Casting for the ‘Big Kat’
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Teaming up to take the top spot were Chris Rhodes and Chris Hatfield. They brought a total weight of 128.80 pounds to the scales to claim the win. Their weight included the Second Big Kat at 44.92 pounds.
Beth Sergent | OVP
A closer look at one of the catfish caught in the upper Kanawha River by first place winners Chris Rhodes and Chris Hatfield.
Beth Sergent | OVP
Beth Sergent | OVP
Pictured from left, young angers at the free fishing event for kids at Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail stop, Bryce Lyon, Jake Holdren, Rose Holdren.
Reeling in the big one… King Kat Tournament Trail returns to Gallipolis Saturday
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In a photo provided to the
Tribune from last year’s tournament, Chris Rhodes from Scott Depot, West Virginia and Chris Hatfield from Hurricane, West Virginia, took the top spot at Gallipolis in 2020. They teamed up to bring 88.56 pounds to the scale and earn a check for $3,600.
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In a photo provided to the
Tribune from last year’s tournament, the runner-up spot at Gallipolis in 2020 went to Tracy and Missi Pauley from Yawkey, West Virginia. Their bag included Big Kat of the tournament at 46.72 pounds to add $700 to their payday.
Alabama Red Snapper Seasons Set
Updated 2:00 AM;
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Marine Resources Division has announced state and federal waters will open to private vessel anglers for red snapper fishing on Friday, May 28, 2021. The season will consist of four-day weekends, Friday through Monday, and continue until the private angler quota is projected to be met.
The season dates apply to anglers fishing from recreational vessels and state-licensed Alabama commercial party boats that do not hold federal for-hire fishing permits. Anglers fishing from federally permitted for-hire vessels have their own 63-day season beginning June 1, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. local time through August 3, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. local time.