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
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