Catfish anglers from multiple states will travel to Tuttle Creek Lake near Manhattan on Aug. 29 for a King Kat Tournament Trail qualifier event. Local and traveling anglers will be vying for cash, prizes, and an opportunity to compete at the 2020 King Kat Classic which will feature a guaranteed payout of $120,000 in cash and prizes.
Teams may consist of one to three anglers but limit are based on a two-person team. Early registration can be accomplished on the King Kat website at https://www.kingkatusa.com/Tournament_Registration.cfm. Teams may also enter by calling (502) 384-5924 or by entering at the mandatory pre-tournament seminar on the night before the tournament begins. Late entries are subject to a $25.00 late fee.
Participating anglers must be a member of the King Kat Association (KKA). Membership is $30.00 for adults and $15.00 for spouse and youth memberships.
Anglers will sign up at registration, be given a copy of guidelines for social distancing which will apply during the coronavirus pandemic, be given a copy of the rules, and their weigh-in voucher. At that point, they will leave the registration site.
At the weigh-in, social distancing will be maintained in the weigh-in line and only allow a few teams at a time to be in the line. Other anglers can wait in vehicles and boats. All staff will be wearing face masks and officials encourage all anglers and spectators to do the same.
A pre-tournament seminar will be held the day before the tournament at Four Points by Sheraton. 530 Richards Dr., Manhattan, KS 66502. Only one member of a team may enter at a time to complete registration and receive their voucher.
Late Sign-in begins at 5:00 pm and runs to 7:00 pm. The normal National Sponsor Field Test Product Drawing and seminar will not be held due to the coronavirus.
The tournament weigh-in will be held at Wildcat Marina, 8220 Spillway Marina Rd beginning at 3:00 pm and anglers must be in the weigh-in line by 4:00 pm. Social distancing rules will be followed.
Host lodging is Four Points by Sheraton, 530 Richards Dr. in Manhattan (785-539-5311). The number of rooms in the area may be limited. It is recommended that participants make their reservations early.
This year’s Cabela’s King Kat Classic Championship will be held October 30 – 31, 2020 on Milford Lake in Geary County. The Classic features a guaranteed payout of $120,000 in cash and prizes. The points race is set to payout $30,000 to the top 20 places based on competitor’s the top-five finishes.