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Delegate Hillary Pugh Kent's
Red, White, and Blue Catfish Classic
Saturday, August 2nd
Sunrise Start ~ Weigh-in by 4pm
Leedstown Campground on the Rappahannock
2195 Leedstown Rd, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
Click the button above, visit
https://secure.winred.com/hillary-pugh-kent-for-delegate/catfishclassic
or call 804-456-8360 to register.
Prizes: 1st Place - $2,000, 2nd Place - $1,000, 3rd Place - $500
Lunker Award (Biggest Overall Fish) - $100
Youth Prizes: 1st Place - $100 Gift Card, 2nd Place - $50 Gift Card, 3rd Place - $25 Gift Card​
Delegate Hillary Pugh Kent Proudly Presents
the 2025 Red, White & Blue Catfish Classic
Delegate Hillary Pugh Kent is proud to host the Red, White & Blue Catfish Classic, a one-day fishing tournament that celebrates the heritage, beauty, and spirit of Virginia’s Northern Neck. This exciting event will take place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, with a sunrise start and weigh-in by 4:00 PM at Leedstown Campground on the Rappahannock River.
Anglers will compete for nearly $4,000 in cash prizes including: 1st Place - $2,000, 2nd Place - $1,000, 3rd Place - $500, Lunker Award (Biggest Overall Fish) - $100, and gift cards awarded for the youth division. The first 50 boats to register will receive a free launch at the Leedstown weigh-in site.
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The tournament promotes outdoor recreation, tourism, and community engagement while supporting local initiatives across the region. All fishing must comply with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) regulations for blue catfish on the Rappahannock River.
Register now or call 804-456-8360.
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Whether you're a seasoned angler or just looking to enjoy a great day on the water with friends and family, the Red, White & Blue Catfish Classic is your chance to be part of a uniquely Virginia tradition.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship information for the 2025 Red, White, and Blue Catfish Classic will be announced shortly.​
Registration
Registration for the 2025 Red, White, and Blue Catfish Classic is now open.
Registration fees submitted online, by mail or hand delivered (cash or check) are $100 per boat for 6 anglers until Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Registration fees submitted after July 15th are $150. Additional anglers can be added for $50 each.
Online registration will close on Friday, August 1st at 6:00pm, we will accept changes to the anglers and paper registrations with registration fees up to and during the mandatory Captain’s meeting.
Registration forms and fees can be mailed with a check to Hillary Pugh Kent for Delegate, PO Box 785, Warsaw, Virginia, 22572, submitted online at https://secure.winred.com/hillary-pugh-kent-for-delegate/catfishclassic, emailed to campaign@hillarypughkentva.com, or completed by phone at 804-456-8360.
If the Captain and/or mate are fishing in the tournament, they MUST be included on the list of anglers and count as one of the 6 registrants.
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