Salty Girl of the Week: Wendi Ross

 Salty Girl of the Week: Wendi Ross

You can always find Wendi fishing Fort Peck Lake in North Eastern Montana on her Lund 2075 with a 300 Verado.  Wendi’s favorite fishing memory was the last time she fished with her father in Arizona, at a lake near Scottsdale. They only caught 2 Bluegill but the time spent with her father was priceless.

Her most unusual catch to date is a mussel. They didn’t put up much of a fight for Wendi.  While fishing Wendi never leaves behind her sunscreen and bug spray.  On Fort Peck Lake, the bugs can carry you away!  Her favorite snack on the boat is Pop Tarts!  Her favorite fish to catch and eat is a Walleye while her favorite release fish is carp.  Wendi went to the Boat and Recreation show in Omaha, Nebraska and found a new seasoning made by the Camouflage Chef called Soggy Bottom.  She brushes your fish with olive oil and sprinkle generously with Soggy Bottom on both sides. Then she heats the skillet on medium and then coats with tablespoon olive oil.  The next step is to place fish in skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side. 

Wendi has won many tournaments including: In 2007, she won 4^th place along with Hayley Herbold at the Women’s Walleye Tournament at Hell Creek (Fort Peck Lake).  In 2009, she won 2^nd place along with JC Taylor at the Fishin for the Cure Tournament at Rock Creek (Fort Peck Lake).  Lastly in 2009, Wendi and Annette Thomas were the only womens team at the Governors’ Cup (at the Dam on Fort Peck Lake).  They ended up winning 8th on the

first day and 2nd place for big Walleye. On the second day they won big Northern and ended up 20th for the tournament.