SEBASTIAN – The GFWC Sebastian River Junior Woman’s Club is hostings its Reelin’ on the River fishing tournament this weekend, starting with a Captain’s meeting on May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Squid Lips, located at 1660 N. Indian River Dr.
Money raised from the 15th Annual Flatsfishing Tournament “Reelin’ On The River” is used for the many projects sponsored by GFWC Sebastian River Juniors. This year our group will be creating a new Summer Science Camp for grade school children who live in the Sebastian area. The tournament also goes to fund various projects such as National Night Out, Back Pack Buddies (which feed a large population of elementary students at several schools), Read is Fundamental book distributions, scholarships, assistance at Wabasso School for Exceptional Children, Free Children’s Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival, and Santa’s House (to just name a few).
Weigh in will be held Saturday, May 10 between Noon and 3 p.m. on the dock at Squid Lips. This is a “Fisherman’s Choice” Tournament. Anglers can catch/release, donate the fish to a local food pantry, or keep the fish. Anglers are allowed to fish from boat, bank, jetty, bridge, beach, dock/pier, or wade. Redfish, trout and snook are the target fish.
Registration is $35. There are cash prizes for the largest fish of each categories – $125 for first, $100 for second, and $75 for third. There will also be prizes of various merchandise.
Junior anglers may fish for free. The three largest fish by weight may be caught from the following: trout, redfish, snook, jack, ladyfish, and sheepshead. No catfish.
Prizes include merchandise and fishing tackle
You can find a registration form at www.gfwcsebastianjrs.org or email gfwcsebastianjwc@aol.com .
The GFWC Sebastian River Junior Woman’s Club is a not for profit women’s service organization dedicated to community improvement through volunteerism.
Tournament Planning Committee Members include (but aren’t limited to): Sharon Mikesell, Teddy Hulse, Mary Hill, Linda Hoffman, Linda Votapka, Dionna Farmer, Beth Messersmith. Having this tournament would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. These businesses (include, but aren’t limited to) Squid Lips, SNL Corporation, Re/Max Crown Realty, Oculina Bank, Heads Up Sprinklers, Eagles Nest Restaurant.