2009-05-25
13:30:18
The countdown begins for the first fishing tournament of the year in the Rainy River district.
The Emo Walleye Classic will kick off Thursday with the annual boat parade. As many a 60 teams will take to Rainy River Friday and Saturday. Co-chair Ed Carlson says water levels should not be a problem for anglers this year.
"The river is high this year," says Carlson, "but it's clear and clean. One of the good things about it being high is that it's been high all year and all of the debris in the river has washed away."
Carlson says the event can still use volunteers. Anyone wanting to help out can visit the Emo-LaVallee arena anytime this week.
Steve Ballan and Doug McBride return as defending champions.
