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NORMAL, Ill. –
Professional bass fisherman Chad Morgenthaler of Coulterville, Ill., is hooked on Special Olympics. He is teaming up with Special Olympics Illinois and the Law Enforcement Torch Run to host the 5th Annual Chad Morgenthaler Bass Tournament presented by Jasper Engines & Transmissions on Aug. 28 at Rend Lake in southern Illinois.
The tournament is a buddy team format, with a Beat the Pro fishing contest and chances to win great prizes. Morgenthaler and other Professional Anglers Association (PAA) pros will participate.
The fishing tournament is limited to the first 150 boats to register. Entry is $175 per boat if registered by 5 p.m. Aug. 20 which includes entry into the Big Bass pot. Entry fee is $200 per boat for those who register after 5 p.m. Aug. 20. Each angler receives a T-shirt and goodie bag full of tackle. The first four years of the tournament raised more than $100,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.
PAA anglers, tournament sponsors and auction items are still needed for the tournament. Auction items may be sent in care of Jeff Henson at Special Olympics Illinois, 605 E. Willow St., Normal, IL 61761. Anglers and companies interested in getting involved in the tournament may contact Henson at
800-394-0562 or email him at jhenson@soill.org.
“I urge all my friends in the PAA – the anglers, sponsors and members – to support the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois by fishing the tournament, supporting the tournament or donating products as prizes,” said Morgenthaler.
Registration for the tournament is from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at Rend Lake Resort, the official housing site for the tournament. A pre-tournament meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the resort. The meeting includes dinner, an auction of great fishing items and a meet and greet with the pro anglers. Rend Lake Sailboat Harbor is the launch site for the tournament.
For entry forms or more information, contact Jeff Henson at Special Olympics Illinois at 800-394-0562, email him at jhenson@soill.org or visit
www.soill.org
to download a form.
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