Lower Niagara River A-1 Bait Supply & Outdoors Niagara.com Walleye Classic IV 2011 Lower Niagara River / Lake Ontario August 13 2011

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The Lower Niagara River Walleye Classic is being sponsored by A-1 Bait and Outdoors Niagara.
We feature simple rules, [below] same as in our Summer Big Bass Classic. - 100% payback

This contest was moved ahead [from September] to this date from last year. Fishermen requested it be moved because of better fishing in the month of August. It’s done! Enjoy......................

• 2 fish limit in the interest of conservation

• From Sunup to 2:00 pm

• Scales open from 1:00 to 2:00 only

• Fish Lower Niagara River and red buoy area at Fort Niagara only. [In L. Ontario]

• U.S. / Canada river waters

• N.Y. State regulations apply

• In the event of a tie the first fish entered will be declared the winner of that entered weight

• Picnic & awards at Lewiston to follow [dogs, pop, BYOB]

• 100% Payback after expenses

• ALL persons in boat MUST be registered

• RICHARD FORTIER and Tom Jacobs [Jake] WILL BE THE OFFICIAL WEIGH MASTERS

Sign up at A-1 Bait, Grauer Rd. [870-2170] Niagara Falls or by PayPal at Outdoors Niagara Website
A-1 Bait store phone for more information  - 870-2170 or email Outdoors Niagara HERE

OR- Use the sign-up form at the end of this page and mail it

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Sales Tax included on entry fee

$25.00 - Contest & Cash Bash Pool all included -
[$20.00 entry plus $5.00 toward Cash Bash for Largest Walleye entered - 100% payback] [50-30-20]

 

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BASS CLASSIC INFORMATION HERE

REPORT ON THE WALLEYE CLASSIC III SEPTEMBER 18 2010 Great walleye weather in the early morning turning into a windy, gusty day later in the AM. There were 40 entrants and ONLY 5 fish turned in for weigh-in. Poor fishing for the most part but lots of reports of the salmon moving in and they could be seen at the red can and the Coast Guard drift surfacing and playing around. It was felt by the experts that the walleye were probably seeking cover for the day and in a bad mood. Size of the fish turned in was noticeably small compared to prior years entries. Andy Hastings [Grand Island NY] turned in total poundage of 6 lb. 12 oz for his two allowable fish. Enough to get him the first place bragging rights. One was 3lb.7oz. and the other was 3lb. 5 oz. Second place was Jason Hutcheson [Wilson NY] with a 5 lb. 11 oz. walleye and that also took the Lunker Award and bragging rights. He is a son of Ron Hutcheson. Jason was fishing with his brother Joe. Third place honors went to Pat Weis [Tonawanda NY] with a 3lb. 2oz. entry. The only other entry was Dave Ross and he had a 3lb. 0oz. entry. He was presented an Outdoors Niagara camouflage cap. Baits of the day appeared to be worm harness' or a spinner & sally fly tipped with a crawler. Among the participants this year, they were as far away as North East PA. [Down along route 20) St. Catherine’s Ontario and Bruce Mapel from Clarence NY. Grilled hot dogs as prepared by Jenine Hutchinson and Jerry and a macaroni salad by Delma Daul were served at the awards ceremony. Richard Fortier did another honorable job as weigh-master for the day. There was talk at the weigh-in about moving the Classic IV to possibly the last weekend in August or maybe the first weekend in September.

 

RESULTS OF THE 2009 Fall Walleye Classic II

All weighed in on digital scales

 

Finish	Entrant	First Fish Weight	Second Fish Weight	Total of two fish allowed for entry
1st Place	Jim Tomasine	6.760	7.110	13.870
2nd Place	Jim Janese	7.265	6.450	13.715
3rd Place	Joe Augustniak [Augie]	7.010	4.955	11.965
Cash Bash Award	Jim Janese	7.265!		Only one fish allowed

 

Captain Joe Augie [L] and Captain Jim Gordon displaying the walleye they entered in the 2009 Fall Classic

The Walleye Fish Tale: Fishing was tough for this contest. High winds & waves on the bar in front of the Fort. Fishermen headed that way early on but the winds picked up and most moved into the river. Seems the lures of the day were copper colored blades; harness's [copper color] and Sallys. Tomasine caught his big fish on a large copper blade spinner and a black widow sally fly. 35 - 40ft. water depths ~ 15 fish entered; all quality size as most fishermen released fish they knew wouldn't get on the board to qualify. A total 50 Fishermen entered and the furthest away was Fred Lockwood from Southburg Ct.

THE 2010 WALLEYE CLASSIC III CONTEST WILL AGAIN BE HELD TO COINCIDE WITH THE 2010 FISH ODYSSEY

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Marc Daul

Photos of this event can be see on the MD Action Photography web pages Photos were taken of this Walleye Classic and the Summer 2009 Big Bass Classic Photos by Marc Daul, Professional Special Events Photographer   Pictures of the Fall Walleye Classic II can be seen here

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2009 Big Bass Classic Photos Here
 2008 RESULTS LISTINGS ARE POSTED PLUS PHOTOS & STORY GO HERE