World-class fishing, premier destinations and hefty payouts are on tap in the 2011 Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit schedule.
“We worked with divisional Angler Advisory Panels, sponsors, fisheries managers and site coordinators to select the best fisheries?at the peak fishing times?to put together a dream season of walleye fishing,” said the MWC’s Sr. Events Coordinator, Dan Johnson. The MWC’s 2011 schedule is as follows:
Central Division
March 26-27Illinois River, Spring Valley, IL
June 3-5Mississippi River Pool 3/St. Croix River, Red Wing, MN
August 5-7Bays de Noc, Escanaba, MI (Note: tournament will be run in conjunction with Cabela’s National Team Championship.)
East Division
April 16-17Detroit River and Lake Erie, Trenton, MI
May 20-22 Lake Erie, Sandusky, OH
August 26-28St. Mary’s River, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
West Division
June 24-26Devils Lake, ND (Note: Will be run in conjunction with Devils Lake Chamber of Commerce Tournament.)
July 22-24Lake Oahe, Mobridge, SD
Sept. 16-18Cass Lake, Stony Point Resort, MN
2011 World Walleye Championship
Oct. 13-15Mississippi River Pools 9-10, Prairie du Chien, WI
With an 80 percent payback plus special team-of-the-year awards, the Circuit expects to pay out more than $600,000 in cash at its nine qualifying events?not including sponsor contingencies?along with another $101,500 at the no-entry-fee Cabela’s World Walleye Championship. Besides offering lucrative payouts andgreat competitionon world-class walleye fisheries, the MWC expanded the number of destinations featuring three-day events, to include a foul-weather day, at the request of anglers. Watch for upcoming announcements on registration and special promotions at the masterswalleyecircuit website.
Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost Outfitter for hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, is entering its tenth season as title sponsor of the MWC. Official sponsors include: Berkley, Ranger Boats, Mercury, MotorGuide, Lowrance, Fishouflage, Versus (Vs.) Television Network and North American Fishing Club. Associate Sponsors include: O2 Marine Technologies, 3-IN-ONE No Rust Shield, Abu Garcia, Fin-tech, Northland Fishing Tackle, Ryjus, Reflections, Sea Grant and Wildlife Forever. Now heading into its 27th season, the Cabela’s MWC is the oldest team circuit in walleye fishing.
For more information on the Cabela’s MWC, visit: the masterswalleyecircuit website or call: (877) 893-7947.By: MWC Staff
