“Fishing tournaments will be an integral part
of the Decatur-Morgan County Convention and Visitors’ efforts in 2014,” said
President and CEO Melinda Dunn. “Nineteen tournaments are lined up bringing in
thousands of anglers to test their skills on Wheeler Lake.” Beginning in
March, tournaments will take place each month through November, and often
anglers will visit months before a tournament or in the days leading up to the tournament
to scout a location.
Tournament
organizer Myles Reed is bringing six amateur tournaments to Ingalls Harbor. A
division of Heartland Angers, the Myles Reed Fishing Tournament, kicks off
March 1, 2014 with tournaments also set for April 5, May 24, June 28, July 5,
and August 2. A week later, the Xtreme Bass Series returns to Ingalls Harbor on
March 9, with tournaments also set for August 10 and September 7.
The
Hooked on Decatur Bass Team Tournament returns for the third year on March 29.
Proceeds from the one-day tournament benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. The tournament is open to all
anglers who possess a current Alabama State Freshwater Fishing License, and as
a special thank you to veterans, a boat captain and entry fee will be provided
for any wounded veteran that would like to fish in the tournament.
The sixth annual FCA Bass Anglers
Classic, a fundraiser for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, is set for
April 26th, and the following weekend, Ingalls Harbor welcomes the
fifth annual Homeland Security Bass Tournament. The no-entry fee tournament is
open to first responders, active military personnel, police officers,
firefighters, reservists, and members of the National Guard.
The
second Saturday in May, anglers are invited to come out and fish for a cure.
The third annual City of Athens Relay for Life Bass Fishing Tournament is set
for May 10 at Ingalls Harbor.
The
American Bass Anglers, who conducts the largest and most prestigious tournament
trail for weekend anglers, is bringing its Weekend Bass Series to the River
City on May 17, the American Couples Series on July 12, and the Ray Scott
Championship, formerly known as the Weekend Bass Series Championship on
November 12-15.
The
Alabama Bass Trail is bringing its new tournament series for amateur anglers to
Wheeler Lake May 30-31. Registration is already closed with four hundred
anglers registered to compete.
The
Alabama B.A.S.S. Federation Nation is bringing a qualifying tournament to
Wheeler Lake on June 7. The tournament is expected to draw 200 anglers from
across Alabama. The Alabama Bass Federation
Inc. is one of the fifty-one states and international federations that make up
the amateur arm of The Bass Federation Inc. Alabama is one of the largest state
federations with over 1,300 members in clubs across the state. The Alabama Bass
Federation Inc. Tournament Trail is the only way an amateur fisherman can
compete against the top professional fishermen in the most prestigious FLW
Championships Tournament Trail.
Offering affordable bass fishing tournaments for the weekend
angler with both adult and junior angler categories, the Alabama North District
of the National Bass Fishing Trail will be at Ingalls Harbor November 1-2.
“Competitive weekend anglers travel with family members during
these multi-day tournaments where they are found shopping in local
establishments and convenience stores, dining in our restaurants, and
overnighting in our hotels, motels, and campgrounds,” added Dunn. “The revenue
generated from anglers visiting to scout a location and during tournaments is a
welcome boost to our local economy.”
Ingalls Harbor Pavilion, located
at 802-A Wilson Street NW in Decatur, will host the above-mentioned take-offs
and weigh-ins. Take-offs and weigh-ins are free and open to the public.
For more information on fishing
tournaments on Wheeler Lake, contact Melinda Dunn at 800.524.6181 or
256.350.2028.
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