from http://www.walleyemadness.com/
History of the Walleye Drop
The “Walleye Drop” idea came to life when “Drop Man” Dan Sedlak, with the support of the “Big Fish” Mayor Tom Brown, presented his idea to the Ottawa County Visitors Bureau and the Port Clinton Chamber of Commerce. With the assistance of John Fellhauer, John’s dad-Bob, Dan’s brother Kevin and Ron Miller of OurGuest Inn, the Drop became a reality that cold December of 1996, and 20 years later the event is a huge success!
The event is an outdoor celebration (other than the heated tent) and its not uncommon to face less than 10-degree weather with the “special” Lake Erie wind chill! So bundle up! Brrrrrr….. Continue reading