Eleven Mile State Park will host the annual Cabela’s Colorado Classic Pro-Am Ice Fishing Tournament produced by the 11 Mile Marina, starting with the Grand Slam Jan. 10, followed by the South Park Ice Masters Traveling Trophy Feb. 7 and ending with the Marina March Madness March 7, 2015.
The Cabela’s Colorado Classic has grown to be one of Colorado’s premier ice fishing contests with thousands of dollars in cash and prizes won and given away. This year, the promoters are excited to announce a new Pro-Am format. The contest basically remains the same as in years past, but adds a new Pro Division. Over the last few years, the large cash prizes have attracted professional, experts and everyday anglers alike. In an effort to ensure fairness for the everyday amateur angler and protect their ability and chance to win big money, while providing expert and professional fishermen an opportunity to win big cash prizes as well, the 11 Mile Marina along with contest sponsors came up with a plan to add a Pro Division to the tournament.
Tournament Director Larry Falk said, “We hope this new approach to even the playing field for the everyday angler will attract new participants who have been hesitant to sign up in the past because they felt their chances to win big prizes were diminished by competing directly against the pros.”
