The Classic is the “grand daddy” of the Montana Cats Tour. It was started in 2000 by Montana Cats Vice President Brenner Flaten and his friend Luke Morehouse. Over the course of the past 26 years, the Classic has grown into the premier catfish tournament in the region. It is held annually on the 1st Saturday of June in Glasgow, MT. Boundaries stretch from the Mouth of the Milk near Nashua/Fort Peck to the Bjornberg Bridge near Saco. It is a night-time event that annually boasts a full 80-team field and over $10,000 in guaranteed cash and prizes. The popularity of this event is evident when the tournament fills up several months in advance and over 500 people regularly show up for the famous “midnight weigh-ins” in downtown Glasgow. This event is open to boat AND shore anglers. Friday night festivities are hosted by the Montana Bar on Glasgow's Front Street. The event is part of the greater "Milk River Catfish Days" put on annually by the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce. The Catfish Days is a weekend of events for the whole family that began in 2019. The Classic remains under the direction of its founder, Brenner Flaten.
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The 26th Annual Milk River Catfish Classic to be held on Saturday June 7th, 2025 will begin immediately.
ALL the teams that placed in the “TOP 40” in 2024 can begin signing up from now through January 1st. Teams MUST remain identical, however, to secure the spot for next year prior to the New Year. On January 2nd 2025, the remaining 40+ slots will be open to the general public. NO entries will be accepted prior to January 2nd from outside this year’s TOP 40 finishers. Entry fees outside the Top 40 can be dropped off starting January 2nd. Or post-marked on THAT day. No post-marked entries will be accepted prior to January 2nd. Two-person entry fee is $100 (with an optional $100 side pot). 100% cash payout and over $10,000 in guaranteed cash and prizes.
See tournament rules, regulations and PDF mail in entry HERE
| 2000 | Brady Flaten, Jason Molstad | 24.50 lbs. |
| 2001 | Josh Thompson, James Schultz | 14.60 lbs |
| 2002 | Todd Young, Matt Tribby | 13.60 lbs. |
| 2003 | Brenner Flaten, Jason Flaten | 14.80 lbs. |
| 2004 | Brenner Flaten, Jason Flaten | 17.70 lbs. |
| 2005 | Adam Morehouse, Kirk Boyer | 31.00 lbs. |
| 2006 | Cole Plouffe, Mitch McIntyre | 22.70 lbs. |
| 2007 | Jerry Molstad, Nate Molstad | 34.90 lbs. |
| 2008 | Don Resseguie, Kevin Durell | 25.20 lbs. |
| 2009 | Jerry Molstad, Nate Molstad | 22.70 lbs. |
| 2010 | Jerry Molstad, Nate Molstad | 40.95 lbs. |
| 2011 | Luke Morehouse, Calvin Kemmis | 36.19 lbs. |
| 2012 | VACATED | 51.60 lbs. |
| 2013 | Jerry Molstad, Nate Molstad | 37.29 lbs. |
| 2014 | Chad Dawson, Cade Flaten | 34.85 lbs. |
| 2015 | Tyler George, Ryan George | 38.95 lbs. |
| 2016 | Tyler George, Ryan George | 35.20 lbs. |
| 2017 | Jerry Molstad, Nate Molstad | 40.16 lbs. |
| 2018 | Jason Flaten, Cole Plouffe | 33.30 lbs. |
| 2019 | Steve Harris Jr., Steve Lowrey | 36.42 lbs. |
| 2020 | Dan Dupea, Eli Dupea | 32.27 lbs. |
| 2021 | Bobby Wise, Robert Wise | 39.29 lbs. |
| 2022 | James Watkins, Ryan Johnson | 33.08 lbs. |
| 2023 | Jason Flaten, Cole Plouffe | 24.72 lbs. |
| 2024 | Brady Flaten, Jason Molstad | 30.92 lbs. |
| 2000 | Jerry Molstad | 10.00 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2001 | Brady Flaten | 3.01 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2002 | Matt Tribby | 6.20 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2003 | Jason Flaten & Brady Flaten | 4.60 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2004 | Brenner Flaten | 4.30 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2005 | Dave Fuller | 12.40 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2005 | Adam Morehouse | 8.90 lbs. | Big Whiskers Award |
| 2006 | Cole Plouffe | 9.30 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2006 | Seth Combs | 8.10 lbs. | Big Whiskers Award |
| 2007 | Colin Kemmis | 10.00 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2007 | Nate Molstad | 9.70 lbs. | Big Whiskers Award |
| 2008 | Mike Meiers | 10.00 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2009 | Nate Molstad | 10.70 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award (Tie) |
| 2009 | Jake Knaff | 10.70 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award (Tie) |
| 2010 | Wayne Shipp | 10.81 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2010 | Lars Sorenson | 10.78 lbs. | Big Whiskers Award |
| 2011 | Jim Brandt | 10.98 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2011 | Luke Morehouse | 10.38 lbs. | Big Whiskers Award |
| 2012 | VACATED | 17.64 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2012 | Paul Siefert | 12.51 lbs. | Big Whiskers Award |
| 2013 | Jason Maynard | 11.56 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2013 | VACATED | 11.39 lbs. | Big Whiskers Award |
| 2014 | Scott Swanson | 10.08 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2014 | Kirk Capdeville | 9.00 lbs. | Big Whiskers Award |
| 2015 | Doug Mahlum | 11.75 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2015 | Tianna Flaten | 9.69 lbs. | Big Whiskers Award |
| 2016 | Tyler George | 10.43 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2016 | Karl Krause | 8.91 lbs. | Big Whiskers Award |
| 2017 | Bo Boreson | 13.87 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2017 | Nate Molstad | 11.15 lbs. | Big Whiskers Award |
| 2018 | Jake Kuka | 12.26 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2018 | Bobby Wise | 11.60 lbs. | Big Whiskers Award |
| 2019 | Carter Pedersen | 11.12 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2019 | Steve Harris Sr. | 9.75 lbs. | Big Whiskers Award |
| 2020 | William Van Hook | 11.60 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2020 | Jeff Irving | 10.93 lbs. | Big Whiskers Award |
| 2021 | Michael Hendry | 13.88 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2021 | Rob Seder | 9.48 lbs. | Big Whiskers Award |
| 2022 | James Watkins | 9.07 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2022 | Jake Aune | 7.86 lbs. | Big Whiskers Award |
| 2023 | Austin Bement | 8.03 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2023 | Marc Kloker | 7.73 lbs. | Big Whiskers Award |
| 2024 | Josh Palm | 20.13 lbs. | Jumbo Whiskers Award |
| 2024 | Dylan Guttenberg | 9.46 lbs. | Big Whiskers Award |
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2002 2012 2022
2003 2013 2023
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If you're interested in being a Milk River Catfish Classic sponsor please contact, Brenner Flaten, at (406) 263-7909.
