Shakoor – Hunter Dominate on Lake Oahe Presented by Lowrance

Shakoor – Hunter Dominate on Lake Oahe

Presented by Lowrance

Mobridge, SoDak. — June 28, 2021 — Mobridge, South Dakota, home of rodeos, bridges and giant walleyes. The 2021 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit presented by Lowrance on Lake Oahe laid witness to some incredible sights, not just the occasional American Bison on the shoreline, but a dominating performance by two anglers who come from very different home waters looking to learn the Missouri River system.

Dennis Hunter (Morrison, CO) and Ali Shakoor (Dearborn Heights, MI) drove from opposite ends of the walleye world to come together and fish, learn and have fun in Mobridge, SD. What they learned is that it’s a lot of fun to catch big fish on Lake Oahe.

“We came to be better anglers…It was a no brainer to come to Lake Oahe” said Ali while on stage immediately securing the win on Saturday. “We came here with an open mind to learn this system and have some fun.” Dennis and Ali weighed only 3 of the 5 fish allowed on the first day, but those three weighed 21-06 good enough for second going into the final day.

Saturday’s weight of 18-06 was enough to lock in a nearly 5-pound advantage over the eventual second place team of Ryan Thompson (Pierre, SD) and Scott Larsen (Mayville, ND) to win a total of $10,983 in cash and prizes including a $9,668 check, a $1000 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s NTC prize package, two Okuma fishing reels and the trophies.

Another winning opportunity for anglers at this event was a random draw for a 60” Lowrance Ghost™ trolling motor valued at $3,649.99. Tournament Director, Jeff Kelm, called a young audience member up to the stage to choose a random number correlating to the boat numbers in the event. Boat number 23, Mike Gustafson and Brent Mortenson, was selected and won the highly coveted prize.

Rounding out the top-five remaining teams:

2nd: Ryan Thompson & Scott Larsen 34-15, $4,870 cash, $1,000 Ranger Cup bonus, $1,000 Lowrance bonus and $3,822 option pot cash

3rd: Cody Stoner & Samuel Domke 31-15, $3,350 cash and $2,750 option pot cash

4th:  Harry & Dalton Decker 30-09, $2,500 cash and $1,750 option pot cash

5th: Tyler Polzen & Cody Rahder 29-04, $2,000 cash

The teams caught 356 fish weighing a total of 933 lbs. 12 oz. during the event. The Berkley Big Fish of the event was 12-00 caught by Tyler Polzen and Cody Rahder.

Under the umbrella of The Walleye Federation (TWF), the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit is North America’s longest-running and undisputed leader in team walleye tournaments and as an inductee into the freshwater fishing hall of fame, has set the standard for competitive walleye fishing for 37 years. MWC is open to walleye anglers from all walks of life. The 2021 schedule includes seven qualifiers in six states, plus the 2021 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s MWC World Walleye Championship. Registration is now open for all events, and the registration deadline for the St Mary’s River tournament is close of business Monday, August 9th. Visit masterswalleyecircuit.com for full details.

Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s – The World’s Foremost Outfitters, are in their 20th season as title sponsor of the Masters Walleye Circuit. Official sponsors include: Lowe Equipment Attachments, Lowrance Electronics, Mercury Marine, Ranger Boats and The Walleye Federation. Associate sponsors include: Church Tackle, Berkley Fishing, Okuma, Power-Pole, Soft Steel and T-H Marine. For more information, email info@masterswalleyecircuit.com, or call (580) 765-9031.

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Big Lake, Big Prizes, BIG Fish – Lake Oahe – Mobridge, SD Presented by Lowrance

Big Lake, Big Prizes, BIG Fish – Lake Oahe – Mobridge, SD

Presented by Lowrance

Ponca City, Okla. — June 7, 2021 — Contestants signed up for the Bass Pro Shops and Masters Walleye Circuit Lake Oahe event out of Mobridge, SD will not only have a chance at a personal best fish, but at one of the most hard-to-find items in the fishing world today. Presented by Lowrance, the June 25-26 tournament will feature a random draw prize for all who signed up, A 60” Lowrance GHOST trolling motor, a $3,469.99 value!

The Mobridge Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes all who want to experience the “Oasis on Oahe” and the incredible fishing it has to offer. Last year’s winners, Josh and Monte Olson, weighed over 41lbs. of fish in two days and the rumor is that could easily be trumped this time. With lots of fish being caught right out in front of the city of Mobridge, anglers will enjoy a short drive from the host hotel, Wrangler Inn, to the launch and out to fish.

The “Team of the Year” and “World Walleye Championship” points race is another important aspect at this event. With a close race in both categories, teams will have the chance to separate themselves with a great finish in Mobridge. To view the current leaders in both “TOY” and WWC” visit the “Results & Standings” page at masterwalleyecircuit.com.

Each 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. 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, travel stipend, team jerseys and plaques. Additionally, the big-fish pot, option pot and sponsor bonuses of up to $7,000 from Ranger Cup, a $1,000 Lowrance bonus, Okuma Fishing reels, Berkley Fishing Big Fish package, Lowe Equipment Cash up to $500 and T-H Marine Atlas Awards adds more for distribution among the field.

Qualified teams from the 2021 season earning points in at least three qualifiers compete for coveted berths in the 2022 World Walleye Championship, set for October 2021 on the bay of Green Bay in Oconto, WI. Those earning points in at least four qualifiers compete for Team of the Year honors, including a $10,000 sponsorship package and thousands more in cash and prizes to the top 10 teams in the final “best of 4” final standing each year.

Daily live weigh-ins will be held at Wrigley Square (Corner of 1st Ave E. & Railroad St. E.) beginning at 3:00pm both days June 25-26.  We encourage you to watch the weigh-ins live, online, at masterswalleyecircuit.com or on our Facebook page facebook.com/MastersWalleyeCircuit. Immediately following the weigh-in on Friday, June 25th, the MWC and National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA) will host a Kids & Family Fishing Clinic, with free fishing rods available for 50 children in attendance.

Under the umbrella of The Walleye Federation (TWF), the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit is North America’s longest-running and undisputed leader in team walleye tournaments and as an inductee into the freshwater fishing hall of fame, has set the standard for competitive walleye fishing for 37 years. MWC is open to walleye anglers from all walks of life. The 2021 schedule includes seven qualifiers in six states, plus the 2021 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s MWC World Walleye Championship. Registration is now open for all events, and the registration deadline for the Lake Oahe tournament is close of business Monday, June 21. Visit masterswalleyecircuit.com for full details.

Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s – The World’s Foremost Outfitters, are in their 20th season as title sponsor of the Masters Walleye Circuit. Official sponsors include: Lowe Equipment Attachments, Lowrance Electronics, Mercury Marine, Ranger Boats and The Walleye Federation. Associate sponsors include: Church Tackle, Berkley Fishing, Okuma, Power-Pole, Soft Steel and T-H Marine. For more information, email info@masterswalleyecircuit.com, or call (580) 765-9031.

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Meyer, Seelow win at Lake Winnebago Presented by Lowe Equipment Attachments

Oshkosh, Wisc. — May 24, 2021 — With the 2021 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit heading into its fourth event of the season, many of the 140 anglers at Lake Winnebago had much to fish for; points for Team of the Year, positions for the World Walleye Championship and over $60,000 in cash and prizes. Larsen, Wisconsin residents Corey Meyer and Hunter Seelow both agreed, that what they came to fish for- the trophies.

Presented by Lowe Equipment Attachments, this event saw many teams from the state of Wisconsin with lots of local knowledge of Lake Winnebago, the rivers and upper lake system. Corey and Hunter spent over a week preparing for what turned out to be a grind-it-out fight to the top. When weigh-in came around on Saturday, Hunter had one thing on his mind, hoisting the big beautiful trophy over his head. “The money is great, but I’m just going to spend it, the trophy though, I taking that to the grave with me.”

Fishing a simple jig and leech or crawler, the pair fished the upper lakes along edges of thick cover. They managed to catch a day-one weight of 12-02 securing a lead. “I don’t know that we are going to sleep tonight” said Corey after completing the first day of competition. The following morning, the team set off to their spot in hopes that they could repeat the success they had the previous day. With a camera crew in tow, Meyer and Seelow caught 11-14, enough to give them a lead and win with a total weight of 24-00 and an over 2lbs advantage on second place.

With that weight the duo locked up the $10,200 in cash, a $1000 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s NTC prize package, the top option-pot check of $3,685, two Okuma fishing reels and of course, the trophies, for a grand total of over $15,000.

Rounding out the top-five remaining teams:

2nd: Brandon & Tom McPeak 21-13, $5,000 cash

3rd: Tom & Mike Kamp 18-03, $3,450 cash and $1,000 Lowrance Bonus

4th:  Jim Erdman & Jeremy Hurst 18-02, $2,550 and Ranger Cup bonus

5th: Michael McCarddle & Michael Yamaguchi 17-10, $2,050 cash and $2,500 option-pot cash

The teams caught 496 fish weighing a total of 832 lbs. 01 oz. during the event. The Berkley Big Fish of the event was 5-08 caught by Brandon and Tom McPeak.

Under the umbrella of The Walleye Federation (TWF), the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit is North America’s longest-running and undisputed leader in team walleye tournaments and as an inductee into the freshwater fishing hall of fame, has set the standard for competitive walleye fishing for 37 years. MWC is open to walleye anglers from all walks of life. The 2021 schedule includes seven qualifiers in six states, plus the 2021 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s MWC World Walleye Championship. Registration is now open for all events, and the registration deadline for the Lake Oahe tournament is close of business Monday, June 21th. Visit masterswalleyecircuit.com for full details.

Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s – The World’s Foremost Outfitters, are in their 20th season as title sponsor of the Masters Walleye Circuit. Official sponsors include: Lowe Equipment Attachments, Lowrance Electronics, Mercury Marine, Ranger Boats and The Walleye Federation. Associate sponsors include: Church Tackle, Berkley Fishing, Okuma, Power-Pole, Soft Steel and T-H Marine. For more information, email info@masterswalleyecircuit.com, or call (580) 765-9031.

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Winnebago Bound for the 2021 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit Presented by Lowe Equipment Attachments

Winnebago Bound for the 2021 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit

Presented by Lowe Equipment Attachments

Ponca City, Okla. — May 5, 2021 — The fourth stop for anglers on the 2021 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) is the expansive Lake Winnebago system, May 21-22, 2021. Wisconsin’s largest inland lake, Lake Winnebago, is just one portion of the system participants are allowed to fish. With Lake Butte des Morts, Lake Poygan the Wolf and Fox River, teams will have lots of options to find the winning fish.   

The Oshkosh Area Convention and Victors Bureau (VisitOshkosh.com) will welcome teams to the area as early as this weekend to begin preparations for the big event. Sports, Sales and Service Manager Jodi Jensema had this to say. “We look forward to Lake Winnebago and the Fox River system to be busy with pre-fishing, and cannot wait for our MWC family to be in Oshkosh!” As with all events safety is key. “One thing that this last year has taught us is that fishing is Covid friendly and this will be a fun and safe event.”

Jeff Kelm, MWC Tournament Director, grew-up only minutes away from Lake Winnebago. “It’s a great place to fish. I just wish that while fishing here years ago I had the Lowrance units these anglers have now. Between searching for fish in the river systems, on the reefs or out in the mud, the anglers will learn a lot about using their electronics to win this event.” Teams with Lowrance’s HDS LIVE, Active Target, Elite FS or Ghost trolling motors will have the opportunity to win an additional $1,000 in Oshkosh and all remaining MWC events in 2021.

This MWC Winnebago event falls only three weeks ahead of Mercury Marine’s Mercury National Walley Tournament with is a Mercury owners’ event and also taking place on Lake Winnebago out of Fund Du Lac. There are limited spots left in that Mercury event anglers can sign up for at MercuryNational.com. Angler’s fishing both events will gain some additional practice and knowledge being on the water for the Masters Walleye event May 21-22, you can sign up for that event at MastersWalleyeCircuit.com.

Each 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. 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, travel stipend, team jerseys and plaques. Additionally, the big-fish pot, option pot and sponsor bonuses of up to $7,000 from Ranger Cup, a $1,000 Lowrance bonus, Okuma Fishing reels, Berkley Fishing Big Fish package, Lowe Equipment Cash up to $500 and T-H Marine Atlas Awards adds more for distribution among the field.

Qualified teams from the 2021 season earning points in at least three qualifiers compete for coveted berths in the 2022 World Walleye Championship, set for October 2021 on the bay of Green Bay in Oconto, WI. Those earning points in at least four qualifiers compete for Team of the Year honors, including a $10,000 sponsorship package and thousands more in cash and prizes to the top 10 teams in the final “best of 4” final standing each year.

Daily live weigh-ins will be held at Menominee Park beginning at 3:00pm both days May 21-22.  We encourage you to watch the weigh-ins live, online, at masterswalleyecircuit.com or on our Facebook page facebook.com/MastersWalleyeCircuit. Immediately following the weigh-in on Friday, May 21st, the MWC and National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA) will host a Kids & Family Fishing Clinic, with free fishing rods available for 50 children in attendance.

Under the umbrella of The Walleye Federation (TWF), the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit is North America’s longest-running and undisputed leader in team walleye tournaments and as an inductee into the freshwater fishing hall of fame, has set the standard for competitive walleye fishing for 37 years. MWC is open to walleye anglers from all walks of life. The 2021 schedule includes seven qualifiers in six states, plus the 2021 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s MWC World Walleye Championship. Registration is now open for all events, and the registration deadline for the Lake Winnebago tournament is close of business Monday, May 17th. Visit masterswalleyecircuit.com for full details.

Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s – The World’s Foremost Outfitters, are in their 20th season as title sponsor of the Masters Walleye Circuit. Official sponsors include: Lowe Equipment Attachments, Lowrance Electronics, Mercury Marine, Ranger Boats and The Walleye Federation. Associate sponsors include: Church Tackle, Berkley Fishing, Okuma, Power-Pole, Soft Steel and T-H Marine. For more information, email info@masterswalleyecircuit.com, or call (580) 765-9031.

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