GET READY FOR THE CRAPPIE MASTERS NATIONAL QUALIFIER ON REND LAKE, IL

May 14, 2024

Rend Lake, IL is the site for the 5th event on the Crappie Masters National Qualifier in 2024. The full field of anglers from multiple states will all have their eyes set on their piece of the $20,000.00 guaranteed purse going to our top 12 placing teams. Competition will begin on May 17th with Championship Saturday taking place on May 18th.

Rend Lake came back into the Crappie Masters schedule back in 2022 hosting a National Qualifier event during the month of May. The 2022 event showcased Rend Lake in an incredible way producing great overall weights with anglers be amazed by the number in the lake and we are expecting to see that once again this year in 2024.

For our 2024 Event Mafia Rods is playing as our hosting and Title sponsor for this event and will have a full lineup of products on display throughout the weekend! Check out all of the great products at High-Quality Crappie Fishing Supplies (mafiarods.com)

Diving into this event May 17th &18th, 2024 on Rend Lake we are expecting weights from two days of fishing (10 Fish) to break the 18-19 lbs. with the potential for an even bigger two-day weight total. Rend Lake is full of 1.50 lb fish right now with many anglers stating they are confident in catching a few 2 lb fish each day and when the best anglers in the country show up on Rend Lake you will always unlock the lakes full potential.

Tournament Registration will be held at the Rend Lake Golf Complex Conference Room 12476 Golf Course Dr, Whittington, IL 62897 with check-ins taking place from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. with the official rules meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Fishing Hours will take place from 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and you must be returned to the weigh-in line by 3:00 p.m. Livewell checks will take place from 4:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. at the South Sandusky Boat Ramp 13484 Sandusky Crk Dr, Benton, IL 62812 along with our weigh-ins being held at South Sandusky Boat Ramp 13484 Sandusky Crk Dr, Benton, IL 62812!