Around mid-September, 700 fishing enthusiasts from 11 countries will gather at the picturesque Shengzhong Lake in Nanbu County, Nanchong City, Sichuan Province, to participate in the China Shengzhong Lake Fishing Grand Prix and the International Kayak Bass Fishing Grand Prix, showcasing their angling skills.
According to local authorities in Nanbu County on the 26th, the 6th China Shengzhong Lake Fishing Grand Prix is set to take place from September 12 to 15 at the core fishing area of Shengzhong Lake. The competition event is a 72-hour mixed-species (top 20 largest fish) weight challenge, with a total prize purse of 425,000 RMB. A total of 160 teams and 640 participants from across the country have registered for the event.
Meanwhile, the 2014 China Shengzhong Lake International Kayak Bass Fishing Grand Prix will also be held from September 12 to 14 in the waters of Phoenix Island within the Shengzhong Lake scenic area. Sixty participants from 11 countries will compete in a kayak (Castaic/Kayak) jigging mixed-species weight challenge. The total prize money for the event is 80,000 USD, with awards given to the top 20 competitors, including a first-place prize of 30,000 USD.