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BronzeBack Classic Fishing Tournament

Saturday, September 28th, 2024

Thanks for a great 2023 tournament! We look forward to 2024!


We would like to give special thanks to our
SPONSORS
that help make this a great tournament!!



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  • TOURNAMENT DETAILS

    This is a Catch - Measure - Photo - Release Tournament.  Registration opens 8-10 weeks prior to the tournament.  Our newsletter subscribers are notified first before opening it up to the general public.

  • Cash & prize giveaways for participants!

    Some of the prizes include, but are not limited to:
    New Fishing Kayak to be given away in a random drawing
    Cold hard cash
    Kayaking gear & equipment
    Fishing tackle and gear
    Gift Certificates and much more!

    There will be prizes for at least the top 25 finishers and participation gifts for all anglers. Must be present to win!

    SCHEDULE

    FRIDAY:
    (night before event)
    5:30pm-7:00pm Check-In & Packet Pick-Up
    Stop in during the two hour period for important and mandatory information.  It will take about 30 min.

    SATURDAY: 
    7:15am-4:30pm Tournament (staggered start & finish)
    4:00pm-5:30pm Food, Drink & Camaraderie
    5:00pm-6:00pm Awards Ceremony


    SUNDAY:
    (day after event)

    10:00am-6:00pm
    Come back to Clear Waters Outfitting for;
    Free fishing kayak demos
    Special deals on equipment and merchandise
    More fun on the water

    REGISTRATION

    There is limited shuttle space and 50 person tournament max, so sign up early once registration opens.  These tournaments sell out!

    With CWO Shuttle - $120
    Self Shuttle - $105

    NO REGISTRATION AVAILABLE THE DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT 

    WHAT DOES REGISTRATION INCLUDE?

    A well-run tournament held on one of the best stretches of river for Smallmouth Bass. (It's ranked top 10 in the country!)

    Results posted in real-time using TourneyX, an app designed to calculate tournament standings soon after a catch is submitted.

    Our goal is for this tournament to be your favorite kayak fishing tournament and for all participants to have a great time, whether you're out for big fish, the big prize or just out to have a good time.

    A weekend of good times with fellow paddle fishing enthusiasts.

    Shuttle service with additional entry fee.

    Staff to help you load, unload, and get on and off the river.

    Awards ceremony, prize giveaway and party at CW Outfitting with great food and drink.

    Participation gift for every participant.

    A great selection of prizes. Must be present to win.

    Discounts on in-store boats, gear, equipment, and merchandise.

    Sunday free Demo Day where you can try out various models of kayaks, canoes, & SUP boards and do more fishing if you like.

    NEED EQUIPMENT?

    Kayak and Canoe rentals will be available to participants.

    Our fishing kayak rental fleet includes a variety of high-quality boats. Availability will be based on first-come, first choice until all kayaks are booked.   Reserve your equipment here.
     
    Please call/email us if you have a specific request.

    SELF-SHUTTLE OPTION 

    If you prefer to arrange your own shuttling, you can save $15 on the registration fee. For self-shuttle, you must fish the Mississippi River within one(1) hour drive of CW Outfitting and can start fishing when tournament opens at 7:15am.  You then have until 3:00 pm to submit your photos.  Select "Self-Shuttle" during online registration and be sure to go to the Friday night check in meeting.

    NOTE - If you choose the self-shuttle option, you can park a vehicle at CW Outfitting but will NOT be able to launch from the CW Outfitting launch site.  Our launch site will be very busy the morning of the tournament with anglers choosing the CWO shuttle option.  Please plan another launch site.

    SHUTTLE OPTION 

    Competitors will be shuttled in waves to space out participants up and down the river. This has worked well in the past with winners coming from all different waves and fishing from different stretches of river!
    Each wave will have the same amount of time to fish the river. 

    Waves LEAVE CW Outfitting at:
    8 mile stretch - CWO to Snuffies (Shuttle after fishing)
    7:15am, 7:45am, & 8:15am

    10 mile stretch - River Bluffs to CWO (Shuttle before fishing)
    7:30am, 8:00am, & 8:30am

    Photo DEADLINE per wave:
    This will vary by wave but be either 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm, 4:30 pm, or 5:00 pm and each wave will have approximately the same amount of time to fish.

    Limit of 6-8 competitors per wave. 
    Select preferred wave during online registration. 

    NOTE: Plan to arrive at CW Outfitting 30-45 min prior to these times to allow time for loading gear.

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