The Weiss Lake Crappie Rodeo returns to Cherokee County next Monday, offering anglers a thousand chances to win with individual prizes ranging anywhere from $50 to $1,000.
The annual event attracts fishermen and their family members from across the country and it gets bigger and better every year.
Carolyn Landrem and Bob Pickerel, with the Weiss Lake Improvement Association, stopped by the WEIS Radio studios this week to talk about this year’s Crappie Rodeo:
We can’t stress this strongly enough – buy your Crappie Rodeo Badge before you go fishing!
One of last year’s competitors failed to do so – and well, you can probably guess the rest – he caught a $1,000 fish – which, without the badge, was barely even dinner.
The annual “Crappie Rodeo” is certainly one of the most high-profile events associated with the Weiss Lake Improvement Association, but that’s certainly not all they do.
Carolyn Landrem tells us more
For additional information on the Weiss Lake Improvement Association and Crappie Rodeo visit the website www.weislakecrappierodeo.com
To hear that interview in its entirety simply click the link below
Crappie Rodeo Rules
1. All tagged fish must be checked-in alive and with tag in place. DO NOT REMOVE TAG!
2. You must have in your possession a current Rodeo Badge at the time of the catch. Awards & prizes are not transferable.
3. All fish must be caught with pole or rod & reel during tournament time.
4. You must obey all State Fish & Game Laws.
5. You must be willing to take a polygraph test if requested by Tournament Director.
6. All decisions of Tournament Director are final.
Check-In Locations for caught and tagged fish.
Bay Springs Marina 145 County Road 379, Centre, AL 256-975-3039
Bay Springs Country Inn 130 County Road 112, Centre, AL 256-927-3618
Big Oak Campgrounds 830 County Road 732, Cedar Bluff, AL 256-526-8723
Glenda’s at Cowan Creek 5330 Conty Road 22, Centre, AL 256-475-3670
Harton’s Grocery 2205 ALA Hwy 68, Cedar Bluff, AL 256-779-6680
Little River Marina and Lodge 1780 County Road 102, Cedar Bluff, 256-779-6461
Coosa Corners 5770 Weiss Lake Blvd, Leesburg, AL 256-526-7800
Weiss Lake Lodge 998 Cedar Bluff Rd, Centre, AL 256-927-1501
Weiss Mart Marina 3480 AL Hwy 9, Cedar Bluff, AL 256-779-3474
Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp 3595 Al Hwy 273, Leesburg, AL 256-526-8427
Purchase Crappie Rodeo Badges
Bay Springs Marina 145 County Road 379, Centre, AL 256-975-3039
Bay Springs Country Inn 130 County Road 112, Centre, AL 256-927-3618
Big Oak Campgrounds 830 County Road 732, Cedar Bluff, AL 256-526-8723
Glenda’s at Cowan Creek 5330 Conty Road 22, Centre, AL 256-475-3670
Harton’s Grocery 2205 ALA Hwy 68, Cedar Bluff, AL 256-779-6680
Little River Marina and Lodge 1780 County Road 102, Cedar Bluff, AL 256-779-6461
Coosa Corners 5770 Weiss Lake Blvd, Leesburg, AL 256-526-7800
Piggly Wiggly of Cedar Bluff 380 AL Hwy 9, Cedar Bluff, AL 256-779-6284
Walmart 950 West Main Street, Centre, AL 256-927-9900
Weiss Lake Lodge 998 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre, AL 256-927-1501
Weiss Mart Marina 3480 AL Hwy 9, Cedar Bluff, AL 256-779-3474
Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp 3595 Al Hwy 273, Leesburg, AL 256-526-8427