Chris Gasser - 5/28/2003

The third stop in the World Walleye Association WI/UP Team Challenge Division will be held on one of Wisconsin's premier walleye fisheries, the sprawling Lake Winnebago chain, Sunday, June 1st, 2003. The Pioneer Inn, the premier lodging spot on Lake Winnebago located at the mouth of the Fox River in Oshkosh, will be the site for the take off and weigh in. The Pioneer Inn is also the site of the 2003 World Walleye Association National Championship. This is one of the best times of year to fish Lake Winnebago and it s connected upper lakes, as fish are currently active throughout the system. Walleyes are on the move in the system, returning to Winnebago from spawning up the Wolf River. Many of these post spawn fish have already made their way back to the main lake, joining the fish that never leave. But some of these fish have stayed in the three upper lakes, Poygan, Winneconnie and Butte De Morts, along with the always-present resident fish, as they encounter an abundant food supply. The river portions of the chain is also a spot that shouldn t be overlooked as it can hold a good supply of resident fish and walleyes moving out to Winnebago. These abundant fish holding locations offer anglers the chance to use a variety of techniques in their pursuit of the winning weight and with the sheer size of the system, it is possible for competitors to fish all day and never encounter another team in the tournament. Entry is limited to 100 teams and since this has been one of the most popular tournaments in the WI/UP division, it is recommended to sign up as soon as possible. The WWA is a friendly, fun, and affordable way to participate in the competitive world of walleye fishing. Extensive media coverage of tournament results can be found on numerous websites along with coverage in the Badger Sportsman Magazine, the official publication of the WWA. Subscriptions to the Badger Sportsmen are included when anglers become members of the WWA. The WWA also offers a National Championship at the end of the year for qualifying teams. For 2003, the WWA National Championship will be held on Lake Winnebago, Wi. September 18th, 19th, & 20th. The winning team at the National Championship will win a first place prize of $20,000! These are just some of the reasons anglers choose to fish the WWA, a tournament circuit for fisherman, run by fisherman. The World Walleye Association is sponsored by Patriot Power Boats "Overbuilt for Life".

WWA WI/UP Qualifier - Winnebago Chain Results