Chuck Dube achieved his first tournament victory in the inaugural RCL MN League tournament on the Mississippi River on May 10, 2003. For the details on Chuck's first place finish, see RCL MN League Tournament Win on Mississippi River on the article page.

Chuck Dube was born and raised in Williston, ND, along the Missouri River. His dad Bob Dube, is an avid hunter, trapper, and fisherman. Chuck and his brothers Jeff and Kym developed a love for the outdoors growing up hunting for deer, pheasants, and geese; trapping coyotes, fox, beaver, and mink with their dad; and fishing for walleyes and paddlefish in the Missouri River.

Chuck first developed his fishing tournament fever by winning a paddlefish derby at the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers in 1982. His 96 lb. paddlefish topped a field of 200 anglers and to this day remains the largest fish caught in that tournament. That year the state record was 102 lbs. These fish are caught by pulling a large treble hook with a two ounce weight across the bottom of the river snagging the fish. When hooking paddlefish, they often jump completely out of the water. They average 25 to 65 pounds. It is a unique fishing experience.

Chuck and his dad spent many days fishing for walleyes on the reservoir created on the Missouri River called Lake Sakakawea. The upper stretch of reservoir from White Earth bay to Williston produced many limits of nice walleye and sauger for them over the years. In the fall, the fish move into the river portion above the reservoir and nice fish are caught along the willow bars. Ice fishing in the winter produces phenomenal catches. Brother Kym has 13 lb. 8 oz and a 13 lb. 2 oz. walleyes to his credit. This portion of the Missouri river does not receive a lot of fishing pressure.

In 1986, Chuck moved to the Minneapolis, MN area for a new job. Over the years he has spent many days on Mille Lacs and the Mississippi River fishing for walleyes. The stretch of river from Hastings to Lake Pepin (pools 3 & 4) produces many nice walleyes. It is Chuck's belief that bigger fish on average come out of the river than anywhere else in the state.

In 1998 Chuck started fishing PWT and NAWA pro/am tournaments as an amateur. It turned out to be a great experience learning new techniques in walleye fishing from the seasoned professionals that he fished with. In 1999 Chuck was runner up for amateur angler of the year on the NAWA circuit and was the amateur champion at Lake Okoboji fishing with the late Norb Wallock. After having a number of top 15 tournament finishes in the USFA walleye circuit in 2000-2001; Chuck started fishing professionally on the RCL Walleye Circuit.

Chuck achieved his first tournament victory in the inaugural RCL MN League tournament on the Mississippi River on May 10, 2003. For details, see the story on the article page. He is a 4-time RCL Championship qualifier. Currently, he is competing in FLW Walleye Tour and League events.

Chuck is owner of Qualiy Relocation Services (QRS). This company provides household goods move management services to corporations and individuals. QRS also specializes in the movement of vehicles for corporate relocation programs. More information can be found at www.qualityrelocation.com.