Cabela's King Kat Tournament Trail held another successful $10,000.00 Super Event on the Rock River at Dixon Illinois. 164 anglers from 8 different states were competing not only for cash and prizes, but the opportunity to qualify for the 2010 Cabela's King Kat Classic to be held November 12th & 13th on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway at Columbus, Mississippi.
"The teams had to battle heavy rains throughout the day, and even during the weigh in. Nearly 400 people braved the rain to watch a unbelievable weigh in" said Tournament Director Tanner Tabor. "We saw several big fish weighed in which all came out of shallow water. We would like to thank Dixon tourism, and Kodiak Outdoor Sports for headlining the event, as well all the local sponsors who helped make this event a huge success", said Tabor.
For more information on Kodiak Outdoor Sports call: (815) 284-3075. For more information on the area call: (815) 284-3496 or visit their website at: www.discoverdixon.org.
Taking first place was the team of Mark Farrow of Meredosia, Illinois and Jerry Cline of Springfield, Illinois with a weight of 53.15 pounds and earning $4,000.00. Mark and Jerry were fishing between Erie and Moline in 8 feet of water using mooneye to catch a total of 15 fish for the day. Teams are allowed to weigh in their top 5 fish for the day of competition.
Second place went to the Machesney Park, Illinois team of Zachary Purington and Philip Asbell with a single fish weighing 43.6 pounds and earning $2,500.00 along with capturing big fish of the event. Zachary and Philip were fishing 5 miles downriver from Page Park in 31/2 feet of water using bullheads.
In third place was the team of Jim McDermott of Dixon, Illinois and Jason Van Meter of Sterling, Illinois with a weight of 38.25 pounds and earning $1,200.00. Jim and Jason were fishing 8 miles downstream from Page Park near Browns Beach in 3 feet of water using goldfish to catch caught 5 fish on the day with one 30 lb. flathead which was a personal best for the team.
David Galvan of Rock Falls, Illinois and Tom Walker of Sterling, Illinois took fourth place with 27.65 pounds and earning $1,100.00. David and Tom were fishing downstream near Lawrence Park in 6-10 feet of water using bluegill and creek chubs to catch 7 fish for the day.
Taking fifth place was the team of Don Elder of Louisville, Kentucky and Chris Tramm of Lebanon, Indiana with 24.55 pounds and earning $1,000.00. Don and Chris were fishing near Prophetstown in 2-18 feet of water using cut baits. Don and Chris caught 30 fish for the day.
For more information about Cabela's King Kat Trail visit www.kingkatusa.com.
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