Cabela’s King Kat Tournament

Trail Returns to the waters of the Coosa River at Wetumpka, Alabama

The Cabela’s King Kat tournament trail will return to the waters of the Coosa River at Wetumpka, AL on May 5, 2007. Catfish anglers from around the country will be competing for cash, prizes and a chance to advance to the 2007 Cabela’s King Kat Classic. The Coosa River is well known for its outstanding fishery and speaking of Big Fish, Wetumpka is also the site of the filming of the 2003 movie, Big Fish which was directed by Tim Burton.

***New for 2007***

(Guaranteed payback of
$5,000.00 to the top 10% of the field)

The Cabela’s 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 Gold Star Park in Downtown Wetumpka. 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 at Gold Star Park, Crommeling Landing, Wetumpka, AL from 5:00-7:00pm. 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 Cabela’s 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 of Wetumpka would like to welcome all the King Kat Anglers and their families to the area and hope they enjoy their stay and the hospitality while in the area. For more information call: 334-567-5147 or visit their website at:www.wetumpka.al.us.

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.

In conjunction with the tournament the Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail will hold the Cabela’s King Kat Kids event Saturday morning. 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 and will be held at the tournament weigh-in site the Gold Star Park. 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.

Bonuses for 2007

Suzuki Contingency Bonus:
This bonus will be available to Suzuki owners at all events. Contingency Program rules will apply.

Eagle Claw Bonus:
Highest placing team at the Classic using Eagle Claw Nitro Baits will receive $250.00 cash and $100.00 product package from Eagle Claw.

KeelShield Bonus:
First team out of the money at all King Kat Qualifiers will receive a KeelShield certificate. Winners of the Classic will receive a KeelShield certificate.

NATIONAL SPONSORS:

Cabela’s The Worlds Foremost Outfitters, Eagle Claw, Tite-Lok Rod Holders and Fishing Accessories, Polar Kraft Boats-“Always hunting, always fishing”, Suzuki Marine, Adventure Products EGO Nets, Fling Cast Nets, Trailmaster Trailers, Minn Kota Trolling Motors, McCoy Fishing Line, J.R. Mad’s Famous Fish Breading, Food Source Lures, Bee Jay Bait Company Inc., Flip Stick Outdoors.

The following companies have furnished product to make your tournaments possible: Keep Alive Oxygen Infusor, KeelShield and Tech Tackle.

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 media information contact Larry Crecelius at lcrecelius@crappieusa.com or phone 812-525-2707.

Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail
Outdoor Promotions Inc.

125 Ruth Ave.
Phone: 270-395-6774

Benton, KY 42025
Email: dvanvactor@kingkatusa.com