Chris Gasser - 6/22/2003

Bolles Harbor- Doug Lampen and Steve Vandermark blew away the rest of the field at the third stop in the World Walleye Association Michigan Team Challenge division held June 8th on Lake Erie.

Lampen and VandeMark weighed a limit of 45.05 pounds to take the win and the $1310 first place prize.

Lampen and VandeMark also had the big fish of the tournament weighing 12.15-pounds. The big fish prize was $200 plus an additional $150 donated by TR-1 Sales of Michigan.

Derek Wilkes and Brian Maurer were second with 29.48 pounds.

Jeff Vereeke and Rick Devries were third with 29.07 pounds.

All the top teams were very closed mouth about the details of the winning techniques due to an upcoming tournament the following weekend, but the teams admitted to tolling with crawler harnesses.

All but one team caught their five fish limit proving once again that Lake Erie is a true walleye factory.

"I would like to thank Joe Bitz from Erie Party Shoppe and Docks for arranging a tent and a cook out after the weigh in." said Jeff Russell, Michigan Tournament Director.

I would also like to thank Jerry from Evergreen Bait for providing the food for the cook out and also a special thank you to Gary Bowman from TR-1 sales of Michigan for contributing money for the Big Fish Pot. All the extras were really appreciated by the competitors.

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 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

The World Walleye Association is proudly sponsored by Patriot Boats, "Overbuilt for Life"

WWA MI Qualifier - Lake Erie Results