7-14-04 NEWS RELEASE
Next Western Pennsylvania Anglers Bass or Walleye
Tournament to be held on Lake Erie out of the North East Marina
The Western Pennsylvania Anglers will
hold it’s next Bass or Walleye Tournament (2 separate divisions) on Saturday,
July 24th out of the North East Marina in North East, PA. Anglers can
compete in either the bass or walleye division. Applications can be obtained at
the North East Marina Tackle Shop, Poor Richards East , on line at
www.western-pa-anglers.com or
by calling 724-438-5070.
Based on as few as 50 teams in an
event each tournament throughout the year will pay a quarnteed minimum $2000.00
first place prize and plaques, paying down at least ten places. In addition to
all the cash awards and plaques anglers will be treated to a variety of sponsors
prizes and gifts given at each tournament courtesy of the WPA and its sponsors
like Pittsburgh Brewing, Woodlands World, Shamano, Lowrance, Red Bull, Berkley,
Reef Runner, Stinger Spoons, Timber Wolf Tobacco, Skeeter Boats, and many
others just to name a few.
Contestants can arrive as early as
5:30 a.m. to have their boat safety inspected and then spend time sharing or not
sharing tournament strategies while enjoying hot coffee and snacks with the
other contestants. All the tournaments, weather permitting, are kicked off at
7 a.m. following any announcements and the National Anthem. Boats are then
launched in order of their registration for the 8 hour event. All boats must be
back in line-of-sight by 3 p.m. for check in.
Anglers will then assemble back at
the WPA official weigh-in trailer with the days catch. All anglers are
encouraged to partake in the free food and drinks following each tournament
while each teams catch is weighed and recorded. While each team waits to see
how well they place, boat numbers are drawn for both owners and riders for a
variety of sponsor’s gifts given away at every event.
The WPA will offer Bass and Walleye
anglers in the region the opportunity to fish in any of five new state
tournament trails this year. A minimum of three tournaments will be held for
anglers in PA, WV, MD, OH, and NY in 2004 with a chance to qualify for the two
day Championship to be held in October sponsored by Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
and Woodlands World Outdoors Store.
By competing in at least three
tournaments, Bass and Walleye anglers will have a chance at thousands of dollars
in prize money, Championship trophies, team jackets, and a pair of the coveted
WPA Championship rings.
Top anglers from the 5 states will
earn the right to compete in the Western Pennsylvania Anglers Championship
Tournament. This 2 day event, hosted by Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and
Woodlands World will be held October 2nd & 3rd . Anglers
will fish day 1 for a qualifying spot on day 2, with a weigh-in ceremony to be
held in front of the Woodlands World Store. Winning teams will compete for
thousands in cash & awards accumulated over the season. The top Bass and
Walleye teams from each state will receive special awards. The Championship
teams will be presented with checks, plaques, jackets and the WPA Championship
Rings. Walleye anglers will also receive an automatic spot at the National
Championships in 2005.
Walleye anglers take special note
that the Western PA Anglers was one of the original qualifying organizations for
the Cabela’s National Team Walleye Championships. Walleye anglers finishing
high enough in the WPA will earn the right to represent the WPA at the National
Team Championship in 2005. This nationally televised event pits anglers from
across the United States and Canada all competing for over $125,000 in cash and
prizes as well as 2 new Ranger boats.
The WPA has had several teams
represented in the top 20 since the first championship held in 2002. Finishes
like these are testament to the quality of anglers we have in this region said
WPA Director David Show. The WPA is interested in providing an opportunity for
the average angler to fish in a professional grade tournament that they thought
they couldn’t afford or do well in. This is a chance to fish in a well run
tournament, spend time with other anglers, share stories and maybe pick up some
new techniques. Many fishermen have thought about fishing in a tournament but
never thought they could or never took that next step, now they can and have a
good time doing it said Show. Many of us have fished in tournaments across the
country and done well. The WPA wants to show the country just what our region
has to offer and just how good our fishermen are in this area. Any interested
angler is encouraged to contact me. Visit our web site at
www.western-pa-anglers.com . If you would like to become a member,
receive information, get on the WPA mailing list or just find out more send me
an e-mail to
cdsriggers@yahoo.com or call
724-438-5070.
4-23-04 NEWS RELEASE
Pymatuning first stop on the Western Pennsylvania Anglers
five state tournament trail
The Western PA Anglers kicked off their new five state Bass & Walleye tournament
trail April 17th at Pymatuning Lake. As the water temperature increased so did
the fishing action according to WPA director David Show.
Bass anglers had good results with hundreds of large & small mouth bass being
brought to the scale. The Butler bass team of Ernie and Ken Pate brought a five
fish limit to the scale that weighed over 15 lbs. The team of Jim Lunsford of
Washington, PA and Ed Balta of N. Huntingdon, PA from took 2nd place honors with
the help of their lunker bass that weighed over 5.5 lbs.
Walleye anglers had a tougher bite, but fishing steadily improved as the water
warmed. First place in the walleye division went to the team of John Jackson and
Mike Maley of Louisville, OH with a weight of 10.47 lbs. followed in second by
Uniontown area walleye anglers Dave Show and Mike Kalafut who also netted the
event’s big fish that weighed nearly 4 lbs. The Uniontown team of Regis Provance
and Jim Dice also finished 3rd in the event.
The Western Reserve also held a walleye tournament on Sunday the 18th and the
walleye catch continued to improve with a sunny day in the upper 70s. The
Uniontown team of Show and Kalafut continued to do well with a 7th place finish
again taking big fish honors with a nearly 5 lb walleye. According to Show the
fishing should be very good over the next few weeks. As the water has warmed and
the walleye progress through the spawning they should start to feed more
aggressively and that spells good fishing.
The next Western Pennsylvania Anglers tournament will be held April 24th on
Tygart Lake in WV followed by Mosquito Lake in OH on May 1st. Anyone wishing
information on any of the upcoming WPA tournaments can call Dave Show at
724-438-5070, E-mail cdsriggers@yahoo.com or visit the WPA web site at
www.western-pa-anglers.com.
4-22-04 NEWS RELEASE
Western Pennsylvania Anglers to kick
off new WV Bass & Walleye trail this weekend
The western PA Anglers will conduct the first of three WV division bass and
walleye tournaments Saturday, April 24th at Tygart Lake. The WV trail now joins
WPA trails in PA, MD, OH, and NY and will give WV anglers a chance to qualify
for the WPA Championship to be held this year at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort,
Farmington PA in front of the new Woodlands World outdoor store.
Anglers will meet between 5:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. for registration and boat
inspections at the marina ramps below the park lodge. Coffee & doughnuts will be
provided. Following the National Anthem at 7:00, boats will be launched by
number and are to be back in for weigh-in by 3:00.
Anglers will attempt to bring a five fish limit per team to the scale for this
live release event. During the weigh-in the WPA will give many door prizes
provided by circuit sponsors. Free food and beverages will be provided for the
anglers during the weigh-in.
Plaques and a guaranteed minimum $4000.00 in prize money will be awarded with a
minimum field of only 50 teams.
Entries for all the WPA events are $110.00 per boat. Tournaments can be fished
as a team or alone. WPA memberships are $20.00 per year and all new members
receive a membership kit that includes a free club shirt and discounts at a
variety of area outdoors stores, hotels, restaurants.
To register or for more information about the Tygart Lake tournament or the
upcoming Cheat Lake or Jennings Randolph tournaments call 724-438-5070, e-mail
cdsriggers@yahoo, or visit the web site at
www.western-pa-anglers.com.
4-06-04 NEWS RELEASE
West Virginia Trail included in
Western Pennsylvania Anglers New 2004 Bass & Walleye Tournaments
The WPA will offer Bass
and Walleye anglers in the region the opportunity to fish in any of five new
state tournament trails this year. A minimum of three tournaments will be held
for anglers in PA, WV, MD, OH, and NY in 2004 with a chance to qualify for the
two day Championship to be held in October sponsored by Nemacolin Woodlands
Resort and Woodlands World Outdoors Store.
By competing in at least three tournaments, in any state, Bass and Walleye
anglers will have a chance at thousands of dollars in prize money, Championship
trophies, team jackets, and a pair of the coveted WPA Championship rings.
Based on as few as 50
teams in an event each tournament throughout the year will pay a quarnteed
minimum $2000.00 first place prize and plaques, paying down at least ten
places. In addition to all the cash awards and plaques anglers will be treated
to a variety of sponsors prizes and gifts given at each tournament courtesy of
the WPA and its sponsors like Pittsburgh Brewing, Woodlands World, Shamano,
Lowrance, Red Bull, Berkley, Reef Runner, Stinger Spoons, Timber Wolf Tobacco,
Skeeter Boats, and many others just to name a few.
Contestants can arrive as early as 5:30 a.m. to have their boat safety inspected
and then spend time sharing or not sharing tournament strategies while enjoying
hot coffee and snacks with the other contestants. All the tournaments, weather
permitting, are kicked off at 7 a.m. following any announcements and the
National Anthem. Boats are then launched in order of their registration for the
8 hour event. All boats must be back in line-of-sight by 3 p.m. for check in.
Anglers will then assemble back at the WPA official weigh-in trailer with the
days catch. All anglers are encouraged to partake in the free food and drinks
following each tournament while each teams catch is weighed and recorded. While
each team waits to see how well they place, boat numbers are drawn for both
owners and riders for a variety of sponsor’s gifts given away at every event.
Top anglers from the 5 states will earn the right to compete in the Western
Pennsylvania Anglers Championship Tournament. This 2 day event, hosted by
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Woodlands World will be held October 2nd
& 3rd. Anglers will fish day 1 for one of qualifying spots on day 2,
with a weigh-in ceremony to be held in front of the Woodlands World Store.
Winning teams will compete for thousands in cash & awards accumulated over the
season. The top Bass and Walleye teams from each state will receive special
awards. The Championship teams will be presented with checks, plaques, jackets
and the WPA Championship Rings. Walleye anglers will also receive an automatic
spot at the Cabela’s National Championships in 2005.
Walleye anglers take special note that the Western PA Anglers was one of the
original qualifying organizations for the Cabela’s National Team Walleye
Championships. Walleye anglers finishing high enough in the WPA will earn the
right to represent the WPA at the National Team Championship in 2005. This
nationally televised event pits anglers from across the United States and Canada
all competing for over $125,000 in cash and prizes as well as 2 new Ranger
boats.
The WPA has had several teams represented in the top 20 since the first
championship held in 2002. Finishes like these are testament to the quality of
anglers we have in this region said WPA Director David Show. The WPA is
interested in providing an opportunity for the average angler to fish in a
professional grade tournament that they thought they couldn’t afford or do well
in. This is a chance to fish in a well run tournament, spend time with other
anglers, share stories and maybe pick up some new techniques. Many fishermen
have thought about fishing in a tournament but never thought they could or never
took that next step, now they can and have a good time doing it said Show. Many
of us have fished in tournaments across the country and done well. The WPA
wants to show the country just what our region has to offer and just how good
our fishermen are in this area. Any interested angler is encouraged to contact
me. Visit our web site at
www.western-pa-anglers.com . If you
would like to become a member, receive information, get on the WPA mailing list
or just find out more send me an e-mail to
cdsriggers@yahoo.com or call
724-438-5070
2 CIRCUITS Fish for BASS OR WALLEYE -- 5 DISTRICTS
TO CHOOSE FROM
Teams fishing a minimum of only 3 TOURNAMENTS qualify for the championship.
Qualify in any state (Minimum 2 tournaments in any state, minimum 3 tournaments
total). Fishing additional tournaments will add to your points. Bonus
points for out of state tournaments. Championship winner & Angler of the
year automatic Cabela’s Team Walleye Championship Qualifier…
PA OH NY MD WV
Pymatuning …4/17 Pymatuning..….4/17 Lake Erie, NE …7/.24-25blow Jennings
Randolph…6/27 Tygart Lake…………4/24
Kinzua………..8/1 Mosquito ..……5/23 Kinzua………….…8/1 Yough Lake...............9/5
Cheat Lake………….5/16
Yough Lake.....9/5 Lake Erie, NE. .7/24-25blow Chatauqua …….…8/29 Deep Creek
…..........9/19 Jennings Randolph …6/27
…………………………………………………….…………………………...............................................................………
2 Day Championship October 2nd & 3rd Yough Lake
Sponsored by Woodlands World, Farmington PA. Championship rings and
jackets awarded at the Woodlands World Weigh-in.
Annual Charity Tournament on Pittsburgh 3 Rivers October 24th.
FOR TOURNAMENT INFO VISIT WWW.WESTERN-PA-ANGLERS.COM
OR CALL 724-438-5070
2-9-04 NEWS RELEASE
For more information, contact: Eric Banks, 308-254-5505
Cabela’s
looks north to Bays de Noc for 2004 National Team Championship
SIDNEY, Neb. – It’s official – walleye anglers qualified for the 2004 Cabela’s
National Team Championship can put Escanaba, Michigan, on their summer travel
plans. The 3rd annual Cabela’s National Team Championship will be held in Delta
County on Bays de Noc, near Escanaba and Gladstone, on June 11-12.
“With 30,000+ acres of fishable water and a legendary walleye bite, Bays de Noc
is the premier site for the 2004 National Team Championship,” said Eric Banks,
external relations coordinator for Cabela’s. “Qualifying teams will find
cooperative fish, friendly people and an atmosphere like no other in Delta
County. Cabela’s 2004 National Team Championship is destined to be the best
yet.” The Delta County Chamber of Commerce, U.P. State Fairgrounds, Bays de Noc
Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Downtown Development Districts of
Escanaba and Gladstone will host the event.
“The entire community is very enthusiastic about hosting Cabela’s National Team
Championship,” said Vickie Micheau, executive director of the Delta County
Chamber of Commerce. “With nearly 200 miles of freshwater shoreline, anglers are
guaranteed a great experience learning the secrets of Little Bays de Noc. This
time of year you can expect the walleye to be hungry and feisty.” The community
will also host Destination Delta tours, lumberjack shows and other activities
for anglers and their families and fans. “The community will roll out the red
carpet and do everything we can to provide a positive experience,” said Jalene
Polkey, local tournament coordinator and chairperson of the Delta Chamber of
Commerce.
Building on the incredible success of previous tournaments, the 2004 National
Team Championship partners 44 walleye tournaments, circuits and clubs across the
nation in a true national championship format. “Our 2003 event was an
overwhelming success,” said Banks. “Anglers and fans alike agree the National
Team Championship is the premier event for walleye team anglers.” The 2004
tournament will gather anglers from 30 states to compete for cash, value-added
prizes and the chance to be named National Champions.
1-19-04 NEWS RELEASE
Western Pennsylvania
Anglers announce new 2004 Bass & Walleye Tournament Trails
The WPA will offer Bass and Walleye anglers in the region the opportunity to
fish in any of five new state tournament trails this year. A minimum of three
tournaments will be held for anglers in PA, WV, MD, OH, and NY in 2004 with a
chance to qualify for the two day Championship to be held in October sponsored
by Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Woodlands World Outdoors Store.
By competing in at least three tournaments, two in any state, Bass and Walleye
anglers will have a chance at thousands of dollars in prize money, Championship
trophies, team jackets, and a pair of the coveted WPA Championship rings.
Based on as few as 50 teams in an event each tournament throughout the year will
pay a quarnteed minimum $2000.00 first place prize and plaques, paying down at
least ten places. In addition to all the cash awards and plaques anglers will be
treated to a variety of sponsors prizes and gifts given at each tournament
courtesy of the WPA and its sponsors like Pittsburgh Brewing, Woodlands World,
Shamano, Lowrance, Red Bull, Berkley, Reef Runner, Stinger Spoons, Timber Wolf
Tobacco, Skeeter Boats, and many others just to name a few.
Contestants can arrive as early as 5:30 a.m. to have their boat safety inspected
and then spend time sharing or not sharing tournament strategies while enjoying
hot coffee and snacks with the other contestants. All the tournaments, weather
permitting, are kicked off at 7 a.m. following any announcements and the
National Anthem. Boats are then launched in order of their registration for the
8 hour event. All boats must be back in line-of-sight by 3 p.m. for check in.
Anglers will then assemble back at the WPA official weigh-in trailer with the
days catch. All anglers are encouraged to partake in the free food and drinks
following each tournament while each teams catch is weighed and recorded. While
each team waits to see how well they place, boat numbers are drawn for both
owners and riders for a variety of sponsor’s gifts given away at every event.
Top anglers from the 5 states will earn the right to compete in the Western
Pennsylvania Anglers Championship Tournament. This 2 day event, hosted by
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Woodlands World will be held October 9th & 10th.
Anglers will fish day 1 for one of 15 spots on day 2, with a weigh-in ceremony
to be held in front of the Woodlands World Store. Winning teams will compete for
thousands in cash & awards accumulated over the season. The top Bass and Walleye
teams from each state will receive special awards. The Championship teams will
be presented with checks, plaques, jackets and the WPA Championship Rings.
Walleye anglers will also receive an automatic spot at the National
Championships in 2005.
Walleye anglers take special note that the Western PA Anglers was one of the
original qualifying organizations for the Cabela’s National Team Walleye
Championships. Walleye anglers finishing high enough in the WPA will earn the
right to represent the WPA at the National Team Championship in 2005. This
nationally televised event pits anglers from across the United States and Canada
all competing for over $125,000 in cash and prizes as well as 2 new Ranger
boats.
The WPA has had several teams represented in the top 20 since the first
championship held in 2001. Finishes like these are testament to the quality of
anglers we have in this region said WPA Director David Show. The WPA is
interested in providing an opportunity for the average angler to fish in a
professional grade tournament that they thought they couldn’t afford or do well
in. This is a chance to fish in a well run tournament, spend time with other
anglers, share stories and maybe pick up some new techniques. Many fishermen
have thought about fishing in a tournament but never thought they could or never
took that next step, now they can and have a good time doing it said Show. Many
of us have fished in tournaments across the country and done well. The WPA wants
to show the country just what our region has to offer and just how good our
fishermen are in this area. Any interested angler is encouraged to contact me.
Visit our web site at www.western-pa-anglers.com . If you would like to become a
member, receive information, get on the WPA mailing list or just find out more
send me an e-mail to cdsriggers@yahoo.com or call 724-438-5070
2 CIRCUITS Fish for BASS OR WALLEYE
5 DISTRICTS……TO CHOOSE FROM
Teams fishing a minimum of only 3 TOURNAMENTS can qualify for the championship.
Qualify in any state (Minimum 2 tournaments in any state, minimum 3 tournaments
total)
Fish additional tournaments to add to your points. Bonus points for out of state
tournaments.
Championship winner & Angler of the year automatic Cabela’s Team Walleye
Championship Qualifier…
PA OH NY MD WV
Pymatuning …4/17 Mosquito ..……....…4/4 Lake Erie, NE …7/.24-25 Jennings
Randolph…6/27 Cheat Lake………….4/24
Kinzua………..8/1 Pymatuning……….4/17 Kinzua………….…8/1 Yough Lake.............9/5
Jennings Randolph …6/27
Yough Lake.....9/5 Lake Erie, NE. …....7/24-25 Chatauqua …….…8/29 Deep Creek
…......9/19 Tygart Lake…………TBA
……………………………………………………….…………………………………
Annual Charity Tournament on Pittsburgh 3 Rivers - October 3rd
…………………………………………
2 Day Championship - October 9th& 10th Yough Lake
6-11-03 NEWS RELEASE
Western PA Anglers
place high in Cabela's National Team Championship.
Milford Lake near Junction City Kansas was the location of the 2003 National
Team Walleye Championship hosted by Cabela’s. June 6th & 7th over 250 teams of
walleye anglers from across the nation and Canada participated in the 2-day
event in hopes of taking home a share of the $125,000.00 cash prize as well as a
new Ranger boat.
Teams throughout last year competed in sanctioned events to gain a qualifying
spot at the National Championship. Only anglers qualifying by winning or placing
high enough in participating events were eligible to participate. Locally,
anglers from the Western Pennsylvania Anglers, Yough Walleye Association, KAWA
and Western Reserve Walleye Association earned the chance to compete in this
year’s event.
David Show, Director of the Western Pennsylvania Anglers and his partner Mike
Kalafut finished in 17th place earning them the title of top finishers from
Pennsylvania as well as securing a position as a Cabela’s Top 25 All American
Walleye Team. The team was presented with a check, marble plaque from Cabela’s,
and will be given engraved gold rings signifying their seat as All American
Walleye Anglers for 2003.
David, from Hopwood, PA and his partner Mike of Uniontown who have participated
in events across the country stated this was one of the largest and most
professional events the have ever participated in. The staff from Cabela’s along
with folks around Junction City did an outstanding job with the event.
“We were feeling pretty good at the end of the first day when we hit the scales
with a limit, especially when some of the Cabela’s staff told me we were only
one of a hand full of teams who came in with one for the day” stated Dave. “I
had a feeling about a cove just outside the launch. We hadn’t prefished it at
all but I just had a feeling we would find fish and sure enough just a few
minutes into the tournament we had a 6 lb. eye in the boat. Much like Yough Lake
we did well on light jigs and lindy rigs and the technique worked well enough to
keep us in the top 20 for day 2”. “I would have to say the quality of angler in
this event is as good or better than any pro circuit I know and we in this area
should be especially proud of the anglers in this area, they are as good as it
gets.”
A special thanks goes to several local businesses including Woodlands Outdoors,
Pittsburgh Brewing, Timber Wolf Chewing Tobacco, Mercy Hospital, Nicklow’s Bait,
and others for contributing to the team’s efforts this year in getting them to
the Championship.
Other anglers from the area who did well were Joe Daveler and Bob Fisher, who
place 20th in the event. Also from the Yough Walleye Association and The WPA
were the team of Paul Santucci and Ray Zimmerman who lead for big fish going
into day 2 with a lunker over 9 lbs.
Cabela’s will nationally televise the event at a date and channel to be
announced.
For more information or Questions please free to contact me at 724-438-5070 or
724-438-6909
David Show,
Director, Western Pennsylvania Anglers
4-24-03 NEWS RELEASE
North American
Fishing Club and the WPA announce a special members only discount rate.
The NAFC and WPA is offering membership in the NAFC for a special member price
of $10.00 that includes a 1 year subscription to the NAFC magazine, new member
gift and all club benefits. This offer is good only to WPA members and the WPA
code must be used on your membership.
3-31-03 NEWS RELEASE
Skeeter
Boats & Bob Warren Boat Sales announce 2003 sponsorship for The WPA.
The top 2 finishers in both the walleye and bass anglers of the year race will
also receive $1000.00 gift certificates for new Skeeter boats at Bob Warren Boat
Sales. The top 2 individuals or team in both the walleye and bass divisions will
be presented Skeeter Boat Certificates at the Mercy Hospital Charity Bass &
Walleye Tournament in October.
6-2-02 NEWS RELEASE
Western PA Anglers
Place High in 1st Ever Cabela's National Team Tournament
WPA MEMBERS, JOE DOSSI AND DARREN DOSSI FINISHED 3RD
WITH JOHN PENDLETON AND CHUCK SABATOSE IN 7TH TO GIVE THE WPA 2 TEAMS IN THE TOP
TEN OF THE LARGEST TEAM WALLEYE CHAMPIONSHIP EVER HELD. A TOTAL OF 6 WPA MEMBER
TEAMS FINISHED IN THE TOP 30 OF THIS 250 TEAM EVENT THAT HAD 25 STATES
REPRESENTED. JOE DAVELER, BOB FISHER IN 12TH , KEN ABERNATHY, NATHAN MARCINE IN
19TH, RICHARD NAGY, WILLIAM PINSKEY IN 25TH , RICH FIKE, BOB STONE IN 26TH, THE
WPA WAS WELL REPRESENTD BY THESE TEAMS AS WELL AS THE BALANCE OF THE 22 TEAMS
FROM OUR ORGANIZATION THAT MADE IT TO THIS YEARS EVENT IN MILLE LACS, MN. A JOB
WELL DONE AND A TESTAMENT TO THE QUALITY OF ANGLERS WE HAVE.
4-1-02 NEWS RELEASE
Additional WPA Bass Tournament Added: The
Canvas Doctor's Open
The WPA has added another Bass Tournament that will
be held on Sunday, April 7, 2002 at the Beach Club Marina on the Mon River in
New Eagle, PA. Boat Inspection will start at 5:30pm and launch at 7am.
Boats must be in by 3pm. $110.00 entry fee per team. $10.00 to
angler of the year fund. 80% payback on $100.00 + Trophy, cash and sponsor
prizes. For entries call 724-438-5070.
3-3-02 NEWS RELEASE
WPA Member Breaks State Record
WPA member Tim Waltz has broken the 15 year old PA
sauger record with a 4.11 lb. catch from the Susquehanna River in Lycoming
County. For more info check the story on the the
PA Fish & Boat Site.
2-20-02 NEWS
RELEASE
Western
Pennsylvania Anglers qualify for National Championship.
The Western Pennsylvania Anglers have announced that some
forty-three members of the WPA have qualified for the $144,000 Cabela’s National
Team Walleye Championship to be held in May of next year on Mille Lacs Lake in
MN. David Show, a local professional walleye angler and director of the Western
Pennsylvania Anglers states “ This is a testament to the quality of fishermen in
our region.” Many of these local anglers have competed with hundreds of other
teams all in search of a qualifying position. By placing high enough in
qualifying tournaments across the country these anglers have earned the right to
participate in the largest national team walleye held thus far. Two hundred and
fifty teams from across the U.S. will compete for over $144,000.00 in cash and
prizes in this nationally televised event. The championship will air on the
ESPN2 sports network next year.
The following Western Pennsylvania Anglers will be
traveling to MN next year. David Show of Hopwood, a three time qualifier and
his partner Mike Kalafut, Dave Rhodes, Dewayne Cawley, Ernie Rankin, Andy
Teconchuck, Greg Kopnopik, Stan Sowinski, Ken Swab, Mike Sesek, Brian Campbell,
Ken Harding, Bob Sines, Scott Gates, Carmine Santoro, Bill Christopher, Ed
Thomas, Bob Stone, Rich Fike, Bill Hans, Ken Sweney, Joe Wellner, Ray Rannard,
Rich Thames, Chuck Sabatose, John Pendleton, Kevin Sisley Steve Popson, Ed
Dutkewyck, Jim Berger, Bob Fisher, Joe Daveler, Paul Santucci, Paul Horwath, Joe
Horwath, Keith Eshbaugh, Ray Zimmerman, Regis Provance, Melvin Bankhead, Jim
Nestor, William Pinskey, Jack West, Paul Nath, Tim Waltz.
The Western Pennsylvania Anglers are a new organization
of professional and tournament anglers dedicated to promoting the outdoors, our
regions waterways and the sport of angling. The WPA will be conducting its
Walleye Tournament Series and participating with Cabela’s next year as well as
introducing a new Team Bass Tournament Series in the Spring. For more
information call 724-438-5070 or
www.western-pa-anglers.com