Brownlee Crappie Shootout 7

PETZL sent 6 headlamps for the Brownlee Crappie Shootout prize table this year. This is a great company that produces safety gear for work and play. The Sport line covers lighting, rock climbing equipment, and all the safety gear that goes along with it while the professional side focuses on safety gear for those that work overhead. www.petzl.com/US/en  Give them a like on Facebook to watch their climbers achieve some incredible feats and everyday workers with awesome jobs with a view. Thank you Steven.

NEMRods will be donating a custom rod build (Panfish or Bass) to a lucky angler. Nelson is busy with a growing family but said he would be happy to help out the Brownlee Crappie Shootout again this year. He does beautiful work on some killer rods. BallardBrad probably has a complete lineup by now if you want to check out Nelson's handiwork or on FB at www.facebook.com/fishNEMRods Thanks for the awesome prize Nelson!

Rod n Bobb's sent a sweet donation to the Brownlee Crappie Shootout this year. A dozen of their 3 in one floats will be up for grabs. They produce top quality floats for every fishing style, situation, and species. Find them at www.rod-n-bobbs.com/index.php?page=home or at most local outdoor retailers. Thank you Danielle.

Yak-Power sent a Serious Complete System pack to the Brownlee Crappie Shootout. I know some of you guys out there will know how to put this system to good use and really add some bling to your ride. This is the specs on the unit www.yak-power.com/collections/complete-systems/products/yp-rp5cs3-serious-complete-system
Yak-Power also offers lighting systems and wiring components and full systems to make your next project easier. Check them out at www.yak-power.com/  Thanks for the support Jordan.

Considering this as my first kayak tournament.
I still have a lot to sort out first.
I haven't fished there in decades.
How far do you typically have to paddle to have a shot?

Considering this as my first kayak tournament.
I still have a lot to sort out first.
I haven't fished there in decades.
How far do you typically have to paddle to have a shot?

The tournament as been won more than once from within sight of the launch and your tent. Most people fish the Powder river arm immediately in front of the park. The farthest you have to travel to is the first couple of river bends. All 7-8 species can be found very close.

Thanks jed. I can use any help I can get.
This is all new to me.

Thanks jed. I can use any help I can get.
This is all new to me.

Light action rod and reel. 4-6lb line. Ned Rigs will catch every species. I have other lures and plastics that I will share but it's super simple to fish. It's legal to use bait so worms would be good to have. A couple small plugs for trolling and you are set.

Just picked up a couple more sponsors:

Mack's Lures
https://mackslure.com/

Immersion Research
https://immersionresearch.com/

ICEMULE Coolers
https://icemulecoolers.com/

RAILBLAZA
https://www.railblaza.com/

Bi-Mart
https://www.bimart.com/

Locked down my campsite with a pre-fish day!  WooHoo!

RAILBLAZA sent an awesome prize to the BCS this year. The Ultimate Kayak and Canoe Cart will make transporting your kayak to and from your vehicle a breeze. It can easily be dismantled for stowing while on the water or saving space in the garage.

The carts specs are here:  https://www.railblaza.com/products/c-tug-canoe-and-kayak-cart/

RAILBLAZA offers a wide range of paddle and boating products to fit any project you may be working on. Their motto says it all. Hold Everything... Find the complete RAILBLAZA line at https://www.railblaza.com/

Thank you for the support Taite.

Outdoor Emporium/Sportco sent a $75 gift certificate to the BCS this year. This is one of biggest sporting goods shops in the Seattle area and carries everything you are looking for to head outdoors. They have a large selection of kayaks and accessories as well as gear for boaters and bank anglers. The gifty is good in store or online if you can't make it out there. Check out what they have to offer at www.sportco.com Thank you Brad, Kevin, and Kayak Fishing Washington for the support.

Team Crappie/TTI Blakemore sent an assortment of their best crappie catching lures. These will work for many different species and a perfect fit to the tournament format. TTI Blakemore has been producing quality gear for many years and is always working to find new fish catching gear. Find their full line of products at  https://ttiblakemore.com/ Thank you for the great donation Ron.

Lancer Jigs will again be a sponsor for the event. Up for grabs is 2 $50 gift certificates and a couple sweet hats. Not sure if the glow jigs will make it to the table

Terry and Tony have built a devoted following for their jigs and I'm happy to say I am one of them. These jigs are my go to lures in the ocean and have produced some very nice fish for many anglers over the years. They are now offering soft beads and steelhead jigs and Tony is constantly working on new ideas. Super happy to have them back this year. Find them online at https://lancerjigs.com/ Thank you Terry and Tony.

Is anyone interested in sharing a campsite for this?