BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted August 29, 2009 BassResource.com Administrator Posted August 29, 2009 Hey folks, Time is nearing for the annual "Take A Soldier" fishing event called "Fishing For Freedom". Information is below. If none of you have attended an event like this, YOU HAVE MISSED OUT!! This is a fantastic event that's hard to describe. A report from last year can be found here: http://www.kdhnews.com/news/story.aspx?s=28405 Boaters are needed!! To sign up, go to http://www.texasboatworld.com/custompage.asp?pg=fishingforfreedom DON'T FORGET THIS IS A NO ENTRY FEE TOURNAMENT!!!!!!!! Win A Triton Boat! Fishing for Freedom 2009 has been scheduled for Saturday, October 10th on Lake Belton in Central Texas! The Central Texas Marine Dealers, Inc. in cooperation with the United States Army MWR at Fort Hood, Texas will host our returning Active Duty Heroes in addition to retired Military for all branches of service in a FREE BASS TOURNAMENT! The 2009 Fishing for Freedom Event will be headquartered out of the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA) on Fort Hood. According to Cliff Brown, Owner / General Manager of Texas Boat World in Killeen, Fishing for Freedom is one way that our community may say thanks to those who have and continue to put their lives on the line for our country. Our desire is to offer a guided fishing experience to every interested soldier. Rick Smith, President of the Central Texas Marine Dealers, Inc. and Owner / General Manager of Marine Outlet in Temple said, The only thing a soldier needs to participate is the desire. Texas Bass Fishermen along with community, state and national sponsors will provide the resources. Up to 200 hundred Bass Fishermen from across the state will volunteer to take a soldier fishing. Teams will be paired by draw. The potential for a full field will place 200 boats and 400 fishermen on Lake Belton during the Fishing for Freedom event! Each soldier will fish with a seasoned bass angler volunteer who will provide the boat, fuel and also fishing equipment if necessary. Tournament fishing will begin on Saturday, October 10th at Safe Light as determined by the tournament director. Due to the large number of entries expected for this tournament, teams will be placed in flights and depart the tournament site to head to their fishing location one-at-a-time based on the number drawn. Boaters are needed!! To sign up, go to http://www.texasboatworld.com/custompage.asp?pg=fishingforfreedom For information contact: Cliff Brown, Texas Boat World 254-699-9151, cbrown@texasboatworld.com Rick Smith, Marine Outlet, 254-773-9931, rick@marineoutlet.com. Quote
Andy Nuyen Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 This is a great event for a great cause! Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted September 25, 2009 Super User Posted September 25, 2009 You have no idea how badly I wanted to attend this event, but I have a commitment that I can't get out of. Maybe next year. Quote
Super User fishfordollars Posted September 25, 2009 Super User Posted September 25, 2009 I'm making plans to be there, but it depends entirely on my boat. If I get it through the breakend period, I will plan on going. I'm real sick of borrowing boats and I think I have worn out my welcome with a couple. Had to borrow a new Skeeter with a 250 on it to fish the TABC state tournament this weekend. Not at all sure if I would have done it if it had been mine. I have to thank my friend Chuck Sharp for allowing me the use of his fine ride. Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted September 30, 2009 Author BassResource.com Administrator Posted September 30, 2009 Keri and I will be fishing this event, along with Lane & Tony from SureLife Laboratories (Please Relese Me). Anyone else? Quote
Super User flechero Posted September 30, 2009 Super User Posted September 30, 2009 I was on the calendar since the date was announced... but it looks like my wife might have to be out of town... and if so I'll have an 11 month old to watch all weekend (and no, he doesn't have a life vest yet!) :'( As soon as she gets confirmation I'll know for sure. Keep your fingers crossed for me. Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted October 2, 2009 Super User Posted October 2, 2009 They have a full field of 200 boats. How cool is that!!!! Quote
Tanker4lyfe Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 ill be there as well coming all the way from El Paso, TX fishing as a NON- boater. we should all meet up some how there is a nice burger joint on stillhouse that im meeting up with some other people from the BBC board. Quote
Tanker4lyfe Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 Also my buddy is a pro-staffer from marine outlet and i dont believe they have a full field yet they are caping it at 210 boats i believe they are 12 short still. Also any of you guys fished BELTON before this will be my first time and im actually moving to Ft Hood on the 26th. any info would help??? Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted October 6, 2009 Author BassResource.com Administrator Posted October 6, 2009 We'll be at the Friday night banquet. Maybe we'll see you there. Quote
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