Crappie Masters - Lake Marion

A big fish challenge will be held on February 14 on Lake Marion, Manning, S.C. Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops, Tracker Marine, Humminbird, Minn Kota, Mercury Motors and the Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce, the big fish challenge will be followed by a one day national qualifier on February 15th.

The seminar for both events will be Thursday February 13th at the Manning High School, 2155 Paxville Hwy, Manning, S.C. with registration at 5:00 PM and the seminar at 6:30 PM. Bass Pro Shops Crappie Masters tournaments are open to the public, membership is required.



The big fish challenge has two divisions. Anglers may fish for crappie, bass or both. Entry of the big fish challenge is $100.00 per person/per division. You may fish with up to 3 people per boat. Weigh in times are 7:00 – 10:00 AM, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Anglers can weigh their big fish at two locations, John C. Land Landing Fishing Facility Boat Ramp, 4404 Greenail Road, Summerton, SC or Carolina King Retreat Boat Ramp, 2498 Belser Rd, Summerton, SC. The awards ceremony will be at 5:30 PM at the John C. Land Landing Fishing Facility.

Anglers will fish from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM for the February 15th national qualifier. The fishable waters are from the Hwy 601 bridge to the Lake Marion Dam. Lake Moultrie is off limits. Anglers must be in the weigh in line by 4:30 PM.

The weigh in will be at the John C. Land Landing Fishing Facility and is open to the public to attend.

A free kids fishing rodeo will be held Saturday morning, February 15th, at the John C. Land Landing. Kids will fish for fun and prizes. Registration will be at 8:00 AM with fishing from 9-10:30 AM. All participants should bring their bait and poles.

The tournament trail will move to Greenwood Lake, Greenwood, S.C. for a one day national qualifier on February 22.

My moneys on Inkdabber and RootyTooty. :highfive

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Originally Posted by SeaRay

My moneys on Inkdabber and RootyTooty. :highfive

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That's a good pick Mr. Ray, they will be hard to beat! I don't know if me and SYG can compete with some of the more experienced anglers on this lake like them and a couple others, but there is only one way to learn the lake and see what happens. I have been looking at the map alot, and it's ALOT of water to cover. Gone starting looking in the rain this weekend though.

Hooked up and ready.... to go... ! :Rofl:Rofl:notworthy

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Originally Posted by S-Town Crappie King

That's a good pick Mr. Ray, they will be hard to beat! I don't know if me and SYG can compete with some of the more experienced anglers on this lake like them and a couple others, but there is only one way to learn the lake and see what happens. I have been looking at the map alot, and it's ALOT of water to cover. Gone starting looking in the rain this weekend though.

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well all I can tell you is this Tim and Tommy are a tough team and going to be hard to beat !!! all you and SYG will have to do is remember what got you where you are now and stay positive !!! y'all will do better then you think !!! best of luck to both teams and have fun and stay safe !!!!:ThumbsUp

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Originally Posted by strmwalker

well all I can tell you is this Tim and Tommy are a tough team and going to be hard to beat !!! all you and SYG will have to do is remember what got you where you are now and stay positive !!! y'all will do better then you think !!! best of luck to both teams and have fun and stay safe !!!!:ThumbsUp

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they don't call it the Whitey Outlaw invitational for NOTHING>>>>>

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Originally Posted by stumpjumper

they don't call it the Whitey Outlaw invitational for NOTHING>>>>>

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what does that mean ???????????????????????

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what does that mean ???????????????????????

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he's one of the sponsors; and crappie master PRO! HE got his start on Santee many years ago. He ONLY like the upper lake (marion). Nothing really!!!!!!!! :)

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Originally Posted by stumpjumper

he's one of the sponsors; and crappie master PRO! HE got his start on Santee many years ago. He ONLY like the upper lake (marion). Nothing really!!!!!!!! :)

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shows what I know !!!:dono it should be a good tourney for sure !!!!

It's gonna be TROLLING TIME come the end of Febuary! Go get 'em guys.:)

Most of these major events don't really have favorites, fishing this time of year, when the fish are in transition, allows every fishermen an opportunity to encounter fish if he/she is in the right spot at the right time. This has been a cold/wet winter, water temps are cold, fish are sluggish to bite. I've only fished once this year, caught two fish out of the two bites I had. Things can change for the better, or for the worst, quickly if the weather changes dramatically to the warmer or colder side. Santee, like all big lakes can be fickle this time of year. Water levels continue to be up and down, winds can play havoc on your fishing areas if they choose to blow hard on this open body of water. There are not many creeks and coves on lake Marion, so good fishermen tend to group up on what ever area becomes active with fish biting activity first. Tournaments in general are 50% skill, and 50% luck. With creels only 7 fish now, some one who lucks into that big bite are two can separate themselves from the pack. To be honest, if I was offered $1,000,000 to go out tomorrow and catch 7 crappie, I'm not so sure I could do it. What I'm trying to say, no one really has any advantage. Tommy and I will fish hard and long, just like every other team paying the $210.00 entry fee. If we get the right bites, we'll be near the top. If we don't, we'll be floundering near the bottom of the leader board. That's just how it is, a game of chance.

Roland, I forgot you and the Red Fox had teamed up. I guess I'll have to put money down on both teams. :ThumbsUp

I'm putting my money on Tim.

Welsl, I'll make my prediction now. 13.86 lbs to win!

I believe it's up to anyone, but not knowing a body of water is definately a disadvantage. I guess we're gonna be pounding Potato and Jacks and hope they are in there.......too much water to try and fish the entire lake and find fish. Historically Potato and Jacks consistantly produce quality fish from the information I have gathered. Sea Ray, I'm no Red Fox! I went to Robert E Lee Academy! I'm a cavalier.......little brother is a fox though, lol