2016 NWT Schedule Announced (Officially)

Cabela’s National Walleye Tour Announces 2016 Schedule
Lake Oahe to host Championship event

The Cabela’s National Walleye Tour (NWT) recently announced the 2016 schedule, which includes three regular-season events and a championship, all nationally televised and taking place on some of the country’s premier walleye fisheries.

The regular season kicks off April 21-22, 2016, on Lake Erie, a fishery known for big water and even bigger walleye. The highly anticipated opener will be based out of Sandusky, Ohio, and should feature some of the biggest weights of the year. The NWT will then move to Lake Winnebago in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on May 26-27, before heading to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, on June 23-24 for the final regular-season event. In August, the Cabela’s National Walleye Tour will visit famed Lake Oahe in Mobridge, South Dakota, for the NWT 2016 Tour Championship. Official registration for the 2016 season will begin in January, both online and by phone.

New for 2016, all NWT events will feature a Friday finish. The change from the traditional Saturday conclusion was a popular request among anglers and will apply to regular season events as well as the championship.

As always, all NWT events will deliver 100% payback. A fully rigged Ranger Boat, plus cash, is guaranteed for first place at each event – a minimum total value of $57,000. Multiple contingency programs are available for even higher payout. Anglers that fish all three regular-season events, in addition to the top points leaders, will qualify for the three-day, entry-fee championship.

For more details, anglers are encouraged to call 612-424-0708 or visit the website at http://www.nationalwalleyetour.com.

April 21-22 – Lake Erie (Sandusky, Ohio)
May 26-27 – Lake Winnebago (Oshkosh, Wis.)
June 23-24 – Green Bay (Sturgeon Bay, Wis.)
Championship – August 3-5 – Lake Oahe (Mobridge, S.D.)I

Anyone on here ever co-angled one of these events? I’m considering doing one next year, but was hoping for an event in MN. From some guys that I know fish the AIM series, co-angling can be hit or miss. Chance at fishing with a real pro and chance at fishing with someone that doesn’t have much of a clue.

I fished all 4 events last year as a co. It most definitely can be hit or miss on the pro you fish with. It did learn at least one thing at each event to make me a better fisherman but in my estimation, you could hire a local guide for 2 days at the same cost and likely benefit more.

I fished the FLW as a co. It’s easily the best money I ever spent to get started in fishing walleye tournaments. Some of those guys still fish the NWT.

riverrookie wrote:

I fished all 4 events last year as a co. It most definitely can be hit or miss on the pro you fish with. It did learn at least one thing at each event to make me a better fisherman but in my estimation, you could hire a local guide for 2 days at the same cost and likely benefit more.

Two full days from a guide for $350??

Include gas, lodging, gear, bait, tackle into the entry fee and you’d get close the cost of a guide for two days.

Tim J wrote:

Include gas, lodging, gear, bait, tackle into the entry fee and you’d get close the cost of a guide for two days.

No gear or tackle is needed from the Co angler. Your going to have gas and lodging to fish with a guide as well.

Either one can be a great experience, a tournament day is much much different from a day in a guide boat.

riverrookie wrote:

I fished all 4 events last year as a co. It most definitely can be hit or miss on the pro you fish with. It did learn at least one thing at each event to make me a better fisherman but in my estimation, you could hire a local guide for 2 days at the same cost and likely benefit more.

I’ve fished FLW bass tourneys as an am, BASS, and last year all 4 of the NWT. Best money you could spend. Learning happens two ways, what you should do and what NOT to do.
Take advantage of the practice days by being at the tournament official boat launch and catch a ride for several practice days. You should be able to end up fishing for 5 or 6 days for that 350 entry fee.
A lot of fun meeting new people, learning new things and a chance to earn some money.