Results of Brainerd Lakes Area Walleye Alliance Pelican Lake Tournament

[ccarlson]

The Brainerd Lakes Area Walleye Alliance Fall Walleye Classic was held on Sunday, September 25, 2005 on Pelican Lake in Crow Wing County. 31 teams departed Breezy Point Resort at 7 AM and fished through heavy rain during portions of the day until they returned at 4 PM.

Anglers reported better fishing prior to the rain at 11 AM but the big fish of the day was caught around 2 PM. Anglers reported catching fish from 13-30 feet of water mostly using redtails or creek chubs. A few fish were caught on crankbaits. The 15" minimum proved to be challenging for many anglers who reported good numbers of fish just under that tournament minimum size requirement. Still, several groups of anglers brought in healthy baskets of fish. The results are as follows.

First Place: Ryan and Ken Przbilla with 6 fish weighing 15.36 pounds for $732

Second Place: Randy Moeser and Mike Wenzel with 6 fish weighing 13.56 pounds for $488

Third Place: Kirk Loge and Richard Polipnick with 5 fish weighing 12.16 pounds for $366

Fourth Place: Chuck Waby and Steve Smith with 6 fish at 11.68 pounds for $305

Fifth Place: Mike and Dan Lepel with 6 fish at 11.36 pounds for $244

Sixth Place: Toby Kvalevog and Cy Porwall with 6 fish at 10.96 pounds for $152.50

Seventh Place: Tim Juntunen and James Hoglin with 6 fish at 10.48 pounds for $122

Eighth Place: Scott Perala and Delilah Evans with 6 fish at 10.46 pounds for $91.50

Ninth Place: Kevin Read and Nick Dircks with 6 fish at 10.2 pounds for $61

Tenth Place: Corey and Chuck Bokinskie with 6 fish at 8.7 pounds for $61

The big fish of the day was caught by the team of Kirk Loge and Richard Polipnick weighing 6.9 pounds. The team took home an extra $260 for the Big Fish Award.

A total of 107 walleyes over the 15" minimum were weighed. 12 of those fish died and the rest were released.

Thanks to those teams that fished the event. It is a fun tournament. If anyone new is interested in next year, check out our web site as the year progresses. There is also a contact number for Doug Erickson, the organizer if you would like that too.

ccarlson