1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Jack Wells and Jason McDuffie of BnM Poles and Wade Mansfield at BIG RIVER CATS have been a real asset and supporters of Mississippi River Monsters tournament event and on behalf of our organization and the hundreds of participants, we cant thank them enough Said tournament organizer, George Young, Jr. Mississippi River Monsters - Facebook Kids fishing tournaments are set up to help provide children with a safe and fun introductory fishing experience. It's also larger than the 101-pound (45.8-kilogram) blue catfish caught by a team of two people in 1997. According to MDWFP, t A 131-pound blue catfish was caught on April 7, 2022, setting the new state record for the biggest catfish catch. We will utilize the Mud Island Boat Ramp. I remain very excited to be part of this tournament event, and look forward to fishing it myself! Said Bill Dance. More and more anglers get involved in the sport of catfishing, Nagy said. Along the Mississippi River, there are few regions like the Memphis area that produce giant size catfish. Professional Societies, Associations (K03) IRS filing requirement. Good sportsmanship is expected of all individuals during the tournament. If you want to catch a seriously big catfishone that weighs 80 or 90 poundsthe Mississippi River north of St. Louis needs to be on your fishing radar. 54 talking about this. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEMPHIS, TN, USA--- Along the Mississippi River, there are few regions like the Memphis area that produce giant size catfish. (WJTV) The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks shared pictures of an 86 pound blue catfish that was caught in the Mississippi River. Anglers Land Dozens of Monster Mississippi River Catfish in Tournament This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Mississippi River Monsters Tournament; Montana Catfish Association. On Saturday, September 18th, it's on! Published Mar 8, 2022 5:47 PM EST. The season-opening event of the "Twisted Cat Fishing Tournament," now in its eighth year, took place on March 5 on this stretch of the Mississippi outside of Alton, Illinois. On the 21st, it is game on as 100 plus teams accounting for hundreds of determined catfish anglers will make their way on to the Mississippi River with the hope of catching several River Monsters and win the huge prize package worth tens of thousands of dollars along with the bragging rights to be called a Mississippi River Monster Champion. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. He joined The Telegraph in Alton in 2019 as its managing editor. The waters of the Mighty Mississippi River in the Alton area are known for the enormous blue catfish that live in the muddy waters. NATCHEZ, Miss. The 2017 Census of Agriculture showed that producers raised and sold $6.2 billion in crops and livestock. NATCHEZ, Miss. There will be more than 200 anglers competing for more than $100,000 in cash and prizes. And [possibly] the world, Nagy adds that he is pleased to see the sport of catfishing grow over the past couple of years. Their biggest fish tipped the scales to 51 pounds. The angler went on to note that his team used as many as four different baits throughout the event. With members of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, including Director Bobby Wilson, along with distinguished Commission members being in attendance, we wanted this year to be extra special. Mississippi Catfish Trail - Facebook Anyone who has spent time on the Mississippi knows that some magnificent sights are lying just below the surface. "More and more anglers get involved in the sport of catfishing . 2022 SESA MISSISSIPPI CUP | Southeast Soccer Academy Nagy added that hes seen the sport really grow in the past couple years. Catfish Farmers of Mississippi. New Catfish Tournament Series Planned for Alabama The tournament starts at the Alton Marina at 7am, running until 3pm, as . That shows you this area is absolutely some of the best catfishing in the country, the director adds. Producers prioritize top needs for MSU support. The town earned the title of "Catfish Capital of the World" in 1976, a badge they've worn proudly ever since. The 15th and 16th, anglers that are pre-fishing for the event compete for the biggest fish and a chance to win cash and prizes. So, it stands to reason, of course, that when an angler has the opportunity to snag one of the humongous monster Mississippi catfish that reside in some areas, they will most definitely seize the opportunity! In 2005, the U.S. catfish industry produced 600 million pounds of catfish from 165,000 pond water acres. Some of them are coming in a week before, two weeks before, getting a feel and going out and pre-fish. They split total tournament prize money of $47,000. We talked with tournament director Alex Nagy who says Cape Girardeau is a prime spot to catch a lot of good fish. and multiple fish weighing more than 70 pounds. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. These people are so fired up and passionate about the sport, Nagy notes. Teams took to the river in the morning where they found their favorite spots to lure in some big fish. Big catfish, whether stories by Mark Twain, or modern-day hand-grabbing, or some outlandish Internet YouTube videos, or even on our plate with hushpuppies, are Americana. On Saturday in the Mississippi River Monsters catfish tournament Daryl and Jason Masingale from Paragould, Arkansas caught a massive five-catfish limit that weighed a total of 151 pounds. Big River Catfishing | Missouri Department of Conservation BROOKLAND, AR 72417 . This year's Alton Catfish Classic is planned Sept. 9, with weigh-in also planned at the amphitheater. A Bonnier LLC Company. Starting on the 20th, there will be a number of public seminars that will take place inside at the iconic Bass Pro Shops pyramid, followed by a private gathering of participating anglers, their families and friends that will review the next days schedule and procedures. Teams can have up to three people in a boat, fishing between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. All boats must be back at the amphitheater by 4:30 p.m. And all fish must be alive. Taking place September 15th through the 18th 2021, The 6TH MISSISSIPPI RIVER MONSTERS EVENT will again host hundreds of anglers that will compete for thousands of dollars in cash and prizes! Monster Catfish Tournament Returns to Memphis - The Fishing Wire On Saturday, September 18th, its on! Monster Catfish Tournament Returns to Memphis. Boats will launch first come, first serve in groups of four. These types of events are occasionally referred to as kids fishing derbies. Stout is a Tennessee catfish guide, while Jones owns a power-washing business in Missouri. Giant Mississippi River Catfish Caught in Illinois Tournament The City of Memphis as well as West Memphis both have added their support matched with organizations such as Bass Pro Shops, Tracker Boats, Bill Dance Outdoors, Mercury Marine, B-n-M fishing, RIGRAP, Quantum, and Millennium Marine, just to name a few, have all jumped in to lend their immediate support. All tournament boats must maintain a distance of 50 yards between each other while anchored and 50 feet while drifting. And, the angler notes, catching the perfect catfish takes some skill and adjusting to the surroundings of the moment. ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN: Community to show off big catfish SCHEDULE. Each day of the Mississippi River Monsters event offers anglers and spectators a host of activities. Mississippi River Monsters Tournament - Catfish Conference These people are so fired up and passionate about the sport, Nagy said. For more information and to make sure you have your BnM poles for this event, head on over to www.bnmpoles.com and check out their huge selection of quality fishing equipment. From the first commercial production in ponds in the 1960s, catfish production has grown to reach annual sales of roughly 345 million pounds in 2019. Competing anglers will be fishing up and down the Mississippi River for huge catfish, with weigh-in starting at 3PM in the front of the Pyramid. Giant Catfish Catches Rule Mississippi River Tournament Near St. Louis. In any case, most catfish are ranch brought up in Mississippi making the state one of the biggest catfish producers in the U.S. 4. Last year's inaugural Twisted Cat contest saw three fish weighing more than 90 pounds, Nagy said. Weve marked some of our favorite spots serving yours truly. On a good day you might just have the trip of a lifetime while fishing with Capt. Registered anglers will have a chance to enter the daily BIG FISH pre-fish events on the 15th and 16th for a chance to win some great cash and product prizes! On Friday the 17th, the fun begins with a host of seminars taking place at the Bass Pro Shops pyramid along with great deals from a host of vendors. See if you and your team can beat the world record: 124-pound catfish caught right near Alton, Illinois by Tim Pruitt in May 2005! Now we have over 60 teams today. it we. The season-opening event of the Twisted Cat Fishing Tournament, now in its eighth year, took place on March 5 on this stretch of the Mississippi outside of Alton, Illinois. Its all about Catfish. "It makes you think harder, look more places.". I should not enter unless I am medically able and properly trained. To have a 65-pound fish almost peeling your thumbprint off on the reel (spool), thats exhilarating, Stout told the Dispatch. Some of the best catfish anglers from around the country, including Memphiss own Bill Dance and Duck Dynastys John Godwin will be competing along with hundreds of others for thousands in cash and prizes, a new Tracker Boat, and the title of champion! A maximum of 8 rods per boat will be allowed. "The anglers are really learning a lot about how to keep their fish alive," said Linton. This is a catch and release tournament. 64-0628607. During the event, at least 67 boats full of up to three angler teams set out onto the water in one Illinois town. . So far, 86 teams have registered for this year's classic which will have a grand prize of $20,000 and a big-fish award of $1,500. Mississippi Clarion Ledger. Search. Chec. Once the weight has been recorded and the amount of fish you may not cull when you come back in. George Young, Jr., the founder, has been fishing for catfish since he was big enough to get in a boat. Mississippi River Monsters, LLC. This year all of those registration fees will be returned to winners, with contest organizers keeping nothing for their efforts. But the bottomline, Bill was working hard tracking down everyone he could that would help spread the message about the premier Mississippi River Monsters Catfish Tournament Sept. 9-10, 2016. Shadowed only by the glimmering Bass Pro Pyramid, the countrys premier catfish tournament event, Mississippi River Monsters, will for its sixth year be taking place September 15th through the final tournament day on the 18th. This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N. Sign in or create an account to view Form (s) 990 for 2020, 2019 and 2018. According to CBS News, this enormous Mississippi River catfish turned out to be a blue catfish. 2023 Tournament Trail. Key Dates & Times: Location: Helena-West Helena, AR - Mississippi River 2021 Local Event: Tourney Date: 08/14/21: Late-Fee Deadline: 07/30/21: Off Limits: You may not fish from midnight until 6:30 am on tournament day.