The Illinois Walleye Trail conducted its 2nd Tournament of the 2008 season on Sunday November 25, 2007 in Henry Illinois. The teams arrived with temperatures in the upper 20’s and the water level up about a foot but clarity of the water 12-18 inches. Surface water temps were 44 degrees. By the afternoon bite the weather had gone south with the temps dropping to just above freezing and a mix of snow showers, rain, sleet and snow. This did not stop the teams from doing what they came to do and catch fish and fish they did catch. Over 50% of the field weighed a limit of fish. Finishing with the biggest 6 fish limit was the team of David Kleszyk from Oak Brook Terrace and partner Dave Zurawski from Plainfield, Illinois with 17.73 pounds and a check for $1,175.00. David and Dave caught their fish using jigs and minnows upstream of Henry in the 12 to 14 foot range. Placing 2nd was the father and son team from Frankfort, Illinois Steve and Brian Skupien with 14.63 pounds using 3 ways and crankbaits. Their finish earned them $670.00. The 3rd place team of Bob Hausler from Plano and Chris Clemmons from Millbrook weighed 14.22 pounds for $465.00. Big fish honors and a fourth place finish went to Max Actis and Mike Stuckert from Spring Valley with 13.19 pounds and big Sauger 3.35 pounds cashing $320.00 for big fish pot. Max and Mike as the first Lund Boat owner in the money received the $100.00 bonus certificate complements of Hennepin Marine.
Complete results and current point standings can be found at http://www.prairielandeyes.com We would like to Thank the fine sponsors of the Illinois Walleye Trail Lund Boats, Hennepin Marine, Mercury Marine and Cabelas.
The next tournament before the spring of 2008 for the Illinois Walleye Trail will be December 2, 2007 in Ottawa. Illinois. If you would like additional information contact Bob Kidd at [email protected] or http://www.prairielandeyes.com