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Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Results For The Ohio River At Gallipolis, Ohio

            This past Saturday May 5th the Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail hit the waters of the Ohio River at Gallipolis, Ohio. In the event over 70 of the top anglers from 7 different states were competing not only for cash and prizes, but the opportunity to qualify for the 2011 Cabela’s King Kat Classic. This year’s Cabela’s King Kat Classic will be held on the Alabama River at Selma, AL September 27/28/29th.

            “We would like to thank Gallia County CVB for sponsoring the event and special thanks to Bob Evans Farm Pond for hosting the kids fishing rodeo. Participation in the kids event was down due to rain, but multiple participants traveled over 2 hrs to fish the kids event”, said Tanner Tabor Tournament Director. Seven states were represented facing tough conditions as the river was stained due to flash flooding the last 2 days with 6 inches of rain hitting the area since Wednesday, making fish scattered and tough to pattern. We would also like to thank Kyle and Cory Maynard from Maynard Outdoors representing Ego Nets and 3 new sponsors added to the trail this week; Gamma Line, Mojo Sinkers, and Stubby Steve’s, Said Tabor. For more information on the area call: (800)765-6482 or visit their website at: www.visitgallia.com.

Results for the Top 5 Teams

            Taking first place was the 3 person team of Richard and Brenden Wright of Irvine, Kentucky and their partner Wayne Adams of Berea, Kentucky with an overwhelming total weight of 91.65. Richard, Brenden and Wayne were fishing 8 miles upriver anchored in 20 feet of water using live and cut shad plus goldfish. They caught 6 fish for the day along with big fish of the tournament weighing 39.75 pound which  was caught on goldfish. The team never caught another fish after 8:00 AM. The team earned $2,600.00 for first place and $660.00 for big fish of the event.

            In second place was the team of Vic Shepherd of Mount Orab, Ohio and Chris Debow of Maderia, Ohio weighing in 52.25 pounds and earning $1,300.00. Vic and Chris were fishing 2-4 miles downstream in 15 feet of water using skipjack to catch 9 fish for the day.            

            Third place went to Clyde Caldwell of Williamstown, Kentucky and R. J. Giles of Paris, Kentucky with a weight of 42.75 pounds and earning $700.00. Clyde and R. J. were fishing 25 miles upriver in 30 feet of water using skipjack on Whisker Whip Rods. They credited the sensitive tip of the rods for helping them catch 3 fish when the bite had turned very soft. The team caught 5 fish for the day.

            The Frankfort, Ohio team of Willie Smith and Drew Benner took fourth place with a weight of 42.7 pounds earning $500.00. Willie and Drew were fishing north near the power plant in 10-30 feet of water using shad to catch 9 fish for the day.

            Fifth place went to the Reynoldsburg, Ohio team of Steve Searl and Anthony Schneider weighing in 42.65 pound of catfish and earning $300.00. Steve and Anthony were near the power plant in 15 feet of water using shad and skipjack to catch 4 fish for the day.

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, GAMMA LINE, MO-JO’S Tackle, Stubby Steve’s Bait  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.

 Kids Rodeo Pics

Caroline Iversen - 6 fish tied for 2nd

Isaac Iverson - tied for 2nd with 6 fish

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 Results For Kerr Reservoir at Clarksville, Virginia

This past Saturday April 14th the Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail hit the waters of Kerr Reservoir at Clarksville, Virginia. In the event the top anglers from 6 different states were competing not only for cash and prizes, but the opportunity to qualify for the 2012 Cabela’s King Kat Classic. This year’s Cabela’s King Kat Classic will be held on the Alabama River at Selma, Alabama September 27/28/29, 2012.
“We would like to thank the Clarksville EDA for sponsoring the event in conjunction with the first annual Lake Country Sportsman’s Show which had over 1,000 people in attendance. Many of these visitors were there to see what teams would bring to the scales at the Cabela’s King Kat event”, said tournament director Tanner Tabor. “Teams struggled today as the unusually warm temps over the last month, which had raised water temps in the low 70′s had dropped 10 degrees with the much cooler weather over the last week causing fish to scatter and difficult to pattern”, said Tabor. For more information on the area call: (434) 374-5033 or visit their website at: www.cedaevents.org.

Results For The Top 5

Taking first place was the team of Tony Milam of South Boston, Virginia and his partner Wallace Lee Jones of Crystal Hill, Virginia with a total weight of 87.75 pounds and earning $2,800.00. Tony and Wallace were fishing the Dan River using white perch in 8 feet of water to catch a total of 12 fish for the day. Each team is allowed to weigh in their top 5 fish for the day of fishing in the event.

In second place was Barry Wayne Witt of Bassett, Virginia, Ronnie Hughes of Madison, North Carolina and youth angler Logan Mann with 79.85 pounds and earning $1,400.00. Barry, Ronnie, and Logan also captured big fish of the event with a 33.1 pound blue cat, which netted the team an additional $700.00. They were fishing the upper lake area using cut bait in 2-10 feet of water to catch 15 fish for the day.

Third place went to Shane Farrar of Bullock, North Carolina and Van Hughes of Stem, North Carolina with a weight of 70.8 pounds and earning $800.00. Shane and Van were fishing the Stanton River using shad in 10-20 feet of water and catching over 30 fish for the day.

Daniel Jones of South Boston, Virginia and David Bowes of Semora, North Carolina took fourth place with a weight of 61.15 pounds earning $500.00. Daniel and David were fishing the Dan River using white perch in 2-12 feet of water to catch 4 fish for the day.

Fifth place went to Chad Conner and Frankie McKinney of Halifax, Virginia with a weight of 60.35 pounds and earning $300.00. Chad and Frankie were fishing a small creek feeding Kerr Reservoir in 6 inches to 4 feet of water using cut shad to catch 7 fish for the day.

Fifth place went to Chad Conner and Frankie McKinney of Halifax, Virginia with a weight of 60.35 pounds and earning $300.00. Chad and Frankie were fishing a small creek feeding Kerr Reservoir in 6 inches to 4 feet of water using cut shad to catch 7 fish for the day.

6th – Johnny Jones/Dannie Pruitt 53.65lbs $200
7th – Kevin and Olnia Davis/Susan Hanks 50.00lbs
8th – James Reaves/Craig Barker 44.35lbs
9th – William P. Bowers/ William B. Bowers 42.45lbs
10th – John Athey/Jamie Belcher 40.9lbs

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 visit our website at www.kingkatusa.com. For media information contact Larry Crecelius at lcrecelius@crappieusa.com or phone 812-525-2707.

Missouri’s Riddle and Yowell Take 1st Place at Sheffield

            This past Saturday March 24th the Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail hit the waters of the Pickwick/Wilson Lakes at Sheffield, Alabama. In the event over 100 top anglers from 13 different states were competing not only for cash and prizes, but the opportunity to qualify for the 2012 Cabela’s King Kat Classic. This year’s Cabela’s King Kat Classic will be held at Selma, Alabama  September 27/28/29, 2012.

            “Angler noticed a drop in the fishing when the current dropped from 80,000 cubic feet to 20,000 cubic feet tournament morning changing up conditions drastically from Friday.  Plus a stiff 20 plus MPH breeze was blowing right down Wilson Lake making it extremely rough with 4 foot plus waves later in the day. Over 100 anglers from 13 states participated and over 300 spectators were on hand cheering on their favorite anglers as they came to the weigh-in”, said Tabor.

            Be sure to check out our new website at: www.kingkatusa.com. It’s a new site with new and exciting information on our events along with special information for catfish anglers everywhere.

Results for the Top 5 Teams

            Taking first place was the team of Brent Riddle of Chillicothe, Missouri and Larry Yowell of Kirksville, Missouri with a total weight of 128.25 pounds and earning $3,500.00. Brent and Larry were fishing up near the Pickwick Dam in 30-60 feet of water using skipjack heads to take first place and catch only 5 fish for the day. Each team is allowed to weigh in their top 5 fish for the day.

            In second place was the Killen, Alabama team of Douglas Hendrix and Quentin Hendrix with a weight of 106.25 pound and earning $1,500.00. Douglas and Quentin were fishing Wilson Lake in the morning to catch 3 fish and then moved to Pickwick Lake when the wind picked up on Wilson Lake where they caught their final 2 keeper fish to give them second place. The team caught fish in 4 feet of water up to 60 feet of water using skipjack to catch a total of 7 fish for the day.

            Third place went to the Caledonia, Mississippi team of Joey Pounders and Jay Gallop with a total weight of 90.65 pound and earning $1,000.00. Joey and Jay were fishing Wilson Lake in 20-40 feet of water using 4 inch shad to catch 25 fish for the day.

            Daryl and Jason Masingale of Paragould, Arkansas  took fourth place with a weight of 90.25 pounds earning $700.00. Daryl and Jason were fishing Wilson Lake in 35-50 feet of water using skipjack fillets to catch 12 fish for the day including Big Fish of the Day weighing 49.95 pounds and earning the team an additional $880.00. Daryl and Jason also had Big Fish of the Day at the first event of the year at Tawakoni, Texas with a 67.45 pound Blue catfish.

            Fifth place went to Donald Moore III of Louisiana, Missouri and Brad Pruett of Pleasant Hill, Illinois with a weight of 88.15 pounds and earning $400.00. Donald and Brad were fishing Wilson Lake anywhere from 15-60 feet of water using skipjack to catch 7 fish for the day.

Sixth Place went to Phil King and Tim Haynie from Corinth, MS with 73.25 pounds and earning $300.00.

Sevent Place went to Russ Devore and Keith Moses from Dexter, MO and Florence, AL with 66.55lbs and earning them $250.00

8th Place – Justin Hedges and Tom Petrowski 56.35 lbs

9th Place – Clyde Caldwell and Matthew Wainscott 56.15 lbs

10th Place – David Shipman and Jackie Cooksey 54.5 lbs

            “We want to thank Colbert Co Tourism and the City of Sheffield for making this event possible”, said tournament director Tanner Tabor. Each year one of the big events is the Kids Fishing Rodeo and this year over 130 kids participated with  Food Land providing hot dogs, chips, and drinks for all participants”, said Tabor. “We also want to thank the Sheffield Parks and Rec.  for their help each year to make this event such a big success”. For more information on the area call: 800-344-0783 or visit their website at www.colbertcountytourism.org.

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.

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.

Taking first place was Michael and Teri Littlejohn from Midlothian, TX with 106.6 lbs. They fished the North end of the lake anchoring in 22-25 ft of water using shad. They caught over 35 fish on the day and won $2,500.00 for first place.

Interview with 1st place – Michael and Teri Littlejohn

http://youtu.be/kEaBvrO1mXs

Weigh-in footage (106.6 lbs)

http://youtu.be/uZkNgAKyRmQ

Second place went to one of the hottest teams in the country over the last 3 years and the Cabela’s King Kat ”2o11 Anglers Of The Year” Daryl and Jason Masingale from Paragould, AR. They picked up right where they left off in 2011 with 97.75lbs and they had Big Fish of the tournament with a 67.45lb Monster Lake Tawakoni Blue Cat! This was their first trip to Lake Tawakoni and Jason Masingale said they had heard alot about how good the fishing was on Lake Tawakoni and wanted to see it first hand. They certainly found out justhow good the fishing can be when they stuck a 67.45lb blue the was the big fish of the tournament by over 20lbs! They werent sure what cove they were fishing, but they caught the big fish in 16ft of water. Their strategy was to locate schools of bait fish and hopefully it would lead them a big time bite. They found the bait fish and were marketing big fish underneath them, and just after 1pm they landed the Big Fish of the day using skipjack. They caught 12 fish on the day, and won $1,200.00 for 2nd place and for Big Fish they recieved a Fat Boy Custum Rod and $580.00 BF pot .

Interview with Daryl and Jason Masingale -

http://youtu.be/DnQkHKjSzUI

Weigh-in (67.45 lb Big Fish)

http://youtu.be/2CK8Ukbm9uE

3rd Place – Roy Ewing and Jason Cummings from Moody, TX had 82.35lbs and were fishing in 2.5 ft of water using shad. They caught 10 fish on the day and won $700.00.

3rd Place Ewing and Cummings 82.35lbs

4th Place -  Matthew Easterling and Scott Buske from Wedgefield, SC and Witchita Falls, TX with 78.6lbs. They were fishing South of the 2 mile bridge in 28-38ft of water using shad. They caught 15 fish on the day and won $400.00.

Lake Tawakoni will once again be the first stop on the 2012 Cabela’s King Kat Touranment Trail

W. Tawakoni EDC will once again play host to some of the best catfishing anglers in the country and kick-off the 2012 Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail on March 10th, 2012. Lake Tawakoni is the “Catfish Capital” of Texas and for good reason. It boast some of the biggest blue cats in the South, and has on more than one occasion produced multiple 5 fish stringers over 200lbs! Lake Tawakoni boasts 225 miles of shoreline, with a large abundance of Crappie, Black Bass, Sand Bass, Striped Bass, Hybrid Bass which of course help feed its “monster” Catfish.

Host Hotel/Lodge:

429 Rv Park and Marina                                                                                                                                                     10636 Black Bass Rd.                                                                                                                                                       Quinlan, TX 75474                                                                                                                                                 903.356.2125

Wyatt and Monica Cox, owners of 429 Rv Park and Marina, will again be the host lodge for this event. They have a beautiful facility right on the water and they have the nicest cabins on the lake. Support your local sponsors of this event by booking a cabin with them today because they WILL sell out! Click the link above to visit their webstie or call 903.356.2125.

Guaranteed Minimum $5,000.00 payback!!!!!!!!!!!

To register call 270.395.6774 or download the entry form in the upper right hand corner of the home page!

Seminar Site/Late Registration: West Tawakoni Chamber of Commerce Friday March 9th from 5-7pm, Captains Meeting starts at 7pm.

Weigh-in Site: West Tawakoni City Park and boat ramp

Fishing Hours: 6:30am – 3pm, must in weigh-in line with fish by 4pm. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!

Rod Limit: 6 per team

Limit: 5 catfish, must be alive, must be over 15 inches

Legal Water: Anywhere on Lake Tawakoni

Entry Fee: $200 per team

Big fish pot: $20 per team (optional)

Late Fee of $25 will be applied to those who sign up after Feb. 24th.

Top 20 teams will earn a spot to the Classic in Selma, AL on Sept. 27/28/29, 2012.

Must be a member of the King Kat Association to fish this event. A one year membership is $25. Anyone can join, sign up online or at the late registration site Friday, March 9th from 5-7pm.

Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail is proud to announce that Oquawka Boats is the “Official Boat” of the 2012 Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail.  If you are not familier with their product, let me be the first to tell you that without a doubt, it is the strongest, best built, and most durable all-weld boat on the market! Go check out their brand new website and be sure to welcome them to the trail! We expect big things out of them this year and I cant wait until everyone get an opportunity to see one of these boats in person at the tournaments, they are impressive!