Adaptable Koester and Rhodes Win MWC Event on Illinois River

Kevin

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Change happens. The ability to adapt to change was the key to success for the pro walleye team of Jeff Koester and Scott Rhodes who won the season opening event of the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit. The pre-tournament routine for the duo went fairly normal as they pre-fished the Illinois River near Spring Valley, Illinois. Minn Kota pro Koester said he and his partner relied on past history and a network of teammates to scout for fish at several locations. “We probably made 20 stops during three days of practice,” said Koester. “We found fish all three days, then we started to...
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