The majority vote to this point has been April 28th, and it worked out well for the facility that we will use for sign-in/launch/weigh-in. So, Saturday, April 28th will be our date.
Big Chief Landing on Cedar Creek Lake, 113 Big Chief Dr, Mabank, TX.
The Launch Fee for Big Chief is $5, so be sure to check in with the store at sign-in to handle that.
Date: April 28th
Registration: Registration will be at Big Chief Landing boat ramp parking the morning of the tournament from 5:30 to 7:00 a.m. I will be in the lot doing sign-ins.
On the water as soon as you complete registration. Lines in the water at 7:30, Lines out of the water by 3:30.
Weigh-in starts at 3:30, 4:00 cut off. Any teams in after 4:00 will not be counted.
Entry Fee: $50 per boat.
3 Anglers per boat maximum.
100% Payout, 50% for 1st place, 30% for 2nd Place, 20% for 3rd place.
Optional big fish pot $10 per man, 100% payout to Big Fish winner.
Just for fun, (and because it was a great idea), Optional Small Fish Pot ,$5 per man. 12 minimum length to comply with TPWD regs. 100% payout to small fish winner.
Unlimited rods per boat.
5-fish stringer (Small fish entry does not count toward the stringer).
I will try to make sure there are a few door prizes for a raffle after the tournament. I will keep the list updated as any new information becomes available.
Bank fishing is allowed. Teams of up to 4 can enter as a bank team.
If you would like to stay overnight, here's the link to Big Chief Landing. Rates are posted here.
http://bigchieflanding.com/cabinettes.html or call Big Chief at (903)887-7480.
Tourney Rules:
Participants must have working safety equipment per USCG and TPWD Regulations (i.e. life jackets for all passengers and a working fire extinguisher).
All USCG and TPWD boater safety rules must be followed.
This is R&R only, no trot, jug, set or limblines allowed.
All fish brought to weigh-in must be alive. Dead fish will result in a 5lb penalty.
No fishing within 100 yards of another competitor.
Trailering is allowed, but Big Chief has a good ramp and is pretty centrally located on the lake.
Please make sure all trash remains in your boat or is disposed of properly. We dont want to make a mess of the Marina or the lake.
If you have any suggestions or see anything I missed, drop me a PM.
I will update the participant list as I receive info.
Cedar Creek is NOT a slot lake, so all legal catfish are eligible for weigh-in.
