Kevin Naze

Freelance outdoor writer, photographer and guide

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Check out a new-for-2019 sponsor, Looter Lures, premium brass and silver-plated baits. They'll be part of daily port prize packages. Good for casting, trolling or jigging. Learn more at https://t.co/hoSnUmbsrs.

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GUESS THE WINNING WEIGHT, AND "30S" CONTEST

Of those who posted by the deadline in the original post for our "guess the winning weight" contest, Crystal VanGoethem was the closest at 31.67 pounds, exactly a pound... https://t.co/SbI9ZlvMx4

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K/D CLOTHING CLEARANCE!

All remaining stock of K/D Salmon Tournament caps, T-shirts and hooded sweatshirts at Center Court Convenience in Kewaunee, Kewaunee Marina, Algoma BP, Howie's Tackle, Baileys 57 and B&K... https://t.co/vRTlz1AJT6

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It's official, Brigette Mullen's 30.67-pounder was the $10,000 winner in the 36th annual Kewaunee/Door County Salmon Tournament! Women took three of the top six spots, a first in K/D history. Riley Mancl of... https://t.co/1LLGX2Al8R

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This was supposed to be up nine days ago but somehow got lost in the "fog" that is K/D preparations. Sorry, Annette Ivaska! She sent us these photos the day before the K/D began and said, "Just good luck to all in... https://t.co/CjCpweJ8FX

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Top 10 through Day 5.

We'll have a more detailed report after Day 6 wraps up tonight.

2018 K/D Salmon Tournament
Day 5 Results

Wednesday’s Port Prize Winners
Rick Holden, Brad Solomon, Graham Myers, Dale... https://t.co/1hrvAJxpUX

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Macey Rae Lane did it again, a 23.79 this morning to go with her 22.32 yesterday off the island! Dad Wayne held yesterday's in the first picture, taken at B&K Bait and Tackle at Kap's Marina on Washington Island.

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Very few anglers getting out today, and tomorrow's winds aren't looking too friendly, either. The good news is long-term forecast from Tuesday on is looking very good!

Only a few fish weighed all day, and just one 20-pounder so far.

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Last year's winner, Caleb Cornell, then and now.

Photos courtesy B&K Bait and Tackle @ Kap's Marina

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THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!

If you want in on the "how many 30s" and "how big will the winner be" contest, get your guesses in by 7 a.m. tomorrow (when the scales open) or they won't count.

A small craft warning all... https://t.co/DoeQwAUkYr

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JACKSON HARBOR INFO

Victor Novak sent us a heads-up, that there could be a longer wait at the Rock Island/Jackson Harbor boat launch this year. The dock at the boat ramp was damaged and as of now there's just one... https://t.co/Vl5s8JQKCx

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HOWIE'S TACKLE & Archery in Sturgeon Bay is the place to stop in Door County for all your Great Lakes fishing and archery needs. In addition to providing baits for our 45 port prize packages, Howie's is donating a... https://t.co/R6IGIFWVHX

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Get your K/D tickets this weekend to be entered into the early bird chance at a $250 West Marine shopping spree. New K/D merchandise is also in stock.

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FLS Banners in Sturgeon Bay stitched up some nice additions to our 45 daily port prize packages — soft coolers and duffle bags. The anglers who weigh the heaviest fish at each of the five ports all nine days win the... https://t.co/USLQcGkd1J

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Salmon catches have been heating up across K/D country, with many 20-pound-plus giants (including mid- to upper 20s!) already hooked in recent days. Tournament tickets are already available, so if you're coming... https://t.co/bNWaHTauP4

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Many miles off shore at Kewaunee, Nicole Slusarek and her dad teamed up to reel in this 29-pounder just days... https://t.co/BJY7qg6QIp

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The final leader board will not be posted, or official, until after tonight's wrap-up meeting. Here, though, are... https://t.co/pWnlNRlHV0

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This beer-bellied giant hammered a Moonshine spoon at dawn off Algoma this morning, 30.35 pounds and reeled in by... https://t.co/nF8Tjg6V8j

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MacKenzie Staples of Silver Bay, Minn., caught this portly giant of a king off Algoma early on in a late... https://t.co/mE7xEaL7SW

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Strong storms moved through the K/D Peninsula this morning, with more rain on the way for later today. There is... https://t.co/MH2dTYLC1i