Big blue cats are likely at this King Kat destination
Louisville, KY – June 14, 2018 – Catfish anglers from several states will travel to Caruthersville, MO and the Mississippi River to compete in Cabela’s King Kat
Tournament Trail. Local and traveling anglers will be vying for cash, prizes, and an opportunity to compete at the 2018 King Kat Classic which will feature a guaranteed payout of $110,000 in cash and prizes.
Anglers fishing the July 28th, 2018 event will be testing their catfishing skills against other anglers and whatever Mother Nature has in store. The Mississippi River is known for its big blue catfish and that’s what participating anglers will be hoping for.
How to Enter
Teams may consist of one or two anglers, with a third allowed if the angler is under the age of 16 or over 65 years of age. Early registration can be accomplished on the King Kat website at https://www.kingkatusa.com/Tournament_Registration.cfm. Teams may also enter by calling (502) 384-5924 or by entering at the mandatory pre-tournament seminar on the night before the tournament begins. Late entries are subject to a $25.00 late fee.
Participating anglers must be a member of the King Kat Association (KKA). Membership is $30.00 for adults and $15.00 for spouse and youth memberships. Other membership levels are outlined on the King Kat website. Each membership will include a subscription to the official publication of the King Kat Association, one of the top catfishing fishing publications in the nation.
Registration and Seminar
A pre-tournament seminar will be held the day before the tournament at the Grizzly Jig Company, 303 Ward Ave., Caruthersville, MO 63830 (573-333-9866). The seminar is open to the public.
Sign up will begin at 5:00 pm. A National Sponsor Field Test Product Drawing starts at 7:00 pm local time. This seminar is open to the public. Those individuals not fishing the event are encourage to attend and meet top catfish anglers from several different states.
The Weigh-In Site
The tournament weigh-in will be held on Saturday at SP Reynolds Boat Ramp on 1st Street, Caruthersville, beginning at 3:00 pm. This is the perfect opportunity for noncompetitors to learn how the big ones are caught. Interviews of the top 5 teams are conducted following the weigh-in. The public is welcome and invited to attend.
Sponsor and Host Lodging Site B’n’M Poles & Grizzly Jig Company welcomes all King Kat anglers and their guests to the area and hope they take the opportunity to enjoy the local attractions.
Host lodging is at Heritage Place Inn & Suites, 407 E 4th St., Caruthersville, MO 63830 (573)-333-4333. The number of rooms in the area may be limited. It is recommended that participants make their reservations early.
The Classic Championship
This year’s Cabela’s King Kat Classic Championship will be held September 13–15, 2018 on the Ohio River at Jeffersonville, Indiana. It features a guaranteed payout of $110,000 in cash and prizes.
National Sponsors
Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail sponsors include: Cabela’s, Adventure Products EGO Nets, RigRap, B ‘n’ M Poles, Minn Kota, Mercury Marine, Mustad Hooks, Driftmaster Rodholders, Gamma Line, Humminbird Electronics, World Fishing Network (WFN), Rippin’ Lips, Cat River Anchors, Sunsect Sunscreen & Insect Repellent, Humminbird Lakemaster Maps, Digital EFX Wraps, Tentology, Gill Rainwear, CatfishNow Online Magazine, Whisker Wear Apparel, The Original Clearboard, Extreme Bait Systems and Katfish Clothing.
For more information on the championship and other King Kat activities visit their website at www.kingkatusa.com. Anglers can also follow the trail on the Cabela’s King Kat Facebook Page.