![]() Check back with “the buzz” for air times. This episode of Kentucky Afield will help bring even more attention to Owensboro as a fishing destination. Bratcher hopes Owensboro becomes the catfish capital of the world too. We certainly are gaining a reputation since Monsters on the Ohio started, the Sea Ark Invitational and Bass Pro’s Big Cat Quest catfish tournaments have also come to Owensboro, which makes Owensboro Sports Tourism director Jared Bratcher extremely happy. “Fishing is good all along the Ohio River, but Owensboro seems to be a real hotbed right now,” Farmer said. Mullenix baited his line that morning with. The huge blue was caught on the Texas side of the lake in Big Mineral Creek. Cody Mullenix held the world-record for blue catfish with a 121-pound, 8-ounce brute he pulled from Texoma in 2004. Farmer is no stranger to Owensboro, he was here for the Outdoor Expo at the Convention Center and has even fished here previously with Captain Paul Willett. Texoma also has been named the site of the Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest catfishing tournament in August. Kentucky Afield has covered Monsters on the Ohio the past couple years, so Tim says he jumped at the chance to fish with Wheatley. ![]() “If you want to feel a good tug on the line, and you want something that will get your heart pumping, a good catfish will do it,” Farmer said. Farmer and his film crew were hoping to land some monster catfish while filming an episode featuring “Monsters on the Ohio” director Aaron Wheatley. "Weather is always a factor, but these guys made it look easy on these waters.Owensboro Living caught up with Kentucky Afield host Tim Farmer on a recent trip to Owensboro. Ken Freeman, as always, is very appreciative of Coca-Cola for their help and support as well as, Bob Keast and staff at Birdsong. does anybody have any information on registering for the big cat quest. Gifts and prizes from Plano tackle boxes to Zebco rods and reels were given away. Residents from Camden and Birdsong brought their children and participated in the kids' event. ![]() True to form, the Big Cat Quest tourney awarded more than $10,000 in cash and prizes. Rounding out the fifth place was Kenneth Darling from Pocahontas, TN. was close behind in fourth position when he presented a 13.85 pounder. Third place was deemed to Mike King from Collierville, TN. Ray had a 27.15 pound fish which won him a new Sea-Ark boat and Suzuki motor. Sure enough, in the last hour, in strolled Ray Ferguson from Knoxville, TN.,edg-ing Strickland out of the top spot into second and a $1000.00. Home to some of the worlds best cat fishing, we are now the home of the Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest Fishing Tournament. And just like in the other Big Cat Quest hourly tournaments, the suspense continued to build. Throughout the day, every hour, catfish were weighed, and Ronnie's fish held firm. weighd in the first hour with a 21.15 pound catfish. With prevailing winds and clouds looming from an incoming cold front, the tournament started off with a bang and 82 participants despite adverse water conditions. Rain pelted down until the day of the tournament at Birdsong Resort and Marina. Candidates discuss how they would manage the sheriffs office if elected. As with any sweepstakes, promotion or giveaway some regulations apply. last weekends Bass Pro Big Cat Quest in Calhoun County. The Tennessee River had been on the rise and the current was fast. 4.18.23 Please read the following guidelines carefully to insure qualification and membership in the Bass Cat Quest Program. The weather had been less than perfect the week before the Bass ProShop's Big Cat Quest presented by Coca-Cola on May 6th, 2006 from Ken Freeman Outdoor Promotions. ![]() Strong Currents Bring Big Wins at the Bass ProShop's Big Cat Quest ![]()
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