Tourism Benefits From 40th Dale Hollow Bass Classic
Anglers from all over the country are in Byrdstown this weekend for the 40th annual Dale Hollow Bass Classic. Teams of two compete over two days to reel in the best bass possible. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the chamber of commerce started the event to bring more tourism to the area. “This is the […]
All Women’s Fishing Tournament Coming To Dale Hollow
Female anglers can hit the water on Dale Hollow Lake this weekend for the 2 Chicks in a Boat Fishing Tournament. 2 Chicks in a Boat Co-founder Lori Povisil said she has been fishing since she was four years old, and got started hosting tournaments to spread the joy of fishing to other women. Povisil […]
Celina/Clay Chamber Schedules First Fall Fishing Tournament
The Celina Clay County Chamber of Commerce hosting its first-ever fishing tournament. The MidWest Crappie Tournament happening November 10th through the 12th at Dale Hollow Lake. Chamber Director Doug Young said up to 130 boats are expected. “We’ve never done it, and we’re just playing on some new ground,” Young said. “Any time we can […]
Jackson Central FD Hosting First Community Virtual Fishing Tournament
The Jackson County Central Fire Department is hosting its first ever virtual bass fishing tournament. The event starts accepting fish entries this Sunday. Fire Chief Jeff Conn said registration will remain open throughout the month of May. “We have poker chips that we hand out that everybody that buys into the tournament, they’ll pick up […]
Fentress County Children’s Center Hosting Fishing Tournament Benefit
The Fentress County Children’s Center will host a fishing tournament this Saturday fundraising for its services. The inaugural Casting for Kids will take place this Saturday at the Sunset Marina in Monroe. Executive Director Kellie Walker said the bass fishing tournament kicks off at 7:00 a.m. at Dale Hollow Lake. “With COVID the past couple […]
Byrdstown Chamber Preparing For Largest Fishing Tournament To Date
Anglers already arriving to Byrdstown as the Major League Fishing Toyota Series at Dale Hollow Lake starts Thursday. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Billy Robbins said 288 fishermen are participating this year making it the largest fishing tournament ever held at Dale Hollow Lake. “It’s a big impact for us,” Robbins said. “Our local businesses, […]
Byrdstown Sets Date For Spring Fishing Tournament
Byrdstown has set the date for its spring fishing tournament at Sunset Marina for the weekend of March 13th. Mayor Sam Gibson said he planned the annual fishing tournament around the big competitions that Dale Hallow brings in each year. “It has been going on now for quite a few years,” Gibson said. “We look […]
