VOL. 14 · NO. 25 June 17, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
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Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival Final Results; a Tie For First Place

60 teams competed in the Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival Friday and Saturday, with two teams tying for first place!

60 teams competed in the Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival Friday and Saturday, with two teams tying for first place!

Final results:

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First place: Hayden Gandy of Helena and Jesse McCarren of Cascade, 21.10 pounds

Colby Tognetti of Lewistown and Kyle Vine of Vida, 21.10 pounds

Second place: Chet Cook and Casey Bennett of Bozeman, 16.14 pounds

Third place: Jake Starkel of Ronan and Josh Starkel of Helena, 15.45 pounds

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Fourth place: Kurt and Kodi Novak of Helena, 14.91 pounds

Fifth place: Neegee Nelson of Helena and Steve Brockway of Helena, 13.50 pounds


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