2007 Johnsonville Brats Angler of the Year;
2007 Regional Champion
Gary Parsons, Glidden, Wisconsin
(A-C-W)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Pitching Jigs Favorite Walleye Water:
Bull Shoals Lake, Arkansas Largest Walleye:
13.33 pounds, Bays de Noc, Michgan Occupation:
Professional Fisherman Sponsors: Tracker Boats, Mercury Outboards, MotorGuide, Berkley Fishing Lines, Berkley Frenzy Crankbaits, Berkley Gulp!, Bass Pro Shops, Lowrance, Berkley Power Baits, Off Shore Tackle, Mustad Hooks, Frabill, Smooth Moves Seat Mounts, Fin-Tech Tackle, Coot's Lures, The Next Bite & my wife, Mary.
A= past Johnsonville Angler of the Year
O= past Optima Top Gun
W= past PWT Tournament Winner
C= past Mercury Champion
Mike Gofron, Antioch, IL
(A-C-W-O)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Finesse Jigging Favorite Walleye Water:
Missouri River System &
Southern Reservoirs Largest Walleye:
13 pounds, Lake Erie Occupation:
Professional Fisherman Sponsors: Lund Boats, Mercury Marine,
Abu Garcia, Beckman Nets, Berkley, Carhartt, C. Haling & Sons Marine, DeeZee Truck Accessories, Drift Control, Glyde Ryde, Lowrance, MotorGuide, Navionics, Normark, Northland Tackle, Off Shore Tackle, Plano Molding, Shoreland'r Trailers & Triangle Sports Shop.
Pat Neu, Forestville, WI
(W)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Trolling Nightcrawler Harnesses Favorite Walleye Water:
Green Bay Largest Walleye:
10.14 pounds, Lake Erie Occupation:
Professional Fisherman &
Outdoor Industry Consultant Sponsors: Toyota Trucks, Yamaha Outboards, Ranger Boats, Humminbird Electronics,
Minn Kota, Cannon, Navionics, Frabill, Off Shore Tackle, Big Bite Baits, SPRO Sports Professionals & Pamp's Outboards
Mark Martin, Twin Lake, MI
(C-W)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
The One That works! Favorite Walleye Water:
The One I'm On! Occupation:
Professional Fisherman Sponsors: Mercury Marine, Lund Boats, Nature Vision, Berts Custom Tackle, GreenStone Farm Credit Service, Navionics, Northland Tackle, Normark Rapala, Matteson Marine, Pure Fishing, Lowrance, Plano Tackle, Church Tackle Planer Boards, StrikeMaster Augers, Clam Corp., Scent-Lok Hunting Clothing, Trail Master Boat Trailers, Beckman Nets, Drift Control and Tamer Sea Anchors, True Turn/Daiichi Hooks, Smooth Moves Seat Mounts & Walleye Masters Splash Guards.
Keith Kavajecz, Kaukauna, WI
(C-W-O)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Vertical Jigging Favorite Walleye Water:
Missouri River Largest Walleye:
15.8 pounds, Lake Tobin Occupation:
Professional Fisherman Sponsors: Tracker Boats, Mercury Marine, MotorGuide, Berkley Fishing Lines, Berkley Frenzy Crankbaits, Berkley Gulp!, Bass Pro Shops, Lowrance, Berkley Power Baits, Off Shore Tackle, Mustad Hooks, Frabill, Smooth Moves Seat Mounts, Fin-Tech Tackle, Coot's Lures, The Next Bite & my wife, Lynn.
Chase Parsons, Brillion, WI
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Casting Crankbaits Favorite Walleye Water:
Bay of Quinte Largest Walleye:
13 pounds, Bay of Quinte Occupation:
Professional Fisherman Sponsors: Tracker Boats, Mercury Marine, Fin-Tech Tackle, Bass Pro Shops, Mustad, Frabill, Smooth Moves Seat Mounts, Lowrance, MotorGuide, Stealth Charging Systems, Daves Kaboom Lures & RAM Mounts.
Mark Brumbaugh, Arcanum, OH
(C-W)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Trolling Crankbaits Favorite Walleye Water:
Lake of the Woods Largest Walleye:
13 pounds, Lake Erie Occupation:
Professional Fisherman & Farmer Sponsors: Lund Boats, Mercury Marine,
Off Shore Tackle, Berkley rods, PowerBait & Gulp!, Abu Garcia, MotorGuide, Lindy, Reef Runner, Glyde-Ryde Seats, Beckman Nets & Drift Control Sea Anchors.
Bobby Crow, Paterson, WA
(W)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Jigging Favorite Walleye Water:
Columbia River Largest Walleye:
18.1 pounds, Columbia River Occupation:
Professional Fisherman Sponsors: Yar-Craft, St. Croix Rods & Yamaha.
Tom Backer, Fargo, ND
(W)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Casting Crankbaits Favorite Walleye Water:
Devils Lake Largest Walleye:
14 pounds, Columbia River Occupation:
Professional Fisherman Sponsors: Lund Boats, Mercury Marine, Shore-Land'r Trailers, Lowrance, MotorGuide, Rapala, Lindy,
Fish-On, Bartness Fishing Rods, Interstate Batteries, Beckman Nets, Drift Control & Navionics.
Mark Courts, Harris, MN
(W)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Pitching Jigs Favorite Walleye Water:
Devils Lake Largest Walleye:
13.5 pounds, Bay de Noc Occupation:
Professional Fisherman Sponsors: Minn Kota, Cannon, Lowrance, Ranger Boats, Evinrude, Navionics, Berkley, Fenwick, Abut Garcia & PowerBait.
Tommy Skarlis, Waukon, IA
(A-W)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Lindy Rigging with a Gulp! Minnow Favorite Walleye Water:
They Are All My Favorite Largest Walleye:
11.7 pounds, Fort Peck Occupation:
Promotional Angler Sponsors: Evinrude, Navionics, Ranger Boats, Berkley Trilene, Lindy, Berkley PowerBait and Gulp!, Optima Batteries, Humminbird, Minn Kota, Off Shore Tackle, Fenwick, Reef Runner, Abu Garicia, Drift Control, Beckman Nets, Tempress, Gemini Sport Marketing.
Perry Good, Brainerd, MN
(A-C-W-O)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Rigging & Jigging Favorite Walleye Water:
Mille Lacs Largest Walleye:
13 pounds, Lake Erie Occupation:
Professional Fisherman Sponsors: Lund Boats, Mercury Marine,
Rapala, Lindy, Optima Batteries, Berkley, Lowrance, Bartness Rods, Shore-Land'r Trailers, MotorGuide, Navionics & Fish-on.
Bob Propst, Jr., Bode, IA
(W)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Jig & Power Minnows Favorite Walleye Water:
Missouri River System Largest Walleye:
12.8 pounds, Lake McConaughy Occupation:
Professional Fisherman & Guide Sponsors: Genetiporc, Suidae, Hog Slat, Eagle Trailers, Lund Boats, Mercury Marine, MotorGuide, Northern Batteries, Scotty Rod Holders, Algona Marine and Sport, Berkley, Fenwick & Gulp!.
Ernie Olson, Oak Park, MN
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Live Bait Favorite Walleye Water:
Devils Lake Largest Walleye:
32.75", Rainy River Occupation:
Exterior Contractor Sponsors: Tracker, Mercury Marine, Fin-Tech Tackle, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Optima Batteries, Berkley Trilene, Fireline, PowerBait, Fenwick, Abu Garcia & Off Shore Tackle.
Todd Riley, Amery, WI
(O)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Rigging & Jigging Favorite Walleye Water:
Reservoirs Largest Walleye:
13 pounds, Lake Erie Occupation:
Professional Fisherman Sponsors: Evinrude, Humminbird,
Minn Kota, Berkley Products, Abu Garcia, Fenwick, Ranger Boats, Smooth Moves Seat Mounts, Navionics, Frankies Marine & Off Shore Tackle.
Scott Fairbairn, Hager City, WI
(A-W)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Jigs & Cranks Favorite Walleye Water:
Mississippi River Largest Walleye:
14 pounds, Ft. Peck Reservoir Occupation:
Professional Fisherman Sponsors: Evinrude, Rapala, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Northland Tackle, Mustad, The Oxygenator, Navionics & Cannon.
Danny Plautz, Milwaukee,WI
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Vertical Jigging & Trolling Favorite Walleye Water:
Lake Erie Largest Walleye:
11.11 pounds, Lake Erie Occupation:
Professional Fisherman & Manager of Commercial
Cleaning Service Sponsors: Crestliner, Mercury Marine, Lowrance, Minn Kota, Berkley, Optima Batteries, EZ-Loader Trailers, Plano, StowMaster Nets, Navionics & Fin-Tech Tackle.
Tom Gatzke, Merrill, WI
(W)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Pulling Crawler Harnesses Favorite Walleye Water:
Green Bay Largest Walleye:
32.5", Green Bay Occupation:
Civil Engineer Sponsors: Habervision
Gil Mollet, Jefferson, SD
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Contour Trolling Favorite Walleye Water:
Mille Lacs Largest Walleye:
13.2 pounds, Red River Occupation:
Farmer Sponsors: Sue Bee Honey, Ranger, Berkley, StowMaster Nets & My loving wife.
Sheldon Meidinger, Bismarck, ND
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Trolling Crankbaits Favorite Walleye Water:
Lake Erie Largest Walleye:
11 pounds, Lake Erie Occupation:
Machinist, Tesoro Gas Refinery Sponsors: Cloverdale meats, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Cannon, Toyota, Berkley, Reef Runner, Jason Mitchell Rods, Navionics, Gopher Tackle, Scheels, Yar-Craft Boats & LEER.
Jay Weber, Annandale, MN
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Bobber's & Rigs Favorite Walleye Water:
Mille Lacs Largest Walleye:
11.5 pounds, Mille Lacs Occupation:
Drywall Contractor Sponsors: Lund Boats, Mercury Marine, Northland Tackle, Optima Batteries, Gillialand Chevrolet & Tiger Marine.
Rick Olson, Mina Lake, SD
(A)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
The One That Is Working! Favorite Walleye Water:
Lake Oahe Largest Walleye:
13 pounds, Lake Erie
Wife's Biggest Walleye:16 pounds Occupation:
Professional Fisherman Sponsors: Evinrude, Humminbird,
Minn Kota, Normark, Rapala, Gemini Sport Marketing, Navionics & Ranger Boats.
Barry Walker, Big Springs, NE
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Rigging Favorite Walleye Water:
Lake Oahe & Lake of the Woods Largest Walleye:
12.6 pounds, Lake McConaughy Occupation:
Rancher & General Contractor Sponsors: Fin-Tech Tackle, Ranger & Yamaha.
Dave Andersen, Amery, WI
(C)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Trolling & Live Bait Favorite Walleye Water:
Mille Lacs Largest Walleye:
15.8 pounds, Red Wing Occupation:
Contractor Sponsors: Warrior Boats, Mercury Marine, Minn Kota, Navionics, Cabela's, Optima Batteries, Setyr Rods, Lowrance & Berkley.
Tom Kemos, Oconomowoc, WI
(C-O)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Pitching Jigs Favorite Walleye Water:
Winnebago System Largest Walleye:
13 pounds, Green Bay Occupation:
Professional Fisherman &
Chain Laundromat Manager Sponsors: Optima Batteries, Yar-Craft Boats, Mercury Marine,
St. Croix Rods, MotorGuide, Sufix, Fish-On & Church Tackle.
Bill St. Peter, Bay City, MI
(W)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Jigging Favorite Walleye Water:
Wabigoon Lake Largest Walleye:
13.5 pounds, Lake Erie Occupation:
Professional Fisherman Sponsors: Mercury Marine, Lowrance, Berkley Trilene, Gulp!, Berkley Fireline, Abu-Garia, Fenwick, Northland Tackle, MotorGuide, Off Shore Tackle, Gamakatsu & Z+3.
Mark Christianson, Walker, MN
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Live Bait Rigging Favorite Walleye Water:
Leech Lake Largest Walleye:
11.58 pounds, Red Wing Occupation:
Professional Fisherman,
Guide & Resort Manager Sponsors: Lund Boats, Mercury Marine, MotorGuide, Northland Tackle, Optima Batteries, Shore-Land'r Trailers, Lowrance, Berkley & Navionics.
Dave Anderson, Apple Valley, MN
(W)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Live Bait Rigging With Large Bait Favorite Walleye Water:
Cass Lake Largest Walleye:
12 pounds, Lake Erie Occupation:
Owner/CEO of Bay & Bay Transfer Sponsors: Ranger Boats, Mercury Marine, MotorGuide, Lindy, Reef Runner, Berkley, Lowrance, Off Shore Tackle, Glyde Ryde, Beckman Nets, Rapala & Frankies Live Baits/Marine.
John Butts, Dryden, Ontario
(W)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Trolling Cranks & Jigging Favorite Walleye Water:
Red Lake, Ontario Largest Walleye:
16.55 pounds, Red River Occupation:
National Marketing Director,
Fin-Tech Tackle Company Sponsors: Crestliner Boats, Fin-Tech Tackle, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Mercury Marine, White Cap Splash Guards, Subway & Mustad.
Ron Seelhoff, Burlington, CO
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Contour Trolling Favorite Walleye Water:
Fort Peck Largest Walleye:
13 pounds, Lake Erie Occupation:
Professional Fisherman
Chad Schilling, Akaska, SD
(07 PWT Rookie of the Year)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Pitching Jigs Favorite Walleye Water:
Lake Francis Case Largest Walleye:
33.5", Lake Oahe Occupation:
Hunting/Fishing Guide Sponsors: Pro Tackle, G3, Steel Structures of Aberdeen & I.P.M. of
St. Cloud, MN.
Dan Stier, Clearwater, MN
(W)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Rigging Favorite Walleye Water:
Lake Oahe Largest Walleye:
14.5 pounds, Winnipeg River Occupation:
Professional Fisherman & Guide Sponsors: Ranger, Yamaha, Lowrance & Optima Batteries.
Steve Bohn, Unionville, MI
(W)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Bottom Bouncing & Spinners Favorite Walleye Water:
Lake Erie Largest Walleye:
11 pounds, Lake Erie Occupation:
Agricultural Consultant &
Seed Salesman Sponsors: Mercury Marine
Bill Ortiz, Richland Center, WI
(A-W)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Jigging Favorite Walleye Water:
Reservoirs Largest Walleye:
13 pounds, Lake Erie Occupation:
Contractor Sponsors: Ranger Boats, Off Shore Tackle, Electric Tech, Jason Mitchell Rods, Minn Kota, Evinrude, Mathews Bows, Jones Chevy, Lowrance & Pure Fishing.
Byron Peterson, Blair, NE
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Open Water Trolling Favorite Walleye Water:
Lake Erie Largest Walleye:
13.3 pounds, Lake Erie Occupation:
Owner- Bi-State Motor Parts Sponsors: Ranger Boats, Mercury Marine, The Boat Farm, Lowrance,
Off Shore Tackle, Bait Rigs Tackle, Bi-State Motor Pars & PPG Refinish.
Dean Nathe, Wausau, WI
(rookie)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Trolling With Crawler Harness Favorite Walleye Water:
Green Bay Largest Walleye:
31.5", Bay de Noc Occupation:
Yar-Craft Operations Manager Sponsors: Yar-Craft Boats, Prestige Trailers, Mercury Marine, MotorGuide, Lowrance, St. Croix Rods & Haber Vision.
Dave Van Oss, Appleton, WI
(W)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Trolling Favorite Walleye Water:
Green Bay Largest Walleye:
15.3 pounds, Green Bay Occupation:
Electrical Engineer Sponsors: Mercury Marine, Tracker Boats, Off Shore Tackle, MotorGuide, Berkley, StowMaster Nets, Lamiglass Rods & Lowrance.
John Kolinski, Greenville, WI
(A)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Jig Fishing & Casting Cranks Favorite Walleye Water:
Lake Erie & Devils Lake Largest Walleye:
14.7 pounds, Lake Erie Occupation:
Professional Walleye &
Bass Fisherman Sponsors: Triton Boats, Mercury Marine, Minn Kota, Optima Batteries, Humminbird, Normark Lures,
Yo-Zuri, Zebco/Quantum, Uncle Josh, Off Shore Planer Boards, Navionics, Lindy, Tempress Rod Holders & My Wife.
Jon Thelen, Crystal, MN
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Trolling Cranks Favorite Walleye Water:
Mille Lacs & Lake of the Woods Largest Walleye:
12 pounds, Mississippi River Occupation:
Owner-Professional Angling Promotions Sponsors: Shakespeare, Pflueger, Panther Marine, Lakemaster, Off Shore Tackle, Alumacraft Boat Co., Dan's Southside Marine, Lindy & Reef Runner.
Luke Leanna, Oakfield, WI
(rookie)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Trolling Favorite Walleye Water:
Winnebago Largest Walleye:
11 pounds, Green Bay Occupation:
Electrician
Johnnie Candle, Devils Lake, ND
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Trolling & Casting Cranks Favorite Walleye Water:
Lake Erie Largest Walleye:
12.5 pounds, Saskatchewan River Occupation:
Professional Fisherman Sponsors: Crestliner, Scheels, Mercury Marine, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Cannon, Stom Lures, Fin-Tech Tackle, Berkley, EZ Loader Trailers, Navionics, Beckman Nets, Drift Control & Today's Tackle.
Richie Boggs, Nisswa, MN
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Jigging & Rigging Favorite Walleye Water:
Devils Lake Largest Walleye:
13 pounds, Detroit River Occupation:
Professional Fisherman Sponsors: Crestliner, Mercury Marine, Fin-Tech Tackle, St. Croix Rods, Mustad, Quantum, EZ Loader Trailers, Minn Kota, Lowrance, Reaction Strike & DeerCreek Lures.
Chuck Emery, Dana Point, CA
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Jigging Favorite Walleye Water:
Leech Lake Largest Walleye:
10 pounds, Lake Erie Occupation:
Real Estate Development &
Fishing Guide Sponsors: Crestliner, Mercury Marine, Berkley, Abu Garcia, Fenwick & Big Rock Resort.
Shannon Kehl, Menoken, ND
(A-W)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Jigging Favorite Walleye Water:
Missiouri River Largest Walleye:
13 pounds, Lake Erie Occupation:
Professional Fisherman Sponsors: Minn Kota, Humminbird, Mercury Marine, Crestliner & Shore-Land'r Trailers.
Scott Glorvigen, Grand Rapids, MN
(C-O)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Pitchin' Jigs Favorite Walleye Water:
Devils Lake Occupation:
Part Owner-Gemini Sport Marketing Sponsors: Lowrance, Mercury Marine, Lund Boats, Minn Kota, Berkley, Abu Garcia, Gulp! Alive, PowerBait, Trilene, Frabill, Northland Tackle, Dodge, Jiffy, Cannon, EZ Loader Trailers, Luhr-Jensen & Boat Dockers.
Karyl Walcher, Minneapolis, MN
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Pitching Jigs & Pulling Spinners Favorite Walleye Water:
Mille Lacs & St. Croix River Largest Walleye:
30.5", Saginaw Bay Occupation:
Owner/President of Walcher Transfer, Inc. Sponsors: Tracker Marine, Mercury Marine, Bass Pro Shops, MotorGuide, Lowrance, Salmo Lures & Walcher Transfer, Inc.
Jim Muzynoski, Bozeman, MT
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Fishing with Spinners Favorite Walleye Water:
Fort Peck Reservoir Largest Walleye:
13.10 pounds Occupation:
Motorola Federal Sales Manager Sponsors: Lund Boats, Mercury Marine, Simms Fishing Products, Reel Bait Tackle Co., MotorGuide, Lowrance, Yo-Zuri, Off Shore Tackle, Townsend Marine & Optima Batteries.
Scott Ziegler, North Platte, NE
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Trolling Cranks & Live Bait with
Bottom Bouncers Favorite Walleye Water:
Lake Oahe Largest Walleye:
10.4 pounds, Lake Oahe Occupation:
Conductor for the UPRR &
Professional Fisherman Sponsors: Beacon Marine, Skeeter Boats, Yamaha Motors & Lowrance.
Mike Kulm, Rapid City, SD
(W)
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Jigging Favorite Walleye Water:
Missouri River Largest Walleye:
15.4 pounds, Lake Tobin Occupation:
GM Rushmore Homes Sponsors: Ranger Boats, Northland Tackle, Agents of Insurance, Rapid City NU Home.
Bill Hall, Algona, IA
Favorite Walleye Tactic:
Live Bait Rigging Favorite Walleye Water:
Lake Oahe Largest Walleye:
16.4 pounds, Lake Tobin Occupation:
Lund Boats/Mercury Outboard
Dealer Sponsors: Northland Tackle, Genetiporc, Mercury Marine, MotorGuide & Lund Boats.
*Eric Schuelke, Jackson, WI
(Rookie)
qualified for Championship, but unable to attend.
*Rick Franklin, Park Rapids, MN
qualified for Championship, but unable to attend.
