2011 Regional Information
BRIAN REGELIN AND BRETT VINZANT WIN CABELA’S REGIONAL WALLEYE CHAMPIONSHIP
OGALLALA, NE. – Brian Regelin and Brett Vinzant of Cozad, NE and Bertrand, NE landed $10,000 in cash and $1,000 in Cabela’s Anglers Cash Sunday July 17, 2011 after catching seven walleyes weighing 40.7 pounds for 7 fish during the two day Cabela’s Regional Walleye Championship on Lake McConaughy.
NWT fisherman Regelin and Vinzant caught their biggest fish of the tournament on day 2, a 29-incher, within minutes of wetting their first lines to continue to rise up the leader board. They were able to hold off the fierce five state regional competition weighing 2 fish on day two for 17.64 pounds. The catch gave Regelin and Vinzant the advantage over runner-up Jason Erickson and John Hupfer from North Platte, NE, who landed 10 walleyes weighing 34.36 pounds, and earned $6,000. “Things really started out good on day 2 when we pulled in our first spot and caught a big one.” said Vinzant, “When we got that one in the boat that took the pressure off. The first hour of fishing was just crazy for us. To have those two fish in the box in the first hour was amazing.” Regelin and Vinzant trolled spinnerbaits to catch their fish throughout the tournament. The majority of the fish were caught in 30-45 feet of water. Alewives were another key ingredient of the productive pattern, as large clouds of the bait fish were present in the areas targeted. “When we saw bait up high we would raise our presentation.” Said Vinzant. It is a great feeling to win this tournament with the great quality of fisherman in the field. The size of fish in BIG MAC is Incredible.”
Jason Erickson commented on finishing second; “We caught our fish in the trees on jigs. It was a great tournament to fish and having all the teams from all 5 states was great. Also, to win $6000 for finishing second was awesome.”
2ND PLACE
Finishing in third Place and winning $4000 was the team of Ev Tarrell and Jeff Mekelburg from Sidney, NE and Fleming, CO. When Ev was asked about finishing in third he commented; “Just to earn a spot and attend the Regional was a great experience. Jeff and I were extremely impressed and humbled by the level of anglers that were competing and the quality of the tournament itself. When you understand the level of competition, coming in 3rd was a dream come true for both Jeff and I. We can’t say “thanks” enough to the sponsors of the event, the people behind the scenes, and to the anglers themselves for all coming together to make this event what it was. Congratulations to everyone for a great year! We can’t wait to try and earn a spot in 2012.”
3RD PLACE
Finishing in 4th Place and winning $3000 was the team of Brian Brinkman and James Beisner of Holdrege, NE and Loomis, NE. Todd Weber and DJ Rieck finished in 5th Place and took home $2000. Cash prizes were paid down to 12th place and prizes were paid down to 24th Place. You can see the complete payouts and prizes that were awarded below . You can also find the complete results on the results link, and see all of the photos from the tournament on the 2011 photos link.
After the Day 1 weigh-ins the Cabela’s Regional Walleye Championship crew put on a free kids fishing clinic. Brian Woodward with the North Platte Walleyes Unlimited donated the fishing poles and tackle for the kids. Cabela’s, Allied Insurance, and Pepsi were also a big help in sponsoring this great event. Nearly 60 kids showed up to take part in the clinic and were taught how to tie knots, use slip bobbers, and cast. Thanks to all of the anglers who helped with the clinic.
A big thanks to the sponsors and tournament Director Darrell Morrow and all of Darrell’s staff for running a great event. Also, a huge thanks to Tournament organizers, Steve Isom and Ted Robinson for putting this event together, and State Reps, Brian Woodward, Ted Webster, Barry and Tami Cundliff and Dan Turner for all of their help. Thank you to Shawna Cooper for taking all of the great photos and making the food, and everyone else who made this event possible.
Payouts- (112 teams- $32,400 cash payout to the top 12 teams-100% of the entry fees and $4400 cash added)
1st Place- |
$10,000 |
7th Place- |
$1400 |
2nd Place- |
$6000 |
8th Place- |
$1200 |
3rd Place- |
$4000 |
9th Place- |
$1100 |
4th Place- |
$3000 |
10th Place- |
$1000 |
5th Place- |
$2000 |
11th Place- |
$600 |
6th Place- |
$1600 |
12th Place- |
$500 |
The 2011 Cabela's Regional Walleye Championship will offer a “Smooth Moves” awarded to the first 2 teams out of the money! The 13th and 14th place teams will receive the “Smooth Moves” award and receive a Smooth Moves suspension system and all mounting hardware for their finish. A big thanks to Smooth Moves for this added award!
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We are proud to announce that the 15th place team will receive the “Oxygenator Award” for their finish. The 15th place team will receive 2 portable oxygenators! Anglers, also make sure you pick up your U2 Formula livewell treatment product to use during the tournament to keep your fish alive. IT WORKS!!!! Stop at Cabela’s on the way or contact Oxygenator by clicking on the logo to the left. Thanks Oxygenator! |
| We are proud to announce that the 16th place team will receive the “Navionics Award” for their finish. The 16th place team will receive 2 certificates, each redeemable for a Navionics chip of their choice! We love those maps! Thanks Navionics! |
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The 17th Place Team will receive the “BNSF Award” and win 2 nice rod reel combos for their finish. Thanks BNSF! |
| The 18th Place team will receive the “Reel Bait Award” and will receive a box of reel bait gear for their 18th Place finish. Thanks for the gear real bait! |
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The 19th Place team will receive the “Budweiser Award “ and will receive 2 steel coolers for their finish. Thanks Budweiser! |
| We are proud to announce that the 20th place team will receive the “Digger Anchor Award.” The 20th place team will receive 2 Digger Anchors for their finish. Thanks Digger Anchor for your sponsorship and making a great anchor! |
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The 21st Place Team will receive the “MC Enterprise Award” and receive a Tow and Stow receiver hitch. Thanks Mike Harper! |
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The 22nd and 23rd Place Teams will receive the “Ram Mounts Award” |
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The 24th Place Team will receive the “Off Shore Tackle Award” and receive
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*** $1000 Cabela’s Angler Cash—awarded to top team that is registered.
*** $200 Ranger Cup Bonus for registered team if you win the tournament.
Big fish paid each day for the biggest walleye caught each day. ($10 each day per team to enter)
*The 2011 Cabela’s Regional Walleye Championship will be televised! Because this event is going to be televised, we ask that anglers wear a collared shirt and dress professionally during the rules meeting, weigh-ins, and fishing hours. Check out Outdoorsmen Adventures with Gary Howey for information. www.outdoorsmenadventures.com
See below to register for the Cabela’s Anglers Cash
- Cabela’s Angler Cash Contingency Program Requirements
Angler must fish in a Cabela’s Angler Cash qualifying tournament circuit in 2011. - Regional Walleye Tournament
- $1000 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.
- 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. Registration may be
completed online at www.cabelas.com/anglercash. - The highest finishing Cabela’s Angler Cash participant or team that wins event's contingency amount. The
Angler must be registered for the tournament circuit events 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.
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This is a Qualifying tournament between the following 5 organizations:
- Colorado Walleye Association
- Kansas Walleye Association
- Nebraska Walleye Trail
- Wyoming Walleye Stampede
- Texas Walleye Association
How to qualify: Teams that finish in the top 30 in each circuit in 2011 will qualify to fish the 2011 Regional Championship tournament. (top 10 teams from Texas)
Location: Lake McConaughy- Ogallala, NE
Date: 2 Day tournament—Saturday, July 16th and Sunday, July 17th, 2011.
Entry Fee: $250.00 per 2 person team
Payouts: Minimum Total Payout- (Based on a full field of 130 boats) $36,900.00-- $10,000.00 first place payout (prizes awarded for teams finishing just out of the money)
There will be hundreds of dollars in door prizes given out at the Championship rules meeting.
- Walleye Central will have their live Leader Board covering this event!
*Kids clinic for kids of all ages will be held at 5:00 PM MST on Saturday July 16th.
Free fishing poles, Drinks and more…. We hope to see a lot of KIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A Big Thanks to North Platte Walleyes Unlimited |
***Anglers fishing the Cabela’s Regional Walleye Championship please make sure you clean and dry your boat before you get on the water at Big Mac. Help keep Aquatic Invasive Species out of the Lake!
- Inspect all exposed surfaces vehicle, trailer, anchor, dock lines, live wells, bilge, motor, hull, trailer axle and rollers). Small mussels feel like sandpaper and are invisible to the eye.
- Wash the hull of each watercraft thoroughly (steam clean if possible).
- Remove all debris, plant and animal material.
- Drain all water and dry all areas.
- Drain and dry the lower outboard unit.
- Clean and dry all live-wells.
- Empty and dry any buckets.
- Dispose of all bait in the trash.
- Wait five days and keep watercraft dry between launches into different fresh waters.
Check out the Keith County Newsletter (pdf file)
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
Visit the 2010 Regional Information
Visit the 2010 Regional Result Page