| (Jul. 25, 2012 - Plymouth, WI)... Yamaha Pro Joe Okada and his father David Okada came from behind to take the AIM Pro Team Challenge title on the Bay of Green Bay for their first major win and $23,000 in cash. The second place spot and $10,000 in cash is owned by Yamaha Pro Robert Blosser and his brother Josh Blosser. This AIM event was a 100% payout and paid the top 25% of the field. 57 teams also participated in the Big Fish/Big Basket cash pools that pay out 3 places for each. Big Fish honors and $713 went to the team of Kevin and Jason Ellman for their 30.5" walleye. Big Basket honors and $713 belongs to the Pro Team of James Peterson and Greg Josephs. Complete payouts for this event are listed below: | PL | Pro Team | Fish | Wgt | Prize | | 1 | Okada, Joe & Okada, David | 21 | 132.52 | $23,000.00 | | 2 | Blosser, Robert & Blosser, Josh | 21 | 130.61 | $10,000.00 | | 3 | Kemos, Tom & Kemos, Telly | 21 | 124.48 | $7,500.00 | | 4 | Dempsey, Ryan & Goecks, Brad | 21 | 120 | $6,500.00 | | 5 | Keller, Brian & Eaton, Larry | 21 | 118.62 | $5,500.00 | | 6 | Leanna, Jim & Knowles, Joe | 21 | 117.59 | $4,500.00 | | 7 | Cardenas, Robert & Mickish, John | 21 | 116.22 | $4,000.00 | | 8 | Niklasch, Lynn & Besaw, Bart | 21 | 115.93 | $3,600.00 | | 9 | Schneider, John & Meisner, Dan | 21 | 115.15 | $3,200.00 | | 10 | Adler, Adam & Schoenwalder, Andy | 21 | 114.93 | $3,000.00 | | 11 | Neu, Pat & Neu, Adam | 21 | 114.77 | $2,800.00 | | 12 | Oskey, Jeff & Polzin, Mike | 21 | 111.51 | $2,600.00 | | 13 | Provost, Nate & Franklin, Rick | 21 | 110.58 | $2,500.00 | | 14 | Kolinski, John & Hornes, Blaine | 21 | 109.21 | $2,400.00 | | 15 | Samson, Bruce & Stoegbauer, Rick | 21 | 107.27 | $2,300.00 | | 16 | Omelina, John & Hogan, Dan | 21 | 104.7 | $2,200.00 | | 17 | Skarlis, Tommy & Armatti, Neil | 16 | 104.35 | $2,100.00 | | 18 | Gabriel, Troy & Thomson, Paul | 21 | 102.59 | $2,000.00 | | 19 | Blanck, Mike & Blanck, Kevin | 20 | 102.16 | $1,900.00 | Big Fish | PL | Pro Team | Fish | Wgt | Prize | | 1 | Ellman, Kevin & Ellman, Jason | 30.5? | 11.94 | $713.00 | | 2 | Gofron, Mike & Adams Jaeme | 30" | 11.33 | $238.00 | | 2 | Loeckle, Troy & Loeckle, Wes | 30" | 11.33 | $238.00 | | 2 | Sutton Bill & Vojak, Bill | 30" | 11.33 | $238.00 | Big Basket | PL | Pro Team | Fish | Wgt | Prize | | 1 | Peterson, James & Josephs, Greg | 7 | 53.13 | $713.00 | | 2 | Blosser, Robert & Blosser, Josh | 7 | 51.00 | $428.00 | | 3 | Loeckle, Troy & Loeckle, Wes | 7 | 50.48 | $285.00 | With the AIM CRR format, AIM officials conduct a final audit and verification of the score cards and fish pictures for all the Pros and Pro Teams cashing a check for all three days. The AIM pro Challenge format was extremely well received, and reports are AIM may be considering the format for several events in 2013. One sentiment was unanimous; Oconto would be a preferred AIM Pro Team Challenge location again for next year. Anglers Insight Marketing, LLC (AIM) is a unique tournament organization which is owned by stockholders, the majority of which are Professional walleye anglers. AIM Professionals are among the "All Stars" of professional fishing, with cumulative HUNDREDS of years of tournament experience, including countless tournament victories, series championships, and Angler of the Year titles. This insight and knowledge is now being employed to provide the finest tournament experience for the participants, and the maximum exposure for the host tournament sites and corporate partners. AIM Marketing Partners:
Bay Mills Resort & Casinos, Lund Boat Company, Mercury Marine/Motor Guide, Yamaha Marine, Navionics, John Butts Outdoors, Oahe Wings & Walleyes, Luck E Strike Lures, Worldwide Marine Insurance, Pier of d’Nort, Come By Chance Resort, Gemini Custom Apparel, Reef Runner Lures, The Judge Tournament Ruler, Rite in the Rain Paper, G2 Angling, M419 Guide Service, Walleye Madness Guide Service, Allen’s Guide Service
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