From Tribune staff reports
PELL CITY, Ala.–Anglers can now register now for the 7th Annual God is Bigger Movement Bass Fishing Tournament, which promises to be a day filled with fishing, faith, and fun.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14 at Pell City’s Lakeside Park on Logan Martin Lake and will benefit the God is Bigger Movement, a non-profit organization created to “offer hope and prayer to a broken world” and assistance to cancer patients and others with life-threatening illnesses.
$6,000 in guaranteed prize money will be paid to 16 winning places–12 individuals, two couples, and two parent/child teams–with the first place individual to receive $1,500.
There will also be a “No Weigh-In Drawing” for a chance to win $125 plus tons of other prizes.
Winners must be present to receive prizes.
Last year, 111 boats competed in the God is Bigger tournament, making it one of the biggest bass fishing tournaments on Logan Martin Lake.
Blast off will begin at safe daylight, and official weigh-in will start at 3 p.m. by Tim Miller of Fishers of Men Northeast Division.
After weigh-in, there will be door prize drawings for those in attendance, which will start around 4:30 p.m.
Best-selling author Russell Estess will be the guest speaker at the tournament, sharing his testimony of how the God Is Bigger Movement has impacted his life and the lives of his fans.
Christian Singer/Songwriter, Shawn Dennison will also perform at the tournament from 1-2 p.m.
The entry fee is $130 per boat, which includes $10 for Big Fish Pot, and participants can register online at gibmovement.com.
Those who pre-register by 7 p.m. on Sept. 12 will be entered for a chance to win a Blackstone 36″ Griddle.
Breakfast and lunch will also be provided to paid anglers.
