AIM Weekend Walleye Series - Mille Lacs Lake June 8th

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AIM's next event in Minnesota is the AWWS at Mille Lacs Lake (FINALLY!) on June 8th.

If you are thinking about fishing this event get in early to secure your spot- 100 boat max field.

Registration closes Wednesday June 4th at midnight!

More information is available on AIM's web site.

Jim Carroll NPAA #13

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Reminder to anglers thinking about fishing this event:

Registration CLOSES Wednesday at Midnight!

Also, AIM has changed the tournament competition hours due to the large field expected and the DNR night fishing ban in place on Mille Lacs Lake. Competition hours will now be 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

This will allow anglers more time on tournament morning to get their boats launched and get ready for a great day of fishing!

Jim Carroll NPAA #13

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Entries will be accepted until 11:59pm TONIGHT (June 4th) We have a few openings - currently 90 boats registered - Max field size is 100 boats

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Presented by Yamaha and Warrior Boats

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Published June 4, 2014

MILLE LACS LAKE BITE HEATING UP FOR AIM TOURNAMENT

The bite is heating up just in time for the AIM Weekend Walleye Series (AWWS) "Alumacraft Open" at Mille Lacs Lake on June 8th.

With water temperatures warming into the upper 50's, the bite on the lake is improving every day. "You are going to see a mix of everything from rigging, to bobbers, to cranks," stated Steve Kulifaj, new owner of the Red Door Resort. "Most of the fish being caught right now are pretty deep and we are seeing lots of fish in the 20-26 inch range," he added. "As of a week ago, there were reports of fish that were still spawning."

Yamaha Pro Ross Grothe and his seven-year-old son Reid are hoping to take advantage of fishing Mille Lacs to its' fullest potential since the lake’s 18-20 inch state imposed slot limit won't be in play. "I love the AIM format of Catch-Record-Release (CRR). We don't have to worry about which size fish we can and can't keep."

Grothe laughed recalling the first AWWS tournament of the season. "Reid couldn't understand why we were throwing the fish back. It took him awhile to get the concept. I also made the mistake of bringing my Lake Erie net along, which was a little big for him to handle!"

He continued, "He also had to learn to multi-task. He sat down to have a sandwich, and a couple bites in he hooked a fish. He wasn't sure if he should finish his sandwich or reel in the fish! Overall it was very rewarding and I felt like I had already won before I got on the water. I’m so grateful that Yamaha is backing the Weekend Walleye Series, giving me the opportunity to fish with my son. AIM and Yamaha are investing in the future!”

Boats will take off from the Red Door Resort in Aitkin, MN, at 7:30am and return at 3:30pm. The awards ceremony will take place at 5:30pm.

Anglers Insight Marketing LLC (AIM™) is a unique tournament organization created and owned by many of the most accomplished and recognizable professional walleye anglers, along with others who share the mission of advancing competitive walleye fishing and making it sustainable into the future. AIM is committed to marketing excellence on behalf of its tournament competitors, the tournament host communities, and the brands that partner with it. AIM is also committed to maintaining healthy fisheries across the nation by the development of the exclusive AIM Catch-Record-Release™ format which is integral to its dynamic events and unparalleled consumer engagement. For more information about AIM™, AIM Pro Walleye Series™, AIM Weekend Walleye Series, AIM sponsors and AIM anglers, visit AIM's HSOforum.

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