As the 2019 NOWT season winds down, anglers gathered for the second time this year at the Mattagami First Nation for the 2019 MFN Fall Classic Walleye Tournament.
With only 2 events left for 2019, anglers were out trying to secure points for Angler of the Year and points for one of the coveted 25 spots for the 2020 NOWT Championship Tournament in Kapuskasing.
Leading a rainy and wet first day were the familiar duo of Jamie Robinson and Terry Bernath with a commanding weight of 19.44 lbs. Making up the top 3 on Day 1 (weight in lbs):
- Jamie Robinson & Terry Bernath (19.44)
- Chad Dalrymple & Greg Geoffrey (17.23)
- Miguel Tailleur & Denis Gendreau (16.35)
Day 2 proved to be challenging for many anglers as the overall weights were much lower compared to day 1. Some leaders dropped, some remained consistent, and others rose to the occasion. Leading Day 2 was the team of Dan Hein and Didier Germain with 15.01 lbs. Day 2 top 3 (weight in lbs.):
- Dan Hein & Didier Germain (15.01)
- Jody Villeneuve & Matt Eles (12.95)
- Cory Nephin & Shane Turcotte (12.67)
The top 3 finishers at the end of the weekend were separated by just over a half pound! With a total weight of 25.89 pounds the team of Dan Hein and Didier Germain took home top prize as the 2019 MFN Fall Classic Walleye Tournament Champions – Congratulations!
Rounding out the top 15:
- Dan Hein & Didier Germain 25.89
- Jamie Robinson & Terry Bernath 25.60
- Mark Lytham & Trevor Bernath 25.36
- Miguel Tailleur & Denis Gendreau 24.42
- Chad Dalrymple & Greg Geoffrey 22.90
- Dean Bliss & Kyle Monkman 22.02
- Derick Brooks & Guy Laberge 21.27
- Jody Villeneuve & Matt Eles 21.10
- Bruce McKay & Tyler Gagan 20.97
- Cory Nephin & Shane Turcotte 19.96
- Dario Lord & Jessy Dechamplain 19.88
- Matt Guacci & Denis Perrier 19.32
- Mark Basaraba & Noah Basaraba 19.14
- Alain Mercier & Jean Mercier 17.58
- Steve Saarinen & Eddy Tonello 17.56
The MFN Fishing Committee would like to thank all our generous sponsors for their support.
Our utmost gratitude to all volunteers who helped with the setup, operation, and clean up this weekend!
Congratulations to all anglers for participating and supporting the Mattagami First Nation.
Proceeds from our events go towards improvements in the Mattagami First Nation community including recreational programs, equipment, and child/youth initiatives.
Without the support, effort, and participation of our sponsors, volunteers, and anglers this event and our initiatives would not be possible!
Full results are available on the NOWT Tournament Results page. Photos and videos are posted to our Facebook Page!
Visit the NOWT’s Championship Tournament page for full details on how to qualify!
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