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That's when Cabela's "King Kat Tournament Trail" brings its catfish tourney to the Rock River, with headquarters in Dixon.
This is quite a "catch," pun intended, for the Sauk Valley. The Rock River is known for its plentiful catfish, particularly flathead and channel. Those two species, along with blue catfish, are just what tournament organizers are looking for in a tournament site.
The event should draw dozens of competitors, both for the fun of fishing and for the lucrative rewards. An estimated $10,000 in prizes will be up for grabs in the catch-and-release tourney.
This is part of a multistate tournament. This year it ran from April to September and included stops in Missouri, Kentucky, Alabama, Texas, Tennessee and Indiana. Next year's tourney will be a little longer, running from March to October.
Of course, the two-person teams don't just stop for a day and move on. They come several days early and check out various locations along the river for the best fishing opportunities. They will have a lot of spots to choose from, as the fishing zone runs from Rockford all the way downstream to Rock Island.
The tournament is open to local anglers, too. We think these grizzled veterans of the Rock River fishing scene should be able to give the traveling fishermen a run for their money. The more local people who sign up to compete, the better.
Tournament organizers, traveling anglers and fishing fans will pour money into the local economy at restaurants, motels, gas stations and outdoor sports stores. We imagine bait shops will do a booming business, too.
It should be quite a spectacle, including the "release" part of catch and release. Local children will be encouraged to sign up and help let each catfish go after it is weighed. Knowing the size of some Rock River flatheads, seeing local youngsters wrestle these leviathans back into the water could be a highlight of the day.
Organizers said they hope to see a local festival established to complement the King Kat tournament. We expect the folks at the Dixon Tourism Board, Dixon Main Street, Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Lee County Tourism Board will consider the idea and devise some way to oblige.
This will be something new and different for the Sauk Valley. We're looking forward to it.
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