Competitive walleye anglers will converge on Sturgeon Bay, Wis., July 26-27, as the Cabela’s National Walleye Tour continues their inaugural season on Lake Michigan. The all-new tournament circuit features a pro-am style format and guarantees over 100% payback. The Sturgeon Bay event begins Thursday, July 25, with tournament registration from 2-4 p.m. at The Lodge at Leatham Smith, (1640 Memorial Dr., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235) with a mandatory pre-tournament meeting set to start at 5:00 p.m. Pro and co-angler pairings will be announced at the pre-tournament meeting.
Anglers will launch Friday and Saturday mornings at 7 a.m. from The Lodge at Leatham Smith and return to the lodge for the weigh-ins each day. Weigh-in will start at 3:00 pm each day.
On Saturday, July 27, event attendees can take to the water with Evinrude/Ranger Test Rides from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to purchase incentives, the first 50 participants will receive a free TESTRIDE t-shirt.
The National Professional Anglers Association will also host a NPAA Future Angler program for children after Saturday’s weigh-in (approx. 4:30 p.m.), featuring educational seminars and training for youth from top-notch NPAA members. The youth-orientated event will include a free rod and reel combo and “Future Pro” t-shirt for the first 100 children present at the event. Read More