Deadline for remaining 2008 angler entry fee is due March 22, 2008
Emo Walleye Classic 2008
Box 781
Emo, ON P0W1E0
The forms for teams 1 through 50 can be downloaded (PDF) here, and the Random Draw Entry form can be downloaded here.
Godin and Galusha hold on to become 2007 champions!
Saturday, May 26, 2007
A two-day total weight of 19.47 pounds was enough to hold off previous champs Doug McBride and Steve Ballan, and make Bill Godin and Ralph Galusha the 2007 Emo Walleye Classic champions! Check out the full results at our 2007 results page, and read the full story courtesy of one of our Classic sponsors, the Fort Frances Times! Many, many thanks to all the sponsors, volunteers, anglers and spectators that made 2007 one of our best years yet!
Godin and Galusha on top of day one!
Friday, May 25, 2007
With four fish weighing in at 10.43 pounds, locals Bill Godin and Ralph Galusha are on top after one day of fishing at the 2007 Emo Walleye Classic. And day two is shaping up to be both wet -- and wild! We've already got one big fish returned, and the weigh-ins haven't even started! Stay tuned for all the adventures at the Emo Walleye Classic when the weigh-ins start at 4:00 today! Or, check it out online LIVE!!
Live results from the Emo Walleye Classic!
Friday, May 24, 2007
65 teams roared off to the east and west on the Rainy River this morning – and there are a lot of walleye on their way back! Check out the weigh-ins at the Emo/LaVallee Arena, starting at 4:00 today! If you can't make it to Emo, we've got everything online for you. The LIVE results are updated every two minutes, and you can find them HERE. IF you want to see what's happening in the arena, you can check out the web cam HERE, courtesy of Home Satellite Systems.
A huge thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers for 2007. We couldn't make this event happen with you. Special thanks to B93fm, Home Satellite Systems, Fort Frances Times, Times Web Design, Tompkins Hardware, Yamaha Motors and G3 Boats, as well as CIBC Emo and Emo Drugs. See you in Emo!
2007 Emo Walleye Classic ready to go!
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
The water is low, but spirits are high as we're only 48 hours away from the Boat Parade kicking off of the 2007 Emo Walleye Classic! Be in Emo at 5:30 pm CST to see the angler parade -- and watch out for flying candy and treats!
65 teams will compete for almost $40,000 in prizes, and we'll be bringing it to you LIVE! Check back here during the tournament weigh-ins on Friday, starting at 3:30 pm CST -- we'll have the live webcam courtesy of Home Satellite Systems, and we'll be updating the weigh-in results in real time as the teams cross the stage. And if you're at the Emo/LaVallee arena during the weigh-ins, we'll have all LIVE video streams from the waterfront, and the weigh-ins, on the big screen.
We'll see you in Emo this weekend -- come down and catch the action!
New format, Same Great Talent! The "Emo Walleyedol" at the 2007 Emo Walleye Classic
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
For the third year in a row, the Emo Walleye Classic is proud to announce the return of the “Emo Walleyedol,” with a new, streamlined format, and a new way for the crowd to participate. The Emo Walleyedol is a vocal competition for local performers aged 16 and older, taking place during the Emo Walleye Classic fishing tournament. Fifteen entrants will compete for a $400 top prize, with the winner chosen by judges at the weigh-ins on Saturday, May 26.
The Emo Walleyedol will take place in two parts, on Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26. Friday’s competition will have all fifteen of the competitors perform, and judges selecting the three finalists, who will then compete for the first, second and third places on Saturday night. New for this year, the audience on Saturday night will be able to choose a “Crowd Favourite” winner, who will receive a prize of $100, from the three finalists. Prizes will be awarded to each of the three finalists, $400, $200, and $100.
The entry fee for competitors is $20, and will include a special-edition “Emo Walleyedol” t-shirt. Entrants will be expected to supply their own music -- though a song list will be available if required -- and song selection must be approved by the organizers. Entrants can sign up at the Village Variety on Highway 11/17 in Emo. Entrants must currently reside in the Borderland area. For more information, please contact Laurel Mose at 482-1247.
Our NEW 2007 Emcee, Chip Leer Joins In-Fisherman as Professional Walleye Trail Tournament Director
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
As the PWT Tournament Director, Leer will be responsible for conducting all fishing tournaments from administrative and operational policies, procedures, and rules to enforcing compliance with all tournament rules and regulations. In addition, he will oversee angler recruitment and relations, purse payouts, on site volunteers, and all matters relating to tournament safety.
As an innovative promoter and educator with a deep passion for the sport of fishing, Leer has found effective ways to communicate his dedication to fishing. He guided and formed an organization of guides on Leech Lake, The Leech Lake Guide Coalition. He established and grew a local walleye tournament to one of the largest in the country. His tournament experience includes that of competitor, event emcee, promoter, and TV Host for the Minnesota Pro/Am Bass Tour.
Most recently, Leer was the owner and recognizable face of Fishing the WildSide and Fishing the WildSide ON ICE, the first-ever exclusive ice fishing TV series, as well as creating one of the first interactive on-line digital magazines.
According to In-Fisherman Publisher, Steve Hoffman, "Chip is ideally suited to successfully meet the challenges ahead. He brings a wealth of valuable experience to this demanding job. We're pleased to have him onboard."
“Chip's solid reputation as a promoter, communicator and leader will be a valuable asset to the PWT. He's passionate about fishing, our natural resources, and the growth of the sport of fishing,” said Jim Kalkofen, executive director of the PWT.
“As PWT Tournament Director I am committed to providing a fair, competitive environment for the world’s best walleye anglers, while offering a stage where manufacturer’s innovations shine and modern walleye fishermen benefit from the tactics refined on the Trail,” said Leer. “Although I 'm humbled to have been chosen for this responsibility, I can’t wait to get moving. This is going to be a lot of fun.”
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For over thirty years, In-Fisherman has been the communications leader in the freshwater fishing industry through the integration of publications, television, radio, books, videos, fishing tournaments and the Internet. In-Fisherman Publications include In-Fisherman and Walleye In-Sider magazines; plus four annuals, Walleye Guide, Catfish In-Sider Guide, Bass Guide, and Ice Fishing Guide. The In-Fisherman Library consists of over 19 educational fishing books and 95 instructional fishing DVD's and videos.
The In-Fisherman Professional Walleye Trail (PWT), the nation’s premier walleye tournament circuit, hosts six regional Pro-Am competitions plus a Championship. In-Fisherman Television airs on The Outdoor Channel, Outdoor Channel 2HD, Fox Sports Net, Men's Outdoors & Recreation, Wild TV Canada, and select broadcast markets 52 weeks a year; and In-Fisherman Radio airs 6 days a week to over 420 stations nationwide. The In-Fisherman Web site can be found at www.in-fisherman.com
InterMedia Outdoors comprises the leading outdoor magazine group in the United States. It includes 17 hunting, fishing and shooting magazines, with such well known and successful titles as Fly Fisherman, Game & Fish, Florida Sportsman, and Guns & Ammo. In addition to traditional magazine publishing, InterMedia Outdoors has a multi-platform strategy including the market 's leading online/digital network, 11 top-rated TV series, syndicated radio, consumer events, and brand-driven merchandising businesses.
Sad News
Friday, January 5, 2007
It is with great sadness that we announce that the voice of the Emo Walleye Classic is gone.
Lionel Roberts passed away suddenly late last week. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in the difficult time. Lionel was instrumental in making the Emo Walleye Classic a reality, and was a critical part of every year's event. And, he was a good friend. He will be sorely missed.
