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National Walleye Tour
August 16th, 17th & 18th
at Menekaunee Harbor
Marinette, WI – For the first time competitive walleye
anglers will converge on the Green Bay shores at the City
of Marinette on August 16th, 17th & 18th for the National
Championship of the 2017 Cabela’s National Walleye Tour.
The tournament is sponsored by the City of Marinette and
Marinette County Tourism featuring top qualifying walleye
fishermen throughout the United States.
City of Marinette Mayor Steve Genisot, comments on
the NWT Championship: “We welcome the professional
anglers, their families and NWT crew, media and
spectators. We are proud of our community,
knowing that it will provide a memorable
experience for all. We know the fishing is good
and we hope for a successful fishing event.
Come to Marinette and enjoy our hospitality!”
Marinette
selected to host Cabela’s
National Walleye Tournament
“We are very excited to be a part of this
national championship fishing tournament and will show the public all the attractions that
Marinette has to offer its visitors.” said Butch Kostreva, Marinette County Tourism Director.
“This just goes to show that the City of Marinette’s Green Bay waters are one of the hot beds
for walleye fishing not only on a state level but in the nation.”
The Marinette event begins with tournament registration from 2-4 p.m. at a meeting
and banquet on Tuesday, August 15th. Anglers will attempt to qualify by launching out
on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 7 a.m. from the Menekaunee Harbor Boat
Launch. Then Friday the 18th, the Top 10 qualifying anglers will launch out for the National
Championship. Each NWT tournament features over 100% payback, fully rigged Ranger
Boats, plus cash is guaranteed for first place in the event. The tournament circuit also
includes unprecedented television and media coverage, allowing a national audience
to watch the action unfold from each event throughout the season. Airing on multiple
networks, the National Walleye Tour will be seen on FOX Sports, and Pursuit Channel, as
well as the NBC Sports Network. “This just proves that Marinette County and the City of
Marinette is Northeastern Wisconsin’s diamond in the rough and one of the top Wisconsin
destinations for your tourism activities, fishing and outdoor fun.” says Butch Kostreva.
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