Chris Gasser - 4/18/2004

Chamberlain - Bob Klosterman of Madison SD and Dan Palli of Nunda SD won the opening event of the World Walleye Association South Dakota Team Challenge held at Cedar Shores Resort on Lake Francis Case, April 18th 2004.

Klosterman and Palli won the event in which the top three teams were separated by a mere .14 pounds.

Klosterman and Palli trolled crankbaits in 17ft. of water to catch their winning five fish limit weighing 9.45-pounds.

Mike Allen of Chamberlain SD and Dave London of Colton SD came in a close second with a five fish limit of 9.39-pounds and also caught the big fish of the tournament weighing 2.39-pounds. They were fishing with Lindy livebait rigs and minnows in 11 feet of water.

Paul Krogstad of Chamberlain SD and Trinity Houska of Rochester MN were third also with a five fish limit weighing 9.31-pounds.

"This was a very exciting opening to the South Dakota Team Challenge Division." Stated Steve Poll, Executive Director of the WWA and South Dakota Tournament Director. "If this is any indication how the season will be, we are in for a wild ride to the championship and South Dakota Team of the Year title."

To see pictures of the winning teams and a complete list of how all the teams finished, visit the WWA website at www.worldwalleye.com which is hosted by the leaders in multi media technology, OutdoorsFIRST Media. Or watch for results on all the WWA tournaments in the Badger Sportsman magazine in upcoming issues.

For information on fishing the World Walleye Association, a "Tournament Circuit For Fisherman, Run By Fisherman", visit the website or call 920-924-2100

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WWA SD Qualifier - Lake Francis Case Results