WTBY 2026 Event #1 Presented by S.Y. Wilson & Company
Pickwick Lake
Counce, TN
Date: March 7, 2026
Captain's Meeting March 6th at 7:30 PM via Facebook live
Launch: 5:30am
Lines in: 6:00am
Lines Out: 2:00pm
Check In: 3:00pm Freddie T’s or Stateline Boat Ramp (Confirmed Week of Event)
100 Mimosa Lane Counce, TN 38326
Boundaries:
Pickwick Dam to Wilson Dam
Last legal launch point on Yellow Creek is the Scruggs Bridge Boat Ramp on Hwy 25. Can float, paddle, motor or pedal and fish past the bridge. You may not launch south of HWY 72 - you may paddle, pedal, or motor to fish south of HWY 72.
Launches:
Lake wide launch from any public access, ramp, or public pay use ramp.
This will be a three fish 12" minimum Catch/Photo/Release event with the longest three fish winning. Check in will be in person.
The entry fee for this tournament is $35 for standard entry and $5 extra for Big Bass Participation ($40 for all in total). Payment will be collected on PayPal at
d2VzdHRuYmFzc3lha2tlcnMgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ== – select friends and family to avoid 3% fee. Payment deadline is 10pm on March 6th.
We will pay out top 3 spots (1-39 anglers) and 1 additional spot for each additional 10 anglers as well as big bass after tournament fees are covered.
This is a KAST tournament. Therefore, all 2025 KAST rules will be followed. (2026 rules not published yet). Those rules can be found in the files tab of the WTBY Facebook group page. For the 2026 Season, you will sign the KAST rules document with WTBY addendum prior to first tournament participation…messaged to you upon payment.
Mandatory Supplies/Gear - Coast Guard Approved PFD, Ketch board or Yak Attack Leaderboard, Visibility Flag, 360 degree light if launch prior sunrise, proper licenses and launch fees in place
For any questions, contact Matt Skelton 901-634-8575, Joe Cittadino 901-483-9818 or Brian Knack 901-201-1935 with either questions beforehand or if something comes up during the event.
Also check out other Sports events in Counce, Meetups in Counce.
