Thursday evening saw several anglers in attendance at J&B Cycle & Marine for the live board cast for the announcement of which anglers qualified for the 2019 NOWT Championship.
Those who were unable to attend were able to watch the live broadcast on either the Northern Ontario Walleye Trail or J&B Cycle and Marine Facebook pages.
With corporate sponsorship agreement with Princecraft Boats, Mercury Marine Canada and J&B Cycle and Marine, qualifying anglers in 2018 would have the opportunity to compete for a 2019 Princecraft Hudson DLX190 powered by a Mercury 150 HP four stroke outboard, valued at over $50,000.
With the announcement of a championship in the Northern Ontario Walleye Trail this spring, many anglers took their skills to the next level this season in hopes of qualifying for the championship.
For the very first NOWT Championship, Geraldton, Ont. will be the host community.
The Geraldton Walleye Classic reserved 25 spots for the top 25 qualifying championship anglers.
This means that not only will the top 25 fishing in the championship have the chance at winning the 2019 Princecraft Hudson DLX190 powered by a Mercury 150 HP four stroke outboard, valued at over $50,000, but also a chance at winning an additional $10,000 if they should happen to win the GWT also.
In turn, an angler that qualified for the championship, now has an opportunity potentially win over $60,000 in prizes
This is very exciting news as not only will Geraldton be hosting the Princecraft NOWT Championship but will also be celebrating their 30th anniversary of the Geraldton Walleye Classic.
Here are the names of the qualifying anglers which were read off Thursday night by NOWT board treasurer Craig Salmonson and Rob Racine, general manager of J&B Cycle and Marine
Here are the top 25 competing:
- Jamie Robinson and Brett Robinson
- Terry Bernath an Trevor Bernath
- Sébastien Lizotte and Jeff Vipond
- Matt Guacci and Denis Perrier
- Dany Vienneau and Roger Vienneau
- Jason Doyon and Nick Huckson
- Derick Brooks and Guy Laberge
- Jody Villeneuve and Joey Raymond
- Shane Turcotte and Derek Pelletier
- Steve Gravel and Kevin Robineau
- Dan Hein and Didier Germain
- Marc Belanger and Joel Bernard
- Denis Martin and Perry Caverson
- Cory Nephin and Tom Friday
- David Reid and Gilbert Cheff
- Rock Bouchard and Craig Salmolson
- Miguel Tailleur & Denis Gendreau
- Mat Brown and Marc Poirier
- Cory Lelievre and Joe Moore
- Keith Hryciw and Darolyn Hryciw
- Chantal Cauchon and Ken Perreault
- Steve Dorval and Rick D'amour
- Cameron Racine and Annie Roberge
- Paul Éthier and Ray Seguin
- Darcy Guenette & Mathieu Guenette
With a mixed field of seasoned anglers and up-and-coming anglers competing in the very first NOWT Championship, it should make for a nail-biting tournament as any one of these teams are very capable of pulling off the win.
Congratulations to all the anglers that qualified for the 2019 NOWT Championship.
Be sure to stay tuned this winter and spring for all updates on the championship.
If you weren't able to watch the live broadcast last night and would like to watch it, here is the link to the announcement
With many of the 2019 NOWT events filling up quickly, make sure to register in the tournaments you are planning or thinking of fishing in next season for your chance in gaining enough points to qualify for the 2020 NOWT Championship.
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