Eric Balstad and Gary Gevaert Win 2011 MWS Championship
Category: npaa
Sep 19th, 2011 by OutdoorsFIRST
Modified Sep 19th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
9/17/2011
Teams were greeted by cool temperatures and light winds for the tenth MWS Championship. The conditions were perfect, but the bite was tough for most.
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2011 MWS
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The top twenty five teams in points after the four qualifying tournaments fish the Championship with no entry fee. After the tournament the anglers and their guests enjoyed a banquet and awards presentation.
This year’s 2011 MWS Champions are Eric Balstad and Gary Gevaert weighing a three fish limit with a weight of 20.26# winning them $4,000. In addition their 2112 MWS entry fee is paid, and because they won in a Ranger they will be paid an additional $500 by Lindahl Ltd. They also had Smooth Moves Seat Mounts in their boat for and additional $300 paid by Smooth Moves Seat Mounts. Eric and Gary’s total winnings were $5,800.
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Eric Balstad and Gary Gevaert
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Second place went to the 2011 Team of the Year Steve Slabe and Lance Busse with three fish weighing 19.46# for $2,200
Third place went to the Husband/Wife Team of the Year Ron and Vickie Goldapske with three fish weighing 17.72# for $1,800
Fourth place went to Scott Rohloff and Mike Wright with a three fish weight of 13.52# for $1,400
Fifth place went to Jim Leanna and Gordon Rabetski with a three fish weight 13.34# for $1,000
Big fish went to the team of Trevor Schoerner and James Thomas with a 7.84# walleye and they received two plaques donated by All Sport and Trophy and a $100 gift card from TRS (The Reel Shot)
All teams received at least $500.
For complete standings please go to www.fishtfm.com
Thanks to the following sponsors for supporting the MWS; without their support there would not be a MWS!
Major Sponsors– Mercury Marine, Ranger Boats, Mills Fleet Farm and MotorGuide
Tournament Sponsors– Lindahl Ltd, TRS (The Reel Shot) and Smooth Moves Seat Mounts
Supporting Sponsors– Marine General, Anglers Pride Specialties, All Sport and Trophy, MW Marine, Intruder Products, Jack’s Jigs, Java Fit Coffee, and Big Eye Custom Lures
A huge THANKS to all the anglers for supporting us for the past ten years from the entire TFM Promotions staff.