Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail Heads to the Rock River in Dixon, Illinois for the 2-Day $10,000.00 Super Event
OutdoorHub 04.28.14
The Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail will hit the waters of Rock River at Dixon, Illinois June 6th & 7th, 2014 for a 2-day $10,000.00 Super Event. This is the opportunity for local catfish anglers to compete for the $10,000 in cash and prizes along with a chance to advance to the Cabela’s King Kat East and West Championship. This year’s West Championship will be held September 19 & 20, 2014 on the Mississippi and Rock Rivers at Quad Cities, Iowa. The East Championship will be held October 3 & 4, 2014 on Lake Wateree at Camden, South Carolina. Be sure to check out our website at: www.kingkatusa.com. It’s a site with new and exciting information on our events along with special information for catfish anglers everywhere.
Registration
Late registration will be held on Thursday afternoon June 5th, the day before competition at the Ace Hardware, 900 Galina Avenue in Dixon from 5-7 pm. Captains Meeting/Seminar will follow at 7pm also at the Ace Hardware. Must be a member of the King Kat Association to fish this event. A one year membership is $25.00.
To pre-register go on line to: www.kingkatusa.com or call 270-395-6774.
Legal waters for the event will be: From Steel Mill Dam at Milan to the Dam at Oregon on the Rock River.
Weigh-In Site
The tournament weigh-in will be held at the Page Park in Dixon. Tournament hours are 6:30 AM until 3:00 PM. All anglers must be in weigh-in line by 4:00 PM 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 visit our website listed below or phone Cabela’s King Kat Headquarters at the number listed below.
Sponsor and Host Lodging for this Event
The Dixon Tourism would like to welcome all Cabela’s King Kat anglers and their guest to the area and hope they take the opportunity to enjoy the many attractions in the area. For more information on the area call:( 815) 288-1485 or visit their website at:www.discoverdixon.org. Host lodging for the event will be the Comfort Inn, 136 Plaza Drive in Dixon. For reservations call:(815) 284-0500. Be sure to make reservations a head of time to assure a room and mention Cabela’s King Kat Events.
Free Kids Fishing Rodeo
In conjunction with the tournament the Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail will hold the Cabela’s King Kat Kids event at the weigh in site, Page Park. The event is free of charge and open to all youth 12 and younger. Sign up is from 8:00 AM till 9:00 AM with the Kid’s Fishing Event starting at 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. 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. The event is free to all children 12 and under with all participants eligible for a chance to win one of the six, Outdoor Promotions $1,000.00 scholarships to be awarded in October.
Outdoor Promotions and our anglers have contributed nearly $322,000.00 to the “Kids” Scholarships since 1997. We are very proud to be a part of the education process for the youngsters who participate in our tournaments as adult/youth teams and those who fish in the Outdoor Promotions “Kids Fishing Rodeos”.
ATTN Clubs:
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.
NATIONAL SPONSORS:
Cabela’s The World’s Foremost Outfitter , Evinrude Outboards, Minn Kota Trolling Motors, Talon Shallow Water Anchors, Mustad Hooks, Adventure Products- EGO Nets, Humminbird Electronics, Alumacraft, Driftmaster Rod Holders, GAMMA LINE, Grizzly Coolers, Rippin Lips, Venture RV, B ‘n’ M Silver Cat Rods, RIGRAP, Cat River Anchors, Stubby Steve’s Bait and WFN-World Fishing Network.
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 press information and photos email: Larry Crecelius at: lcrecelius@crappieusa.com.
