The CCA Louisiana Statewide Tournament and Angler’s Rodeo begins its 19th year of competition on Saturday, May 25.
One of the largest and richest saltwater fishing tournaments in the country, offering more than $500,000 in prizes, STAR spans the entire Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf Coast and is open to anglers of every age. It lasts for 101 days as the tournament runs through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2. In the signature Tagged Redfish Division, the first 10 tagged redfish turned in by registered STAR anglers will win prizes, the first of which is a brand new Chevy Silverado pickup truck worth approximately $30,000. Any additional tagged redfish caught by STAR anglers will win a boat, motor and trailer package.
“We gave away a truck last year to one lucky angler,” said Rad Trascher, STAR Director. “All it takes is one cast that could change your life.”
“And it is so easy to enter STAR before going on the water,” Trascher said.
There are numerous weigh stations throughout the state, including Roussell’s in LaPlace. For a complete listing of weight stations visit CCASTAR.com. Sign up for STAR by dialing 1-877-4CCASTAR (1-877-422-2782), anytime from anywhere. Whether it happens on the way down to the coast, on the dock or days in advance of a fishing trip, operators are standing by to take your call. All must enter before fishing.
For more information about STAR, contact Rad Trascher at 225-952-9200 or visit CCASTAR.com.