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Cabela’s King Kat returns to the Ohio River @ Gallipolis, OH with a $5,000.00 guaranteed payback event! This location, due to the efforts of the WV DNR, has seen a drastic increase in the number of blue cats being caught. For years, this event has been dominated by massive flathead catfish, but the blue cats are quickly closing that gap. In 2011, we had several limits of blue cats weighed-in, not to mention a few years back Lynn Lange set the WV blue cat state record at 29.75lbs. WV DNR expects that record to be broke multiple times over the next few years!
This event is sponsored by the Gallia County CVB
In conjunction with this event, Cabela’s King Kat will host a FREE KIDS FISHING RODEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A FREE KIDS FISHING RODEO will take place at the Bob Evans Farm Pond from 9-11am. It is free for kids 12 and under. All participants must be accompanied by an adult and are encouraged to bring their favorite rod and reel. At this location over the years, the kids have caught the most fish using worms, crickets, or millworms. ALL PARTICIPANTS will be registerd to win 1 of (6) $1,000.00 college scholarships that will be drawn at the Crappie USA Classic this Oct.
Host Hotel/Lodge:
Super 8
321 Upper River Road
Gallipolis, OH 45631
Phone: 740.446.8080
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Late Registration: Friday, May 4th from 5-7pm at the Super 8, 321 Upper River Road
Captains Meeting: Friday, May 4th 7pm
Weigh-in Site: Gallipolis City Park Boat Ramp
Entry Fee: $200
Big Fish: $20 (optional) – 100% payout of BF pot goes to heaviest fish of tournament
Late fee of $25 will be added to all who register after 4-20-12!!!!!
Each partner must be a KKA Member, annual membership is $25 and can be paid at late registration.
The Top 20 teams from this event will QUALIFY to the Cabela’s King Kat Classic in Selma, AL on the Alabama River, Sept. 27-29th for the opportunity to win a 20ft Oquawka Boat with 115hrp Evinrude boat package worth over $30,000.00!
RULES AND RESTRICTIONS FOR GALLIPOLIS, OH
Legal Water: Ohio River from Belleville Lock and Dam to Robert C. Byrd Lock and Dam. Anlger may also fish the Kenawha River to the Winfield Dam.
Teams can launch anywhere within the defined boundaries after 5:00 am. Fishing starts at 6:30am and ends at 3pm. Teams must be in the weigh-in line with their fish by 4pm NO EXCEPTIONS!
NOTE: This event will follow WV rules as it takes place on waters owned by WV. WV restricts anglers to (2) blue cats over 24 inches, per angler, per day. For this event, both 2 and 3 person teams will be allowed to weigh up to 4 blue cats, and anglers fishing by themselves will be allowed to weigh-in as many as 2 blue cats. Teams can weigh a limit of 5 fish total.
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NATIONAL SPONSORS:
Cabela’s The World’s Foremost Outfitter , Rebel Yell Bourbon, Evinrude Outboards, Oquawka Boats, Rippin Lips, Minn Kota Trolling Motors, Mustad Hooks, Tanglin with Catfish, Adventure Products- EGO Nets, Humminbird Electronics, USCA-United States Catfish Association, WFN-World Fishing Network, Ron Gooding Insurance, American Pro Catters, Renegade Tackle, GoLight and Fat Boys Custom Rods.
Minn Kota “Lock Down A Deal”
From April 1, 2012 until August 1, 2012 take advantage of the $100 cash back rebate when you purchase the Minn Kota “Talon”, the anchor that was stopped the fishing world dead in its tracks. For more information visit their website at: www.minnkotamotors.com.
Mustad “Hook A Million” program
Be sure to register for the Mustad “Hook A Million” program where there’s $1,400,000 up for grabs. To get started just go to the Crappie USA website and click on the Mustad Hooks Icon or visit their website at (www.mustad.no/www2010/) and get registered. There’s still plenty of time to register. The promotion runs through September 30, 2012 and includes 10 of the country’s most popular fresh and saltwater fish. These include Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Channel Catfish, White Crappie, Coho Salmon, Striped Bass, Kelp Bass (Calico Bass), Red Drum (Redfish), Spotted Seatrout (Speckled Trout) and Yellowfin Tuna. It’s open to US residents 18 & over and to participate, anglers must use a Mustad hook and register only once at least 24 hours in advance of fishing.
For entry forms or information on Cabela’s King Kat Trail phone 270-395-6774, fax 270-395-4381 or hit the link below. For media information contact Larry Crecelius at lcrecelius@crappieusa.com or phone 812-525-2707.
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Register Online $200 —–>
Big Fish $20 —————->
Join KKA $25 ————–>
You can only Register for 1 tournament at a time
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