Horseshoe fishing tournament

[Corey Bechtold]

The 21st annual Heart of Minnesota Fishing Tournament will be held tomorrow on the Horseshoe chain of lakes. This is a multi-species tournament that is a lot of fun. The contest starts at 6:00 and goes until 4:30. The weigh station is at the #23 bridge south of Richmond. There will be a lot of boats on the water tomorrow but there is a lot of good angling opportunities on the Chain. Hopefully the weather will be good on Saturday and hopefully the fish will cooperate as well.

I'll post the results from the tournament as soon as I can. See ya on the water.

Corey Bechtold

[Corey Bechtold]

Well, here are the results of the Tournament.

Walleye:
1)5.4 lbs
2)5.38 lbs
3)5.36 lbs
4)5.12 lbs

Northern Pike
1)8.84 lbs
2)8.26 lbs
3)7.54 lbs
4)6.04 lbs

Bass
1)4.94 lbs
2)3.64 lbs
3)3.60 lbs
4)3.54 lbs

Sunfish (per 10)
1)3 way tie for first at 5.70 lbs
4)5.36 lbs

Crappie (per 5)
1)3.86 lbs
2)2.94 lbs
3)2.68 lbs
4)2.66 lbs

Catfish
1)8.4 lbs
2)6.8 lbs

The turnout was fantastic with 400 buttons sold. The storm the night before made for some tough fishing as anglers had to work a little harder for their fish. Next years tournament will be June 11th. Congrats to all the winners.

[RussDaBuss]

Hello, Is the tourney still on for June 11?? might make it this year. Buttons sold where? How much? Thanks for the info.

[IceHawk]

Tourney is on again for this year. The date is set for June 11 2005. Time will be 6:00 AM-4:30 PM. Buttons can be purchased at local buisnesses or by calling the chamber of commerce at 597-5300

I already have my button and I'm looking forward to the tourney. Hopefully a few FMer's enter.

[RussDaBuss]

Thanks for the information. I fished it 4 or 5 years ago and was fun. Did not catch any winners but oh well... Thanks agains for the update. Good luck