Details were recently released for Chad Morgenthaler's 6th annual team tournament to benefit Special Olympics.
Morgenthaler's again teaming up with Special Olympics Illinois and the Law Enforcement Torch Run, and the event will be held July 30 at Rend Lake in southern Illinois.
The tournament is a buddy team format, with a beat-the-pro fishing contest and chances to win great prizes. Professional angler and PAA president Dave Mansue will attend as celebrity guest to meet and greet anglers and participate in the beat-the-pros contest with Morganthaler.
The tournament's is limited to the first 150 boats to register. Entry is $175 per boat if registered by 5 p.m. July 22, which includes entry into the big-bass pot. The team that catches the big bass of the tournament will win a guaranteed $500. Entry fee is $200 per boat for those who register after 5 pm July 22. Entries will be taken until 6 pm Friday, July 29. Each angler receives a meal, T-shirt and goodie bag full of tackle.
The first five years of the tournament raised more than $130,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.
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