FROM CARY COX, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ELMORE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ELMORE COUNTY – The Elmore County Economic Development Authority (ECEDA) is hosting the third annual River Region Kayak Anglers (RRKA) Big Fish Challenge on the Coosa River on Saturday, June 25th. The tournament is open to anyone. Registration will start at 6:00 pm on Friday, June 24th at the City of Wetumpka Administration Building (408 S. Main Street Wetumpka, AL 36092) with the mandatory captains meeting following at 6:30 pm. The $50 entry fee (cash only) is due at registration. There will be a $500 guaranteed prize to the biggest bass. There will also be pay-out places according to the number of entrants (no less than 5 places). Free t-shirt with registration (while supplies last).
On Saturday, lines go in at first safe light and lines must be out by 3:00 pm. Boundaries will be any public access from Jordan Dam to the confluence of the Coosa and Tallapoosa River, or any public access on Lake Jordan for those not wishing to fish on the river. Weigh-in and awards will take place at the Wetumpka Administration Building at 4:00 pm. There will be a 3 fish limit scored by length. RRKA will be using the Fishing Chaos app for submitting and scoring fish.
Cary Cox, Executive Director of Elmore County Economic Development Authority, said “We are thrilled once again to welcome these anglers to Elmore County and share some of the best fisheries in the country with them. This is a great event not only for the people that are participating, but also for our community. We hope they will love this place as much as we do and return every year.”
For more information, please contact:
Ryan Crum – River Regions Kayak Anglers – (334) 314-9480
Cary Cox – Elmore County Economic Development Authority – (334) 524-0817
