August 15th the Cabela's King Kat Tournament Trail held a qualifying event on the Pickwick/Wilson Lakes at Sheffield, Alabama, which is also the site for the 2009 Cabela's King Kat Classic to be held October 16th and 17th.
These 126 anglers from 16 different states were competing for cash and prizes along with the chance to qualify for the Grand Daddy of Catfishing, The Cabela's King Kat Classic. As most of you know competitive Catfishing is a growing sport and Cabela's King Kat Trail is growing as well with 4 of the top 6 teams being new to our circuit. Pickwick/Wilson Lakes are always one of the top bodies of water on the trail, but fishing was a little tough for anglers this year, but as always this elite group of anglers will bring in a livewell full of fish at the end of the day.
Results
Taking first place was the team of Parkey Walton and Kevin Baker of Hohenwald, Tennessee with a total weight of 135.95 pounds including a 60.85 pounder which netted the team big fish of the event. Parkey and Kevin were fishing in 12-13 feet of water on Wilson Lake using shad and skipjack. The team new to the King Kat trail only caught 10 fish during the event with their top five fish netting them $3,500.00 for first place and an additional $500.00 for big fish of the event.
Second place went to Jerry Whitehead of New Madrid, Missouri and Chris Stephens of Newbern, Tennessee with a weight of 99.65 pounds and earning $2,000.00. Jerry and Chris were fishing in 18 feet of water on Pickwick Lake using skipjack. The team caught a total of 20 fish throughout the day.
In third place was Kevin Everett of Russellville, Alabama and David White of Towncreek, Alabama weighing in 80.5 pounds and earning $1,100.00. The team was fishing below Wilson Dam in 3-30 feet of water catching 25-30 fish using yellow tails without the tails.
Lance and Phillip Whitaker of Arab, Alabama took fourth place with 69.15 pounds and earning $800.00. Lance and Phillip were fishing in 22 feet of water on Wilson Lake using skipjack and catching a total of 8 fish throughout the day.
In fifth place was Mike Mitchell of Albertsville, Alabama and Sammy Mitchell of Russellville, Alabama with a total weight of 66.95 pounds and earning $600.00. Mike and Sammy worked the waters of both Pickwick and Wilson Lakes using skipjack and brim in 18-28 feet of water, catching a total of 8 fish throughout the day.
ATTN Media: For a complete list of teams and their weights open the attachment. For photos of the winners please email me and I will get them to you ASAP.
"The fishing was slower than usual for these top anglers, but as usual some nice fish were brought to the scales", said Tournament Director Tanner Tabor. I would like to thank the Colbert County Tourism and the city of Sheffield for making this event possible. I would also like to thank Foodland for providing hot dogs and drinks, Mike Johnson with the Park and recreation Department along with Brian and Suzanne Hamlin of Tourism for help with the 60 youngsters in the Cabela's Kid's Fishing Rodeo", said Tabor.
This area is well-known for the beautiful scenery and for its outstanding fishery. For more information on this area call: 800-344-0783 or visit their website atwww.colbertcountytourism.org.
NATIONAL SPONSORS:
Cabela's The World's Foremost Outfitter, Rebel Yell Bourbon, Eagle Claw, Eagle Claw Bait and Scents, Monster Rod Holders, SeaArk Boats, Evinrude Outboards, The Sportsman Channel, Fishmate Pro Livewells, Adventure Products EGO Nets, Fling Cast Nets, Humminbird Electronics, Minn Kota Trolling Motors, Vicious Fishing Line, J.R. Mad's Famous Fish Breading, Brotherhood of Catfishermen (B.O.C.), Catfish1.com, Catfishing America TV, The Rod Shop, Rippin Lips and Ron Gooding Insurance.
The following companies have furnished product to make your tournaments possible: Keep Alive Oxygen Infusor, Akwa-Lung, Kat Juice and Flip Stick.
For entry forms or information on Cabela's King Kat Trail phone 270-395-6774, fax 270-395-4381 or visit our website at www.kingkatusa.com. For media information contact Larry Crecelius at lcrecelius@crappieusa.com or phone 812-525-2707.
Cabela's King Kat Tournament Trail
125 Ruth Ave.
Benton, KY 42025
Outdoor Promotions Inc.
Phone: 270-395-6774
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Media Contact
Larry Crecelius lcrecelius@crappieusa.com or (812) 525-2707
Way to go Tennessee boys!!!!!!!
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