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Note: This tournament has concluded. Please be sure to check Premier Angler for more information on upcoming tournaments.
Texas Fishing Challenge: Kayak Tournament
On Sunday, September 27th, Texas Fishing will hold a kayaks only fishing tournament on Eagle Mountain Lake.
General Tournament Information
Event Hosts: Texas Fishing, with co-sponsors Barrel Fishing Baits, Yeah Babee Baits, and Premier Angler
Event Date: Sunday, September 27th, 2020
Event Location: Eagle Mountain Lake (northwest of Fort Worth) — address of meet-up will be Pelican Bay (1100 S Pelican Drive, Azle, Texas, 76020)
Event Time: Meet-Up (5:30 a.m.) | First Cast (6:30 a.m.) | All anglers must return to the launch area by 3:30 p.m.
Entry Fees and Information
Entry Fee: $20 (pre-registering before the day of the event) or $25 (day of the event)
Big Bass: $5 (optional) for entry into the Big Bass side pot
Payouts And Prize Packs
Each angler’s Top 5 bass (by length) will be counted toward the total.
Pay Structure: Top three place winners (by total length) will receive a cash pay-out based off the total pot as follows:
- First Place: 60%
- Second Place: 30%
- Third Place: 10%
Prize Packs: Anglers placing 4th-6th will receive prize packs that may include products from Barrel Fishing Baits, Yeah Babee Baits, and Premier Angler.
Measurement and Qualifying Fish Requirements
- All fish must be legally caught on Eagle Mountain Lake during designated event times
- Fish must be photographed using an acceptable measuring device (such as Hagen’s Hawg Trough Fish Ruler)
- Judges will review all photos at the conclusion of the event. Judges’ discretion is final.
Texas Fishing Challenge Kayak Tournament Entry Form
Note: All anglers who pre-register for the tournament will pay $20 (instead of $25 for those who register the day of the event). All fees will be collected either in person on the day of the tournament or in advance via Paypal.