8/19/06 Nickajack Lake

Overall it seemed to be a tuff day of fishing for everyone.....To me it seemed like the fish were just not wanting to feed.....You had to hit one in the head, while anchored I had two good bites, but both fish spit the bait out before I could get the circle hooks in them.......We had 7 boats, not a big crowd but everyone seemed to enjoy themself.....First paid $420, Second $262.50, Big Cat $157.50....Over half of the field were newcomers to SCA events, but I expect we will see them again......Now for the winners 1st and Big cat was Jennifer and Mike Mitchell with 4 blues weighing 83.14, the big blue was 44.2 lbs......Second went to David and Lester Harrison with 1 Blue weighing 35.14 pounds. We caught our fish on skipjack, two of them in the morning below Nickajack dam, the other two including the 44 came from Nickjack lake......they were 30-50 ft deep, tight to structure, all caught drifting. Second place was using Bream and they were anchored down in Nickajack lake, they fish Nickajack regularly, and let me tell you they had some photos to back it up....I'am talking about 70 & 80 lbers. I would like to say thanks to all the participants and would like to tell everyone who has the opportunity to fish Nickajack that they truly have a first class catfishery....I'am thinking of doing two tournaments up there next year, one from shellmound and possibly one in the Chickamagua Dam area, If anyone would be interested in helping me put these tournaments together or even running them for SCA, email me or call anytime. I will post pics when they are developed May God Bless, Mike Mithell 256-673-2250 cprbigcats@yahoo.com

7/29/06 Guntersville Dam
	Not a lot of fish caught but some nice ones, including the new big cat of the year. The winning stringer was caught by Allen Neuschwander and Brandon Price with 3 Cats that weighed a whopping 95 Lbs. Second Place and Big Cat was caught by Jr. and Terry Osborne with a nice 64.14 Lb. Blue. Out of 23 participants only 11 fish were brought to the scales, with 6 of them being 30+ lbs.

Wilson Lake 5/13/06

What a day on Wilson, with winds making the fishing tuff everyone but one boat brought fish to the scales. But know one could top Bruce Paulk and Stan Garner's 5 fish limit of 160.10 Lbs.  they also had big cat with a 39 Lb. blue. Coming in Second was Larry Muse and Wesley Roberts with 70.8 Lbs of Bluecats. Third place went to Sammy and Mike Mitchell with 54.10 Lbs. All together 770 dollars in Prize money was paid out, not to mention the top two teams qualified to compete in the Cabelas Classic. The Cabelas tournament with a guaranteed $60 thousand dollars in prizes and money payout will be held in Oct. on Pickwick/Wilson Lakes.

2005 SCA Classic

Hey guys.......I was holding out for some pics to post with the classic results, but haven't got them back yet...I'll post some later. If you have never fished Wheeler/Wilson Lake this might make you want to try it sometime......This was a record for SCA and for what I'm told is the largest winning weight ever recorded at a catfish tournament of 7 fish or less.....We had a 6 fish limit for two days......the top four teams weighed in a combined total of 904.7 LB's of Bluecats, that is a record for any catfish tournament in the U.S.A.....here again this is not 100% confirmed yet, but I believe we have set multiple records at this event...fourth place was Greg and Kim Ledbetter with a 6 fish limit of 186.6 LB, Kim also caught big cat on the second day with a 61.4 LB Blue......third place Andrew Wilbanks and Larry Muse with 212.2 LB of blues caught from Wilson Lake, 5 of the 6 weighed 198.14 LB and were weighed in the first day.......second place was Ray Ferguson with 242 LB he was also fishing Wilson in 10-20ft of water, he also weighed 5 the first day that topped the scales at 213.10 LB, and one blue the second that weighed 28.6......First place went to Richard Woodruff and Mike Mitchell with a six fish limit that weighed 263.15 LB, these blues came from Wheeler Lake, we also weighed 5 the first day that weighed 250.3 LB and only managed a 13.12 on the second day to finish the limit.....Richard had Big Cat of the event and year as well with a 63.9 LB Bluecat.....Overall there was a total of 37 cats brought to the scales that weighed 1185 LB's, thats an average of 32 LB per fish......$2600 in cash and prizes were awarded to the top 6 places....I appreciate everyone for making this year a huge success and would like to invite everyone to join us in the upcoming SCA events. Special thanks to our sponsors Minn-Kota, Loki Nets, Phil King's Guide Service, TrophyCats Guide Service, Poledaddy Rod Holders, Tennesee Valley Outdoors Magazine and Catfish Supply Company. Thanks, Mike Mitchell 256-673-2250 SCA

Cumberland River 3-5-05

A tuff day on the Cumberland the river was falling and the cats were definatley not feeding. We had 23 cats weighed in with a total weight of 198 lbs thats an 8 lb average. 1st place  and Big Cat went to Daniel Lee and John Wallace from Waverly, TN. with 42 lbs and 14 oz. with a 23 lb 2 oz blue for Big Cat. 2nd place went to Roland and Mark Zirkle from Clarksville, TN. with 34 lb 6 oz. 15 teams participated 1st place -  $618               2nd place - $282            Big Cat - $150   Doug Hendrix and "Canepole" Tom Lumpkins with a 17 lb 10 oz Blue Cat

Southern Cats Classic 9-25-04

SCA's first official year went out with a bang just like it started, with BIG CAT'S, great catfishermen, and fun for all. A total of 45 blue cats were brought in with a total weight of 618 pounds, that's a 13.7 lb average.    1st place and Big Cat went to the team of Kris Gresham and Doug Parker of Florence, Alabama with a total weight of 99 pounds with a 66 pound blue to take the big fish pot.   Second Place was 84 pounds caught by Sammy and Mike Mitchell of Russellville, Al.         The team of Tim Haynie and Doug Hendrix came in 3rd place with a total of 66 pounds.   Most cats were caught in 40-80 ft of water on cut Skip-jack   A total of $1310 dollars in cash was paid out and another $350 in draw prizes. Also the team of James Azbell and Richard Woodruff received the 2004 Minn-Kota Powerdrive trolling motor ($700 Value) for Angler of the year and a check for $260 for Big Cat of the year.   Thanks to all those who had a part in this years trail and to those who competed. Also to the Sponsors who are willing help out our organization and the great sport of catfishing. Look forward to seeing everyone next year

Wilson Lake 7-17-04 & Pickwick Lake 7-24-04

The last two qualifying events went over well and allot of nice cats were brought to the scales and over $1000 dollars in cash and prizes were given out. The Wilson Lake tournament was won by the team of James Azbell and Richard Woodruff with a five fish limit of 118 pounds, and the Big Cat with a 46 pound blue. These fish were caught on cut skip-jack using a controlled drift in 60 ft of water.  The Pickwick Lake tournament was a tough and hot one with mainly smaller limits of blues and channels mixed weighed in. The team of Quentin and Doug Hendrix won 1st place with 4 blue cats that weighed 66 pounds and also had the Big Cat with a 37 pound blue. These fish were caught on whole skip-jack in 20 -25 ft of water. Thanks to all of the competitors and spectators who attended this years qualifying events. I look forward to seeing all of you on 9-25-04 at the Southern Cats Classic on Wilson Lake.

Kentucky Lake ( Pickwick Dam) 6-12-04

Another tuff day on the water, despite the fact that some of the top anglers in the nation were competing. Only 6 limits were weighed in and 38 cats total that weighed in at 193 pounds, thats a 5 pound average. First Place went to Phil King and David Coughlin of Corinth, Mississippi with a 5 fish limit that weighed 38.05 lbs. Second and Big Cat went to James and Joyce Smith of Ramer, Tennessee with 2 cats that weighed 26.15 lbs, with the big blue weighing 18.05 lbs.

Wheeler Lake March 27, 2004

Another great SCA event with beautiful weather, calm waters, and huge cats caught. With a large crowd gathered at the weigh in site, partly due to a large bass tournament weighing in only 30 minutes prior to our weigh in. The crowd got an eye full to say the least. With the first few 30 pounder's getting weighed in, the bass anglers jaws dropped, some saying how can you land those. Then the team of Richard Woodruff and James Azbell brought in a 60 lb Blue Cat and everyone was amazed, then they got out a 75 lb blue then another nice fish for a 3 fish total weight of 168 pounds. Needles to say they took first and big cat. Several more nice fished were weighed including a 42 lb flathead.   All fish were caught using cut / whole skip-jack for bait, in the 25-50 ft depth range.   Hope to see everyone April 17 at Guntersville State Park.

Wilson Lake March 6, 2004

Record breaker tournament, but not in boats to turnout..............We had a total of 16 competitors.....I think the rain and lack of good bait, scared several people off........I'll admit bait was hard to come by........But as for the cats, everyone caught fish....There were 30 Blue Cats weighed in and 1 flathead.........With a combined total weight of 622 lb and 8 oz.......Thats a 20 lb average.......4 boats had over 100 lbs....With Mark and Jon Hendon of Florence, Alabama coming in 1st place with a 5 fish limit of 173 lbs.........Followed Closely by Richard Woodruff of Russellville and James Azbell of Florence with 169 lbs..........Big Cat was Taken by Kris Gresham and Tim Faulkner of Florence with a 56 lb Blue.....There were 7 fish weighed in over 40 lbs   Most of these Big Cats were caught in 50-75 ft of water on cut Skip-Jack

Southern Cats Classic

2006 SCA Classic Classic will be held Saturday on September 30th (1 Day) from 7A.M. till 4P.M. at Fleet Harbour Ramp near Muscle Shoals, AL.....This ramp is located above Wilson Dam on the south side of the river....You are qualified if you placed in the top 5 in any SCA event or placed in the top 2 in any catch and release catfish tournament....There will be a pre-tournament meeting at 6:30 A.M. which will last 15min or so, then you will be allowed to leave to your desired fishing location on the TN. river you must be back at the ramp at 4 P.M. ready to weigh....The rules will be the same as any other SCA tournament, however the entry fee will be $200 per boat.....100 percent payback. 1st-$1500 2nd-$750 3rd-$450 4th-$300 Big Cat- 2006 Minn-Kota 70 Lb Thrust Maxxum Trolling Motor ($700 Value) *These payouts are based on a 15 boat field, trolling motor is guaranteed* I know most qualified participants are aware, but if you can think of someone who is qualified and might want to fish, feel free to send them this information....I want to get atleast the 15 boat field, and I don't care who fishes as long as they meet the qualifications in the above letter...we all want to compete against the best their is that's the way you grow as a catfishermen. If you have any questions feel free to ask Thanks, Mike Mitchell Southern Cats. Assoc. 256-673-2250 cprbigcats@yahoo.com