April 9, 2004

April 13: Shiocton/Black Creek Area WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Romy’s Nitingale, Black Creek. For more info call Glen Peters, 920-757-5769. April 15: Kettle Moraine Struttin’ Hens Women’s Turkey Banquet, 5 p.m., Anchor Lanes, Elkhart Lake. For more info call Vickie Feldmann, 920-876-4039. April 15: Hayward Chapter WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Country Inn, Hayward. For more […]

June 4-6: 18th Annual Western Lake Superior Trolling Assoc. Jaws Fishing Derby, Bakers Island, Superior, 5 a.m. June 4 to Noon June 6. For more info call Dave Koneczny, 218-724-1264. June 5: Twin Lakes Sportsmen’s Club 5th Annual Summer Fishing Derby, 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Lakes Elizabeth and Mary in Twin Lakes. For

Big grass fires in Pine County By Glen Schmitt Staff Writer Baudette, Minn. The traditional spring walleye bite on the Rainy was in full gear early last week. But the recent warmup, and the melt that accompanied it, has caused murky water and much slower fishing. While the sturgeon have continued to hit at a

The contest will begin at 12:01 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Minnesota. Grand prize (winner must only purchase a ticket) is a two-day expenses paid, guided fishing trip to Texas. Prize for the largest crappie is a boat, motor, and trailer package.

Sheboygan Area Great Lakes Sport Fishermen Club meet every Third Tuesday of month, Sept. to June, 7 p.m., Sheboygan Outboard Club, 732 N. Water St., Sheboygan, WI. Meeting is open to the public. Call for info on monthly guest speaker. Lyle Peschke, 920-452-9669. Kenosha Sport Fishing & Conservation Association meets the first Monday of each

April 27: Northwoods Chapter of Trout Unlimied 30th Annual Conservation Banquet, Rhinelander Caf & Pub. For more info call Brian Hegge, 715-362-9611. April 29: Packerland Musky Club & Muskies Unlimited 11th Annual Banquet, 6 p.m., Stadium View Sports Bar & Grill. Fore more info call Joel Sobieck, 920-865-2330. April 29: Viroqua Chapter WTU Banquet, 5:30

The event will feature two full days of free seminars, displays of new fishing gear, and boats. Seminar speakers include Gary Roach, Scott Fairbairn, Chip Leer, Tommy Skarlis, Scott Peterson, Bob Mehsikomer, John Peterson, Dan Sura, and Ted Takasaki. The event is free. For more information, call (320) 252-9494.

Associated Press Janesville, Wis. It only took 45 minutes for Dave Tilton to set an unofficial world record. He caught a 73-pound, 1 ounce bigmouth buffalo 3 pounds, 1 ounce more than the world record. “I knew it was a big one,” he said. “It feels pretty good I wish it could have been a