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2022 Results

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2022 Final Results

Finish Weight First Name Fish Donkey Team Name Prize Sponsor
Biggest 9.16 Jace Peterson   $1,000 - Biggest Fish  
1 23.18 Jace Peterson & Charlie Peterson Team lb4lb $12,500, Jackets, caps, plaques  
2 22.28 Kyle Schulke & Shane  Wagner Honey Weiss $5,000 & plaques  
3 20.94 Bill Nelson & Wyatt Wilcox Nelson WIlcox $3,750 & plaques  
4 20.67 Toby Kvalevog & Dean Kvalevog Toby Kvalevog $2,500 + $500

Legacy Award

5 20.54 Dan Rude & Craig Peterson Eyes Llama $1,750  
6 20.45 Dave Hernesman & Sean Colter Team Herndog $1,500  
7 20.35 Dan Fuller & Alexa Fuller Dan & Lex Fuller $1,250  
8 20.00 Tony Wille & Jesse Djernes For the Farmers $1,125  
9 19.62 Rylee Curb & Kelly Curb Rylee Curb $1,000  
10 19.47 Mark Ronning & Robbie Sather Peat Moss $900  
11 19.23 Daniel Posner & Zachary Posner The Molly $825  
12 18.64 Dan Ahlquist & Roger  Bertrand Loop Boys Gull $750  
13 18.50 Paul Schummer & Mike  Amble Manilla Envelope $650  
14 18.33 Joe  Miller & Dustin Puffe It's Raining $550  
15 18.25 William Annette & Andy Fisher Worm Dunkers $450  
16 18.11 Justin Mckee & Mike Mckee Justin McKee Two 2B Genesis Rods Let's Go Fishing
17 17.92 Matt Newell & Mark Newell Dual Newells Two 2B Genesis Rods KC 1544
18 17.84 Bryan Hanson & Conner Hanson Wacky Riggers    
19 17.76 Carl Knutson  & Steven  Heller Heller Knutson    
20 17.76 Mike Winkler & Sean Moran Bearded Beardsman $1,000 Ron Hanson Memorial Award
21 17.68 Joel Pemberton & Kevin Ellis Kevin Ellis    
22 17.62 Robert  Wagner & Dan  Schultz Robert Wagner    
23 17.29 Jay Ross & Jon Ross The Mandalorians    
24 17.23 Bruce Jean & Timothy Hahn Team Watula 2 Miller Lite Prize Packs Bernick's Distributing
25 17.20 Troy Torgerson & Scott Lewis Troy Torgerson    
26 17.13 Duane Peterson & Travis Peterson Cold Front    
27 17.11 Andy Eichstadt  & Andy Eichstadt  Big Tom Two 2B Genesis Rods Boy Scouts
28 17.06 Mark Hightower & Mandy  Melby Appy Sioux    
29 16.36 Rich Blomberg & Aaron Murphy Weed Wackers    
30 16.25 Terry Smith & Brian Smith Pole Benders    
31 16.07 Terry Peterson & Nick Peterson Big Fish    
32 16.05 Aaron Schmitz & Tony Klaers Crocs n Socks    
33 15.77 Lee Bergstrom & Erik Gaudette Lee Bergstrom Two 2B Genesis Rods, Two Youth Packages Take A Kid Fishing
34 15.57 Stuart Dukek & Wade Dukek Cmon Man    
35 15.41 Tim Hinrichs & Bill Kane Seamen Old Two 2B Genesis Rods Fishing Has No Boundaries
36 15.28 Anthony Petersen & Seth Dremmel AS PD    
37 15.23 Tylor Johnson & Alex Anderson Tylor Johnson    
38 14.81 Nathan Reed & Ben Reed Nathan Reed    
39 14.80 Craig Feierabend & Mitch Feierabend Craig Feierabend    
40 14.77 Carl Adams & Jason Kupcho Nibbles Two 2B Genesis Rods Bemidji Youth League Baseball
41 14.70 Chris Haley & Jerry Bergeron 3rd Times a Charm    
42 14.68 Steve Weickert & Joe Balcer Sucks Covid    
43 14.65 Craig Miller & Mike Geller Feed-Em    
44 14.40 Mike Straus & Asher Straus Mike Straus Two 2B Genesis Rods BHS Fishing Team
45 14.26 Tony Nendick & Ryan  Joy JT    
46 14.07 Randy Klasen & Mike Warpula Fixed Income    
47 13.98 Bret Setterholm & Mike  Kerzman Boys OTC    
48 13.76 Paul Thorne  & Aaron Templin Aaron Templin    
49 13.68 Christian Knutson & Donnie Speck Wookies    
50 13.57 Kurt Knott & Briggs Knott Down Bobbers 2 Milwaukee Packout Toolbox Prize Packs ACME Tools
51 13.51 Harold Johnson & Greg Newham Greg Newham    
52 13.16 Melissa Olson & Dusty Minke Double H    
53 13.13 Steve Holley & Larry Sundquist Sunny Holleywood    
54 13.11 Lowell Joy & Brandon Joy Brandon Joy    
55 13.07 Robert Anderson & Mike  Anderson Robert & Mike Anderson    
56 12.93 Dave Zothman & James Foehrenbacher Boat 24    
57 12.87 Brian Hendricks & Luke Hendricks Creek Willow Two 2B Genesis Rods Wounded Warrior Guide Service
58 12.75 Zach State & Rob Ritter Bros Greenway    
59 12.60 Jordan Heller & Troy Dunlap  The Scramblers    
60 12.25 Tony Andrews & Trevor Andrews Magnum Force    
61 12.01 Tom Petersen & Keith Hanson No Money    
62 11.93 Steve Boraas & Dean Grochow Steve Boraas    
63 11.68 Josh Coons & Jason Hadrava Schummer Amble    
64 11.42 Scott Curb & Josh Curb Scott Curb    
65 11.39 Doug Weatherly & Pat  Winkler ! PDW    
66 11.37 Todd Dankert & Brian Brosdahl Todd Dankert    
67 11.30 Marv Sandbek & Corbin Hime M&C Walleye Moving Co. Two Liberty HD200 Gun Vaults Bonded Lock & Key
68 11.17 Dane Jones & Jared Davidson Fish Stix    
69 11.09 Shane Kalbrener & Jeremy Miskavige Team Premium    
70 10.99 Mike Hirt & Pete Lapp Wing and a Prayer Two Bemidji Woolen Mills Blankets Bemidji Woolen Mills
71 10.98 Rick Engelmann & Mike Solheim Peace & Kindness    
72 10.91 Tim Graupmann & Bryon Fraser Fish On    
73 10.82 Blake Nicolay & Dan Francois Catching Eye    
74 10.49 Todd Imdieke & Karl Dobmeier TK    
75 10.25 Tim Bymark & Matthew Shermoen Team Chuck Roast    
76 10.17 Travis Czerny & Jeremy  Ehrhorn Legion of Lures    
77 9.93 Lyle  Unger  & David Olson  Unger Olson    
78 9.68 Doug Sunde & Dan Strand Doug Sunde    
79 9.55 Brian Lesetmoe & Mitchell Kiehne Brian Lesetmoe/Mitch Kiehne Two 2B Genesis Rods All Pro Dads
80 9.42 Al Fagerstrom & Pete Card Team Smiley    
81 9.21 Brad Johnson & Jerry Johnson Bradley Johnson    
82 9.19 Andrew Thul & Jim Sutton Rod Benders    
83 9.02 Brent Steinmetz & Nicholas  Pfaff Warrior 1 Wounded    
84 8.60 Jack Greengo & Gavin Greengo Rally and Race    
85 8.35 Luke Glime & Alan Binkley Luke Glime Free 2023 Registration KCWC Anglers in 2022 KCWC
86 8.30 Kelly Juelson & Michael Juelson Michael Juelson    
87 7.92 Jason Tjader & Todd Erickson Lips Rippin    
88 7.77 Rick Whittington & Justin Whittington Rick Whittington    
89 7.73 Marty Tallakson & Ethan Tallakson Marty Tallakson    
90 7.41 Dawson Bullock & Chad Bullock Dawson Bullock    
91 7.13 Jason Dixon & Rob Needham Rob Needham    
92 6.84 Dale Groth & Chris Justice Dale Groth    
93 6.60 Jamie Lindseth & Zach Lindseth Jamie Lindseth    
94 6.10 Mike  Holter & Mitch Holter Norm & Mort    
95 4.57 Donny Wilcox & Mark Wilcox Donny Wilcox    
96 4.46 Scott Fogelson & Steve Fogelson Scott Fogelson    
97 3.83 Jimmer Hernesman  & Steve Heller Jimmer Hernesman    
98 3.61 Donald Anderson & Jason Jolicoeur Jason Jolicoeur    
99 3.42 Calvin Eide & Kelvin Hughs Tyler Eide    
100 2.64 Christopher Curb & Alan Curb Christopher Curb    
101 2.23 Tyler Kondos & Dan Kondos Worm Limp    
102 0.00 Tim Vigen & Jonny Zastrow Two Burgers and a Fry    

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KCWC 2022 Beneficiaries

2022 KCWC Beneficiaries


JULIE DEMPSEY WINS BOAT IN KC WALLEYE CLASSIC RAFFLE

2022 KC Walleye Classic Raffle Winners!

Congrats to Julie Dempsey on winning the Lund Angler, Mercury 50hp 4-stroke, with Shoreland'r trailer, Helix electronics and Minn Kota trolling motor from Ray's Sport and Marine!

2022 K.C.W.C. Raffle Winners

$100Robert Maher (Bemidji)

$100 Shawn Sandmeyer (Bemidji)

$100 Kent Johnson (Bemidji)

$100 Dave Mueller (Bemidji)

$100 Dave Evenson (Arizona)

$100 Briana Frenzel (Arizona)

$100 Claude Sand (Park Rapids)

$100 Margaret Janke (Cass Lake)

$100 Kyle Schulke (Bemidji)

$100 Kristy Bjerklie (Thief River Falls)

$100 Joshua Illies (Buffalo)

$100 Jesse Rue (Rugby, ND)

$100 Steven Swor (Akeley)

$100 Scott Huderle (Shevlin)

$100 Tom Luft (Illinois)

$250 Steven Swor (Akeley)

$250 Erik Roed (Fosston)

$500 Jeff Zander (North Dakota)

$1,000 Kari Czapiewski (Bemidji)

Grand Prize Julie Dempsey (North Dakota)

FEELIN’ LIKE A MILLION BUCKS! KC WALLEYE CLASSIC HITS A MILESTONE

The KC Walleye Classic - presented by Acme Tools, Milwaukee Tools & Honda Power Equipment - presented checks totaling $104,671 to the beneficiaries of the tournament. This brings the total donated to $1,033,497 for the 21-year run of the event. The total was boosted by the boat raf2022 Champions Jace Peterson and Charlie Peterson joined the Knights in handing out the checks!

  • RECORD YEAR - $104,671!
  • RAFFLE WINNER - JULIE DEMPSEY Lund Angler Boat/50hp Mercury Outboard/Shoreland’r Trailer package courtesy of Ray’s Sport & Marine of Bemidji.
  • ALL PRO DAD All Pro Dads is represented by Barry Karpinski & Terry Belanger
  • BEMIDJI YOUTH BASEBALL Youth Baseball is represented by Robin Peterson and Chase Tolkinen
  • BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Boy Scouts are represented by Brad Olson, Steve Inkel and Colleen Inkel
  • FISHING HAS NO BOUNDARIES FHNB is represented by Vance and Susie Balstad
  • LET'S GO FISHING Let’s Go Fishing is represented by Al Killian
  • TAKE A KID FISHING TKF is represented by Christina Rigas and Joy Barkley
  • WOUNDED WARRIOR GUIDE SERVICE Wounded Warriors is represented by Brent Steinmetz
  • SPECIAL OLYMPICS Special Olympics is represented by Shannon Murray, Athlete Terri Melhus, and parents
  • MN DNR BEMIDJI FISHERIES MN DNR is represented by Edie Evarts Area Fisheries Supervisor
  • BEMIDJI LUMBERJACK FISHING TEAM BHS fishing is represented by Chris Haley

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