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Updated: 08/26/04
Young Gun Danny Plautz Takes PWT Day One Lead at Bay de Noc
Escanaba, Michigan......The proudest person at the
Outdoor Channel
Pro-Am day one weigh-in was Dan Plautz, father of Danny Plautz, PWT
tournament leader. They were both fishing Little and Big Bays
de Noc, but
young Danny, 22 years old, fishing his second season, landed four walleyes
for 24.45 pounds.
Not far off the pace was the senior Plautz with 18
pounds, tied for
fifth place. He is also the 2003 In-Fisherman Professional Walleye
Trail
Champion, and a 3-time PWT winner. The Muskego, Wis. pair were
part of the
elite PWT field of top-ranked walleye anglers competing for nearly
$300,000.
The Outdoor Channel Pro-Am is the final qualifier
of the 2004 season,
and all eyes are on the invitation list (to be announced Saturday)
for the
September Mercury Championship. The top 10 in the MotorGuide
East Division
will be named after the third day, as will the top 30 of those pros
fishing
all six tournaments. Mike Gofron, Antioch, Ill., was ranked Number
One in
the Angler of the Year race going out this morning. However,
he weighed
6.37 pounds, and Number Two pro Tommy Skarlis, Walker, Minn., scored
19.89
pounds.
Skarlis, currently in second place in the tournament
and leading the
Angler of the Year race said, ³The great thing about the PWT is
that it¹s a
3-day event, and anything can happen.² Jokingly, he said,
³Let¹s cancel the
tournament right now!² Both Skarlis and Gofron are PWT winners
this season,
each winning more than $85,000. Angler of the Year pays $25,000,
plus
Mercury pays an extra $10,000 bonus.
Skarlis is followed closely by Mark Christensen,
also from Walker, with
18.27 pounds. Freeland, Michigan pro John Gillman is fourth with
18.14
pounds. Charlie Johnson, Merrifield, Minn., is tied for fifth
with two fish
including Big Fish of the day, 10.66 pounds. The leading amateur
is Jeff
Ryan, Lake View, Iowa.
Many anglers struggled during the ³practice
period² due to severe cold
fronts which dropped water temperatures about 15 degrees. Walleyes
and bait
fish were stunned, but became more active the day prior to the Pro-Am.
Danny Plautz said, ³I knew the fish were there, and they finally
turned on
today. I can hardly wait for Friday.²
About one-third of the field fished rigs and spinners in Little Bay
de Noc
along the sand-breaks. The balance of the 120 boats headed south
to troll
secret GPS points as far away as the Cedar River area and shoals in
Big Bay
de Noc.
The weigh-in crowd was treated to nice weather and
a fun-time during the
stage festivities. The final two days of activities take place
at Escanaba
Municipal Marina Friday and Saturday starting at 3 p.m. A special
youth
fishing tournament is set for Saturday, with weigh-in and awards on
the PWT
stage.
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, Mr. Clean, 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,
Beckman, Rejuvenade, E-Z Loader, Raymarine, Rapala, Matzuo, Pflueger,
Ram
rod holders, Drift Control, Aqua-Vu, Plano, Stowmaster.net. Delta Chamber
of
Commerce 906.786.8830 and Bays de Noc County Visitors Bureau 800.533.4386.
PRO RESULTS
Rank Name City
St. #ofFish Day One Results
1 Danny Plautz Muskego
WI 4 24.45
2 Tommy Skarlis Walker
MN 3 19.89
3 Mark Christianson Walker
MN 5 18.27
4 John Gillman Freeland
MI 5 18.14
5 Charles Johnson Merrifield
MN 2 18.02
6 Dan Plautz Muskego
WI 3 18.02
7 Scott Fairbairn Hager City
WI 5 17.43
8 Jerry Ruffolo Manitowoc
WI 3 16.93
9 Ron Gazvoda Lakewood
CO 2 16.59
10 Jeff Taege Rhinelander
WI 5 16.22
11 Terry Nelson Chillicothe
IL 2 15.4
12 Robb Christensen Loretto
MN 2 14.73
13 Jim Carpenter Maple Grove
MN 2 12.57
14 Tom Kemos Oconomowoc
WI 2 11.92
15 Steve Bohn Fairgrove
MI 5 11.36
16 Steven Poll Fond du Lac
WI 2 11.27
17 Brian Warner Charlevoix
MI 2 11.26
18 Pat Schuette Manitowoc
WI 2 11.23
19 Carl Grunwaldt Green Bay
WI 2 10.89
20 Ken Zmudzinski Jennison
MI 3 10.69
21 Hugh McAloon Iola
WI 4 10.45
22 Kevin Blanck Malone
WI 2 10.33
23 Gary Gray Oshkosh
WI 5 9.91
24 Pete Harsh Sauk Centre
MN 2 9.87
25 Duane Tencate Sioux Falls
SD 5 9.85
26 Scott Glorvigen Grand Rapids
MN 5 9.71
27 Dean Miller Stevens Point
WI 2 9.35
28 Todd Robinson Hubbard
OH 1 9.25
29 Todd Frank Pulaski
NY 5 9.19
30 Jim Muzynoski Bozeman
MT 5 9
31 Tom Gustar Bowmanville
ONT 5 8.85
32 Ron Seelhoff Burlington
CO 5 8.7
33 John Weston Syracuse
NY 2 8.57
34 David Frey Avon Lake
MN 1 8.44
35 Jerry Fox, Jr. Algonac
MI 5 8.39
36 Rick Olson Mina
SD 5 8.38
37 Marty Glorvigen Grand Rapids
MN 5 8.33
38 Tom Zollar Green Bay
WI 5 8.16
39 Ernie Olson Foley
MN 5 7.96
40 Gary Parsons Glidden
WI 5 7.76
41 Mark Sak Imlay City
MI 5 7.73
42 Bill Ortiz Dodgeville
WI 5 7.55
43 Jerry Fox ClintonTwp
MI 5 7.32
44 Bill St. Peter Bay City
MI 5 7.28
45 Mark Gwizdala Kawkawlin
MI 5 7.12
46 Shannon Kehl Menoken
ND 5 7.09
47 Ted Merdan Maple Grove
MN 5 7.08
48 Mark Courts Harris
MN 5 6.95
49 Daryl Christensen Montello
WI 5 6.89
50 Todd Riley Amery
WI 4 6.83
51 Joe Lundquist Maple Grove
MN 5 6.73
52 Mark Brumbaugh Arcanum
OH 5 6.68
53 Greg Horoky Harrow
ONT 5 6.57
54 Michael Brunet Emmett
MI 5 6.48
55 Sheldon Meidinger Bismarck
ND 5 6.47
56 Tom Backer Fargo
ND 4 6.43
57 Jamie Keckeisen Dousman
WI 1 6.42
58 Mike Gofron Antioch
IL 5 6.37
59 Brian Ney Baudette
MN 5 6.35
60 Pete Petros Dekalb
IL 5 6.32
61 Steve Fellegy Aitkin
MN 5 6.28
62 Kevin Schweder Janesville
WI 5 6.12
63 Gary Roach Merrifield
MN 5 6.1
64 Dan Stier Pierre
SD 2 6.08
65 Jack Neuman Naperville
IL 2 6.06
66 Perry Good Brainerd
MN 5 6.03
67 Rich Mealey Westerville
OH 4 5.77
68 Ed Scheele Hudson
WI 1 5.53
69 Tim Flynn Big Sky
MT 1 5.48
70 Jim Carroll Minot
ND 4 5.44
71 David Kraft Bismarck
ND 4 5.09
72 Dave VanOss Appleton
WI 1 4.96
73 Andy Kuffer Fair Haven
MI 1 4.89
74 Brad Davis Jackson
WI 1 4.86
75 Thomas Nordyke Newport
MI 4 4.78
76 Johnnie Candle Devils Lake
ND 3 4.71
77 Dave Truett Valparasio
IN 1 4.6
78 Derek Wilkes Brighton
MI 1 4.59
79 Kevin Dahlhauser Cottage Grove
WI 3 4.54
80 Ron Smith Hudson
WI 1 4.26
81 John Bergsma Walker
MI 3 4.06
82 John Kolinski Greenville
WI 3 3.79
83 Jim Minnema Randolph
WI 3 3.79
84 Lance Valentine Flint
MI 3 3.7
85 Bill Koehne Abrams
WI 3 3.48
86 Mike Gwizdala Bay City
MI 1 3.03
87 Bobby Crow Paterson
WA 2 2.98
88 James McGowan Hubbard
OH 1 2.9
89 Jon Thelen Crystal
MN 2 2.85
90 Les Vietz Bismarck
ND 2 2.82
91 Dan Johnson Fayetteville
OH 1 2.53
92 Mark Martin Twin Lake
MI 2 2.36
93 George Barach Barryton
MI 2 2.24
94 Keith Kavajecz Kaukauna
WI 1 1.73
95 Doc Johnson Denver
CO 1 1.57
96 Michael McMaken Cedarville
MI 1 1.37
97 Rick Franklin Park Rapids
MN 1 1.27
98 Tim Minnema Markesan
WI 1 1.19
99 Rick McLaughlin Glenrock
WY 1 1.19
100 Chad Cochran Powell
OH 1 1.15
101 Larry Smith Berlin
WI 0 0
101 Jay Janny Eagle
WI 0 0
101 Kim Papineau Escanaba
MI 0 0
101 Aaron Abaurrea Fargo
ND 0 0
101 Ted Takasaki East Gull Lake
MN 0 0
101 Tony Puccio Verona
WI 0 0
101 Byron Peterson Blair
NE 0 0
101 Greg Yarbrough Whitelake
MI 0 0
101 Dwight Niemi Woodbury
MN 0 0
101 Ross Hosking Grayslake
IL 0 0
101 Ronnie Rhodes Lorain
OH 0 0
101 Jamie Friebel Roberts
WI 0 0
101 Jamie Sherman Cambridge Springs
PA 0 0
101 Marc Hudson Fremont
OH 0 0
101 Mark Hull Youngstown
OH 0 0
101 Nate Provost Gulliver
MI 0 0
101 Joey Diener Brillion
WI 0 0
101 Dave Scroppo Traverse City
MI 0 0
101 Rocco Papandrea Plainwell
MI 0 0
101 Jeff Koester Brookville
IN 0 0
AMATEUR RESULTS
Rank Name City
St. #ofFish Day One Results
1 Jeffrey Ryan Lake View
IA 4 24.45
2 Ronald Racine, Jr. Calumet
MI 3 19.89
3 David Beining Howards Grove
WI 5 18.27
4 John Solek Indianapolis
IN 5 18.14
5 Dennis Merrill Escanaba
MI 3 18.02
6 Bill Husom Buffalo
MN 2 18.02
7 Les Dennis Bevlah
MI 5 17.43
8 Jeffrey Phillips Alanson
MI 3 16.93
9 Randy Reek Minocqua
WI 2 16.59
10 Aaron Martin Warren
MI 5 16.22
11 Michael Johnson Niagara
WI 2 15.4
12 Mick Dyson Savanna
IL 2 14.73
13 Clarence Sullivan Manistee
MI 2 12.57
14 Kevin Lundin Ishpeming
MI 2 11.92
15 Dale Schmidt Buffalo
MN 5 11.36
16 Steve Jursa San Jose
CA 2 11.27
17 James Chitko Greenleaf
WI 2 11.26
18 Keith Reimer Oak Creek
WI 2 11.23
19 Matt Ioder Oregon
WI 2 10.89
20 Kurt Marjonen Gwinn
MI 3 10.69
21 Gary Zart Hinckley
OH 4 10.45
22 Michael Noyes Davenport
IA 2 10.33
23 Dan Schlapkohl Davenort
IA 5 9.91
24 Kory Knutson Antigo
WI 2 9.87
25 Sandra Hubscher Atlantic Mine
MI 5 9.85
26 Jonathon Shoemaker Elyria
OH 5 9.71
27 Russ Hanson Belvedere
IL 2 9.35
28 Lonnie Jewell Indian River
MI 1 9.25
29 Chase Parsons Glidden
WI 5 9.19
30 Ken Solly Holland
OH 5 9
31 Bill Nutter Merrill
WI 5 8.85
32 Dave Palecek Green Bay
WI 5 8.7
33 Dan Ausloos Kenosha
WI 2 8.57
34 Nicholas Luciano Eagan
MN 1 8.44
35 Jerry Plourde Cornell
MI 5 8.39
36 Mark Conrad Wellington
KS 5 8.38
37 Lee Magnuson Green Bay
WI 5 8.33
38 John Maeder Lake
MI 5 8.16
39 Perry Uhazie, DDS Bark River
MI 5 7.96
40 Kevin Ammons Chassell
MI 5 7.76
41 Clovis Fortin Lake Linden
MI 5 7.73
42 Mitch Strzok Waterford
WI 5 7.55
43 Larry Conn Cassopolis
MI 5 7.32
44 Jamie Erickson Escanaba
MI 5 7.28
45 Ronald Huffman Cheboygan
MI 5 7.12
46 Steve Beumer Holland
MI 5 7.09
47 Dan Huffer Elkhart
IN 5 7.08
48 Mark Butke Hancok
MI 5 6.95
49 Peter Stratton Lyons Falls
NY 5 6.89
50 Kevin Madigan Sandy
UT 4 6.83
51 Joseph Couchene Iron River
MI 5 6.73
52 John Matchinski Manistique
MI 5 6.68
53 Neil Armatti Gwinn
MI 5 6.57
54 Mike Hinkens Michigamme
MI 5 6.48
55 Steve Volz Malone
WI 5 6.47
56 Chris Pluntz Maple
WI 4 6.43
57 Bryan Adler Mazomanie
WI 1 6.42
58 Bill Robillard DePere
WI 5 6.37
59 Tim Tice Barryton
MI 5 6.35
60 Kory Malcheski Madison
WI 5 6.32
61 Herb Franks Marengo
IL 5 6.28
62 Jerry Cole Beulah
MI 5 6.12
63 William Sheehy, MD. Elgin
IL 5 6.1
64 Chester Jones Michigan City
IN 2 6.08
65 Tom Gatzke Wausau
WI 2 6.06
66 John Mathews Janesville
WI 5 6.03
67 Ron Ernesti Buffalo
MN 4 5.77
68 Don Osentoski Pigeon
MI 1 5.53
69 David Hron Madison
WI 1 5.48
70 Kevin Schmidt Buffalo
MN 4 5.44
71 Bill Bush Grafton
OH 4 5.09
72 Mike Wilde Sioux Falls
SD 1 4.96
73 Jess King Hatley
WI 1 4.89
74 Jeff Dufek Petoskey
MI 1 4.86
75 Dean McCann Oshkosh
WI 4 4.78
76 Bob Claycomb Porterfield
WI 3 4.71
77 Steven Cannello Sault Ste Marie
MI 1 4.6
78 John Kukulka Nekoosa
WI 1 4.59
79 David Koller Kings Ford
MI 3 4.54
80 William Sheehy Elgin
IL 1 4.26
81 Scott Peterson Escanaba
MI 3 4.06
82 David Lintner Iron Mountain
MI 3 3.79
83 Robert Potvin Avon
OH 3 3.79
84 Randy Vande Zande Waupun
WI 3 3.7
85 Noel LaBean Monticello
MN 3 3.48
86 Peter Traicus Oshawa, Ontario
CAN 1 3.03
87 Jerry Graske St. Charles
IL 2 2.98
88 Joe Artim Duluth
MN 1 2.9
89 Larry Pecka Jamestown
ND 2 2.85
90 Archie Ludwig Buchanan
MI 2 2.82
91 Alan Knapp Muskego
WI 1 2.53
92 Mike Sigl Black Creek
WI 2 2.36
93 Rocky Brooks Champion
MI 2 2.24
94 Wayne Gray Oshkosh
WI 1 1.73
95 Tim McCarthy Dekalb
IL 1 1.57
96 George McClain Blanchard
MI 1 1.37
97 Bob Kubacki Eagle River
WI 1 1.27
98 Scott Rogers Smiths Creek
MI 1 1.19
99 David Tans Winneconne
WI 1 1.19
100 Mark Carlyle Ham Lake
MN 1 1.15
101 Vern Roberts North East
PA 0 0
101 Chris Henderson Leamington
Ontario CAN 0 0
101 Marty Barski Crystal Lake
IL 0 0
101 Dennis Nemeth Roscoe
IL 0 0
101 Terry Barrette River Falls
WI 0 0
101 Steven Link Osceola
WI 0 0
101 Kevin Beumer Greenville
OH 0 0
101 David Evert Bloomington
MN 0 0
101 Dale Frerichs Sioux City
IA 0 0
101 Michael Musser Nunica
MI 0 0
101 Alvin Davis Ada
MI 0 0
101 Jarrad Brooks Flushing
MI 0 0
101 Anthony Consolino Traverse
city MI 0 0
101 Jon Schoen Yankton
SD 0 0
101 Dan Simms naperville
IL 0 0
101 Kelly Pollock Dryden Ontario
CAN 0 0
101 Jim LaBeske Hancock
MI 0 0
101 John Parker Kingsley
MI 0 0
101 George Morrison Mankato
MN 0 0
101 Neil Feck Traverse City
MI 0 0
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