The following 12 teams will be invited to the Cabela's National Team Championship for MWC.

Congratulations.

1 - Eric Eichorn of Red Wing, MN & Dan Felber of Red Wing, MN (2004 World Walleye Champions)
2 - Rick Zachowski of Milwaukee, WI & Rob Manthei of St. Germain, WI (MWC Team of the Year)
3 - Dean Nathe of Sartell, MN & Paul Thompson of Wallace, MI (Central Division Team of the Year)
4 - Paul Kemery of Russell, PA & Alan Baumgardner of White Hall, MD (East Division Team of the Year)
5 - William Babe of Silver Lake, WI & Joseph Babe of Silver Lake, WI (1st Runner Up - Central Division)
6 - Tim Fields of Clarendon, PA & Charlie Brant of Russell, PA (1st Runner Up - East Division)
7 - Kevin Dahl of Muskego, WI & Steve Stack of Muskego, WI (2nd Runner Up - Central Division)
8 - William Greczyn of Tully, NY & Linda Greczyn of Tully, NY (2nd Runner Up - East Division)
9 - Donald Olson of Andover, MN & Michael Olson of Muskego, WI (3rd Runner Up - Central Division)
10 - Tom VanderWeide of Jenison, MI & Joshua VanderWeide of Jenison, MI (3rd Runner Up - East Division)
11 - James Pestka of Wausau, WI & Todd Wilde of Wausau, WI (4th Runner Up - Central Division)
12 - Pete Studders of Sault Ste. Marie, MI & Mike Kelly of Freeland, MI (4th Runner Up - East Division)


Congratulations. We will send a letter to these teams notifying them of this honor. From then on, anglers will work directly with Cabela's for additional tournament information.

Last year, Glenn & Carol Chenier made it to the NTC from the MWC status as Team of the Year -- and went on to capture the win and title "Cabela's National Team Champions"

Good luck all!

Any word on where the Cabelas championship is going to be held?

Excerpt from the Dubuque Telegraph Herald:
by M.D. KITTLE

It looks like the convention and visitors bureau is close to inking a deal that would land the Cabela's National Team Championship, slated for Memorial Day Weekend in conjunction with the Grand Excursion.

The walleye fishing tournament, sponsored by outdoor outfitter Cabela's, brings together 250 two-angler teams from across the country competing for a $145,000 prize. The event draws national media coverage and thousands of spectators.

Eric Banks, Cabela's tournament director, said the company and the chamber are close to signing a deal that would bring the championship to Dubuque - marking the first time the annual tournament has been held on a river system.

"We found an enthusiasm and willingness of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce," Banks said. "This will be a great tie together for us as well as the city's (Grand Excursion) event."