56    Steve Bohn    Fairgrove    MI    4    4.01
    57    Michael Brunet    Emmett    MI    2    3.85
    58    Ross Hosking    Grayslake    IL    2    3.8
    59    Steven Poll    Fond du Lac    WI    2    3.73
    60    Mark Christianson    Walker    MN    4    3.68
    61    Ernie Olson    Foley    MN    3    3.67
    62    Terry Nelson    Chillicothe    IL    1    3.64
    63    Dave Scroppo    Traverse City    MI    1    3.38
    64    Daryl Christensen    Montello    WI    2    3.25
    65    Kevin Schweder    Janesville    WI    3    3.22
    66    Pete Petros    Dekalb    IL    3    3.17
    67    Jerry Fox, Jr.    Algonac    MI    3    3.03
    68    Rick Walter    Casper    WY    3    2.94
    69    Mark Courts    Harris    MN    2    2.91
    70    Aaron Abaurrea    Fargo    ND    2    2.86
    71    Steve Fellegy    Aitkin    MN    3    2.85
    72    Dean Miller    Stevens Point    WI    2    2.84
    73    Ken VanOss    Oshkosh    WI    1    2.78
    74    Duane Tencate    Sioux Falls    SD    1    2.51
    75    Ed Scheele    Hudson    WI    1    2.48
    76    Perry Good    Brainerd    MN    1    2.4
    77    Brad Davis    Jackson    WI    2    2.38
    78    Bill Koehne    Abrams    WI    1    2.2
    79    Ron Smith    Hudson    WI    2    2.17
    80    Charles Johnson    Merrifield    MN    2    2.11
    81    Doc Johnson    Denver    CO    2    2.1
    82    Nate Provost    Gulliver    MI    1    1.91
    83    Greg Yarbrough    Whitelake    MI    1    1.87
    84    Derek Wilkes    Brighton    MI    2    1.82
    85    Tom Kemos    Oconomowoc    WI    1    1.79
    86    Scott Fairbairn    Hager City    WI    1    1.73
    87    Robb Christensen    Loretto    MN    1    1.62
    88    Steven Butchart    Duluth    MN    1    1.53
    89    Rick Cole    frankton    IN    1    1.52
    90    Sheldon Meidinger    Bismarck    ND    1    1.46
    91    Kevin Blanck    Malone    WI    1    1.44
    92    Rocco Papandrea    Plainwell    MI    1    1.33
    93    Lance Valentine    Flint    MI    1    1.28
    94    Jamie Keckeisen    Dousman    WI    1    1.23
    95    Jamie Friebel    Roberts    WI    1    1.21
    96    Tony Puccio    Verona    WI    1    1.17
    97    Todd Robinson    Hubbard    OH    1    1.17
    98    Greg Horoky    Harrow    ONT    1    1.07
    99    Mark Brumbaugh    Arcanum    OH    1    1.04
    100    Brian Ney    Baudette    MN    0    0
    100    Ted Takasaki    East Gull Lake    MN    0    0
    100    Byron Peterson    Blair    NE    0    0
    100    Kim Papineau    Escanaba    MI    0    0
    100    Larry Wood    Bismarck    ND    0    0
    100    Ken Zmudzinski    Jennison    MI    0    0
    100    Andy Kuffer    Fair Haven    MI    0    0
    100    Cheri Schulta    Hazelhurst    WI    0    0
    100    Dwight Niemi    Woodbury    MN    0    0
    100    Marc Hudson    Fremont    OH    0    0
    100    Dave Truett    Valparasio    IN    0    0
    100    Ronnie Rhodes    Lorain    OH    0    0
    100    Kevin Dahlhauser    Cottage Grove    WI    0    0
    100    John Weston    Syracuse    NY    0    0
    100    Jamie Sherman    Cambridge Springs    PA    0    0
    100    George Barach    Barryton    MI    0    0
    100    Jerry Fox     ClintonTwp    MI    0    0
    100    Mark Broderick    Ham Lake    MN    0    0
    100    David Frey    Avon Lake    MN    0    0
    100    Joey Diener    Brillion    WI    0    0
    100    Brian Warner    Charlevoix    MI    0    0
     

    Amateur Results

    Rank    Name    City    State   #of Fish   Day One Weight

    1    Paul Schaeffer    Water Ford    MI    6    12.76
    2    Tony Kolodzik    Omro    WI    6    11.41
    3    Erwin Schuette    Manitowoc    WI    6    11.09
    4    Jon Schoen    Yankton    SD    6    10.22
    5    Chris Ringenoldus    Brookfield    WI    6    10.16
    6    Jerry Osterday     Omaha    NE    2    9.83
    7    Ryan Deeg    Menasha    WI    6    9.57
    8    Ronald Racine, Jr.    Calumet    MI    6    9.39
    9    Glen Prochnow    Hartford    WI    5    9.26
    10    Lynn Niklasch    Oconomowoc    WI    6    9.25
    11    Stu Shoppach    West Bend    WI    6    9.16
    12    Jason Koschnik    Manitowoc    WI    6    9.06
    13    Lloyd Coppersmith    Waupaca    WI    6    9.06
    14    Mike Sikorski    Antioch    IL    6    8.86
    15    Cory Peterson    King    WI    3    8.8
    16    Kevin Kelley    Fond du Lac    WI    6    8.72
    17    Joel Doepke    Conover    WI    6    8.35
    18    Brian Wehr    Neillsville    WI    5    8.19
    19    Chad Smith    Menasha    WI    6    8.09
    20    Robert Prahl    Neenah    WI    6    7.98
    21    Clem Jacak    Allenton    WI    6    7.88
    22    John Loudon    Moses Lake    WA    4    7.81
    23    Mark Conrad    Wellington    KS    6    7.74
    24    Bob Mongan    Casper    WY    5    7.58
    25    Christopher MacGregor    Manistique    MI    6    7.57
    26    Chris Whitney    Walker    MN    6    7.53
    27    Dean McCann    Oshkosh    WI    6    7.41
    28    Randy Reek    Minocqua    WI    3    7.32
    29    Randy Vande Zande    Waupun    WI    6    7.26
    30    William Sheehy, MD.    Elgin    IL    6    7.23
    31    Kory Knutson    Antigo    WI    4    6.99
    32    Ken Solly    Holland    OH    6    6.97
    33    John Matchinski    Manistique    MI    6    6.75
    34    Tim Flynn    Big Sky    MT    5    6.75
    35    Bill Dixon    East Helena    MT    5    6.46
    36    Dan Ausloos    Kenosha    WI    4    6.36
    37    Wayne Gray    Oshkosh    WI    5    6.29
    38    Richard Sinnett    Elgin    IL    5    6.22
    39    Kevin Ammons    Chussell    MI    6    6.15
    40    Tom Gatzke    Wausau    WI    3    5.62
    41    John Mathews    Janesville    WI    3    5.47
    42    Jim Trow    Ames    IA    3    5.39
    43    Chase Parsons    Glidden    WI    4    5.02
    44    Mark Butke    Hancok    MI    4    5.02
    45    Sherman Marcis    Mosinee    WI    2    4.89
    46    Brad Ertel    Hudson    WI    4    4.77
    47    Matt Jacobson    Oshkosh    WI    4    4.7
    48    Chad Janezich    Zimmerman     MN    5    4.57
    49    Adam Fernell    Canton    OH    4    4.52
    50    George McClain    Blanchard    MI    4    4.47
    51    Chris Henderson    Leamington Ontario    CAN    3    4.36
    52    Scott Gearen    Becker    Mn    4    4.28
    53    Martin Barski    Crystal Lake    Il    4    4.15
    54    Bruce Way    Kimball    MN    4    4.14
    55    Don Osentoski    Pigeon    MI    4    4.11
    56    Matt Ioder    Oregon    WI    4    4.01
    57    Rod Siemens    Prospect Hts.    IL    2    3.85
    58    Jess King    Hatley    WI    2    3.8
    59    Jim Fox    Greenville    WI    2    3.73
    60    Kevin Corrigan    Des Plaines    IL    4    3.68
    61    David Heller    Malone    WI    3    3.67
    62    Mike Starshak    Green Lake    WI    1    3.64
    63    Keith Reimer    Oak Creek    WI    1    3.38
    64    Bill Nutter    Merrill    WI    2    3.25
    65    John Solek    Indianapolis    IN    3    3.22
    66    Jeffrey Ryan    Lake View    IA    3    3.17
    67    Scott Elliott    Millwaukee    WI    3    3.03
    68    Chad Dworak    Whitelaw    WI    3    2.94
    69    Brian Gerkin    Mitchell    IN    2    2.91
    70    Rich Sidor    Claredon Hills    IL    2    2.86
    71    Chris Jahsman    Appleton    WI    3    2.85
    72    Nicholas Luciano    Eagan    MN    2    2.84
    73    Jason Jacque    Port Washington    WI    1    2.78
    74    Lauri Nickels    Casper    WY    1    2.51
    75    Larry Pecka    Jamestown    ND    1    2.48
    76    Gary Shackleton    Dyer    IN    1    2.4
    77    Terry Barrette    River Falls    WI    2    2.38
    78    John Taylor    Green Lake    WI    1    2.2
    79    James Chitko    Greenleaf    WI    2    2.17
    80    Chuck Sambs    Roberts    WI    2    2.11
    81    Vern Roberts    North East    PA    2    2.1
    82    Christian Griffin    Verona    WI    1    1.91
    83    Ted Coppersmith    New London    WI    1    1.87
    84    Steve Schram    Waukesha    WI    2    1.82
    85    Larry Oleson    Wisonsin Rapids    WI    1    1.79
    86    James Phelps    Milwaukee    WI    1    1.73
    87    Andrew Yunker    Appleton    WI    1    1.62
    88    Michael Venet    Cary    IL    1    1.53
    89    Bill Murray    Howell    MI    1    1.52
    90    Stephen Smithberger    Union    IL    1    1.46
    91    Donald Lisowe    Chilton    WI    1    1.44
    92    Mike Kuzdzal    Cincinnati    OH    1    1.33
    93    Paul Mueller    Oconomowoc    WI    1    1.28
    94    Bill Bobber    Appleton    WI    1    1.23
    95    Earle Edwards    Madison    WI    1    1.21
    96    David Beining    Howards Grove    WI    1    1.17
    97    Kory Malcheski    Madison    WI    1    1.17
    98    Dan Price    Oshkosh    WI    1    1.07
    99    Randy Krueger    Sheboygan    WI    1    1.04
    100    Gary Zart    Hinckley    OH    0    0
    100    Peter Traicus    Oshawa, Ontario    CAN    0    0
    100    David Hron    Madison    WI    0    0
    100    Bryan Adler    Mazomanie    WI    0    0
    100    Mick Dyson    Savanna    IL    0    0
    100    Mike Sigl    Black Creek    WI    0    0
    100    Wally Thiel    Hartland    WI    0    0
    100    Randy Breska    Arcadia    WI    0    0
    100    Randy Peterson    Omro    WI    0    0
    100    Paul Skoglund    Water Ford    MI    0    0
    100    Lee Reichenbach    Sparta    WI    0    0
    100    Travis Schlegel    Neenah    WI    0    0
    100    Paul Ringenoldus    West Bend    WI    0    0
    100    John Sheehy    Barrington    Il    0    0
    100    David Mitchell    Slinger    WI    0    0
    100    Terry Steffen    Oscrola    WI    0    0
    100    Todd Swenson    Munising    MI    0    0
    100    Shane Hughes    Elkhart Lake    WI    0    0
    100    Mike Nett    Malone    WI    0    0
    100    Mike Hinkens    Michigamme    MI    0    0
    100    Bob Allen    Brookfield    WI    0    0



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