Team Canada holds the lead after Day 1 of the PWT Can-Am Super Pro Walleye Tournament in Dryden.
The Canucks hold a 215 to 195 pound lead and Captain John Butts says he’s ecstatic.
The local hero sits in 4th place in the individual standings with 12.76-pounds.
Dan Dolinski of St. Albert, Alberta thrilled fans with a first place showing of 19.18-pounds.
Ron Seelhoff is in second after catching the big fish of the day of 9.3-pounds and the Colorado native says he got a bit lucky.
Day 2 weigh-in is at 5:00 at the Dryden Memorial Arena.
Day 1 Professional
1 Dan Dolinski St. Albert, Alberta CAN 19.18 5 19.18
2 Ron Seelhoff Burlington CO 14.74 5 14.74
3 Alex Keszler Winnipeg, Manitoba CAN 13.9 5 13.9
4 John Butts Dryden, Ontario CAN 12.76 5 12.76
5 Joe Barron Dryden, Ontario CAN 12.57 5 12.57
6 Chris Kindraka Spruce Grove, Alberta CAN 11.55 5 11.55
7 Scott Dingwall Dryden, Ontario CAN 11.51 5 11.51
8 Dean McDonald Dryden, Ontario CAN 11.21 5 11.21
9 Todd Riley Amery WI 10.35 5 10.35
10 John Kolinski Greenville WI 10.16 5 10.16
11 Tommy Skarlis Waukon IA 9.82 5 9.82
12 Daryl Christensen Montello WI 9.78 5 9.78
13 Lloyd Gillis Cochenour, Ontario CAN 9.51 5 9.51
14 Brent Nickle Dryden, Ontario CAN 9.45 5 9.45
15 Ted Stewner Winnipeg, Manitoba CAN 9.32 5 9.32
16 Keith Kavajecz Kaukauna WI 9.23 5 9.23
17 Ernie Olson Foley MN 8.71 5 8.71
18 Danny Plautz Milwaukee WI 8.52 5 8.52
19 Wayne Wagner St. Andrews, Manitoba CAN 8.35 5 8.35
20 Gary Parsons Glidden WI 8.34 5 8.34
21 Tony Hadi Regina, Saskatchewan CAN 8.2 5 8.2
22 Scott Fairbairn Hager City WI 7.92 5 7.92
23 Tom Kemos Oconomowoc WI 7.59 5 7.59
24 Mark Christianson Walker MN 7.57 5 7.57
25 Russell McDonald Dryden, Ontario CAN 7.49 5 7.49
26 Sheldon Hatch Perth, Ontario CAN 7.42 5 7.42
27 Pat Neu Forestville WI 7.21 5 7.21
28 Mike Gofron Antioch IL 7.13 5 7.13
29 Dan Plautz Muskego WI 7.13 5 7.13
30 Bruce Samson Minnetrista MN 7.12 5 7.12
31 Darren Kennedy Dryden, Ontario CAN 6.74 5 6.74
32 Lonnie Lundmark Dryden, Ontario CAN 6.72 5 6.72
33 Tom Backer Fargo ND 6.58 5 6.58
34 Mark Brumbaugh Arcanum OH 6.45 5 6.45
35 Chase Parsons Brillion WI 6.43 5 6.43
36 Bob Propst, Jr. Bode IA 6.38 5 6.38
37 Lorne Wood Red Lake, Ontario CAN 6.26 5 6.26
38 Doug Hartle Dewinton, Alberta CAN 6.23 5 6.23
39 Mark Martin Twin Lake MI 6 5 6
40 Rick Olson Mina Lake SD 5.98 5 5.98
41 Jeff Gustafson Kenora, Ontario CAN 5.91 5 5.91
42 Dave Cryderman Thuder Bay, Ontario CAN 5.89 5 5.89
43 Geoff Stadnyk Grand Coulee, SAK CAN 5.88 5 5.88
44 Jamie Robinson WAWA, Ontario CAN 5.85 5 5.85
45 Perry Good Brainerd MN 5.71 5 5.71
46 Michael Cortens Dryden, Ontario CAN 5.49 5 5.49
47 Dave Deutscher Corman Park, Saskatchewan CAN 5.46 5 5.46
48 Jim Carroll Minot ND 5.02 4 5.02
49 Bill St. Peter Bay City MI 3.29 3 3.29
50 Randy Wihlidal Regina, SASK CAN 2.87 2 2.87
Day 1 Amateur
1 Dale Smoke Sioux Lookout, Ontario CAN 19.18 5 19.18
2 Gord McDonald Dryden, Ontario CAN 14.74 5 14.74
3 Mark Boone Brainerd MN 13.9 5 13.9
4 Steve Kusske Rosemount MN 12.76 5 12.76
5 Fred Mota Balmertown, Ontario CAN 12.57 5 12.57
6 Darrel Schmidt Lone Rock IA 11.55 5 11.55
7 David Heuer Stillwater MN 11.51 5 11.51
8 Jim Schafhauser Stillwater MN 11.21 5 11.21
9 Chris Oakes Balmertown, Ontario CAN 10.35 5 10.35
10 Thomas Suk Minnetonka MN 10.16 5 10.16
11 Verne Wyatt Oakbank, Manitoba CAN 9.82 5 9.82
12 Steve Peterson Blaine MN 9.78 5 9.78
13 Dan Lindberg Geneva IL 9.51 5 9.51
14 Josh Semeniak Dryden, Ontario CAN 9.45 5 9.45
15 Ward Eister San Jose CA 9.32 5 9.32
16 Dave Weir Edmonton, Alberta CAN 9.23 5 9.23
17 W.L. Carter, Jr. Lawrenceburg KY 8.71 5 8.71
18 Scott Lobreau Dryden, Ontario CAN 8.52 5 8.52
19 Amber Wood Balmertown, Ontario CAN 8.35 5 8.35
20 Kelly Hogan Sioux Lookout, Ontario CAN 8.34 5 8.34
21 Gord Schultz Nepean, Ontario CAN 8.2 5 8.2
22 Darrin Bohonis Winnipeg, Manitoba CAN 7.92 5 7.92
23 Greg Johnson Dryden, Ontario CAN 7.59 5 7.59
24 Marv Sandbeck Derby KS 7.57 5 7.57
25 Rick Socholotuk Fort Francis, Ontario CAN 7.49 5 7.49
26 Larry Russell Dryden, Ontario CAN 7.42 5 7.42
27 Alex Finlayson Oxdrift, Ontario CAN 7.21 5 7.21
28 Dale Amodeo Winnipeg, Manitoba CAN 7.13 5 7.13
29 Perry Richard Weyburn, Saskachewan CAN 7.13 5 7.13
30 Dan Simms Naperville IL 7.12 5 7.12
31 Jim Deanovic Edina MN 6.74 5 6.74
32 JD Carr Fritch TX 6.72 5 6.72
33 Bill McKinstry Dryden, Ontario CAN 6.58 5 6.58
34 Bill Walstead Swea City IA 6.45 5 6.45
35 Brent Wyatt Swan River, Manitoba CAN 6.43 5 6.43
36 Greg Flint Richmond MN 6.38 5 6.38
37 Jesse Laybourne Dryden, Ontario CAN 6.26 5 6.26
38 Donald Yurkiw Dryden, Ontario CAN 6.23 5 6.23
39 Mike McLean Kenora, Ontario CAN 6 5 6
40 Floyd Temple Dryden, Ontario CAN 5.98 5 5.98
41 Robert Sare Thunder Bay, Ontario CAN 5.91 5 5.91
42 Ron Brodhagen Dryden, Ontario CAN 5.89 5 5.89
43 Darcy Mitani Dryden, Ontario CAN 5.88 5 5.88
44 James Broberg Albert Lea MN 5.85 5 5.85
45 Cary Pettinger Winnipeg, Manitoba CAN 5.71 5 5.71
46 Aaron Deal Herman MN 5.49 5 5.49
47 Brian Lium Bancroft IA 5.46 5 5.46
48 Scott Johnston Winnipeg, Manitoba CAN 5.02 4 5.02
49 Jerry Graske Geneva IL 3.29 3 3.29
50 Del Schmucker Dryden, Ontario CAN 2.87 2 2.87
