Walleye Classic Committee Ends Annual Event
Walleye Classic Committee Ends Annual Event
Members of the Big Stone Walleye Classic committee recently announced the end of the fishing tournament that has ocurred on Big Stone Lake annually for the past 45 years.
They noted in a written announcement that the decision didn’t come easily and was not one they had taken lightly. “For 45 years, this tournament has been more than just a fishing competition. It has been a tradition, bringing together anglers, families, friends, and communities who share a love of fishing and the outdoors. We are incredibly proud of what this tournament has become and the legacy it leaves behind,” the statement read.
The statement noted that with changing times, the challenges of organizing and operating the tournament have changed. Newer technology, evolving policies, and requirements from state parks and fishery departments have made it increasingly more difficult to continue the event, the committee noted. “After much discussion an d careful consideration, we believe the time has come to bring this chapter to a close,” the announcement read.
