Cabelas King Kat Tournament Trail Returns to
Lake Tawakoni, Texas
The Cabelas King Kat tournament trail will hit the waters of Lake Tawakoni at West Tawakoni, Texas (The Official Catfish Capital of Texas) on February 28, 2009. This is the opportunity for local and regional catfish anglers to compete for cash, prizes and a chance to advance to the Cabelas King Kat Classic to be held on Pickwick/Wilson Lakes at Sheffield, Alabama.
(Guaranteed payback of $5,000.00 to the top 15% of the field)
The Cabelas 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 West Tawakoni City Park. 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 phone or visit our website listed below.
Participants may enter by mail or at the late registration to be held Friday night at the West Tawakoni City Park from 5:00-7:00pm or at the mandatory meeting at 5:30am 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 Cabelas King Kat Classic. Also at each qualifying event field test products from national sponsors will be drawn for following the tournament weigh-in. The City Park has full RV hookups where the tournament will be held as well as three rental RVs. For park details, visit westtawakoniedc.org or call City Hall at 903-447-2285 or email cloyrich@gmail.com.
The City of West Tawakoni would like to welcome all Cabelas King Kat anglers and their guest to the area and hope they take the opportunity to enjoy the many attractions in the area. Host lodging for the event will be Kennys Landing. For reservations call: 903-447-9962.
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 Cabelas 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:
Cabelas The Worlds Foremost Outfitter, Eagle Claw, Eagle Claw Nitro Bait, Tite-Lok Rod Holders and Fishing Accessories, Rebel Yell, Cruiser RV, SeaArk Boats, Evinrude Outboards, The Sportsman Channel, Akwa-Lung, Fishmate Pro, Kat Juice, Adventure Products EGO Nets, Fling Cast Nets, Humminbird Electronics, Minn Kota Trolling Motors, Vicious Fishing Line, J.R. Mads Famous Fish Breading, Brotherhood of Catfishermen (B.O.C.), Catfish1.com, Catfishing America TV, Danny Kings Catfish Punch Bait and Ron Gooding Insurance.
The following companies have furnished product to make your tournaments possible: Keep Alive Oxygen Infusor and Flip Stick.
For entry forms or information on Cabelas 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.
Cabelas King Kat Tournament Trail Outdoor Promotions Inc.
125 Ruth Ave. Phone: 270-395-6774
Benton, KY 42025 Email: dvanvactor@kingkatusa.com
