Eagle River, Wisconsin - "More than 500 anglers are pre-registered and another 500 anglers are expected to register by tournament time for the annual National Championship Musky Open in Eagle River, Wisconsin, August 21-23, (2009)," according to Kim Emerson, Events Coordinator for the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center.
"Over 1,000 anglers participated in this event in 2008 and we are looking forward to that many again this year," Emerson says.
"In 2008, entrants included 63 youth anglers and 65 husband & wife teams. Last year's anglers registered a record number of 193 legal muskies, with 49.5 inches being the largest fish caught and released," she adds.
"The National Championship Musky Open is a total catch and release tournament that provides great family fun for all ages and skill levels," she adds.
The annual event in Eagle River is put on by the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, along with Musky Clubs Alliance of Wisconsin Inc.
"Any angler wishing to still enter this tournament can register on line at http://www.muskyopen.com, or by calling the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at 800-359-6315 until August 1, 2009.
After August 1, 2009, registrations will be taken at the Vilas County Fairgrounds (Tournament Headquarters) starting Thursday evening, August 20, 2009. The cost is $50 if pre-registered by August 1, 2009 or $55 if registering at the tournament.
Registration includes a tournament hat and t-shirt and a chance to win a brand new 2009 Ranger Boat. Everyone who enters gets a chance to win a $20,000+ Mercury-Powered Ranger Boat with a RangerTrail Trailer and a trolling motor, whether you catch a musky or not!
For more information, contact the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center at (800) 359-6315 or visit www.eagleriver.org .
Source: The Fishing Wire
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