Fishing tournaments

Sponsoring a bass, crappie, catfish or other fishing tournament? Mail or fax your information to Fishing Editor, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, Ga. 30903-1928. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. Tournament reports must include first and last names of the participants, total numbers of fish and total weight of the catch.

The Calcutta Open

Team Bass Tournament

March 14

Lake Murray

Billy Dreher Island State Park

More than $20,000 in cash and prizes (based on 120 boats). Fish Stalker Lures only. $500 big fish award. Enter online at www.TheCalcuttaOpen.com. Regular entry fee $200, optional big fish pot $10. $10 non-entrant bid fee. Mandatory dinner meeting and Calcutta auction on March 13. See Web site for location and time.

34th annual Rebel Open

March 28

Dorn Boating & Fishing Complex

Hawe Creek

Entry fee $100 per team before March 28, $110 per team on tournament day. Big fish pot is $10 per team. 100 percent payback on big fish, 70 percent for the No. 1 big fish, 30 percent for No. 2. Five-fish limit, 12-inch minimum size. Four-ounce penalty for dead fish. One big fish weighed per team.

For applications and more information: (864) 980-2584, or (864) 389-0605. If no answer, leave a message.

Stevens Creek Open

Team Bass Tournament

Next: March 8. Entry fee $20 per team, $10 big fish pot, 100 percent payback. Safe light until 1 p.m. Register at the DeLaughter Drive boat ramp off Martintown Road in North Augusta. Refreshments will be served to contestants following the weigh-in.

More information: Joel Carson, (706) 830-6924, or Mark Whitcomb, (803) 624-2537.

Saturday Morning Open

Team Bass Tournament

Feb. 14 results

Sammy Landrum reporting

Bruce Perkins and partner, 16.55 pounds. Marty Quesada Jr., and Steve Story, 15.55 pounds. Jon Hare and Chris Rodwell, 15 pounds. Big fish: 6.65 pounds.

Next: Feb. 28. Tournament hours safe light until 3 p.m. Entry fee of $55 per team includes big fish pot. 100 percent payback. More information: Sammy Landrum, (706) 825-9167, or Tony Postell, (706) 564-8061.

Langley Pond Shootout

Bass tournament to begin on Tuesday, March 10, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Entry fee is $20 per person. A five-bass limit is enforced.

More information: Gene Moyer, (803) 593-2762.

Southern Anglers Challenge

Clark Hill Division

Registration will be held at the ramp. Anglers must pay a one-time $30 membership fee. Entry fee is $100 plus a $10 big fish pot fee and $10 championship fee. Entry fees are due the Thursday prior to the tournament to avoid late fees. The 2009 championship pays a guaranteed $15,000 to the winners and 100 percent payback to the remaining paid places.

Schedule: March 21, April 11, May 2, June 20. All tournaments held out of Wildwood Park. More information from tournament director Craig Johnson, (706) 564-9564 (cell) or (706) 364-6437 (residence). E-mail outdoor destinations@knology.com. Entry fees and forms can be mailed to my address at 406 McCormick Road, Martinez, GA 30907, or dropped off to Augusta Marine Superstore, Broadway Bait & Tackle, Hootie's Outdoors.

Lake Murray Division

Schedule: March 14, April 25, May 16. All tournaments out of Siesta Cove. More information from tournament director George Raborn, (803) 221-5049. E-mail: geo@stewartbuilders.com

Lake Russell Division

Schedule: March 28, April 11, May 23. All tournaments out of Elbert Highway 72 ramp. More information from tournament director Bill Harvey, (706) 294-4732. E-mail: bharvey8@bellsouth.net

Lake Sinclair Division

Schedule: March 15, April 25, May 17, June 6, July 18. All tournaments out of Little River Park. More information from tournament director Bill Harvey, (706) 294-4732. E-mail: bharvey8@bellsouth.net

American Bass Anglers

Schedule: March 7-8, Amity boat ramps, Lincoln County. April 4, Dorn Boating & Fishing Facility, Hawe Creek. April 25-26, Amity boat ramps, Lincoln County (two-day event).

More information: Director Dale Hart, (912) 925-5004. E-mail: dhart89@comcast.net or visit ABA online at www.americanbassanglers.com.

Saltwater tournaments

Fripp Island Marina

April 17-18: King Mackerel Warmup Tournament. Three charter captains are based at the marina, which offers a fleet of new rental boats and Fripper II, a new 49-passenger catamaran excursion boat. More information: (843) 838-1517.

Fort Gordon Sportsman's Club

Schedule: March 8, crappie tournament, safe light until noon. March 22, bass tournament, daylight until noon. April 5, crappie tournament, safe light until noon.

More information: Fred Perry, (706) 791-5078, or (706) 833-2834 res. or (706) 541-1057, Ext. 131. All tournaments held at Butler Reservoir, unless noted.