Fishers of Men Classic
Monthly Bass Fishing Tournament • Fellowship • Friendly Competition
The Fishers of Men Classic is a monthly bass fishing fellowship designed to bring people together for great fishing, meaningful community, friendly competition, and time enjoying God's beautiful creation.
Whether you're an experienced tournament angler or simply enjoy spending time on the water, you're invited to join us. We fish on the 2nd Saturday of every month, year-round.
Open to all men—you do not have to be a member of COTLakes to attend.
The day begins with all boats in the water 30 minutes before safe light, with everyone ready to go at safe light. A group prayer is held before takeoff and again after the weigh-in at the boat ramp. Any dead fish will result in a 0.25-pound weight penalty. Weigh-in will be at 1 PM or 3 PM, depending on weather and other conditions.
The Fishers of Men Classic is a monthly bass fishing fellowship designed to bring people together for great fishing, meaningful community, friendly competition, and time enjoying God's beautiful creation.
Whether you're an experienced tournament angler or simply enjoy spending time on the water, you're invited to join us. We fish on the 2nd Saturday of every month, year-round.
Open to all men—you do not have to be a member of COTLakes to attend.
The day begins with all boats in the water 30 minutes before safe light, with everyone ready to go at safe light. A group prayer is held before takeoff and again after the weigh-in at the boat ramp. Any dead fish will result in a 0.25-pound weight penalty. Weigh-in will be at 1 PM or 3 PM, depending on weather and other conditions.
Registration
Participants may register in one of three ways:
- Boat Owner
- Boat Owner with a Non-Boater (Team)
- Boater Willing to Be Paired with a Non-Boater
Entry Fee
- Boat Owner - Free
- Fisherman / Passenger - Free
- Boat Owner with a Non-Boater - Free
- Boater Willing to Be Paired with a Non-Boater - Free
Tournament Payouts
- 1st Place – 65%
- 2nd Place – 25%
- 3rd Place – 10%
Tournament Schedule
- Launch: 30 minutes before sunrise
- Boats in the Water: Please arrive with your boat launched 45–60 minutes before tournament start time.
- Weigh-In: 1:00 PM at the boat ramp
Dead Fish Penalty: Any dead fish will result in a ½-pound deduction from the total weight.
Boater & Non-Boater Pairings
Participants needing a partner will be paired by the Tournament Director/Event Coordinator on the morning of the event whenever possible.
All participants are required to sign a tournament waiver before fishing.
If you are a boat owner willing to take a non-boater, please text Kevin Schudel at 352-406-1616 at least three (3) days before each tournament so pairings can be arranged.
All participants are required to sign a tournament waiver before fishing.
If you are a boat owner willing to take a non-boater, please text Kevin Schudel at 352-406-1616 at least three (3) days before each tournament so pairings can be arranged.
Safety & Equipment
Boat owners are responsible for providing a safe and legal fishing vessel, including:
- U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets
- Working emergency kill switch
- Required safety equipment
- Eye protection
- Appropriate rain gear when needed
Sponsors
Church of the Lakes
Kevin Schudel
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