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4th Annual Tournament to Benefit the Special Olympics Illinois
NORMAL, Ill. - Professional bass fisherman Chad Morgenthaler of Coulterville, Ill., is hooked on Special Olympics. He is teaming up with Special Olympics Illinois and the Law Enforcement Torch Run to host the 4th Annual Chad Morgenthaler Bass Tournament presented by Jasper Engines & Transmissions on Aug. 29 at Rend Lake in southern Illinois.
The tournament is a buddy team format, with a Beat the Pro fishing contest and chances to win great prizes. Morgenthaler and other Professional Anglers Association (PAA) pros will participate.
The fishing tournament is limited to the first 150 boats to register. Entry is $175 per boat if registered by 5 p.m. Aug. 21 which includes entry into the Big Bass pot. Entry fee is $200 per boat for those who register after 5 p.m. Aug. 21. Each angler receives a T-shirt and goodie bag full of tackle. The first three years of the tournament raised more than $77,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.
PAA anglers, tournament sponsors, auction items and two-person teams are still needed for the tournament. Donations and auction items may be sent in care of:
Jeff Henson, Special Olympics Illinois, 605 E. Willow St., Normal, IL 61761
Anglers and companies interested in getting involved in the tournament may contact Henson at 800-394-0562 or email him at jhenson@soill.org.
Registration for the tournament is from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Rend Lake Resort, the official housing site for the tournament. A pre-tournament meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the resort. The meeting includes dinner, an auction of great fishing items and a meet and greet with the pro anglers. Rend Lake Sailboat Harbor is the launch site for the tournament.
For entry forms or more information, contact Jeff Henson at Special Olympics Illinois at 800-394-0562, email him at jhenson@soill.org or visit www.soill.org to download a form. read more…
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- WFN - Getting School’d -
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- Bass Edge Radio -
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- Carrot Stix PAA Tournment Series on Neely Henry AL -
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- It was a long two days on the road. -
After driving 22 hours Deb and I finally made it to Plattsburg NY. It’s been raining in this area for quite a while now so I imagine Lake Champlain is really high. I’m ready to check it out during the start of official practice on Saturday.
- Enjoying a little break -
Right now I’m enjoying a few weeks at home before heading to Plattsburg NY for the last FLW Tour event of the season. Even though it’s been really hot at home, I’m still managing to get in a few great days of fishing.
- Kentucky Lake -
I bet I caught a thousand fish during this tournament and just could not get on the big bite. For the most part I stayed on Kentucky Lake and cranked ledges but the big bass eluded me. Check back for my Tour Summary.
