EP 18: 2020 NWT Championship Preview – Lake Erie

Pro Anglers, Korey Sprengel & Ryan Buddie discuss techniques and strategies to win walleyes most prestigious tournament of the year. Two of the most coveted titles in walleye tournament fishing are up for grabs to be decided on Lake Erie. The National Walleye Tour Championship Champion and the 2020 Angler of the Year. It’s huge water with an epic walleye population and variables to find and catch the biggest fish is daunting. Walleye expert and tournament statistician John Balla joins Chip Leer in a round-table discussion with the winningest walleye pro on the NWT and current AOY points leader Korey Sprengel and Ohio native, pro angler Ryan Buddie who finished 2nd the last time NWT visited Lake Erie. Discussion includes how to dissect this massive water, where to find the biggest fish among migration and tournament efficiency. Probable presentations and fish weight expectations to win, pre-fishing for variable weather conditions and more. Listen for the hunger in the voices of these anglers as both are on the cusp of accomplishing a life-long career goal. Buddie looking for his first NWT win and Sprengel’s desire to capture the AOY title that has eluded him.