Question: How do I register for tournament?

 

Answer: Visit our tournament webpage and locate the online registration form. Fill out the online form, complete payment and submit. Must be at least 18+ years old to register. Please carefully read and review all tournament terms & conditions before submitting registration and entry fee.

 

Question: Can I register in person on the day of tournament?

 

Answer: No, all tournament registrations must be completed online through our website prior to the deadline date.

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Question: How much does it cost to enter?

 

Answer: Tournament entry fee is $60.00 + processing fee. All paid entry fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-deferrable.

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Question: Can I fish in the tournament without a partner?

 

Answer: Yes, you may fish with or without a partner.

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Question: Can I fish in the tournament with a friend?

 

Answer: Yes, but there is a limit of only 2 persons per team registration.

 

Question: What if I want to add a second team member after I already registered an individual, single person team?

 

Answer: You may still add a second team member, but you must notify us immediately upon any changes regarding your registration. 

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Question: Is there an age limit?

 

Answer: No there is no age limit, adults and minors are welcome to participate in our tournaments. All minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult team captain, at least 18+ years old.

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Question: What if I have a disability but still want to participate in tournament?

 

Answer: Everyone is welcome to participate in our tournaments.

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Question: Who will I be competing against? Will I be competing against pro anglers or professional sponsored teams?

 

Answer: We welcome anglers of all ages and skill levels to participate in our tournaments. There will be many different anglers and teams from experienced to beginners and even some anglers may choose to fish alone. Most teams will be family members, friends or co-workers.  

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Question: How many teams and/or anglers will I be competing against?

 

Answer: Our tournaments have an maximum registration limit ranging from 20-30 team entries or less per tournament. For example; a tournament with a 30 team capacity limit, will have approximately 60 anglers in total competing in the tournament, if every team had 2 participants.

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Question: Can I fish out of my boat during the tournament?

 

Answer: No, we currently only host bank fishing only tournaments. You’re only allowed to fish from the bank and/or shorelines including fishing docks. NO BOATS, KAYAKS OR WATERCRAFTS ARE ALLOWED in our tournaments.

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Question: How many rods can my team use during the tournament?

 

Answer: Each team is allowed a six (6) rod limit. No team can have more than six (6) rods in use at anytime during the tournament. Individual/Single member teams are only allowed a three (3) rod limit. No individual can have more than three (3) rods in use at anytime during the event. A state of Kansas issued 3 pole permit/license is required if you’re going to be using three (3) fishing rods during the tournament.

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Question: Do I get to keep the catfish I catch during the tournament?

 

Answer: No, our catfish tournaments are CATCH-AND-RELEASE only tournaments. All catfish caught during our tournaments must be safely released back into the lake. 

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Question: What if I catch a Blue Catfish that doesn’t meet the minimum length limit, can I still have it weighted anyway?

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Answer: No, if Blue Catfish doesn’t meet the minimum length limit, then it will not be counted or scored. All local, state and federal fishing laws and regulations apply during our tournaments.

 

Question: What do I hold my catfish in during the tournament before its time to weigh them?

 

Answer: Due to liability reasons, all tournament participants and/or teams must supply your own fish holding container, basket or cage. We recommend getting a fish holding tub or a floating, collapsible fish basket to keep your catches safe and alive for weigh-in. There are serval videos and images online of DIY fish holding systems that you could research for some more ideas. You’re also allowed to weigh any eligible catfish at anytime during tournament competition hours. For example; If you catch a catfish and it’s too large or starts dying in your holding container, then you’re allowed to immediately bring your catch to the weigh-in station, as long as it's during tournament competition hours. 

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Question: What happens if my fish are dead when I bring them to the weigh-in scale?

 

Answer: All fish brought to the weigh-in scale must be alive, any dead fish will not be counted or scored! 

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Question: How do I win a tournament or place?

 

Answer: The total combined weight of each team's five (5) best catfish will determine tournament standings and payouts. Cash prizes will be rewarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. A cash prize will also be rewarded to the team's who catch the smallest & largest catfish during the tournament.