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National Walleye Tour

The National Walleye Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's offers premier, tour-level competition for walleye anglers across the North!

The National Walleye Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's offers premier, tour-level competition for walleye anglers across the North! The National Walleye Tour is the largest, most prestigious and lucrative walleye fishing series in the nation, with over a million dollars in cash and prizes on the line during the season. The show covers the tour qualifying events and then culminates with a three-day Championship event where we crown the National Walleye Champion!

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National Walleye Tour

The Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s National Walleye Tour presented by Progressive offers premier, tour-level competition for walleye anglers across the North! It is the largest, most prestigious and lucrative walleye fishing series in the nation, with over a million dollars in cash and prizes on the line during the season. The show covers qualifying events and a three-day Championship event where we crown the National Walleye Champion!

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The National Walleye Tour Announces Tournament Coverage

• January 16, 2024
• By The Fishing Wire

Springfield, MO– The Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s National Walleye Tour presented by Progressive is excited to provide more broadcast coverage than has ever been available to walleye fishing fans. This season, the series will be available to viewers on numerous television networks, streaming platforms and digital channels, making all the action easy to catch on any connected device.   

The NWT 2023 season is currently available for viewing on numerous networks and platforms, and 2024 events will be aired and available for streaming approximately four-to-six weeks following each event.

The National Walleye Tour will also be announcing additional ways to watch the series in the second quarter of 2024. Check your local listings and streaming platforms to enjoy the largest amount of coverage ever available for walleye fishing tournament fans.

Pursuit Channel

Monday @ 11:30 a.m. ET, Tuesday @ 2:00 a.m. ET, Tuesday @ 4:30 p.m. ET, Tuesday @ 7:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday @ 12 a.m. ET, Friday @ 7:00 a.m. ET, & Sunday @ 11:30 a.m. ET

Wild TV Canada

Monday @ 5:30 p.m. ET, Tuesday @ 10:00 a.m. ET, Wednesday @ 12:30 a.m. ET, & Tuesday @ 7:30 a.m. ET

NBC SportsNet Chicago 

Friday @ 1:00 p.m. ET

Bally Sports Great Lakes 

Saturday @ 6:30 a.m. ET

The Action Channel 

Friday @ 7:30 p.m. ET

Sunday @ 5:00 p.m. ET

Right Now TV 

Monday @ 11:00 a.m. ET Thursday @ 11:00 a.m. ET Sunday @ 5:30 p.m. ET

Viewers have several options to stream in 2024:

• Watch on the Outdoor Action TV: National Walleye Tour Channel ;
• Download the Outdoor Action TV app anytime on any device,including Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, iOS, Android, and more;
• Watch on the Pursuit Channel on cable, satellite and streaming platforms, as well as on demand through the PusuitUp App on iOS, Android, Amazon Fire and Roku devices; and
• Catch up on the series with new and archived event on The National Walleye Tour  YouTube channel, where viewers can subscribe to not miss any content. 

For more information on the National Walleye Tour, including the 2024 tournament schedule, and photos and official tournament results from past events, visit nationalwalleyetour.com. Subscribing to the NWT e-newsletter is the best way to receive up-to-date information, registration announcements, sponsor incentives, and Outdoor TeamWorks news.

About National Walleye Tour

National Walleye Tour (NWT) is part of the Outdoor Team Works family of fishing tournaments. The OTW brand offers a wide range of fishing events from professional tournaments to grassroots fishing derbies. All events are supported by some of the top companies in the nation and include on-site activation and activities, as well as extensive media support. For live updates and information, follow NWT on Facebook and Instagram or visit www.nationalwalleyetour.com to catch up on all the action.

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Port Clinton lands the big one, with the National Walleye Tour opener

P ORT CLINTON ― The professional Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s National Walleye Tour began in Port Clinton on Thursday with the final weigh-in scheduled for Friday afternoon, opening the Outdoor Team Works professional competitive walleye fishing season.

For the first time, Port Clinton is the site for the opening event for the tour, which ends in September.

After two days of fishing, the professional first place finisher is John Hoyer, of Keosauqua, Iowa. On Thursday, his five fish weighed in at 34 pounds 12 ounces, and on Friday they weighed 35 pounds 1 ounce, for a 10-fish total of 69 pounds 13 ounces. He will take home $15,000 and a 2024 Ranger 620 FS Pro boat and motor package, valued at $99,550. He will also receive $4,376 in Angler Advantage, and an $8,000 Ranger plus $2,000 BPS Gift Card.

At the end of Day 1 fishing, James (Jack) Winters, Avon Lake, Ohio, was in a solid first place, his five fish weighing in at 40 pounds 11 ounces. But the fish weren’t biting on Friday, giving Winters the cold shoulder. He only landed one fish, weighing 3 pounds 3 ounces. He finished 54 th .

Hoyer had been in third place on Day 1, with Hunter Nitti, Rosemount, Minn., in second. After Day 2, Hoyer jumped past second place Nitti, by more than 5 pounds. Nitti was ahead of Hoyer on Day 1 with his five fish, at 38 pounds 8 ounces, but his five fish on Day 2 came in much lighter, at 26 pounds 2 ounces. He wins $20,885, in regular payout, and $2,758 in Angler Advantage.

Ryan Buddie, of Amherst, Ohio, narrowly came in third with a 10-fish total weight of 64 pounds 5 ounces. He will take home $15,683 in regular payout, and $2,262 in Angler Advantage, plus $2,500 Ranger contingency.

The co-angler first prize winner is Grant Smith, Bradford, Pa., with the highest total of the day, at 72 pounds 2 ounces, for $7,500.

Second co-angler prize goes to Sam Bengtson, River Falls, Wis., totaled 62 pounds 10 ounces, for $4,130 in regular payout prize money and an additional $1,770 in an Angler Advantage payout.

Third co-angler prize goes to Tyler Malkowiak, of St. Michael, Minn., totaled 61 pounds 4 ounces, for $3,120 in regular payout and an additional $1,150 in Angler Advantage payout.

Five things to know about the National Walleye Tour:

Boats or waders?

Walleye anglers are often seen standing in the river wearing waders, but that’s not the only way to do it. While fishing in the big rivers like the Maumee and Sandusky can lead to a big catch, contestants use boats for the National Walleye Tour.

Amateurs and professionals can win prizes

“There is over $300,000 in cash and prizes to the winning teams. They have prizes for everything, from the sponsors on their boats, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Progressive, whether or not they have a certain motor in their boat, and many other things,” Port Clinton Chamber of Commerce President Nicole Kochensparger said.

The first prize for professional winner is $15,000 and a 2024 Ranger 620 FS Pro boat and motor package, valued at $99,550. The co-angler first prize is $7,500.

The top 25 places will get cash prizes, and many will receive additional prizes from the various sponsors.

Boon to local economy

“Economically, it’s fantastic. This is obviously the beginning of the summer season with the fishing population coming into town. The exposure we’re getting, as a community, is spectacular,” Port Clinton Mayor Mike Snider said. “As I’ve gone around town, to the different restaurants, gas stations, and whatnot, you see these folks everywhere. You see it’s a tremendous boost to our local economy. It’s bringing in extra money by the boatload, multiple boatloads.”

More: Boatloads of business as National Walleye Tour opens competition season in Port Clinton

How many people will an event like this bring to Port Clinton?

This is the first time the National Walleye Tour has come to Port Clinton, but the numbers add up.

The contest had 141 boats. One professional competitor’s wife said her husband traveled with a co-angler and two support members. There was also local and national media, as well as sponsors and equipment support teams from manufacturers, such as Mercury, the marine engine manufacturer. Fans also come to town.

City Councilwoman Beth Gillman explained the lead-up to the competition.

“(The anglers) have been here for as much as 10 days. They come into the area and stay and scout it out. Then there have been people who come ahead of that, so this is a big deal for Port Clinton,“ Gillman said. “They’ve been looking at the waters and getting a feel for the lake. Every body of water is different to fish.”

Walleye can be really big fish

Walley can weigh as much as 20 pounds at 35 inches in length, with some records of even bigger giants.

“It reinforces the fact that we are the walleye capital of the world, if this many professional fishermen want to come and ply our waters here,” Snider said.

The residents of Port Clinton claim that title for a reason.

“Then they talk about the size of our fish. Lake Erie has bigger fish. It’s going to be a great tournament and it’s a great way to kick off the season,” Gillman said.

This article has been updated with results.

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This article originally appeared on Port Clinton News Herald: Port Clinton lands the big one, with the National Walleye Tour opener

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Final Days Before Spring Valley NWT Entry Fees are DUE!

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (March 8, 2023)  – The 2023 Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s National Walleye Tour (NWT) presented by Progressive is coming up quick and entry fees on the Pro- side are due FRIDAY, MARCH 10 th by end of business hours.

Pro- Anglers who are still pending will need to pay their balance by paying online or calling the NWT office. Anglers who are mailing their entry fees will need to make sure their checks are delivered into the office’s hands by end of business hours on Friday, March 10 th . 2023 has seen a record turn out in co-angler entries into the season. It is important that Pro- Anglers register quickly to lock in their spot into the field.

2023 National Walleye Tour Schedule:

• March 21-22 – Spring Valley, IL | Illinois River
• May 17-18 – Oshkosh, WI | Lake Winnebago
• June 22-23 – Pickstown, SD | Lake Francis Case
• July 27-28 – Sault Ste Marie, MI | St. Mary’s River
• September 6-8 – Devil’s Lake, ND | Devil’s Lake (CHAMPIONSHIP)

In 2023 Pro-Anglers winners at each event could walk away with more than $100,000 in cash, prizes, and contingency bonuses based on a 125-boat field. Pro-Angler winners of each regular season 2023 event and the 2023 championship winner will win cash and a boat, motor, & trailer package and all NWT qualifying events for 2023 already have more than 125 co-anglers pre-registered hoping to draw YOU as their Pro!

Additionally Pro- and Co- Angler winners of each event will automatically qualify for the 2023 Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s National Walleye Tour presented by Progressive CHAMPIONSHIP if they have fished all four regular season events.

Pro-Angler 1 st Place Cash & Boat Payouts

March 21-22: Spring Valley, IL – Illinois River

• 2023 Nitro ZV20 w/ Mercury Pro XS 225hp
• Retail Value: $68,995, plus FRT & Prep
• 1 st Place Cash: $15,000

May 17-18: Oshkosh, WI – Lake Winnebago

• 2023 Triton 206 Fishhunter w/ Mercury Pro XS 225hp
• Retail Value: $68,250 plus FRT & Prop

June 22-23: Pickstown, SD – Lake Francis Case

• 2023 Ranger 620FS w/ Mercury PRO XS 250hp
• Retail Value: $89,995, plus FRT & Prep

July 27-28: Sault Ste Marie, MI – St. Mary’s River

• Retail Value: $68,250 plus FRT & Prep

September 6-8: Devil’s Lake, ND – Devil’s Lake (Top 40 Qualifiers)

• 2023 Nitro ZV20 Pro w/ Mercury Pro XS 225hp motor
• 1 st Place Cash: $30,000

First Place prizes on the Pro- and Co-Angler payouts are guaranteed. The rest of the field will be paid based on a 125 boat field. For a complete breakdown of the payouts visit 2023 Payouts.

New for the 2023 National Walleye Tour is the Pro-Angler of the Year presented by Progressive Insurance. The winner of the Pro-Angler of the year will win a 2023 Ranger 620FS w/ Mercury PRO XS 250hp motor valued at $89,995. This will be awarded at the conclusion of championship held on Devil’s Lake which will feature the top 40 pro- and top 40 co-anglers. All anglers competing this season are also encouraged to review and sign up for all the various contingency and anglers advantage programs available to them.

Pro entry fees remain at $1,750, as in previous years. To read the updated rules and register for the 2023 National Walleye Tour tournaments, visit https://www.nationalwalleyetour.com/national-walleye-tour-register/

About National Walleye Tour National Walleye Tour (NWT) is part of the Outdoor Team Works family of fishing tournaments. The OTW brand offers a wide range of fishing events from professional tournaments to grassroots fishing derbies. All events are supported by some of the top companies in the nation and include on-site activation and activities, as well as extensive media support. For live updates and information, follow NWT on Facebook and Instagram or visit www.nationalwalleyetour.com to catch up on all the action.

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