2022 Rossford Walleye Roundup set for April 15-16

        Entering its fifth year, the Bass Pro Shops 2022 Rossford Walleye Roundup is scheduled for April 15-16.
        The event is open to all two-person teams. Payouts are based on the number of entries and are anticipated to return an estimated $20,000 back to the winning teams. In 2021 the tournament attracted 53 teams with anglers coming from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York and Wisconsin.
        Last year’s first place winners Ron Royal and Josh Everett, of Michigan, took home a check for $10,000 plus other awards for their two-day catch of 70.82 pounds.
        Ron Sharp, this year’s tournament director, is an experienced angler with eight years of tournament leadership under his belt. “As an experienced tournament director, I like to make sure that everybody understands and follows all the rules,” he said. “This guarantees fairness and helps everybody stay safe. The Walleye Roundup is a fun and competitive event that is growing fast. Running it in a professional manner makes it even more attractive to anglers of all skill levels.”
        Tournament hours will be 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Michigan and Ohio waters of Lake Erie are open for tournament fishing. No Canadian waters are permitted.
        The two-day event will launch from Cullen Park with activities, final weigh-in, and awards at Bass Pro Shops in Rossford. Entry fee is $500 per team consisting of two anglers.
        “The Bass Pro Shops location in Rossford is proud to sponsor this one-of-a-kind event. We take pride in making our fishermen feel welcome and appreciated,” said William Sisty from Bass Pro Shops. “The tournament pays out nearly all the registration fees plus additional cash prizes for the Largest 1-Day Bag Weight and Big Fish Purse.”
        In addition, participants are treated to meals and special perks from Bass Pro Shops for those who stay in the hotels on Clark Drive in Rossford. Rossford hotels including the Courtyard Marriott, Hampton Inn and Country Inn & Suites have planned special room rates for anglers, available on the website.
        For more details and online registration, visit RossfordWalleyeRoundup.com. Sponsorships for the tournament are available and can also be found on the website.
        For questions, contact Beth Genson, executive director, Rossford Convention and Visitors Bureau at 855-765-5451 or bethgenson@visitrossfordohio.com.