4th Annual Border Battle

Women Anglers of MN vs. WI Women Fish

April 14, 2018 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Clements Barge on the Mississippi River, Genoa WI

This will be the 4th Annual Border Battle between WAM and WWF. The battle will take place on Clements fishing Barge again this year. It is an opportunity for both groups to make new friends, learn new fishing techniques and have a friendly competition.

Here are some helpful hints for the first time fisherwomen. Because it is bordering waters you can use either a MN or WI fishing license. There is a flag pole on shore to let the barge know that you need a ride out. When they see the flag they will come across and give you a ride out. There is a café on the barge, however you are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. Bring your own chair, fishing pole, tackle and bait. PLEASE keep in mind when packing there are a lot of steep steps and a long walk to the boat. This is NOT HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE. Anglers are encouraged to use proper fish handling techniques and are asked to consider catch and release with the large females full of eggs. WI fish consumption advisory is on meal per week of Pike and Walleye from this area for women over 50, and one meal per month for women under age 50.

This year the team captains will be as follows. Shari Swanson will represent team MN and Rikki Pardun will represent team WI. We will be looking for 6 volunteers from each side to take 1 hour shifts. That person will be in charge of measuring and recording the opposite teams catch. At 3:00 exactly, the 2 team captains will collect the forms and tally up the sheets.

Our categories will be as follows:

Perch

Walleye/Sauger

Northern Pike

The $23.00 fee is required upon registration. It automatically enters you into all three categories. Three dollars of that fee will be split evenly between Perch, Walleye and Pike. It will be a 100 percent payout. It will be paid to the person with the largest fish in each category. Women Anglers will also be awarding a $50.00 gift card to the largest overall fish recorded.

Your ticket to get onto the barge will be available for pick up at Captain Hook’s Bait and Tackle located at 108 Main Street, Genoa, WI 54632. They open at 6 a.m. Just let them know you are with the Women Anglers of Minnesota and your name and they will provide you your ticket to get on the barge. The bait shop is located close to the parking for the Barge, stop their first to get your ticket, bait and any tackle you want, then proceed to the parking area for the barge. The bait shop will be able to point you in the right direction.

The Border Battle Trophy will be awarded to the team with the highest combined inches. You will need fish from two categories to qualify .Only your top 5 fish will be included in the tally. Only ONE fishing pole may be used.

Information regarding discounted lodging is available for both clubs and will be posted. You are responsible for making your own reservations.

So….having said all of that, let’s get together and have a great time!