FLW Walleye Tour to visit Devils Lake
Versatility could be key to victory
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – The FLW Walleye Tour Western Division will visit Devils Lake in Devils Lake, N.D., July 29-31 for the final stop in the Western circuit. Hosted by the Devils Lake Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, the tournament will feature as many as 300 top walleye anglers casting for top awards up to $35,000 in the Pro Division and $7,500 in the Co-angler Division.
“Bring everything you’ve got,” said Brian Brosdahl of Max, Minn., who had a top-10 finish at Lake Oahe last month. “Devils Lake is a unique fishery in that any style of fishing will work, there are so many different ways to catch fish up there you should just bring everything and be prepared to make adjustments. It’s all about being able to make good decisions.”
Brian Bjorkman of Fargo, N.D. agrees. He’s not sure how he is going to fish but is planning to bring his entire tackle box.
“I’m sure there will be a lot of live bait rigging, trolling spinners and bobbers, and casting crankbaits, it’s just a matter of being able to find a good spot that has that big kicker fish and being consistent. It is probably going to take 17-18 pounds per day to make the final cut so you really have to shoot for the homerun spot with a big fish,” said Bjorkman.
Anglers will take off from Woodland Resort located at 1012 Woodland Drive in Devils Lake at 7 each morning. Thursday and Friday weigh-ins will also be held at Woodland Resort beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday’s final weigh-in will be at Lake Chevrolet, 123 5th Street NE, Devils Lake, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
There will also be a family fishing clinic on Saturday from 2:30 – 4 p.m. at the dealership prior to the final weigh-in.
In FLW Walleye Tour competition, anglers are also vying for valuable points in hopes of qualifying for the 2010 FLW Walleye Tour Championship held on Leech Lake in Walker, Minn., Sept. 23-25.
National Guard Soldier Appreciation tournament
On Tuesday, July 27 at 3 p.m., bass-fishing fans are welcome to check out the National Guard Soldier Appreciation tournament – also slated for Woodland Resort in Devils Lake, N.D. Each of the participants in the National Guard Soldier Appreciation Tournament are members of the North Dakota National Guard and most have had at least one tour of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan. In this tournament, FLW Walleye Tour pro anglers will take teams of two National Guard members fishing to compete amongst their peers. Each team is allowed to bring in three walleyes. FLW Outdoors is operating the tournament in conjunction with the National Guard to show appreciation to our service members of the National Guard.
About FLW Outdoors
FLW Outdoors, named after Forrest L. Wood, the legendary founder of Ranger Boats, is the largest fishing tournament organization in the world offering anglers worldwide the opportunity to compete for millions over the course of 189 tournaments in 2010. FLW Outdoors has also taken fishing mainstream with FLW Fantasy Fishing awarding the largest prizes in the history of fantasy sports. FLW Outdoors memberships are available featuring numerous benefits including Player’s Advantage. For more information about FLW Outdoors and its tournaments, call (270) 252-1000. For more information about FLW Fantasy Fishing, visit FantasyFishing.com.