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The Cabela's King Kat tournament trail will hit the waters of Kentucky Lake at the Birdsong Marina and Resort near Camden, TN June 14, 2008. Catfish anglers from around the country will be competing for cash, prizes and a chance to advance to the Cabela's King Kat Classic to be held on the Ohio River at Henderson, KY September 26-27, 2008.
(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 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 at the Birdsong Marina, 255 Marina Rd., Camden, TN. Tournament hours are 6:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. All anglers must be in weigh-in line by 4:00 p.m. 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 at the host hotel (Listed Below) from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. or at the mandatory meeting at 5:30 a.m. 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.
Host lodging for the event will be The Birdsong Marina and Resort, 255 Marina Rd., 9 miles north of exit 133 on I-40, Camden, TN. For reservations call: 1-800-255-7469. Be sure to ask about special anglers rates for Cabela's King Kat Anglers. Rooms maybe limited so make sure to get your reservations in early.
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 Fishing Rodeo at the Birdsong Marina and Resort. The event is free of charge and open to all youth 12 and younger. Sign up is from 8:00 a.m. till 9:00 a.m. with the event running from 9:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. 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. Each child will sign up for a chance to win a $5,000.00 scholarship. Each year Outdoor Promotions draws for 4-$5,000.00 scholarships at the Crappie USA Classic in October.
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