Chris Gasser - 3/26/2004

OSHKOSH, WI - The mighty Mississippi River rarely disappoints World Walleye Association anglers in April. With ideal river conditions forecasted, the WWA Minnesota Opener on April 3rd and 4th, 2004 should be no exception.

"We've come to expect several five-fish limits per day over 20 pounds in this tournament; the fishery is phenomenal," stated Steve Poll, WWA Executive Director.

The WWA will run two separate, single-day tournaments at Red Wing; one on Saturday, April 3rd, and one on Sunday, April 4th, 2004. The registration and rules meeting will be held on Friday, April 2nd from 6 -8PM at Four Seasons Bait & Tackle in Red Wing, MN. Single day entries are $200 per team.

The tournament hours each day are 7:00AM to 3:30PM, with the weigh-in taking place at BayPoint Park in Red Wing. Mandatory boat inspection begins at 5:30AM each day.

Anglers wishing to follow the action from their desktop may follow the weigh-in live on the new WorldWalleye.com website. Due to debut on Thursday, April 1st, WorldWalleye.com will be a state-of-the-art site designed to serve the information needs and expectations of the modern walleye tournament angler. Live results will also be available on WalleyeFIRST.com.

The field is limited to 100 teams per day, although spots are still available. Interested anglers can contact Steve Poll at (920) 924-2400, or register at the Friday night rules meeting.

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

World Walleye Association results and news are featured in each month's issue of Badger Sportsman Magazine. For individual subscriptions please contact the Badger Sportsman at 920-733-5743. The World Walleye Association is proudly sponsored by Patriot Boats, "Overbuilt for Life".

WWA MN Qualifier - Mississippi River Results