Pick It Forward for Orphans Reelin' For The Kids



Pick It Forward for Orphans Fishing Tournament

Location:  Caddo Lake, Earl G. Williamson Launch Ramp

May 25th, 2024

Pick It Forward for Orphans is a 501c3 dedicated to helping foster children in our community.  This fishing tournament has and will continue to help support local foster children.  Organizations that we will help with the proceeds from this tournament include, Making a New Way, Faith and Fostering, House of Grace, and Royal Family Kids Camp!   We can support more children each year because of your support of this tournament.  Come have fun, invite friends, and make a difference.  Thank you so much for giving of your heart for these children! 

Dobyns Rods to first 100 teams!  Given the day of the tournament at weigh in!

Children under 12 will receive recognition and a bass pro gift card for fishing! Donated by Debbie Miller! 

Lunch provided at 2:30 PM by

Hugh Wood Catering, Minden

Gary McCoy to EMCEE!

ENTRY FEE
$180 per boat

Cost for one or two anglers in a boat, pay online or print off form online and follow directions.

Big Bass

 $10.00 per boat

To be eligible you have to pay $10.00 fee when you register. 

BIGGEST BASS OVER TEN POUNDS $5000

sponsored by Kyle Robinson, Injury Attorney 

1st place    $1500

Mira Primary Care Dr. Todd Flowers

2nd place   $1000

Red River Trailers

3rd place   $750

William Morris Companies

4th place $500

Moore Wireline Services

Big Bass     $500

Zach Shadinger, "Attorney at Law" 

DONORS

Dobyns Rods

Dr. Paul Davis,

Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists

$500

Sue Marioneaux

$500

Shane and Jody Keenum

$500

6th through 15th place prizes, we will have 2 of each prize, winners' choice!  Will post prizes as we get them! 

Two each: 

YETIs donated by Victoria and Ryan Camp

Pampered chef cast iron pans with $30 Bergeron Gift Cards donated by Victoria and Ryan Camp

$100 Bass Pro Shop gift cards donated by Pamela Simmons, $100 gift card donated by Ann George, and Offshore Angler 3 1/2" Gaffs donated by Yevette Harrell

Tournament Touch Screen Scale, Cull Beam & Tournament Board donated by Fred and Pam Morgan

Portable air compressors and battery tenders donated by Louisiana Powersports 

ATV winches - SuperATV

25 Quart Bison ice chests donated by Ben Tabor of H&E Equipment Rentals 

Dinner & wine for two:  2 NY strips, twice baked potatoes, vegetable, and choice of dessert donated by Derek Amidon Cuts and Corks

NOCO Boost Plus Ultrasafe Jump Starters donated by Deanna Kamphuis

Deep cycle batteries - Mel Smith Marine

BIG RAFFLE!  BRING CASH! 

RULES:

• You can register the morning of the event at Earl G Williamson Launch Ramp.
• If you have guided on Caddo Lake in the past 30 days and were paid over $100, you are not eligible to fish this tournament. 
• Trailering allowed, if you are registered and paid, you do not have to check in at Earl G Williamson Launch Ramp.
• A team consists of two anglers.  To promote youth fishing, a team may also contain one extra angler 12 years of age or less for a total of three.
• An angler can fish alone (4 overs rule applies).
• There is a 5 bass limit (must cull when 6th bass is caught).
• Boat must have operating live well with aerator system.
• Bass must be at least 12 inches in length and out of protected slot for Caddo Lake.
• All fishing with artificial lures only. Pork is allowed.
• Only one rod and reel may be used at a time.
• No trolling with combustion engine.
• All state, federal, and lake rules and/or laws apply.
• Dead fish assessed .5 lb. penalty per dead fish.
• Short or slot fish receive 1 lb. penalty and removal of the fish from stringer.
• Must be 18 to participate. Anyone not 18 must have parent/guardian written consent.
• Tournament directors reserve the right to refuse any entry they deem necessary.
• All entrants are subject to a polygraph test. Anyone unable to take polygraph due to consumption of alcohol will be disqualified from tournament.
• Any teams late for weigh in will not be allowed to weigh in.
• Stop fishing at 3 PM.
• Weigh in line closes at 3:30 PM.  Anglers must report to tournament director designee by 3:30 PM or they will not be allowed to weigh. 
• Anglers must use provided weigh bags.  DO NOT use your own weigh bags.  A weigh bag will be provided when team member reports to tournament director designee when team is on shore. 
• No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs during tournament hours. SEE POLYGRAPH RULE.
• Life vest must be worn when boat is on plane.
• Must use proper lighting during hours of darkness.

FIRST CAST  6:00 AM- LAST CAST WILL BE 3 PM - MUST BE IN WEIGH IN LINE BY 3:30 PM.

ANY QUESTIONS CALL:

Tournament Directors:

Mike Craig 510-8585

Mike Cork 560-9827

Jamie Jett 707-3070

If you would like to donate prizes or cash towards prizes, please call or text Jamie Jett 318-707-3070. 

Your company and/or name will be advertised on the NW Louisiana Tournament Facebook page and at the tournament.