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MILLER AND COOPER WIN THE ROSE AND $3100
The NWT team of James Miller and Jason Cooper knew they had to have a big basket to win the 19th annual Rose Placzek title. When their 5 fish basket was placed on the scale and showed the weight of 13.62 pounds they had enough weight to top the elite 60 boat field at Sherman Reservoir. The win gave the duo who was fishing live bait with crawlers a check for $3100. They had the big fish of the day a 6.70 pounder, giving them $500. They were also the top placing Cabelas Anglers cash team giving them $100 in gift cards. When asked about winning they stated “It was a great tournament with fish biting in all areas of the lake which made it a fun and exciting weekend. A big thanks to the people that put on the tournament, they did a great job.”
Travis Sanger & Terry Simmerman weighed in 4 fish for 9.57 pounds for a second place finish and a check for $2100. They were live bait fishing to catch all of their fish.
Ben Seim and Scott Willis brought 4 fish to the scales totaling 8.87 pounds giving them a check for $1,450. The duo was trolling and casting cranks for their fish.
Robert Purcell and Ken Jindra weighed in a 4 fish basket for 8.60 pounds netting them a 4th place finish for $800. Fifth place and $550 went to the team of Gene Bruggeman and Jason Seim who weighed 4 fish for 8.53 pounds. Sixth place and $350 went to the team of Todd Weber and DJ Rieck. They weighed 4 fish for 8.48 pounds.
It was a very impressive day with 30- 4 fish limits, 169 fish and 299.74 pounds brought to the scales. Many fish in the protected slot were also caught and released during the tournament. The conditions were tough with winds increasing to about 35 mph out of the North. Many of the teams revealed today that their presentation included live bait presentations and trolling crankbaits. Rounding out the top ten finishers were 7th-Kevin Larkins and Jason Korth, 8th-Deon and Dennis Quick, 9th- Gale Anderson and Jory Wood and 10th-Mike Polak and Les Gitt.
A big thanks to Tim and Diane Hoffman and Scott and Cathy Placzek for running the last 2 NWT tournaments at Sherman! We hope to see everyone at Merritt! SIGN UP TODAY!
Chamber Open- Merritt Reservoir
The Nebraska Walleye Trail will hold the third event on Merritt Reservoir Sunday, May 20th. The Mandatory Rules Meeting will be Satuday, May 19th at the Water’s Edge Bar at 6:30 p.m. CST located at Merritt Reservoir. REMEMBER ALL TIMES ARE CENTRAL TIME. Registration will be from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. CST at the Water’s Edge Bar. Food and Drinks will be available for purchase. The Chamber Open tournament hours will be from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM CST. Contestants can download entry forms from this site. A big thanks to the Valentine Chamber of Commerce and the following sponsors: Cabela’s, Trade Winds, Merritt Trading Post, Budwiser/Valentine Beverage, Wells Fargo, Skylite Bar, Cherry County Tourism Board, Dunes Lodge Suites, Fred’s Bait, Subway, Valentine’s Niobrara Lodge, Rosebud Casino, Jordan’s Sports Bar and Café, Motel Raine, Henderson’s IGA and Roadrunner Travel Mart.
Brandon Schwisow announced winner of $1000 Rose Placzek Memorial Scholarship
The recipient of the Rose Placzek Memorial $1000 scholarship was announced at the Rules meeting on Saturday, May 5th. The winner was Brandon Schwisow from Dorchester High School. Congratulations Brandon!
KUNZE AND GARVER WIN $4000 AND CROWNED TOURNAMENT CHAMPS AT SHERMAN
Bill Kunze and Ben Garver landed $3,900 in cash and a $100 in Cabelas Cash for a $4000 total pay day after catching 8 walleyes and bringing a total weight of 18.17 pounds to the scale over 2 days at Sherman reservoir to take the title. When Kunze was asked how it feels to have just won he stated. “Ben and I were thrilled to win and the payouts were exceptional. Sherman is a great fishery with a challenging size limit creating tough decisions on which fish to keep. The Trade Winds Tournament is always an exciting tournament as it’s the first tournament of the year and we wanted to start off the year in a good position. Anytime you can compete with the quality of fisherman that fish this tournament, you feel great. We fished with live bait presentations on Saturday morning to land two of the keepers for the day, once the live bait bite slowed for us we pulled crank baits in 16 to 22 feet of water to pick up the other two keepers. All the fish on Saturday were nice fish on the upper end of the 15”-20” allowed size limit. On Sunday, we caught all 4 keepers pulling crank baits. The ever changing weather patterns affected the bite differently each day requiring a change in tactics and presentations.”
Anglers fished the entire lake, from the face of the dam to the west end. Anglers caught the majority of the fish by trolling crank baits, live bait rigging, and casting jigs. Some anglers found fish very shallow in 4 to 8 feet, and fished live bait, or threw jigs, while others fished the main channel edges in 10 to 30 feet for their fish. Many anglers reported catching a good number of walleyes in the protected 20-28 inch slot, and only one fish over 28 was caught. This fish weighed 7.84 pounds and was caught by Blaine Presley and Frank Toszer.
Jason Cooper and James Miller landed 8 walleyes weighing 16.94 pounds, and earned $2800 for their second place finish. The duo was fishing bait and jig fishing both days to catch their fish.
Third place and $1850 went to Brian Regelin and Brett Vinzant. They fished live bait for their 16.56 pounds of fish.
Fourth place went to Scott Willis and Ben Seim who weighed 15.73 pounds of fish and cashed a check for $1250 for their impressive finish. Fifth Place and weighing 14.97 pounds is the team of Todd Weber and DJ Rieck who earned a check for $600.
Rounding out the top finishers were: Sixth Place- David Brandon and Joe Conroy; Seventh Place- Bill McGannon and Brian Hunke; Eighth Place- Robert Purcell and Ken Jindra; Ninth Place-Jason Erickson and John Hupfer Tenth Place- Ron Schroder and Devin Schroder.
Rose Placzek Memorial Scholarship
Given by T& S Promotions & Nebraska Walleye Trail
This Scholarship is for any High School senior who is planning to attend a post secondary institution. The recipient of this scholarship will be chosen by the Rose Placzek Scholarship Committee. The scholarship will be in the amount of $1000.00.
Eligibility Requirement: Based on financial need. If chosen as a scholarship recipient, it
is mandatory that you appear at the rules meeting of the Rose Placzek Memorial
Tournament to be recognized. You will be notified of the date and time at a later date. In
order to receive the scholarship funds you must send a copy of proof of enrollment in a
college, showing full time status to:
Rose Placzek Memorial Scholarship Committee
723 N 10th Street
Loup City NE 68853
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Rose Placek Scholarship Application Form
**NOTE: The Regional Tournament date has been changed
to July 28th and 29th
at Lake Oahe, Pierre, SD (Spring/Cow Area)**
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2012 Nebraska Walleye Trail Tournament Schedule
Sherman Reservoir- Trade Winds Marina
Saturday & Sunday, April 14th and 15th
Sherman Reservoir- Rose Placzek Memorial
Sunday, May 6th
Merritt Reservoir- Chamber Open
Sunday, May 20th
Lake McConaughy- Big Mac Shut Up and Fish
Saturday & Sunday, June 23rd and 24th
Regional Championship Qualifier- Lake Oahe, Pierre, SD
Saturday & Sunday, July 28th & 29th
Lake McConaughy- Cabela’s NWT State Championship
Saturday & Sunday, August 18th-19th
Cabela’s NTC Qualifier Mille Lacs June 1st-3rd
Highlighting the 2012 season will be 4 regular season qualifying Tournaments (2 one day events, 2 two day events)
Cabela’s State Championship Qualifier at Lake McConaughy (to qualify teams must fish in 3 regular season tournaments) *10$ will be added from each regular season tournament entry to the championship pay out.
Regional Championship Qualifier (to qualify for this tournament teams must fish three tournaments and finish in the top 30 in points.
Team of the Year, Smooth Moves of the Year, Locators of the Year, Top Ten Awards (Anglers that finish in the top ten in points will be awarded cash and prizes at the awards banquet at the end of the season.)
2013 Cabela’s National Team Championship Qualifying Circuit (the top teams will be invited to this tournament in 2013.)
Cabela’s Angler Cash Contingency Program Requirements
- Angler must fish in a Cabela’s Angler Cash qualifying tournament circuit in 2012.
- Nebraska Walleye Trail
- $100 Cabela’s Gift Card for regular events per team
- $500 Cabela’s Gift Card per team
- Regional Walleye Tournament
- $1000 Cabela’s Gift Card per team
- Masters Walleye Circuit
- $1000 Cabela’s Gift Card for regular events per team
- $5000 Cabela’s Gift Card for Championship per team
- Cabela’s National Team Championship
- $5000 Cabela’s Gift Card per team
- Angler or team must wear a Cabela’s Angler Cash patch during the event if allowed by the rules of the circuit they are fishing. Patch is provided by Cabela’s upon successful registration.
- Cabela’s Angler Cash logo must be at least four inches in length and sewn or monogrammed on the upper right front side of the shirt. If the upper right front side is not available, logo must be placed on the front of the shirt as close to the right side as possible.
- Cabela’s Angler’s Cash logo must be worn from take-offs through weigh-ins during all days of qualifying tournaments.
- Angler or team must place Cabela’s Angler Cash windshield decal on the driver’s side of their boat.
- Angler or team must register for the contingency cash award prior to fishing the event. Participants must renew their registrations every year. Registration may be completed online at www.cabelas.com/anglercash.
- The highest finishing Cabela’s Angler Cash participant or team will win that event's contingency amount. The Angler must be registered for the tournament circuit events in the current year to receive the maximum payout.
- An extra bonus of $500 Cabela’s Gift Card will be awarded to the Cabela’s Angler’s Cash participant winner that has purchased their boat from a Cabela’s retail location. Angler must be registered for the boat bonus prior to the event.
- For information or questions regarding the program you can e-mail your questions to anglercash@cabelas.com.
- The names of each entrant shall be shared with tournament staff, and authorized agents of tournament staff, in order to carry-out the tournament, and may be used in a manner consistent with Cabela’s Privacy Policy.
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