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Walleye Popularity Growing in North America NPAA Supporting Partner News Published October 30, 2015 Less than one year ago, a couple pioneers in the fishing industry decided  walleyes needed more “love.”  Al and Ron Lindner, Jim Kalkofen and Jay Kumar launched Target Walleye to fill the void in walleye news, publicity and promotions. In the months that followed, with…

Whitson, Campeau Win 2015 Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit World Walleye Championship   October 24, 2015 Huron, Ohio—Oct. 24, 2015—Ontario, Canada’s Greg Whitson and Mark Campeau compiled a consistent three-day tournament performance to win the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit’s 2015 World Walleye Championship on Lake Erie out of Huron, Ohio. Presented by Cabela’s, the three-day event…

Burns, Abel Win Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit Mississippi River Tournament NPAA Supporting Partner News Published September 30, 2015 Dubuque, Iowa (Sept. 26, 2015) - Iowans Chris Burns and Roger Abel rocketed up the leaderboard to score an exciting comeback win on the Mississippi River at Dubuque, Iowa, at the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit’s final regular-season qualifier presented by Lowe Equipment…

Fishing Klinics for Kids Basic Fishing Program Successful in Rockford, MN NPAA Member News Published September 30, 2015 On August 12th 2015, Jim Wedell, NPAA # 895, hosted a fishing seminar at the Rockford Community Education for grades 2-6. The event covered skills and information in the morning and actual fishing on a pontoon in the afternoon. The morning helped…

Cabela’s National Walleye Tour Announces 2016 Schedule NPAA Supporting Partner News Published September 28, 2015 NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (September 28, 2015) - The Cabela’s National Walleye Tour (NWT) recently announced the 2016 schedule, which includes three regular-season events and a championship, all nationally televised and taking place on some of the country’s premier walleye fisheries. The regular season kicks…

Ranger Pro Mark Courts Wins NWT Angler of the Year Award NPAA Supporting Partner News Published September 26, 2015 FLIPPIN, ARK. (September 25, 2015) - After sixteen years of professional fishing, Ranger Pro Mark Courts can finally add one of the most coveted awards in the sport to his trophy case. The Harris, Minn., native was named Cabela’s National Walleye…

Fifth Consecutive Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC), Fifth Consecutive Future Angler Event on Cass Lake, MN NPAA Member News Published September 23, 2015 September 11th, 2015 marked the fifth consecutive future angler event at Stoney Point Resort on Cass Lake, MN. Future Anglers gathered throughout the crowed as MWC anglers carried hundreds of healthy Minnesota walleyes across the stage. They…

Yamaha Recognized Again for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction 2015 MARKS FOURTEENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF ACHIEVEMENT KENNESAW, Ga., September 15, 2015 — Yamaha Marine Group announced today that the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA®) has again recognized Yamaha with a CSI Award for excellence in customer satisfaction in the Outboard Engine category. This year’s award is the…

Larson, Glass Win Cabela’s National Walleye Tour Championship at Devils Lake, North Dakota NPAA Supporting Partner News Published September 22, 2015 NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (September 21, 2015) - Scott Larson, of, Mayville, North Dakota, brought in a three-day total of 74.89 pounds of walleye to win the pro-angler category of the championship event for the Cabela’s National Walleye Tour…