Wisconsin angler claims National Walleye tournament championship with 30-pound bag in 2 days
The Midwest pro angler fished his way to become the champion of the first tournament of this year's National Walleye Tour on Friday, taking home a $81,922 check and new fishing boat.
Written By: Sam Fosness
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Chase Parsons, left, hoists his Pro-Champ trophy while Chris Stassen raises his Co-Champ trophy at the conclusion of the weigh-ins during the second day of the National Walleye Tour event in Oacoma and Chamberlain on Friday. (Matt Gade / Republic)
OACOMA, S.D. — It’s been over a decade since Chase Parsons fished Lake Francis Case, but the Wisconsin pro angler found his groove from the moment he cast his first line in the water.