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Courtney Dornfeld
Angler’s Name | |
Courtney Dornfeld | |
What town do you live in? | |
Glen Ellyn | |
How many seasons have you competed in the World Walleye Association? | |
This is my first season | |
How old were you when you started fishing? On what Lake did you get started fishing? | |
I was nine years old when I started fishing with my grandpa on the Kingston Mill Pond in Wisconsin. | |
Who was your first hero or mentor in the fishing world? | |
Gary Parsons | |
How did you get started tournament fishing? And what made you jump in? | |
I started fishing local tournaments with my best friend when I lived in Wisconsin. I love fishing and am very competitive. | |
What is your bread and butter, go-to tactic on the water? | |
Trolling is my tactic | |
Outside of competitive fishing, what do you do for your 9-5 job? | |
I am a heavy equipment operator in the Local 150 union | |
What accomplishments are you most proud of in the tournament world? | |
When the weather changes, I am able to adapt to conditions by changing my strategy and techinique | |
Other than the Fox Chain, what is your favorite body of water to fish and why? | |
My favorite body of water is Lake Puckaway in Wisconsin because the fishery of the lake contains a variety of quality fish for both catch and release as well as keeping. | |
Outside of fishing, what are your hobbies? What do you do for fun? | |
I also love hunting and snowmobiling. | |
What is your favorite tournament moment? | |
Fishing as a co-angler in the NWT was my favorite tournament moment | |
How big was your best Walleye and what lake did you get it on? | |
My biggest Walleye was 28 inches in the Fox River in Wisconsin. | |
Is there anyone you would like to thank that supports your fishing? | |
I’d like to thank my wife that supports my fishing. |
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