Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit Heads For Big-Fish Battle On Lake Erie

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May 7, 2012—Minnetonka, MN—Epic walleye fishing and thousands in cash and prizes are on tap when the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit visits Lake Erie out of Huron, Ohio May 18-20.

The tournament offers two days of competition on Erie’s world-class walleye fishery, with one day reserved in case of bad weather. The circuit’s time-tested team format lets anglers choose their favorite fishing partner to share the excitement. Plus, the May time frame—requested by the Cabela’s MWC’s Angler Advisory Panel—should yield schools of trophy walleyes just offshore from the Huron River Boat Ramp, where take-offs and weigh-ins will be held. Continue reading

Skinner, McCormick Win Cabela’s MWC Lake Pueblo Tournament

Don Skinner & Curtis McCormick10 fish total - 27.23 lbs

Don Skinner & Curtis McCormick
10 fish total – 27.23 lbs

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April 28, 2012—Pueblo, CO—Don Skinner and Curtis McCormick finished strong to win a wild shootout among 74 of the West’s top walleye anglers at the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit’s tournament at Lake Pueblo, Colorado.

“I’ve fished several MWC tournaments but this will always be special to me because it’s our first win,” said Skinner, of Parker, Colorado. He and McCormick, of Lewellen, Nebraska, brought 12 pounds to the scale on Day One and 15.23 pounds on Day Two for a total weight of 27.23 pounds. Continue reading

Kopcok Twins Win Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit Detroit River Tournament

John and Michael Kopcok (Maidstone, ON)10 fish - 71.69 lbs

John and Michael Kopcok (Maidstone, ON)
10 fish – 71.69 lbs

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April 14, 2012—Trenton, MI—Twin brothers John and Michael Kopcok of Maidstone, Ontario, finished strong to win a big-fish slugfest among 196 anglers from 12 states and one Canadian province at the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit’s Detroit River tournament. Continue reading

Zippo Announces “Day on the Bay” Contest Featuring Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit Veteran Doug Yohe

DougYoheZippoWrapWebAPRIL 11, 2012—Minnetonka, MN—Anglers dreaming of a free fishing getaway should enter the “Day on the Bay” sweepstakes from Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit sponsor Zippo Manufacturing Company.

One lucky angler will win an all-expense-paid trip for themselves and a guest with Zippo pro Doug Yohe (above), a veteran contender on the Cabela’s MWC, to fish legendary Willow Bay on Pennsylvania’s scenic Kinzua Reservoir. Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains, the lake offers world-class fishing for walleyes, northern pike, muskies, bass and more. Continue reading