This Saturday and Sunday, May 18th and 19th, 2013 are the dates for the Crappie Contest Weekend at Shabbona Lake. We are in a cycle of very large Crappie in Shabbona Lake. This should be an outstanding event, with some very hefty weights being recorded. Crappie have to be a minimum of 12″ to qualify for a weigh in, and there should be several!
This is not an event you will want to miss. The Crappie Contest goes from 6 AM Saturday – 7 PM Sunday, May 18th and 19th. Weigh In is at Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental. Sponsored by Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental, 815-824-2581. Prizes and rules are spelled out below.
Prizes:
1st Place – Choice of $100 gift certificate at Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental or an all-day weekday Pontoon or all day weekday Bass Boat Rental
2nd Place – Choice of $50 gift certificate at Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental or an all-day weekday Motor Boat Rental.
3rd Place – Choice of $25 gift certificate at Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental or an all-day Weekday Kayak or Canoe Rental.
Sign Up At Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental
1.You must sign up and donate $5 To the Walleye Restocking Fund Prior to Your Catch to Qualify.
2.All entrees must be caught at Shabbona Lake between 6 AM Saturday, May 18th and 6 PM Sunday, May 19th.
3.Fish must be alive when measured. We encourage catch & release, as soon as the fish is measured.
4.One witness must be present to verify your catch, when you enter your catch.
5.Determination of winning qualifying fish will be by weight.
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