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For Immediate Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Saturday, May 1, 2010
MEDIA CONTACT: Emmett Brown, FWFHOF Executive Director, (715) 634-4440
SIX WINNERS TOP FIELD AT 2010 HAYWARD CRAPPIE CONTEST
Winning Adult Category Fish Weighs in at 1.71 lbs., Youth Division Winner 1.11 lbs
Six Winners Top Field at 2010 Hayward Crappie Contest
Winners from L-R, adult: FWFHOF Executive
Director
Emmett Brown;
Dean Acheson; Gary Dubois;
Ron Schara;
Brad Knudson.
From left,
youth: Matt Kreyer; Jon Aderman.
Winning Adult Category Fish Weighs in at 1.71 lbs.,
Youth Division Winner 1.11 lbs.
Gale-force winds and brisk conditions welcomed anglers to the official Wisconsin fishing opener and the first annual Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame 2010 Hayward Crappie Contest on Saturday in Hayward, Wis.
With hundreds of registrants entering the contest, a total of six winners took the stage during the official weigh-in ceremony at the FWFHOF. The atmosphere was warmed though with the cool sounds of Molly Otis and the bright smiles worn by fisherman wetting lines for the first time this fishing opener.
Nationally-televised and noted outdoorsman Ron Schara emceed the event, greeting anglers with wit and humor during the weigh-in ceremony.
Recognized with awards and topping the field at this year’s event were:
| Adult | U.S. Savings Bonds | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | Gary Dubois | Woodbury, MN | 1.71 lbs. | $3,500 |
| 2nd Place | John Isham | Hayward, WI | 1.63 lbs. | $2,000 |
| 3rd Place | Brad Knudson | Hayward, WI | 1.60 lbs. | $1,000 |
| Youth | U.S. Savings Bonds | |||
| 1st Place | Jon Aderman | Hayward, WI | 1.11 lbs. | $2,000 |
| 2nd Place | Matt Kreyer | Hayward, WI | 1.07 lbs. | $1,000 |
| 3rd Place | Jon Aderman | Hayward, WI | 1.05 lbs. | $500 |
| Media Division | U.S. Savings Bonds | |||
| 1st Place | Dean Acheson | Minocqua, WI | 0.77 lbs. | $1,000 |
Gary Dubois will also have his name etched on the 2010 Hayward Crappie Contest Championship Cup which will remain on display at the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame Museum in perpetuity.
“We had great support for this first ever crappie fishing event,” said FWFHOF Executive Director Emmett Brown. “We survived the tough winds and things came together. We are especially thankful to Holiday Stationstores for its support in being the exclusive registration outlet for the contest. We look forward to bringing this event back to the Hayward lakes area again next year.”
Photo high resolution download links:
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| Gary Dubois 1st Adult Division High-res Image Download > |
John Isham 2nd Adult Division High-res Image Download > |
Brad Knudson 3rd Adult Division High-res Image Download > |
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| Jon Aderman 1st & 3rd Youth Division High-res Image Download > |
Matt Kreyer 2nd Youth Division High-res Image Download > |
Dean Acheson Media Division High-res Image Download > |
The Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame is a 501(c)3 non-profit museum and home to Hayward’s landmark four-story-tall musky famous around the world. Since 1960, the FWFHOF has inspired and educated anglers and serves as the authority and repository for all fresh water fishing records. The FWFHOF also recognizes those men and women who have made significant and lasting contributions to the sport of fresh water fishing through its Hall of Fame Program.
P.O. Box 690
10360 Hall of Fame Dr. Hayward, Wis 54843 Phone (715) 634-4440
