The Cabela's King Kat tournament trail will hit the waters of the Pickwick/Wilson Lakes, March 20, 2010. This is the opportunity for local catfish anglers to compete for cash, prizes and a chance to advance to the Cabela's King Kat Classic to be held this fall on a site to be announced.
(Guaranteed payback of $5,000.00 to the top 15% of the field)
The Cabela's King Kat Tournament Trail is the opportunity for catfish anglers and clubs to advance to a new level with a major payback and media recognition for their abilities. The trail is a team event. Teams will consist of one or two persons with one exception. A third person may accompany the team provided the third person is under 16 years of age or over 65 years of age. Entry fees for these qualifier tournaments are $200.00 per team.
The tournament weigh-in will be held March 20th at the Sheffield Riverfront Park, at the end of Alabama Street in Sheffield. Tournament hours are 6:30 AM until 3:00 PM. All anglers must be in weigh-in line by 4:00 PM with a 5 fish limit per team. To help preserve the sport only live fish will be weighed in and all fish will be released after the tournament. For a complete list of rules phone or visit our website listed below.
Participants may enter by mail or at the late registration to be held Friday evening the 19th at the host hotel, (The Holiday Inn) from 5:00-7:00pm or at the mandatory meeting at 5:30am tournament morning at the weigh-in site. Deadline for mail in entries is 14 days prior to the event. All entries after that date will pay a $25.00 late fee. The top 20 teams at each qualifying event will qualify for the Cabela's King Kat Classic. Also at each qualifying event field test products from national sponsors will be drawn for following the tournament weigh-in.
The Colbert County Tourism and Convention Bureau would like to welcome all Cabela's King Kat anglers and their guest to the area and hope they take the opportunity to enjoy the many attractions in the area. Colbert County is more than just good fishing. It's Southern hospitality at its finest with some of the best food and friendliest people you'll find anywhere in this great nation. For more information on the area call: 800-344-0783 or visit their website at www.colbertcountytourism.org. Host lodging for the event will be the Holiday Inn Sheffield, 4900 Hatch Blvd in Sheffield. For reservations call: 256-381-4710. Rooms are limited so make your reservations early and mention Cabela's King Kat.
Catfish clubs and organizations may register with the King Kat Tournament Trail and qualify your top 2 teams from each event to fish in the Cabela's King Kat Classic for their support in promoting the tournament trail. To register call 270-395-6774 or email at dvanvactor@kingkatusa.com.
In conjunction with the tournament the Cabela's King Kat Tournament Trail will hold the Cabela's King Kat Kids event Saturday morning the 20th. The event is free of charge and open to all youth 12 and younger. Sign up is from 8:00 AM till 9:00 AM and will be held at the Sheffield Riverfront Park, at the end of Alabama Street in Sheffield. All children will receive a prize just for entering. Bring your favorite rod, reel and bait and show your true fishing ability. All children must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Prizes for winners will be given in two age groups, 0-7 and 8-12.
NATIONAL SPONSORS:
Cabela's The World's Foremost Outfitter, Rebel Yell Bourbon, Monster Rod Holders, SeaArk Boats, Evinrude Outboards, 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, Rippin Lips, Monster Cats, WFN-World Fishing Network, United States Catfish Association and Ron Gooding Insurance.
The following companies have furnished product to make your tournaments possible: Keep Alive Oxygen Infusor, Akwa-Lung, The Rod Shop and Tangling With Catfish.
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.
Cabela's King Kat Tournament Trail
125 Ruth Ave.
Benton, KY 42025
Outdoor Promotions Inc.
Phone: 270-395-6774
Email: dvanvactor@kingkatusa.com
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