The Wittek 11/8/15

[Carrie Keane]

Scott M.and I fished 7ish until around 3:30. We spent most of our time on UN4 but, flirted a little with UN3. I hooked into a nice 42 at 10:30am. The rip on the line plus the first look at her girth coming in screamed 48-49 but she was just a super fiesty fish. At 2:55 my line sang again, Scott said small fish and as I reeled it in I was inclined to agree. When I saw it jump, roll and freak out I yelled "scrappy-doo!" Scott thought I yelled "she's huge!" and lunged for the net. In reality he only had to quickly pop the hooks boatside haha! That was all our action today. First fish was trolling UN4 on an orange tiger Perchbait, second was trolling UN3 on a carpe diem believer. Thanks to everyone who came out to fish the Wittek in memory of the late "Iron Man" Tim Wittek, we had unusually beautiful conditions for this tourney and it was the perfect day to be out!

[Carrie Keane]

By the way, a HUGE Thank You to Tournament Director, Adam Kazmark for purchasing and heating up a special batch of Jojo's Musky Chili (aged 12 years) to feed the hungry post-tournament masses.

[Josh Ketry]

Big thanks to the NMA and tournament Director Adam Kaz.  I can imagine it is a thankless job, and the tournament is a lot of fun.   Opening a new business the past two years I have not gotten to fish nearly as much as I used to, but I always try to set time aside for the annual Memorial Tournament.

Spent the day with Dave "The Walrus" Martin in Buffalo Harbor.  Water was grey almost everywhere less than 1' visibility.  We found some clean water in the channel near Wittek's wall that we pounded to no avail.

Before the Bill's game we switched to the North Gap and found little pockets of greenish water. I broke the rules and ate a banana.  Then Dave popped a nice 40" fish on a Niagara Walleye colored (coloured?)  Hoser Bait and the Bills won.

Thanks again Dave for a great afternoon on the water.  Beautiful day to be out.