Printer Friendly
Email to a Friend
(KAIR) -- People from all around the region will be in the waters of the Missouri River in Atchison on Sunday in an attempt to catch the largest and the most catfish.
The Midwest Open Championship, sponsored by KC Catfish will be accepting registrations at Independence Park along the riverfront.
Registration opens at 4:30 that morning and is 145 dollars, cash.
Launch is at seven and weigh in is at four that afternoon.
This is the final event of the series that began in March.
President and Founder Brad Kilpatrack says this year has been unlike any other for the organization.
(Play Audio) RT: : 30
He says the tournament draws in people from many different spots around the country.
(Audio Continues) RT: :13
In July and the Port of Waverly in Waverly, Missouri, John Jamison and Justin Cook caught an 80 pound catfish, which is the largest of the 2012 season.
This is the third year Atchison is hosting a leg of the series.
The event wasn’t held in Atchison in 2011 due to the flooding of the Missouri River.
Kilpatrick is expecting 40 to 50 boats to participate and grand prize money will range from 25 hundred to three thousand dollars.
© Many Signals Communications
|
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Atchison apt fire claim's toddler's life, injures others
Four arrested for illegal activity on Kickapoo Reservation
Two search warrants, two Horton homes, two arrests
Document forgery alleged in ATCO's Walnut Township
Two Brown Co officers honored for their bravery
Whiting woman pleads to theft of fire dept. funds
Wetmore man arrested on child sex-related charge
Flags across KS to fly half-staff Sunday
Severe storms reported Tuesday in NE KS
Atchison man nabbed for neighbor's 4 wheeler theft
Winning lottery ticket sold in Falls City about to expire
Two men arrested in Jackson Co for distribute of meth
Walnut Township Treasurer removed; votes unofficial until canvass
Tornado damage surveyed in NE KS
TX man to stand trial on charges in fatal Jackson Co crash
Local judge files for re-election
Trail rides ending at Indian Cave State Park
LATEST STORIES
Sheriff: phone call promises of free money is a scam
Moran works for Mayetta veteran's recognition
Atchison Commission to focus on manager vacancy Thursday
Falls city Council hears updates on grant programs
Work underway to draft new Missouri River management plan
Resurfacing project begins on K-9 in Marshall Co
Doniphan Co Commissioner files for re-election
Seneca Chamber receives Main Street designation
Walnut Township Treasurer removed; votes unofficial until canvass
RELATED STORIES
Chance of Missouri River flooding increasing
Releases into Missouri River increased
Corps Planning to Increase MO River Releases
Missouri River Water Releases to Remain High
Flood Warnings Continue for SE Nebraska
Voluntary Evacuation Order Issued for Rulo
Corps of Engineers to Hold Missouri River Meetings
Body Found in Missouri River Identified
Hiawatha, Ks 66434