Tag: Robert Nelms

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updated: Aug 14, 2017

TRENTON, N.J., August 14, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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After recently breaking into the top 100 of the National Federation Tour, one of the most competitive fishing tournaments in the U.S., Ian Robert Nelms and his partner Aaron Rice have won another title, and they don’t seem to want to stop anytime soon either.

Ian admits that most of his success is founded on the patience and determination that he observed while watching Apitz and Gehmz, who had a rather odd strategy that leads to astonishing results. Their strategy was focused on fishing outside the launch spot, in a place surrounded by shallow weeds. This is a particularly risky strategy since you can easily get your blades stuck in small fish and miss out on bigger ones.

I am now a Master Angler, and have turned pro.

Ian Robert Nelms

However, their strategy paid off. In the end, they caught over 40 pounds and 2 ounces of fish. Some participants may not have been willing to give strategies like this a try since it’s unconventional, but Ian thought it could be his winning ticket and he was right.

One of the most interesting aspects of fishing tournaments is how fishing lovers interact with each other and how many friendships are born, despite the generous prizes that are at stake. Ian modestly described his experience at the Manistee Fishing Tournament, which helped him earn the Master Angler’s Designation.

“Well- as luck may have it, I have won the Manistee Fishing Tournament this weekend. It’s surreal and quite impressive.

“My winning fish was a King Salmon that weighed in at 28.85 lbs and 42 inches long with a girth of 26 inches – the catch earned me the Master Angler’s Designation.

“This got me first place for the catch, and I have qualified for the FLW Masters Angler Tour.

“I am now a Master Angler, and have turned pro.” – Ian Robert Nelms

His impressive catch took place in a world-class fishing tournament with thousands of dollars worth in cash and prizes at stake. On day two of the fishing tournament, Robert had another impressive catch: “On day two, my catch was famous, over 140lbs overall with Lake Trout & King Salmon.” After officially becoming a pro, the angler’s dream is to become a state champion. Like other teams of anglers, Aaron and Ian will be attending fishing tournaments across the country every chance they get.

While the team wants to win tournaments, being part of such a friendly community and observing other champions is what makes fishing tournaments so addictive in the first place.

The Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit is next on Ian Robert Nelms‘ list. He hopes to make a good impression there as well, as the tournament has set the standard for walleye fishing tournament since 1984.

The prizes for this tournament are also generous, which makes it even more enticing for teams to participate and arrive early for pre-fishing sessions, or just to get accustomed to the area and meet other team members. Tournaments like Cabela’s Masters also invest in the future generations of enthusiastic anglers. Fishing events where volunteers teach the young about fishing are organized for kids and their parents. MWC Conservation Fund and Youth and Family Fishing Clinics also makes sure that the young have everything they need. This is why through the sponsors of the tournament fishing equipment is donated to kids who dream of becoming anglers one day.

Fishing enthusiasts like Ian Robert and his partner Aaron Rice know that in tournaments like these you don’t leave empty handed even if you lose. Communities like these are where true friendships are born. The friendly atmosphere in the community is what keeps Ian going until he finds the right strategy and luck to be the next state champion.

Press Contact: Eric Blankenship 786-332-6554

Source: Ian Robert Nelms

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updated: Jun 29, 2017

Trenton, New Jersey, June 29, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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As fishing tournaments go, the National Federation Tour (sponsored by Cabella’s) is probably the most recognized. In fact, when Ian Robert Nelms competed in the competition last year, he did a terrific job by managing to place within the top 100. “It’s the best of the best in the Walleye Fishing Tournaments,” said Nelms when asked about his valiant efforts.

It’s not just Ian Robert Nelms who managed to fare well during the tournament, though. The Bays de Noc, Escabana-based event was welcomed by an absolutely glorious day of sunshine. There was a great turnout for the day, too, with the organizers touting over $200,000 in cash prizes for enthusiastic anglers.

“It’s the best of the best in the Walleye Fishing Tournaments.”

Ian Robert Nelms

In total, there were 240 teams which entered the tournament for its fifteenth successive year. Lara Herboldsheimer, co-director of the tournament, was full of praise for the host town. “This is our third time in Escanaba; it’s just a great community,” she said during a recent interview.

“They welcome us with open arms. It’s a great fishery. It’s a great place to come and be a part of the walleye community.” Alongside the generous cash loot, there were also two magnificent and top-of-the-line ranger boats which could be won by entrants. Not only that, but Cabella’s also did a magnificent job of organizing a selection of fantastic food stalls manned by chefs from many different disciplines, alongside a flea market and a kids’ fishing derby, ensuring that there was something for everyone to do on the day.

In one of the next Cabella’s events — which took place in Wisconsin — it was two seasoned locals who managed to surprise everyone by placing first. In fact, it was by targeting the shallow weeds about a mile from the launch that Buck Gehm and Louie Apitz managed to bag their winning 46 pounds, 2-ounce total. “It’s pretty surreal to win a big tournament like this,” Apitz said following their big win.

“The MWC is the top of the line in team trails and our favorite one to fish,” Apitz added. Gehmz was similarly surprised: “I didn’t think we’d be able to pull it off. We couldn’t put a program together targeting big fish on the mud, so we ground it out fishing the tops of shallow weeds about a mile from the launch.”

Cruising at 1.4 mph over eight to eleven feet of water for most of the time, the duo focused on pulling perch-colored hatchet and willow leaf spinner rigs. As you might expect, it was hardly smooth sailing getting by in those conditions; the team regularly had to pause to check their blades for weeds, and bait lost to small fish had them frustrated. Nevertheless, they persevered on, confident that their strategy would allow them to do well in the tournament.

“Constantly bringing in one line after another was part of the deal,” said Gehm. “There were a lot of small walleyes, along with perch, pike and sheepshead,” Apitz continued. In fact, on day two, the team managed to get through thirteen dozen nightcrawlers. “We made a rule that nothing under 25 inches was going into the livewell. We got a little nervous this morning, but stuck with it and things worked out.” And work out they did! The team claimed over $14,500 in cash prizes when all was said and done; this includes the $10,000 first-place cash payout, as well as the $1,000 Ranger Cup contingency fund and a $500 bonus courtesy of Lowrance Electronics.

As well as the money, they took home a 750 auger attachment package with drive unit, 12-inch diameter auger, mounting accessories and hose kit worth over $2,000, thanks to tournament sponsor Lowe Equipment. Additionally, as the competition winners, they also won the $1,000 Cabela’s National Team Championship Prize Package including paid entry into the 2017 NTC, travel stipend, team jerseys and plaques.

Even better than all that, for the modest team of Apitz and Gehmz, is that they can now also claim to be the official Wisconsin State Walleye Champions; since the tournament is designated as the “State Championship Qualifying Events”, both men now have supreme bragging rights during any banter with their fellow anglers. Cabella’s tournaments are attracting veterans and young hopefuls alike, and the results prove that you should always expect the unexpected if you go along to watch the events!

Press Contact: Eric Blankenship 786-332-6554

Source: Ian Robert Nelms