2023 TOURNAMENT BROCHURE

en m er h s i or F F n e m er

By Fish

Inside Tour Schedule Tournament Details Rules & Paybacks

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Rules................................

Sardis Lake.......................

Paybacks.........................

Toledo Bend......................

Entry Form......................

Truman Lake.....................

Alabama River................

Lake of the Ozarks............

Weiss Lake.....................

Rough River Lake.............

Lake of the Ozarks........

Lake D’Arbonne................

OuachitaRiver...............

Lake D’Arbonne................

Mississinewa & Salamonie...

National Championship

& Expo........................

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Thank you to our national sponsors for your support. Please support these sponsors.

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NFL MEMBER BOAT DRAWING

By Fishermen For Fishermen

By Fishermen For Fishermen

WIN A RANGER 198 BOAT WITH A 115 HP MOTOR SIGN UP FOR A NFL MEMBERSHIP Get 1 entry into the drawing for the chance to win a Boat & Motor

Drawing to be held at the 2023-24 National Championship, EXPO and Boat Show at Monroe, LA. February 15-18, 2024 MEMBERSHIP $50.00 per person. Membership allows you to fish any NFL tournament under the requirements of the rules stated on www.nationalcrappieleague.com. All members are entered into the drawing regardless of whether they have fished a tournament. You do not have to be present to win. Must be of legal age (18 or older). Winner of the drawing is responsible for all taxes, title registration fees and license of boat/ motor/trailer.

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PAYBACKS 100% Minimum at all events! Payback 1 in 4 teams at all events! Big Fish include in entry fee Payback 1st Big Fish 70% $ $ BIG FISH 1,000 1,000 BIG FISH Payback 2nd Big Fish 30% GUARANTEED

GUARANTEED

DIVISION I EVENTS $10,000.00 Minimum Payback Guaranteed DIV I CHAMPIONSHIP $15,000.00 First Place Prize Minimum! OPEN DIVISION EVENTS $20,000.00 Minimum Payback Guaranteed OPEN DIV CHAMPIONSHIP $25,000.00 First Place Prize Minimum! Official Sponsor of NCL Angler Team of the Year

Official Sponsor of NCL Angler Team of the Year

DIVISION I H&H RODS ANGLER TEAM OF THE YEAR 1st. $4,000.00 2nd 1 Set of Power Poles 3rd 2 Outlaw Lithium Batteries

OPEN DIV. H&H RODS ANGLER TEAM OF THE YEAR 1st. $4,000.00 2nd 1 Set of Power Poles 3rd 2 Outlaw Lithium Batteries

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1st PARTNER (Boat Captain) Name Address City, State, Zip Phone No. ( ) Signature E-mail address 2nd PARTNER Name Address City, State, Zip Phone No. ( ) Signature E-mail address 3rd PARTNER (Must be under the age of 16. Receives Free NCL Membership) Name Address City, State, Zip, Phone

E N T R Y

BIG FISH INCLUDED IN ALL ENTRY FEES ENTRY FEE IS PER TEAM/PER EVENT

DIV. I Event Entry: $300.00 OPEN Event Entry: $500.00 CLASSIC Entry Div. I: $500.00.................. Open Div.: $1,000.00..........

Sign up online at : www.nationalcrappieleague.com Mail to: NCL, 200 Well Rd., West Monroe, LA 71291 or Call: Jeremy: 270-668-8132, Chris: 318-791-2266 NOTE: A $6.00 credit card processing fee will be applied. Visa/Master Card Accepted

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April 1,2023

No late fees

Mississinewa & Salamonie, Wabash, IN

May 13, 2023

No late fees

Truman Lake Clinton, MO Lake of Ozarks Gravois Mills/Laurie, MO

Aug. 12, 2023 Sept. 9, 2023

No late fees No late fees No late fees

Rough River Lake Falls of Rough, KY

Oct. 7, 2023

Lake D’Arbonne Farmerville, LA

Oct. 14, 2023

No late fees

DATE

ENTRY DEADLINE

April 7 & 8, 2023 Fri. & Sat.

03/31/23

Off Limits: Apr 22 thru Apr 28 Practice Dates Apr 29 to May 5 until 4:30 pm Sardis Lake June 3 & 4, 2023 05/26/23 Sardis/Batesville, MS Sat. & Sun. Off Limits: May 20 thru May 26 Practice Dates May 27 to June 2 until 4:30 pm Toledo Bend Many, LA

June 24 & 25, 2023 Sat. & Sun.

06/16/23

Off Limits: June 10 thru June 16 Practice Dates June 17 to June 23 until 4:30 PM

Lake D’Arbonne Dec. 9 & 10, 2023 12/01/23 Sat. & Sun. Farmerville, LA Off Limits: Nov 25 thru Dec 1 Practice Dates Dec 2 to Dec 8 until 4:30 pm

CREDIT CARD NUMBER

Expiration Date

LATE FEE APPLIES AFTER

Off Limits: Mar 25 thru Mar 31 Practice Dates Apr 1 to Apr 6 until 4:30 pm OuachitaRiver May 6 & 7, 2023 04/28/23 Sat. & Sun. Monroe-West Monroe, LA

TOTAL DUE

Zip Code

DATE

Weiss Lake Centre, AL

Lake of Ozarks Camdenton, MO

Check box for youth membership

Year

DIVISION I EVENTS

Alabama River March 4 & 5, 2023 02/24/23 Sat. & Sun. Elmore County, AL Off Limits: Feb 18 thru Feb 24 Practice Dates Feb 25 to Mar 3 until 4:30 pm

NCL ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP Individual: $50.00 Veteran/Military: $40.00 Family Spouses, Parent/Child: $75.00 Youth (Under 16): FREE

Month

Check tournament or tournaments you are entering.

OPEN DIVISION EVENTS

Div I - No late fees, you may sign up at pre registration meeting. Open Div- No late sign-ups, must be entered 7 days prior to event Classic - No late sign-ups, must be entered 14 days prior to event

F E E S

CHECK IF: Adult/Youth Team Male/Female Team Senior/Multi-pole Team

CVV

CHAMPIONSHIP • EXPO • BOAT SHOW Championship Feb 15-17, 2024 OuachitaRiver, Monroe-West Monroe, LA Expo/Boat Show Feb 15-18, Monroe Civic Center, Monroe, LA

NCL RULES 1. MEMBERSHIP Team members must be a member of NCL in good standing to fish a NCL event. 2. DIVISION I TOURNAMENTS You may enter the tournament if you have NOT earned $5,000.00 in crappie national tournaments in the previous 2 years or have NOT placed in the top 5 of these major pro division tournaments (ACT, Crappie Masters, Crappie Elite, or Crappie Expo). NOTE: Placing in the top 5 in an ACT Amateur or CUSA Pro or Amateur event does not disqualify you from competing in a Division I event unless you have earned $5,000 in the previous 2 years. You may NOT enter if you are a fishing guide. A fishing guide is anyone who guides, is a licensed guide or advertises themselves as a guide. 2A. Teams fishing Division I may launch from any public ramp that all other anglers may use. 2B. Teams may launch their boat on the day of competition 30 minutes prior to safe light (posted sunrise) but may not leave the boat ramp area until safe light (posted sunrise). which will be announced at the pre-tournament meeting. 2C. Off Limits: Waters are off limits at 4:00 pm on the day of the pre-tournament meeting. 2D. There are no late fees for 2023. You may enter at the per-tournament meeting. 3. OPEN TOURNAMENTS are open to all anglers/teams regardless of previous earnings/placement. 3A. Open Division tournaments will have a shotgun/blastoff start that will be listed on the tournament details page and announced at the pre-tournament meeting. Tournament director may change the start due to weather and safety issues at his discretion. 3B. Off Limits: Waters are off limits the week prior to tournament weekend. Anglers may pre fish from the Saturday prior to tournament weekend until the 4 p.m. the day of the pre-tournament meeting. 3C. During practice week, teams may only have immediate family or sponsors in their boat and must notify tournament director of such. 3D. Teams must enter the tournament before the Saturday prior to the tournament. There is no late entry for the open division. 4. NATIONAL CLASSIC QUALIFICATION At the Classic, Division I teams will compete against other Division I teams. Open division teams will compete against other Open Division teams 4A. The top 5 of each tournament will qualify for the Classic 4B. Fishing three events will automatically qualify a team to the Classic. 4C. Points system will determine the remaining Classic qualifications. 4D. Bump down will occur for Classic qualifications. 4E. Angler of the year will be determined on your best 4 qualifying finishes plus your championship finish. 5. PRE TOURNAMENT MEETING Pre-Tournament meeting time starts at 6 pm with late registration (Div. I Only) and/or voucher pickup from 5 to 6 pm. The pre-tournament meeting will be held the evening prior to tournament day. One team member must be present for the meeting. The anglers are responsible to know any changes announced at the pre-tournament meeting. 6. TEAM may be 1 or 2 anglers. A team may have a 3rd partner if the third partner is under the age of 16. Pole limits a team with a youth third member, are the same as a two partner team. Spectators are not allowed in the boat with a team during tournament hours. 7. FISH Teams may weigh in up to 5 LIVE CRAPPIE. Once you enter the weigh in line your fish will be check. A team entering the weigh in line with more than 5 crappie will be disqualified. 6A. Teams may only have 7 fish in live well during competition and only 5 in the weigh in line. 6B. Crappie must be caught during tournament hours, on the legal tournament waters, by the team presenting the crappie 6C. Crappie must be hook in lip or through the mouth. 6D. Crappie must be legal in length as stated in the State Regulations. Violation results in disqualification. www.nationalcrappieleague.com 7

6E. Dead fish: If a team presents dead fish, all dead fish will be removed and team may weigh the remaining fish. If fish have been checked by the tournament official and any fish dies after the check, the fish will be weighed. 8. TOURNAMENT WATERS shall be defined as areas open to all participants of the event and accessible by normal navigational means only. Fishing within 50 feet of a marina gas pump or within 50 feet of a competitor’s boat is prohibited. Any violation of off limits water will result in disqualification. 9. WEATHER In the case of extreme weather/water conditions, NCL reserves the right to postpone or delay the start of a tournament. Cancelled tournaments due to weather will have teams entry fee returned by mail. 10. START-TIMES/STOP-TIME/WEIGH IN CLOSED Tournament Start times-Stop times will be listed on the tournament information page and announced at the pre-tournament meeting. No team will be able to enter the weigh in line after the announced weigh in line “closed” time that is announced at the pre-tournament meeting. 11. STATE REGULATIONS Teams must comply with ALL state fishing and boating regulations, 11A. Including but not limited to the use of PFDs and kill switches. 11B. Fishing and boating licenses are the responsibility of team members. 11C. Fish length regulations. Bringing fish to the weigh in line that is in violation of state length regulations results in disqualification. 12. SCALES Scales will be set up and open two hours before the stop time of each tournament. NCL reserves the right to open the scales earlier if conditions are such that fish are stressed. Only allowed one weigh-in. 13. PRIZES Prizes will be awarded after the tournament. 13A. Both team members must be present at the time of weigh-in to be eligible for prizes. 13B. Big fish entry is included the tournament entry fee. Big Fish award will be paid out as 1st Big Fish 70% of the pot, 2nd Big Fish 30% of the pot. 13C. Big Fish Tie: Pot will be split 50/50 13D. A tournament tie for first place will be decided by Big Fish. Ties for other places will split the purse for those places. 14. BOATS/MOTORS ONLY ONE (1) BOAT MAY BE USED BY A TEAM AT ONE TIME DURING PRACTICE. For the safety of all contestants, all boats must be a minimum of 16 feet in length, propeller driven and equipped with an operable ignition kill switch. Rubber Rafts, Canoes and Go-Devils are not allowed in practice or during official competition. Two-person teams (one boat per team) must stay within 25 feet of each other while fishing. 15. POLES Limit of eight (8) poles per team during tournament applies except where a state limit is set at a lesser number. Teams may use rod and reel combos, hand-held pole and reel combos or hand-held poles. 16. BAITS A maximum of two baits per pole may be used during tournament hours if in accordance with Local and State laws. Live and/or artificial bait may be used. STINGER HOOKS are PROHIBITED. Trailer Hooks are PROHIBITED. Crankbaits with treble hooks are allowed. 17. OTHER EQUIPMENT Binoculars and other magnifying devices are not allowed during pre-fishing or tournament at any time. The use of mobile communication devices such as cellular phones, marine radios, walkie-talkies, CB’S, etc. to communicate fishing information during tournament hours is prohibited. 18. COMPENSATION NO ONE can be hired or compensated in any way to fish with you or mark fishing spots for you, 60 days prior to any tournament. 8 www.nationalcrappieleague.com

19. INFORMATION SHARING-SPOTTING During tournament hours no one may spot fish for you or mark fishing spots for you. Open tournaments: There is NO sharing information in any way including but not limited to the sharing of way points, coordinates or any other method for locating fish. 20. FISH TRANSFER A team may transfer fish to another boat to get to the weigh in on time, only in the case of boat or motor damage. 21. ALCOHOLIC beverages, drugs or substances that can impair anglers are not allowed in the boat or during NCL competition hours and until polygraphs are given. Anglers on medical subscription must notify the tournament director. 22. REFUNDS shall only be made in a life threatening emergency or death in the family. Entry fees may be moved and credited to another event with 2 full week notice and payment of $25.00 transfer fee. (NO TRANSFER OR REFUND WITHIN 14 DAYS OF EVENT FOR ANY REASON - NO EXCEPTIONS) 23. SPOTTERS-OBSERVERS: NCL reserves the right to have a spotter or observer on any team at any time. 24. PROTEST must be made in writing to the tournament director within 30 minutes following the end of the official weigh-in. All protests must cite the rule number(s) allegedly broken. 25. SPORTSMANSHIP Instances of poor sportsmanship during the tournament or using social media posts in a negative way towards the trail, its competitors or its sponsors may be grounds for disqualification or banned from competition if circumstances require. 26. POLYGRAPH Any team having a member who has failed or refused to take a polygraph test or was on a team that was disqualified or denied a prize because either member of that team failed or refused to take a polygraph or who has ever been denied a prize because he or she misrepresented compliance with a tournament rule will be disqualified. 27. RELEASE By your participation in this tournament, you agree to comply with the rules and agree to submit to and pass a POLYGRAPH TEST or similar truth test in order to qualify for the receipt of any prize. Tests may be given to teams at random at any/all events. A contestant who fails to pass a polygraph test or whose condition does not permit the administration of a test because of the contestant’s use of alcohol / drugs will be disqualified and the team will not be allowed to participate in any future NCL events. At the request of NCL, one member of each team that qualified for a prize must submit to and pass a POLYGRAPH TEST and/or any other test deemed necessary to determine compliance with tournament rules. Polygraph tests will be given at random at all events. Only one member of the team selected by the tournament director will be tested. If that member passes the test, the prizes earned by the team will be awarded. If that member fails the test the team will be disqualified and neither member of the team will be awarded a prize. The test will be given only once, and no contestant will be eligible for a second test under any circumstance. The decision of the test examiner as to the contestant’s compliance with tournament rules will be the final decision as to eligibility for any prize. Contestants agree to release National Crappie League LLC, NCL and all sponsors of these events from any liability arising from the administration of the test and/or the decision of the test examiner. Participants in NCL events agree to release NCL and its sponsors from any obligation for using names and photo likeness in promotional materials and/or video productions. All decisions regarding compliance with these rules and the interpretation of these rules will be made by the tournament director and NCL which reserves the right to make additional reasonable rules for the conduct of its tournaments if circumstances require, including placing spotters in a team’s boat during competition. NCL tournaments do not discriminate for reasons of race, creed, color, national origin, and we abide by all rules set forth in the American Disabilities Act. www.nationalcrappieleague.com 9

Centrally located between fishing, hunting & golf. Our cabins are the perfect place to stay to enjoy Southeast’s best outdoor resources and activities for the entire family.

Crappie Fishing Guides Available

Warm Days & Crisp, Cool Nights Makes the perfect conditions for a weekend getaway.

Contact Grenada, MS 318-791-2266 [email protected]

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ALABAMA RIVER MARCH 4 & 5, 2023 Elmore County, AL. Host Elmore County EDA

100% PAYBACK • $20,000.00 MINIMUM PAYBACK • $1,000.00 BIG FISH YOU MUST BE ENTERED BY FEB. 25th

O P E N D I V I S I O N

TOURNAMENT MEETING March 3, 2023 Location: Millbrook Civic Center 3650 Grandview Rd., Millbrook, AL 36054 Sign In: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Meeting 6:00 PM WEIGH IN Cooters Pond Park Cooters Pond Rd Prattville, AL 36066 FISHABLE WATERS South of HWY 14, Gold Star Park Bridge on the Coosa River and the West Side of the HWY 231 Bridge on the Tallapoosa River south to Jones Bluff Dam OFF LIMITS February 18 thru February 24 PRACTICE Feb 25 to March 3 until 4:30 pm KIDS RODEO March 4, 2023 Cooters Pond Rd Prattville, AL 36066 Registration 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Fishing 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM HOST HOTEL

Hampton Inn, 2590 Cobbs Ford Rd, Prattville, AL 36066, 334-285-6767 www.nationalcrappieleague.com 11

BOAT DRAWING SIGN UP FOR A NFL/NCL MEMBERSHIP Get 1 entry into the drawing for the chance to win a Ranger 198 Boat & 115 HP Motor Drawing to be held at the 2023-24 National Championship, EXPO and Boat Show at Monroe, LA. February 15-18, 2024

MEMBERSHIP $50.00 per person. Membership allows you to fish any NFL tournament under the requirements of the rules stated on www.nationalcrappieleague.com. All members are entered into the drawing regardless of whether they have fished a tournament. You do not have to be present to win. Must be of legal age (18 or older). Winner of the drawing is responsible for all taxes, title registration fees and license of boat/motor/trailer.

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NATIONAL FISHING

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HOST HOTEL

Free WiFi Free Hot Breakfast Free Parking Outdoor Pool Business Center Fitness Center

334.285.6767

Hampton Inn & Suites 2590 Cobbs Ford Rd, Prattville, AL 36066 Just off I 65, across the street from Bass Pro Shops 14 www.nationalcrappieleague.com

WEISS LAKE Centre, AL. APRIL 1, 2023

Host Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 100% PAYBACK • $10,000.00 MINIMUM PAYBACK • $1,000.00 BIG FISH REGISTRATION & TOURNAMENT MEETING March 31, 2023 Late Sign In: 5-6 pm Meeting Begins: 6 pm Location: Gadsden State Cherokee Arena 801 Cedar Bluff Rd, Centre, AL 35960 WEIGH IN Leesburg Landing Boat Ramp, Riverside Str., Leesburg, AL Must be in weigh in line by 4:00 PM FISHING HOURS: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM FISHABLE WATERS All legal waters on Weiss Lake OFF LIMITS 4:30 PM on day of pre-tournament meeting

D I V I S I O N I

KIDS RODEO Date: April 1, 2023 Location: Same as Weigh in Registration 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Fishing 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM HOST HOTEL Bay Springs Count Inn 256-927-3618 www.bayspringscountryinn.com Cowan Creek Resort 256-475-3950 www.cowancreekresort.com Days Inn 256-927-1090 www.wyndhamhotels.comwww.nationalcrappieleague.com

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Welcome National Crappie League Anglers!

Welcome Crappie U S A AnglersCabin Rentals

Cowan Creek

www.cowancreekresort.com (256)475-3950

5360 County Road 22, Centre, AL 35960

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Boat Rentals Lake front Boat Ramp Live Bait Tackle Ice

Weiss Lake “crappie capitol of the world”

HOST RESORT

Located in the heart of Cherokee County, the City of Centre prides itself in its rich history and vision for the future.

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ur residents enjoy great schools, community events, beautiful scenery and lake-side living. It’s the simple things that make Centre an ideal place to call home. Visitors can expect to experience our small town charm and get a real dose of southern hospitality that will bring them back again and again.

Centre City Hall

401 East Main St., Centre, AL

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Hospitality and Cleanliness Are Our Top Priority Located on Beautiful Weiss Lake “The Crappie Capital of the World” 21 Large Rooms with A/C - Non-Smoking Color Cable TV • Microwave & Refrigerator Tent Sites • Bath House R/V Camper Sites with Hookups The Gathering Place The Pavilion at Bay Springs Bait & Tackle Shop A-Frame Covered Floating Boat Slips 4 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Dining Room, 100% Gasoline On The Water • Bait Shop Bath Room & TV Room Bunkhouse 4 Beds, Kitchen, Eating Area, Bath Room & TV Room Swimming Pool • Wireless Internet Floating Covered Boat Slips Boat Ramp • Boat Plug-Ins Fuel On The Water with 100% Gasoline Cleaning Stations • Fishing Piers • Freezer for Your Catch Guide Service Pets Welcome (Pet Fee Applies)

130 County Road 112, Centre, AL 35960 256-927-3618 bayspringscountryinn.com 18 www.nationalcrappieleague.com

Fish Hard

Rest Well

256.927.1090

1585 W Main St, Centre, AL 35960

Only 2 Miles To The Lake

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We l c o me To u r n ame n t A n g l e rs ! easystreetcentre.com

256 494 8882 Opening Hours Monday - Tuesday -- 11am - 9pm Wednesday - Thursday -- 11am - 11pm Friday - Saturday -- 11am - 1am

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Seafood & Steaks 40 Item Salad Bar

Little River Marina & Lodge P.O. Box 337 1780 County Road 102 Cedar Bluff, AL 35959 (256)779-6461 / (256)996-2917

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Hours Wed-Saturday 11 A.M. – 8 P.M. Sunday 11 A.M. – 3 P.M.

facebook.com/fishinholerestaurant 500 Chestnut Bypass Centre, AL 35960 Fishing Tackle and More! 256-490-5542

Bill Hamlin Owner

256-706-2036

Your local sporting goods store. Welcome Crappie Anglers!

1800 East Clarence E Chesnut Jr Bypass Centre, AL 35960

THE

GRID IRON SPORTS BAR 1464 W Main St, Centre, AL 35960 • 256-927-1600 22 www.nationalcrappieleague.com

www.weisradio.com 256-484-2187

KID’S FREE FISHING RODEO

101 Piedmont Hwy• Centre, AL 256-927-6555

5 am to 10 pm 7 days a week Welcome to Royal Waffle King ..... Where Customers are King!

Qualify for the 2023-24 National Championship & EXPO

Check the tournament detail page for the Kid’s Fishing Rodeo in your area!

Fishing Fun! Prizes! Give Aways! Bring your pole and bait and have some fun!

Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Great People, By Nature KATY TRAIL Outdoor activities in and around Clinton include camping, golf, bicycling on the Katy Trail, and more.

200 South Main Street Clinton, MO 64735 For more information visit

ClintonMo.com

or call 660-885-8166

www.facebook.com/ClintonMO

SOLDIERS MEMORIAL

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SQUARE

Don’t miss the Soldiers Memorial, Memorial Bandstand, 9/11 Memorial, and Historic Fountain.

The Historic Downtown Square is the largest square district in MO. Browse through shops, where you will find an array of gifts and our visitor’s center

TRUMAN LAKE

OLDE GLORY DAYS

A destination for those interested in outdoor sports such as boating, hunting, hiking, and fishing.

Olde Glory Days is Clinton’s 4th of July celebration. Music, food, carnival, games. Plus, there is a wine stroll, rodeo, and quilt walk as well as other events throughout the year.

DISC GOLF COURSE Our disc golf course is located in Artesian Park.

Stay at one of our hotels: Hampton Inn, Parkfield Inn, and Westbridge Inn! www.nationalcrappieleague.com 23

LAKE OF THE OZARKS APRIL 7 & 8, 2023

Host Lake of the Ozarks Business District of Camden and Miller County

and the Tri-County Lodging Association

Note: This is a Friday and Saturday event. All other Open Division events are Saturday & Sunday

100% PAYBACK • $20,000.00 MINIMUM PAYBACK • $1,000.00 BIG FISH YOU MUST BE ENTERED BY APRIL 1st TOURNAMENT MEETING April 6, 2023 Captain Ron’s On The Lake 82 Aloha Ln., Sunrise Beach, MO 65079 Sign In: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Meeting 6:00 PM

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WEIGH IN Captain Ron’s On The Lake 82 Aloha Ln., Sunrise Beach, MO 65079

D I V I S I O N

FISHABLE WATERS All legal waters on Lake of the Ozarks OFF LIMITS March 25 thru March 31 PRACTICE April 1 to April 6 until 4:30 pm KIDS RODEO April 8, 2023 Same as weigh in Registration 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Fishing 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM HOST HOTEL Captain Ron’s Waterfront Lodging, 573-374-5852, www.captainronsatthelake.com Lake House Inn, 573-374-7744, www.lakehouseinnmotel.com Deep Water Inn, 573-374-7228, www.thedeepwaterinn.com

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Request your free Lake Vacation Guide today.

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HOST LODGING • SEMINAR • WEIGH IN • KIDS RODEO

82 Aloha Ln, Sunrise Beach, MO 65079

573-374-5852 ENTERTAINMENT • LIVE EVENTS • SPECIAL EVENTS

CABINS FOOD VACATION RENTALS

DRINKS RV PARK

CAPTAIN RON’S LAKE FRONT DINING & ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX

A treasure chest of activities!

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HOST MOTEL

The Lake House Inn Enjoy the Comforts of Home When You’re Away

Book your reservation today! 573-415-0719

Welcome Anglers

We Treat You Like Family At The Lake House Inn

w w w. l a k e h o u s e i n n m o t e l . c o m

The Lake House Inn Hwy 5 - 245 S. Main St. Laurie, MO 65038

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THE LAKE OF THE OZARKS

BOURBON

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A W A R D S

The Lake’s best kept secret!

THE LAKE’S MOST COMPLETE SELECTION OF THE FINEST WHISKEYS ANYWHERE!

212 S MAIN, LAURIE, MO • 573.374.4850

220 N. Main Laurie, MO 65038 (573) 374-5010

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Deepwater is conveniently located on Highway 5, in Sunrise Beach, just North of the Hurricane Deck Bridge. We are approximately 12 miles North of Camdenton, Missouri and 5 miles South of Laurie, Missouri.

Deepwater Inn • LAKE OF THE OZARKS •

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11608 N State Highway 5 Sunrise Beach, MO 573-374-7228

The Tri-County Lodging Association Welcomes you to beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. Here are other lodging locations in the area!

NATIONAL CRAPPIE LEAGUE APRIL 7 & 8 -Lake of the Ozarks

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Property

Website

Phone Number

Rates

Alhonna Resort

www.thealhonnaresort.com

573-365-2634

Various opMons of lodging available. 1 bedroom motel units- sleeps 2 guests- Unit 34,35,36- Each has 1 queen bed, daybed, mini fridge, microwave, coffee pot, and a full bath. Rate: $91.00 per night + tax Unit 50,51,52,53- each has 2 double beds, mini fridge microwave, coffee pot, and full bath. Rate: $97.00 per night + tax Unit 43- 1 bedroom loW with a king size bed and master bath upstairs, downstairs you have a kitchen, ½ bath, and a full size hideabed. This unit can sleep 3 guests. Rate: $108.00 per night + tax 2-bedroom Units- sleeps 6 guests. Unit 16,18- Each has 1 king, 1 queen, daybed in living area, kitchen, and a full bath. Rate: $152.00 per night + tax Unit 37- 1 king, 1 double, hideabed in living area, kitchen, and a full bath. Rate: $152.00 per night + tax Unit 38, 40- Each has 1 king, 1 double, hideabed in living area, kitchen, and a full bath. Rate: $141.00 per night + tax Unit 41- 2 king size beds in separate bedrooms, kitchen, bath, fireplace, and a daybed in the living room area. Rate: $152.00 per night + tax Unit 54 & 55- 2 king size beds in separate bedrooms, kitchen, bath, and daybed in the living room area. Rate: $188.00 per night + tax 3-bedroom Units- sleeps 8 guests Unit 46/47/48/49- Each has 1 king bed with aZached bath, 1 queen, 2 twin beds, kitchen, bath, and a daybed in the living room area. Rate: $256.00 per night + tax 4-bedroom units- Sleeps 10 guests Unit 3/3m- 2 story coZage, 2 kings, 2 doubles, 2 daybeds, 2 baths, fireplace. Rate: $256.00 per night + tax Unit 46/50,47/51,48/52,49/53- each unit has 1 king, 1 queen, 2 twins, 2 doubles, 3 baths, daybed in the living room area, and a kitchen. Rate: $256.00 per night + tax.

Inn at Grand Glaize

537-348-4731 $79 Per Night Standard Room/$129 Per Night PresidenMal Suite. Please menMon NaMonal Crappie League NATIONAL CRAPPIE LEAGUE APRIL 7 & 8 -Lake of the Ozarks 02/27/2023

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Check Website for Rates. Three-Night Minimum Check website(s) or call for rates. Availability at each locaMon that offers either condos or coZage rentals.

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www.nianguahillsresort.com

573-873-5375

Cabins Available 10% Off of Cabin Rates Boat Slips are $10 Per Night Call in or Online ReservaMons Code for Discounted Rate is “fish10”

The Resort at Lake of the Ozarks

www.theresortlakeozark.com

573-693-9988

$125 for Standard King or Double Room. Please menMon NaMonal Crappie League when you call for reservaMons.

Osage Beach RV Park

www.osagebeachrvpark.net

573-348-3445

Rates are $56 to $60 per day depending on site. 10% discount for Military service or Good Sam membership. Sites are full hook-up to include water, sewer, electric 50/30 amp, Cable TV and Wi-Fi. Back-in or pullthrough sites available. Website: www.osagebeachrvpark.net. Email [email protected] before April 1 for reservations or call 573-348-3445 after April 1. Open season is from April 1 to November 1.

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www.4seasonsresort.com

800-843-5253

Spring Forward Website Promo online at www.4seasonsresort.com. $139 Per Night that includes a room with two beds, plus breakfast for two.

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Over 175 TRAILERS & truck beds IN STOCK!

At Truck Country we can outfit your Truck from bumper to bumper and have trailers for the long haul!

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Best Home Cooked Food

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Supercenter

Proud Supporter of National Crappie League’s Kids Rodeo Supercenter #357 573-378-4668

Local Banking, Local Support

Warsaw - North Town Banking Center Lobby Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM to Noon

At Hawthorn Bank, it’s about community...

Drive-Up Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM to Noon

Video Teller Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

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KID’S FREE FISHING RODEO

Welcome Anglers, Come Visit Us!

FOOD DRINK MUSIC

Check the tournament detail page for the Kid’s Fishing Rodeo in your area!

573-207-0999 facebook.com/WhiskeyDicksLOTO [email protected]

113 Highway 135, Gravois Mills, MO 65037

We also serve breakfast! See our breakfast menu on facebook!

Fishing Fun! Prizes! Give Aways! Bring your pole and bait and have some fun!

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OUACHITA RIVER MAY 6 & 7, 2023

Host Monroe-West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau 100% PAYBACK • $20,000.00 MINIMUM PAYBACK • $1,000.00 BIG FISH YOU MUST BE ENTERED BY APRIL 29th

O P E N D I V I S I O N

TOURNAMENT MEETING May 5, 2023 Location: Monroe Civic Center 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway, Monroe, LA 71201 Sign In: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Meeting 6:00 PM WEIGH IN Forsysth Recreation Area Boat Ramp 2201 Riverside Dr., Monroe, LA 71201 FISHABLE WATERS Legal waters from South Lock & Dam #4 at Riverton to North Lock & Dam Felsenthal You can NOT go into any area posted with no trespassing signs

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OFF LIMITS April 22 thru April 28 PRACTICE April 29 to May 5 until 4:30 pm KIDS RODEO May 6, 2023 Same as weigh in Registration 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Fishing 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM HOST HOTEL Woodspring Suites West Monroe 318-582-1610

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1312 Louisville Ave, Monroe, LA 71201

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LAKES MISSISSINEWA & SALAMONIE

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SARDIS LAKE JUNE 3 & 4, 2023

Host Panola County Tourism 100% PAYBACK • $20,000.00 MINIMUM PAYBACK • $1,000.00 BIG FISH YOU MUST BE ENTERED BEFORE MAY 27th TOURNAMENT MEETING June 2, 2023 Location Batesville Civic Center 290 Civic Center Dr. Batesville, MS Sign In: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Meeting 6:00 PM

O P E N

WEIGH IN Engineer Point Boat Ramp, Public Use Area Off of Hwy 315 - Blackjack Rd. Sardis, MS FISHABLE WATERS All legal waters of Sardis Lake OFF LIMITS May 20 thru May 26 PRACTICE May 27 to June 2 until 4:30 pm KIDS RODEO June 3, 2023 Same as weigh in Registration 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Fishing 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM HOST HOTEL Home 2 Suites, 443 Covenant Dr., Batesville, MS 662-360-0000 Comfort Suites, 441 Covenant Dr., Batesville, MS 662-268-1136

D I V I S I O N

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BATESVILLE, MS EAT. SHOP. LIVE. PLAY. WORK.

WELCOME

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443 Covenant Dr., Batesville, MS 38606 HOST HOTEL

+1-877-6HOME02 Call us, it’s toll-free. 877-646-6302

Mention National Fishing League or National Crappie League for discounted rate!

Charging Stations Available Free Hot Breakfast Outdoor Pool • Free WiFi Fitness Center

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662-267-1136

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HOURS March-Nov. Summer Hours 4 AM-9 PM Dec. Feb. Winter Hours 5 AM-7 PM

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662-487-1018 25472 HWY 315 Sardis, MS 38606

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FULL SERVICE BAIT SHOP

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28491 Highway 35 North, Sardis, MS 38666 • 662-267-1112

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TOLEDO BEND JUNE 24 & 25, 2023

100% PAYBACK • $20,000.00 MINIMUM PAYBACK • $1,000.00 BIG FISH YOU MUST BE ENTERD BEFORE JUNE 17th

O P E N D I V I S I O N

TOURNAMENT MEETING June 23, 2023 Location: Toledo Town & Tackle 11904 Texas Hwy Many, LA 71449 318-256-5613 Sign In: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Meeting 6:00 PM WEIGH IN Toledo Town & Tackle 11904 Texas Hwy Many, LA 71449 318-256-5613 FISHABLE WATERS All legal waters on Lake Toledo Bend OFF LIMITS June 10 thru June 16 PRACTICE June 17 to June 23 until 4:30 PM KIDS RODEO June 24, 2023 Location: Cypress Bend Golf Resort, 2000 Cypress Bend Parkway, Many, LA Registration 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Fishing 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM HOST HOTEL Cypress Bend Golf Resort, 2000 Cypress Bend Parkway, Many, LA 318-590-1500 Toledo Bend RV Resort & Cabins, 114 Shamrock Lane, Many, LA 318-256-0002

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HOST SEMINAR • WEIGH IN Store Hours Sunday 06:00 AM - 20:00 PM Monday 06:00 AM - 20:00 PM Tuesday 06:00 AM - 20:00 PM Wednesday 06:00 AM - 20:00 PM Thursday 06:00 AM - 20:00 PM Friday 06:00 AM - 20:00 PM Saturday 06:00 AM - 20:00 PM Open early on Tournament Mornings!

318-256-5613 Toledo Town & Tackle • 11904 Texas Hwy • Many, LA 71449 • 318-256-5613

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Apparel Sunglasses Head wear Fishing/Hunting License Marine/ Boating Accessories

NCL HOST HOTEL

ADVENTURE AWAITS AT THE BEND Located on the shores of Toledo Bend Lake in Many, Louisiana, Cypress Bend Resort is a true outdoorsman’s paradise. From our recently renovated championship golf course — which reopens in 2023 — to renowned fishing and nature trails, you’ll find the perfect escape from the bustle of city life. • • • • • •

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HOURS Sunday-Thursday 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM Friday-Saturday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

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Home of the “Gorilla Hull” 14934 Texas Hwy, Many, LA 318-256-0757 Steaks • Seafood • Buffet

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Monday-Friday 8-5 Saturday 8-12

The

Fisherman’s Galley

TRUMAN LAKE

AUGUST 12, 2023 Clinton, MO. Host Clinton Convention & Visitors Bureau 100% PAYBACK • $10,000.00 MINIMUM PAYBACK • $1,000.00 BIG FISH REGISTRATION & TOURNAMENT MEETING Aug.11, 2023 Bucksaw Marina & Resort 670 SE 803 R., Clinton, MO 64735 Registration 5 PM to 6 PM • Meeting 6:00 PM WEIGH IN Bucksaw Marina & Resort Must be in weigh in line by 4:00 PM FISHING HOURS 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM FISHABLE WATERS All legal waters on Truman Lake OFF LIMITS 4:30 PM on day of pre-tournament meeting KIDS RODEO August 12, 2023 Bucksaw Marina & Resort Registration 8:00 to 9:00 AM Fishing 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

D I V I S I O N I

HOST HOTEL Bucksaw Marina & Resort, 660-477-3900, www.bucksawmarina.com Hampton Inn Clinton, 660-885-4488

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Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Great People, By Nature KATY TRAIL Outdoor activities in and around Clinton include camping, golf, bicycling on the Katy Trail, and more.

200 South Main Street Clinton, MO 64735 For more information visit

ClintonMo.com

or call 660-885-8166

www.facebook.com/ClintonMO

SOLDIERS MEMORIAL

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SQUARE

Don’t miss the Soldiers Memorial, Memorial Bandstand, 9/11 Memorial, and Historic Fountain.

The Historic Downtown Square is the largest square district in MO. Browse through shops, where you will find an array of gifts and our visitor’s center

TRUMAN LAKE

OLDE GLORY DAYS

A destination for those interested in outdoor sports such as boating, hunting, hiking, and fishing.

Olde Glory Days is Clinton’s 4th of July celebration. Music, food, carnival, games. Plus, there is a wine stroll, rodeo, and quilt walk as well as other events throughout the year.

DISC GOLF COURSE Our disc golf course is located in Artesian Park.

Stay at one of our hotels: Hampton Inn, Parkfield Inn, and Westbridge Inn!

HOST HOTEL • CLINTON, MO. 900 Kansas Avenue • Clinton, MO 64735

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HOST RESORT HOST MEETING HOST WEIGH IN HOST KIDS RODEO

The only Full service resort on truman lake Marina Tackle and Bait Shop Climate Controlled Fish Cleaning Station Home Style Restaurant Accommodations

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“ A Hunting And Fishing Tradition Since 1945”

WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI’S LARGEST OUTDOOR STORE OVER 10,000 SQ. FT. OF INVENTORY

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Welcome to

CLINTON Downtown Banking Center Personal | Business | Home Along with banking services for local families and businesses, we also support civic groups, schools and charities that help make up our community. It’s what a true community bank does, and what our experienced bankers enjoy doing.

Address and Phone 102 N. 2nd St. | PO Box 646 Clinton, MO 64735 Local - (660) 885-2241

Lobby Hours Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM to Noon

Drive-Up Hours Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Friday: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM to Noon

Video Teller Hours Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Located One Block East of South Jct. 7 & 13 Hwy Clinton, MO

Phillips 66 Products

Stop in at “Slugger’s 66 “ where we pitch the quality and you catch the savings! Clean Restrooms • Friendly Service OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Quality Pro Gasoline | Marine Gas For Boats | Ethanol Free

1520 E Ohio Street Clinton, MO 64735

Welcome Anglers! Come on in and have a bite! (660) 885-6545

Daily Buffet

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Our smartphone and tablet apps give you fast access to your accounts, using your device’s built-in functions. You can pay bills, deposit checks and make use of a variety of other features.

All your banking needs, right here.

CODY’S

BAIT & TACKLE

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GUIDE SERVI CE

31046 Cold Springs Ave Warsaw, MO 65355 660-723-5115

Lake of the Ozarks & Truman Lake

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Supercenter Clinton • Supercenter #20 1712 E Ohio St. Clinton, MO 64735 660-885-5536

Proud to support Teens Crappie Fishing For Scholarships

417 Kansas Ave. Clinton, MO 64735 (660) 885-9992

El Camino Real Authentic Mexican Food

Full Menu with all your FAVORITES!

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LAKE OF THE OZARKS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 Host Lake of the Ozarks Business District of Morgan County

and the Tri-County Lodging Association

100% PAYBACK • $10,000.00 MINIMUM PAYBACK • $1,000.00 BIG FISH REGISTRATION & TOURNAMENT MEETING September 8, 2023 Captain Ron’s On The Lake 82 Aloha Ln., Sunrise Beach, MO 65079 Registration 5 PM to 6 PM • Meeting 6:00 PM WEIGH IN Gravois Mills Public Access Boat Ramp Hwy 5 Gravois Mills, MO Must be in weigh in line by 4:00 PM FISHING HOURS 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM FISHABLE WATERS All legal waters of Lake of the Ozarks OFF LIMITS 4:30 PM on day of pre-tournament meeting KIDS RODEO September 9, 2023 Registration 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Fishing 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM HOST HOTEL Lake House Inn, 573-374-7744, www.lakehouseinnmotel.com Captain Ron’s Waterfront Lodging, 573-374-5852, www.captainronsatthelake.com Deep Water Inn, 573-374-7228, www.thedeepwaterinn.com 72 www.nationalcrappieleague.com

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Request your free Lake Vacation Guide today.

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HOST LODGING • SEMINAR •• WEIGH • KIDS RODEO HOST LODGING HOSTIN SEMINAR

82 Aloha Ln, Sunrise Beach, MO 65079

573-374-5852 ENTERTAINMENT • LIVE EVENTS • SPECIAL EVENTS

CABINS FOOD VACATION RENTALS

DRINKS RV PARK

CAPTAIN RON’S LAKE FRONT DINING & ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX

A treasure chest of activities!

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Your New Frontier In Building Materials

Lumber

Trusses

Metal Roofing

Complete Building Laminate Windows Pkgs. Posts 13737 Hwy. 52 | Versailles, MO 65084 PHONE 573-569-4800 • Fax 573-569-4801 www.frontiermetal.biz 561109b

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HOST MOTEL

The Lake House Inn Enjoy the Comforts of Home When You’re Away

Book your reservation today! 573-415-0719

Welcome Anglers

We Treat You Like Family At The Lake House Inn

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The Lake House Inn Hwy 5 - 245 S. Main St. Laurie, MO 65038

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Deepwater is conveniently located on Highway 5, in Sunrise Beach, just North of the Hurricane Deck Bridge. We are approximately 12 miles North of Camdenton, Missouri and 5 miles South of Laurie, Missouri.

Deepwater Inn • LAKE OF THE OZARKS •

www.thedeepwaterinn.com

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THE LAKE OF THE OZARKS

BOURBON

TRAIL STARTS HERE

THE

13TH

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A W A R D S

The Lake’s best kept secret!

THE LAKE’S MOST COMPLETE SELECTION OF THE FINEST WHISKEYS ANYWHERE!

212 S MAIN, LAURIE, MO • 573.374.4850

220 N. Main Laurie, MO 65038 (573) 374-5010

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Over 175 TRAILERS & truck beds IN STOCK!

At Truck Country we can outfit your Truck from bumper to bumper and have trailers for the long haul!

13971 Hwy 52 Versailles, Mo. 65084

573-378-2300

www.truckcountryllc.com Like us on Facebook!

Best Home Cooked Food

Call (573) 374-8770

CHANCES ‘R’

RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

OPEN DAILY BREAKFAST 7 am - 11 am M-F 7 am - NOON Sat-Sun BUFFET Year Round Sunday 8 am - 1 pm LUNCH 11 am - 3 pm Daily DINNER 4 pm - 8:30 pm (Year Rnd) 4 pm - 10 pm (Seasonal)

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310 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAURIE, MO 65037

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16875 Hwy 52 Barnett, Mo 65011 573-378-5669

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Contact Lake TV to inquire about a product or service. 8297 MO-5 STE 1 Email: [email protected] Camdenton, MO 65020 A property of The William Holtz Media Group

309 S Hwy 5 Versailles, MO 65084

(573) 378-5757

MEXICAN RESTAURANT 2 Locations

602 W 4th St. S t ov e r , M O 6 5 0 8 4

(573) 377-2239 www.veracruzjr.com www.veracruzmexicanrestaurant.com Versailles Chamber of Commerce 109 N Monroe St. Versailles, MO 65084 [email protected] www.visitversailles.org

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Supercenter

Proud Supporter of National Crappie League’s Kids Rodeo Supercenter #357 573-378-4668

Local Banking, Local Support

Warsaw - North Town Banking Center Lobby Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM to Noon

At Hawthorn Bank, it’s about community...

Drive-Up Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM to Noon

Video Teller Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

1003 W Newton St. Versailles, MO 65084

Outdoor Products, Supplies and Gifts SHOP

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OUTDOORS

716 N Main St, Laurie, MO shoposageoutdoors.com

LAURIE, MO

Tackle • Live Bait Electronics Trolling Motor Installations & Software Updates Food & Seasoning Seasonal Products and Much More!

573-374-2278 Warsaw - North Town Banking Center

1891 Commercial, Warsaw, MO 65355 Local - (660) 438-2847 Fax - (660) 438-6476

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KID’S FREE FISHING RODEO

Welcome Anglers, Come Visit Us!

FOOD DRINK MUSIC

Check the tournament detail page for the Kid’s Fishing Rodeo in your area!

573-207-0999 facebook.com/WhiskeyDicksLOTO [email protected]

113 Highway 135, Gravois Mills, MO 65037

We also serve breakfast! See our breakfast menu on facebook!

Fishing Fun! Prizes! Give Aways! Bring your pole and bait and have some fun!

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ROUGH RIVER LAKE

OCTOBER 7, 2023 Host Friends of Rough River 100% PAYBACK • $10,000.00 MINIMUM PAYBACK • $1,000.00 BIG FISH

D I V I S I O N

REGISTRATION & TOURNAMENT MEETING October 6, 2023 Still Lake Marine 342 S Hwy 79, McDaniels, KY Registration 5 PM to 6 PM • Meeting 6:00 PM WEIGH IN Rough River Lake State Boat Ramp Rough River Lodge Rd., 1c-1009, Falls of Rough, KY 40119 Must be in weigh in line by 4:00 PM

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FISHING HOURS 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM FISHABLE WATERS All legal waters of Rough River Lake OFF LIMITS 4:30 PM on day of pre-tournament meeting KIDS RODEO October 7, 2023 Nick’s Boat dock 722 S Highway 79 McDaniels, KY Registration 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Fishing 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM HOST HOTEL

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A non-profit public service group dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the Rough River Lake area. Friends of Rough Ri ver Lake, Inc.

Officers and Partners: President: Charlie Corbett Vice President: Dave Dillman Secretary/Treasurer: Cathy Corbett Federal/State Partners: US Army Corps of Engineers - Rough River Project Rough River Dam State Resort Park

www.friendsofroughriver.org | www.facebook.com/RoughRiverLake | [email protected]

Our Vision • Our Mission We will be the leading civic group working to promote a positive image for our lake and create economic viability. We will do this by working with our partners, sponsors and ‘friends’ to promote community events, invest in infrastructure and support lake shore preservation efforts.

Our goals are to: Coordinate and facilitate public information and activities on water safety, visitor safety, environmental issues and other recreation activities on Rough River Lake Provide a common meeting ground and forum for interested individuals Provide educational opportunities Provide assistance in soliciting monetary or tangible donations from area organizations and businesses for projects and/or festivals that the group undertakes

The Friends of Rough River Lake works in partnership with the project management of the US Army Corps of Engineers and the park management of Rough River Dam State Resort Park. www.nationalcrappieleague.com 87

LAKE D’ARBONNE

OCTOBER 14, 2023 Host City of Farmerville Union Parish Chamber of Commerce 100% PAYBACK • $10,000.00 MINIMUM PAYBACK • $1,000.00 BIG FISH

D I V I S I O N I

REGISTRATION & TOURNAMENT MEETING October 13, 2023 Willie Davis Recreation Center 116 Cox Ferry Rd., Farmerville, LA 71241 Registration 5 PM to 6 PM • Meeting 6:00 PM WEIGH IN Rhett’s Tails & Shells Parking Lot 125 Old Hwy 15, Farmerville, LA 71241 Must be in weigh in line by 4:00 PM FISHING HOURS 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM FISHABLE WATERS All legal waters of Lake D’Arbonne OFF LIMITS 4:30 PM on day of pre-tournament meeting KIDS RODEO October 14, 2023 Same as weigh in Registration 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Fishing 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM HOST HOTEL D’Arbonne Lake Hotel 318-368-2236

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Home of Beautiful Lake D’Arbonne

Union Parish Chamber of Commerce 116 N Main St Farmerville, LA 71241 318-368-3947 Board of Directors

GayNell Pepper – Chair Town of Farmerville Ricky Albritton – Vice Chair Edward Jones Investments Paula Strickland – Secretary Union Parish Police Jury Jamie Taylor – Treasurer Taylor & Wilkes CPA Jon McKinnie – President/CEO Union Parish Chamber of Commerce

Welcome Anglers! We are proud to support Crappie Fishing Tournaments On Beautiful Lake D’Arbonne

Creating Opportunities For Businesses To Grow www.unionparishchamber.org

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Town of Farmerville, Louisiana

“Home of Lake D’Arbonne”

Welcome Anglers to Lake D’Arbonne and Farmerville! The Town of Farmerville is the seat of Union Parish. Fishing, water sports and hunting are 5-star activities in Union Parish. Our pride and joy is beautiful Lake D’Arbonne, a 15,000-acre lake filled with bass, crappie, bream and catfish. We also have wonderful “stream fishing” in our bayous. We are most fortunate to have Lake D’Arbonne State Park located just a short drive from town. The Mayor, City Council and People of Farmerville welcome you. 90 www.nationalcrappieleague.com

Town of Farmerville P.O. Box 427 Farmerville, LA 71241 318-368-7143

Eat • Shop • Stay

DISCOVER

1001 Sterlington Hwy, Farmerville, LA 71241 318-608-4290

Cars, Trucks, SUVs & Crossovers

New and Pre-Owned Chevrolet & GMC Vehicles See our inventory and shop online at legacyfarmerville.com

Your Ruston, Monroe, And Bastrop, La GMC And Chevrolet New And Used Vehicle Source In Farmerville www.nationalcrappieleague.com 91

Union Parish Police Jury 303 E Water St. Farmerville, LA 71241 (318) 368-3296

President – Brenda Abercrombie Vice-President – DeWayne Ramsey Secretary/Treasurer – Paula H. Strickland Curtis Moses Nathan Pilgreen DeWayne Ramsey Johnny Buckley Ben Bridges 92 www.nationalcrappieleague.com

District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5

Ceis Nyegaard L.W. Nolan Brenda Abercrombie A. J. Ford

District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9

HOST HOTEL

D’Arbonne Lake Hotel 101 Dori Dr, Farmerville, LA 71241

WELCOME ANGLERS REST WELL HERE!

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318-368-2236 Get your reservation now!

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HOST RESTAURANT • WEIGH IN • KIDS RODEO

Boiling on the “Bonne”

125 Old Hwy 15, Farmerville, LA 71241 Visit us online at facebook.com/BoilingOnTheBonne

337-298-3161

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Your one stop shop!

www.kmcoffeecorkscamo.com

1012 S Main St Farmerville, LA 71241

318.620.0102

rods • reels • bait • guns • ammo • apparel gifts • souvenirs • coffee • food served daily

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Lake D’Arbonne

LIve Bait

Tackle

(318) 368-9669

701 Sterlington Hwy Farmerville, LA. 71241

Veteran Owned Business serving Union Parish!

ALBRITTON

380 Bernice Hwy Farmerville, LA 71241

SERVICE CENTER

318-368-3819

Automotive repair for all makes and models

Welcome Anglers!

Tires | Brakes | Oil Change | Repairs 318-982-8003

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7815 Hwy 15, Farmerville, LA.

LAKE D’ARBONNE

DECEMBER 9 & 10, 2023 Host City of Farmerville Parish County Chamber of Commerce

100% PAYBACK • $20,000.00 MINIMUM PAYBACK • $1,000.00 BIG FISH YOU MUST BE ENTERED BEFORE DEC. 2nd TOURNAMENT MEETING December 8, 2023 Willie Davis Recreation Center 116 Cox Ferry Rd., Farmerville, LA 71241 Registration 5 PM to 6 PM • Meeting 6:00 PM WEIGH IN Rhett’s Tails & Shells Parking Lot 125 Old Hwy 15, Farmerville, LA 71241 FISHABLE WATERS All legal waters on Lake D’Arbonne OFF LIMITS Nov 25 thru Dec 1 PRACTICE Dec 2 to Dec 8 until 4:30 pm KIDS RODEO December 9, 2023 Same as weigh in Registration 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Fishing 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM HOST HOTEL D’Arbonne Lake Hotel - Host Hotel, 318-368-2236

O P E N D I V I S I O N

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Town of Farmerville, Louisiana

“Home of Lake D’Arbonne”

Welcome Anglers to Lake D’Arbonne and Farmerville! The Town of Farmerville is the seat of Union Parish. Fishing, water sports and hunting are 5-star activities in Union Parish. Our pride and joy is beautiful Lake D’Arbonne, a 15,000-acre lake filled with bass, crappie, bream and catfish. We also have wonderful “stream fishing” in our bayous. We are most fortunate to have Lake D’Arbonne State Park located just a short drive from town. The Mayor, City Council and People of Farmerville welcome you. 98 www.nationalcrappieleague.com

Town of Farmerville P.O. Box 427 Farmerville, LA 71241 318-368-7143

Home of Beautiful Lake D’Arbonne

Union Parish Chamber of Commerce 116 N Main St Farmerville, LA 71241 318-368-3947 Board of Directors

GayNell Pepper – Chair Town of Farmerville Ricky Albritton – Vice Chair Edward Jones Investments Paula Strickland – Secretary Union Parish Police Jury Jamie Taylor – Treasurer Taylor & Wilkes CPA Jon McKinnie – President/CEO Union Parish Chamber of Commerce

Welcome Anglers! We are proud to support Crappie Fishing Tournaments On Beautiful Lake D’Arbonne

Creating Opportunities For Businesses To Grow www.unionparishchamber.org

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Eat • Shop • Stay

DISCOVER

NATIONAL CRAPPIE LEAGUE

Join Us For Some Crappie Fishing Fun!

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Union Parish Police Jury 303 E Water St. Farmerville, LA 71241 (318) 368-3296

President – Brenda Abercrombie Vice-President – DeWayne Ramsey Secretary/Treasurer – Paula H. Strickland Curtis Moses Nathan Pilgreen DeWayne Ramsey Johnny Buckley Ben Bridges

District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5

Ceis Nyegaard L.W. Nolan Brenda Abercrombie A. J. Ford

District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9

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HOST HOTEL

D’Arbonne Lake Hotel 101 Dori Dr, Farmerville, LA 71241

WELCOME ANGLERS REST WELL HERE!

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318-368-2236 Get your reservation now!

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HOST RESTAURANT • WEIGH IN • KIDS RODEO

Boiling on the “Bonne”

125 Old Hwy 15, Farmerville, LA 71241 Visit us online at facebook.com/BoilingOnTheBonne

337-298-3161

! T A GRE D O O F N U J A C E K A L E H T ON

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Your one stop shop!

www.kmcoffeecorkscamo.com

1012 S Main St Farmerville, LA 71241

318.620.0102

rods • reels • bait • guns • ammo • apparel gifts • souvenirs • coffee • food served daily

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Lake D’Arbonne

LIve Bait

Tackle

(318) 368-9669

701 Sterlington Hwy Farmerville, LA. 71241

Veteran Owned Business serving Union Parish!

ALBRITTON

380 Bernice Hwy Farmerville, LA 71241

SERVICE CENTER

318-368-3819

Automotive repair for all makes and models

Welcome Anglers!

Tires | Brakes | Oil Change | Repairs 318-982-8003

Visit us online at facebook.com/pg/aroncrisostom5

7815 Hwy 15, Farmerville, LA. www.nationalcrappieleague.com 105

NCL 2023-24

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

FEBRUARY 15, 16 & 17, 2024 Host Monroe-West Monroe CVB TOURNAMENT COMPETITION

Division I competition is two days on February 15 & 16. Division I champion announced after the Feb. 16 Weigh In Open Division competition is three days on February 15, 16 & 17. Open Division champion announced after the Feb 17 Weigh IN

You must be qualified to enter and you must be entered by February 1, 2024 PRE TOURNAMENT MEETING Date: February 14, 2024 Location: Monroe Civic Center 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway, Monroe, LA 71201 Time: Sign in 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM Banquet & Meeting 6:00 PM WEIGH IN Monroe Civic Center 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway, Monroe, LA 71201 FISHABLE WATERS Legal waters from South Lock & Dam #4 at Riverton to North Lock & Dam Felsenthal You can NOT go into any area posted with no trespassing signs

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OFF LIMITS Waters are off limits from Feb., 2024 thru Feb. 9, 2024 for both divisions. PRACTICE Feb 10 to Noon on Feb 14 AWARDS Division I - February 16th Open Division - February 17th HOST HOTEL Woodspring Suites West Monroe 318-582-1610

NCL 2023-24

NFL EXPO & BOAT SHOW

FEBRUARY 16, 17 & 18, 2024 HOST Monroe-West Monroe CVB EXPO & BOAT SHOW

LOCATION Monroe Civic Center 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway, Monroe, LA 71201 VENDOR SETUP VENDOR SIGN IN FEBRUARY 15, 2024 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM DOORS OPEN TO PUBLIC FEBRUARY 16, 17 & 18, 2024 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM NFL/NCL MEMBERSHIP BOAT DRAWING FEBRUARY 18, 2024

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G I W D U L US N O B $50h0e highest placingor

LUDWIG BONUS FOR NCL ANGLERS!

To t nds $50 t e p s t a h en team t tournam . g n i r u d e more g Marin i w d u L week at receipt. e v a h t Mus

YOUR ONE SOURCE FOR YOUR BOATING NEEDS

Service Center • New and Used Inventory • Detailing Services 20-50 Hour Service

www.ludwig-marine.com • [email protected] Ludwig Marine LLC (318) 545-5595 7423 Highway 165 N Monroe, LA 71203 108 www.nationalcrappieleague.com

Ludwig Marine Service Farmerville (318) 368-8922 110 Old Highway 15 Farmerville, LA 71241

MORRIS MARINE 410 DOWNING PINES RD.| WEST MONROE, LA 71292 | 318-600-6673

New and Used Inventory • Parts & Service • Financing

Morris Marine is your premier boat dealer in North East Louisiana! We are proud to offer G3, Skeeter, Vexus, Blazer & Crownline! HOURS MON CLOSED TUE 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM WED8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

THU 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM FRI 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM SAT 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM SUN CLOSED

See our online showroom morrismarinela.com!

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1710 Cypress St West Monroe, LA 71291 www.batteryprosonline.com

We offer custom packaging for your marine and golf equipment, lead acid or lithium options. 12 month same as cash financing available through TowerLoan 318-816-5144

Commerical • Farming • Fleet • Medical

Waterfront Grill 318-345-0064 Farmerville 303 North Main Street Farmerville, LA 71241 (318) 608 2131

Sales • Parts • Service Serving you with two locations.

Ferriday 503 Lake Dr Ferriday, LA 71334 (318) 855-1906

“Goldman Marine welcomes all of the Crappie USA anglers to beautiful Lake D’arbonne. Best of Luck and Good Fishing!”.

Indoor - Outdoor - To-Go Orders

5201 Desiard Street, Monroe, LA 71203

www.goldmanmarine.com

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www.waterfrontgrill.com

Get Organized! Make an inventory list before something happens to your home. Knowing what you have makes the process easier. Peggy N Sullivan, Agent 1810 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201

Bus: 318-807-2886 [email protected]

Like a Good Neighbor. State Farm is There.

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Call Us For All Your Glass & Mirror Needs 318-325-0777

Since 1984, Acme Glass and Mirror has served Northeast Louisiana with auto glass, residential glass and mirrors, and commercial store fronts. Operating on the philosophy of offering quality products and superior service at a fair price. Acme has grown into a dominant factor in the glass industry.

1312 Louisville Ave, Monroe, LA 71201

Other Glass Services • Insulated & Tempered Glass • Acrylic & Polycarbonate • Specialty Framed Mirrors Furniture Tops • Custom Shower Enclosures • Customized Bath Enclosures • Mobile Service • OEM Glass

AUTO

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Come to Ink’s for the best tire prices in town!

3110 Concordia St Monroe, LA 71201 318-329-8191 112 www.nationalcrappieleague.com

KID’S FISHING RODEO FREE

Check the tournament detail page for the Kid’s Fishing Rodeo in your area!

Fishing Fun! Prizes! Give Aways! Bring your pole and bait and have some fun! www.nationalcrappieleague.com 113

IT’S ALWAYS HURRICANE SEASON www.hhrodsandreels.com Hurricane Spinning Reels Hurricane Baitcast Reels Pro Series Spinning Reels Single Pole • Dock Shooter & Casting War Pig Rods • Storm Surge • Pushing Rods • Pulling Rods • Assassin Scope Rod • Tsunami

Clothing

Official Sponsor of Angler Team of the Year!

HH Rods and Reels 44095 Green Meadows Ln Callahan, Florida 32011 114 www.nationalcrappieleague.com

660-890-4453

2326 Springer Road Lawrenceburg, TN 931.762.4700 sliderfishing.com

Finesse Fishing Began Here

BOAT DRAWING

Become A Member Get A Entry Into The 2023-24 National Championship, Expo & Boat Show’s Boat Drawing For A Ranger 198 & 115HP Motor! www.nationalcrappieleague.com 115

NATIONAL CRAPPIE LEAGUE

Join Us For Some Crappie Fishing Fun!

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FISHING ACTION • HOW TO’S • SPONSOR INTERVIEWS TOURNAMENT COVERAGE

We Provide The Slickest Rear Trolling Motor Mounts Made Fully Custom And Functional Crappie Brakes National Sponsor will be giving away one certificate for the installed units to the National Championship Big Fish winner and one unit to the 1st team out of the money!

Jonathan Johns 662-578-5822 | Justin Hopper 662-934-4171 www.crappiebrakes.com facebook.com/crappiebrakes 116 www.nationalcrappieleague.com

Batesville, MS Panola County

On the water... you need power and dependability! The marine battery anglers depend on!

Call us! 865-414-2395

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Visit us on facebook...www.facebook.com/people/Outlaw-Lithium/100084926041025/

KID’S FREE FISHING RODEO Check the tournament detail page for the Kid’s Fishing Rodeo in your area!

Fishing Fun! Prizes! Give Aways! Bring your pole and bait and have some fun! www.nationalcrappieleague.com 117

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OUTLAW NETS

Mag Minnow 3” Swim Bait

Mega Grub

OTH FISHING

Upper Cut Small Fry

AND MORE!

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Come and join host Jeremy Mattingly in the exciting world of crappie fishing! On The Hook TV and National Crappie League Tournament TV

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Quality Pre-Owned Cars, Trucks & Suv’s We make your buying a vehicle easy and enjoyable.

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Open 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday thru Friday Open 9:00 am to 6;00 pm Saturday Closed Sunday

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