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A Day of Fun and Fishing Talk at Toyota of Tampa Bay This Saturday, May 17th
This Saturday, May 17th --there’s going to be a big fund raiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with lots of great events planned, I am whole heartedly supporting this efforts and raise as much revenue as we can for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Capt. Mel Berman will personally be there beginning at 2 PM to talk fishing with you. If you stop by the say hi to Mel, he will give you one of the very productive and popular MirrOlure MirrOmullets – worth about 8 bucks, as well as other fishing goodies. Then at 4 PM, we’ll have a special Saturday “Fishing Conversation” featuring top South Shore guideI, Capt. Marc Noe. In addition there will be Silent Auction, Great Food. Games, Free Messages, plus many professional athletes and other prominent persons in Tampa bay planning to attend. So we want to extend the invitation to you to join us for this great event Saturday, May 17th at Toyota of Tampa Bay, Fletcher Avenue – just east of Fowler. --
Hope to see you then!
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FLW Kingfish Tour and Series Coming to Sarasota May 16-18 The FLW Kingfish Tour and Series are coming to the Hyatt Hotel and Marina in Sarasota, Florida on May 16-18, 2008. This tournament extravaganza uses a pro-am format to combine a high-stakes professional tour event with a more family-oriented series competition. Both the pro and amateur events boast some of the richest payouts in kingfish tournament fishing while keeping an emphasis on sportsmanship and conservation. First place in the pro tour event is a guaranteed $40,000 but with brand bonuses can reach as high as $100,000. The amateur tournament guarantees $10,000 and with bonuses can reach $30,000. Both tournaments will pay back cash prizes through 20th place. Registration and the pre-tournament captain’s meeting will be held at the Hyatt Sarasota. The pro event runs Friday-Sunday while the series is a one day tournament with the fishing, weigh in, and awards ceremony on Saturday, May 17th. A boat show within the tournament will feature Wellcraft, Hydra-Sports, and Seaswirl boats on display to the public. The tournament welcomes boats of all makes and models, but owners of Genmar boat brands (Wellcraft, Scarab, Hydra-Sports, and Seaswirl) and Yamaha or BRP Evinrude engines are eligible for bonus prize monies that can triple the available winnings. Please visit www.flwoutdoors.com to enter, or call Andrew White at (941) 753-7811 ext. 451 for more information.
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Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association Invitational Tarpon Tournament – May 21, 22
It will include the prestigious Jay Joiner Memorial Award for the winner of third place, which is for most releases. Actual tournament fishing will be on Wednesday and Thursday (May 21st and May 22nd, 2008) from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on both days of fishing.
The guides association has purposely not planned any festivities for Wednesday evening after the first day of fishing so as to give tournament participants and their families the opportunity to dine at a restaurant of choice without being obligated to any special function related to the event. WHEN: May 20th through May 22nd, 2008 FINAL REGISTRATION: Whidden’s Marina…Tuesday, May 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CAPTAIN’S PARTY: Location to be announced…Tuesday, May 20th, 6:00 p.m. TOURNAMENT FISHING: Wednesday and Thursday, May 21st and 22nd FISHING TIMES: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (both days) WHERE: Boca Grande Pass
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Exchange Club of Indian River Blue Water Offshore Charity Fishing Tournament May 24
The Exchange Club of Indian River Foundation, Inc. presents the 32nd Annual Exchange Club Blue Water Open
WHEN: Saturday, May 24, 2008, with checkout at 6:30 am (weather date Sunday, May 25)
WHERE: Fort Pierce City Marina, 1 Avenue A, Fort Pierce (one-eighth mile south of the South Bridge on the ICW)
REGISTRATION: Friday, May 23, 2008, 6:00 pm, near the Marina’s Tiki Bar
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MEETING: Friday, May 23, 2008, 7:00 pm, near the Marina’s Tiki Bar
PRIZES: Cash prizes to be awarded in three categories: dolphin, grouper, and kingfish, based upon a minimum of 75 entries in the Tournament. First prize in each category is $1,500; second prize is $750; and third prize is $500 for each of the three fish categories. The Top Boat Award is $1,000. Details at http://www.bluewateropen.org/prizes/prizes.htm.
ENTRY FEE: $150 per boat before May 15, 2008; $200 per boat thereafter
PROCEEDS: Proceeds from the Exchange Club Blue Water Open Charity Fishing Tournament benefit the foundation’s local youth-related charities, particularly those for prevention of child abuse, including United Way agencies Exchange Club C.A.S.T.L.E. and Youth Guidance, Boys & Girls Club, Hibiscus Children’s Center, and Childcare Resources.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
John Binkley at 772-532-9375
Warren Lewis at 772-321-6813
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Capt. Mel’s “Fishing Conversation” Comes to Sarasota Area May 31st
In response to popular demand, “Capt. Mel’s Fishing Conversation” premiers in the Sarasota area at Gulf Harbor Marina 100 Circuit Road in Nokomis, 4 to 6 PM on Saturday. May 31st. Featured with Capt. Mel will be legendary local guide Capt. Rick Grassett, who will share with those in attendance his extensive knowledge of fishing local Sarasota area waters. Capt. Rick specializes in artificials-only and fly fishing charters, is a licensed fly fishing instructor and is one of the most highly regarded guides in Florida.
Admission is free, thanks to Gulf Harbor Marina, with complimentary snacks, great prizes, including a fine rod and reel combo, a superb pair of Ocean Waves fishing sunglasses – plus free lure packs for all who register.
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Andy Brown Memorial Rough Rider Fishing Tourney & Picnic set for May 17th
Andy Brown Memorial Rough Rider Fishing Tournament and Family Picnic
Saturday, May 17th, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m - Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Harborside The Andy Brown Memorial Rough Rider Fishing Tournament and Family Picnic was started 12 years ago as an event to bring the Rough Rider families together for fun and frolic. The event has grown dramatically over the years. With the success of the event, several years ago we started using the event as one of the organization's premier fund raisers for the Rough Rider's charities. The Rough Riders give thousands of dollars and thousands of volunteer hours to many charitable organizations and events throughout the region. The committee which puts this event on each year is fully volunteer based and is inspired by the memory of Andy Brown. Andy was one of the event's early members who worked to bring his joy of fishing to the full membership; where the families come together for a weekend full of comradery, friendships, and family fun. In honor of a beloved friend, the event was renamed the Andy Brown Memorial Rough Riders Fishing Tournament and Family Picnic. Andy Brown will always be remembered for his love of fishing, having a good time, and putting a smile on his face for everyone. Those of us who were fortunate to have been considered his friend are truly blessed.
Contact Max Garcia (813) 215-0791 or Rory Westlund (727) 421-9507, Committee Chairman and Co-Chairman
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