Due to current wind and wave conditions on Lake Huron, the second day of the 2024 Bass pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit at Au Gres, MI is canceled. Awards will be presented based upon the Day One results. Anglers must be present to be eligible for Dakota Lithium Comeback award. Full story, photos and results will be posted later today. 
Saginaw Bay for the 4th Stop of the 2024 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit Season
Presented by: Lowrance
Ponca City, Oklahoma – June 7th, 2024 – The landing spot for the 4th stop of the 2024 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) is Au Gres, MI on the north shores of Lake Huron and the clear waters of Saginaw Bay. Lake Huron is the second largest of the great lakes and offers up a target rich environment for anglers hunting for trophy walleyes at this event presented by Lowrance.
Lake Huron and the waters of Saginaw Bay are teaming with massive amounts of walleyes just waiting to be caught by savvy tournament fishermen coming from across the country. The walleye population is so large in Saginaw Bay that the Michigan DNR raised the daily bag limits for walleyes from six fish to a generous bag of eight walleyes per person. These fish aren’t just your run of the mill 2-3 lb. walleyes found on most inland lakes around the country. Anglers competing in this event have a shot at landing fish over 10 lbs. every time they reach for the net. Although trolling is the most popular way to catch these fish, over the years, forward-facing sonar units like the Lowrance Active-Target have become a staple in the fishing industry with fishermen using them to target both suspended and structure hugging walleyes. It’s anyone’s game at this stop in Au Gres.
MWC Tournament Pro and former World Walleye Champion, Adam Hume, had this to say about the fishery on Saginaw Bay, “The sheer number of walleyes that are available to anglers is astounding on Saginaw Bay and just keeps increasing every year. There will be no shortage of fish no matter what direction teams go. Casting, jigging, or trolling. In June, everything comes into play out here.”
Event specifics include a 7:00 am (CDT) take-off each day and live weigh-ins both at the Au Gres Boat access on Harbor Road in Au Gres, MI at 3:15 pm (CDT) on June 28th and 29th, 2024. Spectators are welcomed to join in person as the weigh-in is free and open to the public, or follow the action live online at masterswalleyecircuit.com or on the official Facebook page, facebook.com/MastersWalleyeCircuit
Registration for this tournament on Lake Huron out of Au Gres, Michigan closes on June 24th, 2024. Teams that are interested in signing up should visit www.masterswalleyecircuit.com/registration or call the Federation National Office at (580) 765-9031.
As part of the 2024 MWC season, anglers will vie for a coveted spot in the 2025 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s World Walleye Championship in Alexandria, MN. Teams can participate in as many events as they wish, with points earned in at least three qualifiers necessary for an invitation to the World Walleye Championship. 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.
While everyone is welcome and encouraged to come and fish all MWC events or just one that gets close to you, for a shot at a great payback and prizes, the NEW points structure for 2024 better protects those teams fishing 3 or more events. It is based in part on angler feedback received during previous seasons. MWC Rule #14 now explains that MWC teams that register for the last two (2) events each year and have not fished any previous MWC events that season, can still fish and win BIG, but with only two possible scores from the last two events they cannot advance so points don’t matter to those anglers and so they will receive none. They do matter to MWC teams who have fished all year and are working on qualifying for the World Walleye Championship (WWC) or a Team of the Year (TOY) titles, their points at the last two events of the season will now be awarded based on their fishing abilities only against others on in same position. I.E. those fishing 3 or more events.
Each MWC event has a lucrative payout which is based on the number of teams entered into that event. New for 2024 is a GUARANTEED minimum $10,000 first place prize powered by Dakota Lithium at every event. Overall payout is still 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, a travel stipend, team jerseys, and plaques. Additionally, the big-fish pot, option-pot and sponsor bonuses from Ranger Cup, Lowrance, Dakota Lithium, and Okuma will add thousands more for distribution among the field.
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 the past 40 years. The MWC is open to walleye anglers from all walks of life. The 2024 schedule includes seven qualifiers in six states, plus berths into the 2025 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s MWC World Walleye Championship in Alexandria, MN. Registration is now open for all events. Visit masterswalleyecircuit.com for full details.
Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s are in their 23rd season as title sponsor of the Masters Walleye Circuit. Official sponsors include: Lowrance Electronics, Mercury Marine, Lew’s Fishing, Dakota Lithium, and Ranger Boats. Associate sponsors include: The Walleye Federation, Church Tackle, FishLab, Okuma, Salmo Java, and T-H Marine. For more information, email support@masterswalleyecircuit.com, or call (580) 765-9031.
Oshkosh, Wisc. — June 1st, 2024 — The 2024 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit just finished up its third event of the season. Many of the 146 anglers at Lake Winnebago are starting their run in points for Team of the Year and spot in the 2025 World Walleye Championship (WWC). Fond du Lac, Wisconsin residents Gordon and Carl Rose made a stand for a potential run to WWC in 2025 at the event on Lake Winnebago, Presented by Mercury Marine.
This tournament saw many teams from the state of Wisconsin with a lot of combined knowledge about the Winnebago system. Gordon and Carl spent a week preparing for what turned out to be an awesome finale. When weigh-in came around, the duo from Fond du Lac had risen above the field and secured a big win on their home waters.
Gordon and Carl had put together a solid program that consisted of trolling small crank baits on the southern half of the lake. On day one, they had almost the entire spot to themselves. On the morning of day two, there were two other walleye tournaments that had also taken off on Saturday morning and a lot of those boats had also found the same fish. With heavy pressure, the fish in their spot had shut down and the team had to make a move. After a little searching they found a spot with absolutely no boats around them with hungry fish. Short trolling passes through the schools of walleyes proved to be the ticket to winning. Gordon and Carl put together a combined two day total weight of 34-03 lbs.With that weight, the duo locked up the win with $11,450 in cash and prizes that included a $1000 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s NTC prize package, two Okuma fishing reels and of course, the trophies, for a grand total of almost $12,000.
Rounding out the top-five remaining teams:
2nd: Ryan Mereness and Justin Heider 32-14, $5,400 cash and $1,000 Lowrance Bonus
3rd: Tom and Scott Albrecht 30-04, $3,650 cash and $3,500 option pot
4th: Joe Schnieder and Mike Maas 29-11, $2,600 cash
5th: Brett and Alex Wilkens 29-09, $2,150 cash
The teams caught 591 fish weighing a total of 1403-13 lbs. during the event. The Big Fish of the event was 5-14 lbs caught by Joe Schnieder and Mike Maas.
The Dakota Lithium come back award went to Craig Hable and Mathew Stobbe. They had a place change of 63rd to 25th. A jump of 38 places. For that comeback they were awarded a set of three (3) Dakota Lithium Batteries and chargers worth almost $5,000.
KODAK Digital Still Camera
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 the past 40 years. The MWC is open to walleye anglers from all walks of life. The 2024 schedule includes seven qualifiers in six states, plus berths into the 2025 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s MWC World Walleye Championship. Registration is now open for all events. Visit masterswalleyecircuit.com for full details.
Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s are in their 23rd season as title sponsor of the Masters Walleye Circuit. Official sponsors include: Lowrance Electronics, Mercury Marine, Lew’s Fishing, Dakota Lithium, and Ranger Boats. Associate sponsors include: The Walleye Federation, Church Tackle, FishLab, Okuma, and T-H Marine. For more information, email support@masterswalleyecircuit.com, or call (580) 765-9031.
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit Comes to Wisconsin’s Famed Lake Winnebago
Presented by Mercury Marine
Ponca City, Oklahoma – The third stop on the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) heads to the middle of walleye country on Lake Winnebago in Oshkosh, WI. On May 31st and June 1st, teams of anglers will meet up at one of the top tournament destinations in the country. Lake Winnebago has been a host to every major walleye circuit in the country over the past four decades. Anglers every year ask to come back and the MWC was obliged to fulfill that request and give anglers a shot at glory during this stop of the season, presented by Mercury Marine
Whenever the question arises, “What is one of the best fishing destinations in the walleye world?”, Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin almost always makes its way into the conversation. And for good reason, too. Lake Winnebago, the Fox and Wolf Rivers and upper lakes are home to millions of walleyes. Lake Winnebago itself is over 50 miles long and the rest of the system opens another 70-plus miles of water for teams to pick apart. Each section of the “Bago” system creates opportunities for anglers to fish however they want. Although trolling the upper-lakes is popular during this time of year, emergent weed growth on the south end of the main lake can also hold big numbers of fish as well.
MWC winner from Spring Valley, Ross Hertensteiner had this to share about the upcoming tournament on Lake Winnebago. “We’re really excited to get out and learn Winnebago. My father, John, has fished Lake Winnebago a lot over the years. It sounds like there is a lot of techniques that will come into play. Pitching jigs, slip bobbers and trolling. All these things to do with a variety of lakes and rivers to pick apart. This should be a fun tournament!”
Event specifics include a 7:00 am (CDT) take-off each day and live weigh-ins both at Menominee Park in Oshkosh, WI at 3:15 pm (CDT) on May 31st and June 1st, 2024. Spectators are welcomed to join in person as the weigh-in is free and open to the public, or follow the action live online at masterswalleyecircuit.com or on the official Facebook page, facebook.com/MastersWalleyeCircuit
As part of the 2024 MWC season, anglers will vie for a coveted spot in the 2025 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s World Walleye Championship in Alexandria, MN. Teams can participate in as many events as they wish, with points earned in at least three qualifiers necessary for an invitation to the World Walleye Championship. 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.
While everyone is welcome and encouraged to come and fish all MWC events or just 1 that gets close to you, for a shot at a great payback and prizes, the NEW points structure for 2024 better protects those teams fishing 3 or more events. It is based in part on angler feedback received during previous seasons. MWC Rule #14 now explains that MWC teams that register for the last two (2) events each year and have not fished any previous MWC events that season, can still fish and win BIG, but with only two possible scores from the last two events they cannot advance so points don’t matter to those anglers and so they will receive none. They do matter to MWC teams who have fished all year and are working on qualifying for the World Walleye Championship (WWC) or a Team of the Year (TOY) titles, their points at the last two events of the season will now be awarded based on their fishing abilities only against others on in same position. I.E. those fishing 3 or more events.
Each MWC event has a lucrative payout which is based on the number of teams entered into that event. New for 2024 is the GUARANTEED minimum $10,000 first place prize powered by Dakota Lithium at every event. Overall payout is still 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, a travel stipend, team jerseys, and plaques. Additionally, the big-fish pot, option-pot and sponsor bonuses from Ranger Cup, Lowrance, Dakota Lithium and Okuma will add thousands more for distribution among the field.
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 the past 40 years. The MWC is open to walleye anglers from all walks of life. The 2024 schedule includes seven qualifiers in six states, plus berths into the 2025 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s MWC World Walleye Championship. Registration is now open for all events. Visit masterswalleyecircuit.com for full details.
Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s are in their 23rd season as title sponsor of the Masters Walleye Circuit. Official sponsors include: Lowrance Electronics, Mercury Marine, Lew’s Fishing, Dakota Lithium, and Ranger Boats. Associate sponsors include: The Walleye Federation, Church Tackle, FishLab, Okuma, and T-H Marine. For more information, email support@masterswalleyecircuit.com, or call (580) 765-9031.
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