2020 Annual Three Specie Tournament Results

2020 Fall Fishing Tournament

WALLEYE -- NORTHERN -- LARGE MOUTH BASS

Thirty-nine Years of Fishing, Friends, and Fun

The 39th Annual Fall Fishing Tournament was another great event. With the continuous threat of COVID the entire 2020 season, we held our breath to see if we would have any guests at all. Not only was the season a great success but our tournament did not disappoint either. This year we had 49 fishermen in camp from all over. Unfortunately, some familiar faces were missing, but we truly hope to see them again. Family always comes first and we cannot agree more. It was a very difficult decision for some to have to make.

This year was a true wake up call to a situation that we must all be apprised of. If you follow Life Of Riley on social media then you may recall the incident during our tournament. A young angler was out fishing bass and happened to hook and land a 51-inch muskie. Truly a fish of a lifetime. They were within sight of the resort and did not have the proper equipment to measure such a fish in the boat, so they brought it in. It was measured and successfully released back into the water. Yet the joy was short-lived because of so many negative comments on the social media post. We as resorters, we all as fishermen are stewards of the lake. We strive to educate and inform as guests fish Lake Vermilion. Negativity only sours a great experience. Constructive criticism can be helpful. Please keep this in mind, as we all have a duty not only to the waters we fish, but to each other as fishermen and the continuation of the outdoor sport.

As we ready for the 2020 Fall Tournament, we anticipate the return of familiear faces and catching up on the events of each person's life adventure. The stories from years gone by keep the dreams alive and remind us of the exciting times we have yet to share as life continues the journey. The Life of Riley invites you to return in 2020 and ask another group or person to enjoy the stories and memories that are made.

Here are the results of the tournament:

Bass

  • 1st Brian Himstedt - 4.74 lb.
  • 2nd Kent Grannel 4.2 lb.
  • 3rd Mike Himstedt 3.43 lb.

Northern

  • 1st Brian Himstedt 5.31 lb.
  • 2nd Steve Correll 5.25 lb.
  • 3rd John Pace 4.9 lb.

Walleye

  • 1st Tom Klems 6.21 lb.
  • 2nd Tom Robinson 2.11 lb.
  • 3rd Jean Laron 1.63 lb.

Muskie

  • Cody Morse 48 lbs./ 55 inches