Date: Saturday, April 23, 2022 – CANCELLED
Location: Red Rock Reservoir, Elk Rock State Park Ramp (MAP)
Time: 5:30 AM (Check-in)
7:00 AM (Tournament Begins)
Check-in is mandatory for all anglers
RULES:
CATFISH (BOAT DIVISION)
Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022 – CANCELLED
Location: West Okoboji Lake, Emerson Bay State Park Ramp (MAP)
Time: 5:30 AM (Check-in)
7:00 AM (Tournament Begins)
Check-in is mandatory for all anglers
RULES:
BASS (BOAT DIVISION)
Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022 – CANCELLED
Location: West Okoboji Lake, Emerson Bay State Park Ramp (MAP)
Time: 5:30 AM (Check-in)
7:00 AM (Tournament Begins)
Check-in is mandatory for all anglers
RULES:
BASS (KAYAK DIVISION)
Rob Welch (Bass Boat and Catfish Divisions)
rob@midwestgamefish.com
Jay Walton (Bass Boat and Catfish Divisions)
jay.walton@jcgland.com
Iowa Games Staff (General Questions)
info@iowagames.org
888.777.8881
Scott Shrader (Bass Kayak Division)
shrades@outlook.com
For each division, there will be payouts for the top three fish per weigh-in period plus an overall big fish award.
Payouts will be based on the number of entrants.
Bass Division (Boats and Kayaks)
Sample Payouts per Period (4 weigh-in periods 7:01-9:00, 9:01-11:00, 11:01-1:00, 1:01-3:00)
Based on 100 person entry:
1st: $1,137.50
2nd: $325
3rd: $162.50
Catfish Division (Boats)
Sample Payouts per Period (2 weigh-in periods 7:01-11:00, 11:01, 3:00)
Based on 30 person entry:
1st: $682.50
2nd: $195.00
3rd: $97.50
Participants will sign up as individuals to compete in this Fishing Tournament. Participants MUST have a boat. No shore fishing will be allowed. All fisherman must have a 2022 fishing license. There may be multiple participants in one boat but must follow the Iowa DNR regulations regarding maximum persons in a boat.
Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Note: Live bait can be used for Catfish, but not Bass.
Payouts will be based on the number of entrants.
Bass Division (Boats and Kayaks)
Sample Payouts per Period (4 weigh-in periods 7:01-9:00, 9:01-11:00, 11:01-1:00, 1:01-3:00)
Based on 100 person entry:
1st: $1,137.50
2nd: $325
3rd: $162.50
Catfish Division (Boats)
Sample Payouts per Period (2 weigh-in periods 7:01-11:00, 11:01-3:00)
Based on 30 person entry:
1st: $682.50
2nd: $195.00
3rd: $97.50
OVERALL BIG FISH AWARD FOR ALL DIVISIONS
Bass • Boat Division (includes largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass only)
Bass • Kayak Division (includes largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass only)
Catfish
Catfish (Boat Division): April 18, 2022
Bass (Boat & Kayak Divisions): April 25, 2022
$80 per participant
Online registration only
Entry fee includes Big Fish Classic T-shirt and your chance at the payouts along with the Big Fish Award.
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