Chris Cannon posted on April 17, 2010 16:04
Rome, GA
Congratulations to the winners and participants in the 2010 Big Cat Quest hosted by Ken Freeman Productions on April 17, 2010.
Over 50 participants spent the day on the rivers of Rome, Georgia hoping for a big catch. 2010 saw three children and three women participate in the tournament. Over 6 different states from across southern and middle America were represented by participants.
As part of the Waterfest X festivities in Ridge Ferry Park, the Big Cat Quest TANK held all fish caught throughout the day. The 53-foot, rolling fish aquarium is a 6,000-gallon simulated natural environment. The tank hosts a variety of aquatic guests, but all were examples of fish living in local waters.
All winners received a cash prize with the first place winners splitting $2,000.
Award Winners
First Place
Total of 82.45 pounds
David Steel Williamstown, Kentucky
Eddie Wilson Falmouth, Kentucky
Second Place
Total of 61.75 pounds
David Harrison Tunnel Hill, Georgia
George Harrison, Calhoun, Georgia
Third Place
Total of 56.00 pounds
Donnie Fountain Ranger, Georgia
Ray Ferguson Ranger, Georgia
Fourth Place
Total of 45.05 pounds
Lonnie Fountain Jasper, Georgia
David Bruce Jasper, Georgia
Nick Martin Jasper, Georgia
Fifth Place
Total of 41.70 pounds
Joe Hightower Ranger, Georgia
Charlie Wright Ranger, Georgia
Additionally, Ray Ferguson was awarded the $500 prize for biggest fish of the day. The catfish he caught weighed in at 31.05 pounds.
Winners of the Big Cat Quest Tournament
First place winners David Steel of Williamstown, Kentucky and Eddie Wilson of Falmouth, Kentucky.
The largest catfish of the day (31.05 pounds) caught by Ray Ferguson.