Additionally, the big-fish pot, option-pot and sponsor bonuses from Ranger Cup, Lowrance, Dakota Lithium, Okuma, and T-H Marine Atlas Awards add thousands more for distribution among the field.Īnglers competing during the 2023 MWC season will be competing for a spot in the 2024 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s World Walleye Championship in Alpena, Michigan on Lake Huron. In addition to a hefty check, the first-place team also earns a $1,000 Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s National Team Championship (NTC) prize package including: paid entry, a travel stipend, team jerseys, and plaques. Our live stream will begin at 3:15pm each day on or on Facebook at /MastersWalleyeCircuit.Įach MWC event has a lucrative payout which is based on the number of teams entered into that event, and is awarded to 20% of the field, providing more inspiration to sign up and join the fun. with weigh-in to begin at 3:15pm both Friday and Saturday. The MWC welcomes the public to experience this event in-person at the Black River Landing in Lorain, June 16 and 17. Participating teams have the option to fish one or both of the events and win thousands more in cash and prizes. “How ever they catch them, Lake Erie is always a fun trip with big weights and lots of happy anglers.įor the 4 th year in a row, the MWC has teamed up the Lake Erie Walleye Trail (LEWT) to run this as a dual event, side by side. Here on Erie, there has been one mindset for decades and now there seems to be some shifting sands.” In recent events more anglers are willing to take chances, break from tradition and search for fish in shallow weedy flats, or cast for walleyes off points dotted along the lake. “I am always fascinated by what the anglers do to find fish, more so, the thought process. Tournament Director Jeff Kelm has been keeping an eye on the trends in the area. Trolling “stick baits” is the usual technique for chasing Lake Erie walleyes at any time of year, but don’t be surprised if some teams decide to target fish on shallow structure casting and jigging to find an advantage. “I think 7-pound fish on average is what the target is, but the big fish are out there, post spawn and hungry.” “This spring we saw water temps stagnate in the 50s and 60s and it seems like the fish really spread out across the lake.” Scott also mentioned that the weights it may take to win are pushing 70 lbs. “Teams are going to be able to chase fish from Michigan to New York if they want to.” Ohio angler Scott Geitgey stated. With what seems like lingering spring water temperatures local tournament anglers are reporting that fish are widespread on the lake and techniques to catch them are just as diverse. Passionate anglers from across North America are gearing up for the heavyweight battle out of Black River Landing in Lorain, OH. – – The powerhouse that is Lake Erie is the next stop on the 2023 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit, presented by Mercury Marine. Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit Anglers Ready for Lorain, OH and Lake Erie
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