Take a Kid Fishing Tournament

Date: Saturday October 20th 2012
Time: 8am-12 Noon
Sponsored By: Participating Grand Strand Piers, *Springmaid Pier is a sponsor of this event
Hosted By: Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo Committee

Purpose of “Take A Kid Fishing”: To promote and introduce young anglers to the sport of fishing and create an opportunity for parent, relative or volunteer to spend the day with a child. The event is a promotional program under the direction of the Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo with some of those rules applying. The event will be limited to participating Grand Strand Piers that are official weigh stations for the Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo.

Pre-Register Adults need to contact one of the piers of their choice to pre-register their young angler. There is no entry fee, this is a FREE Event. You must fill out a registration form to reserve a space. Find a form online at www.facebook.com/GrandStrandFishingRodeo

Amenities: Complimentary snacks and drinks will be provided for participants

Rules: One adult/child per team-anyone 18 years or older may accompany a child. No jigging, plugging, or floating. One pole per person. Adult must stay with child throughout the tournament

Divisions: Young Anglers 6 years and younger; ages 7-11; ages 12-18. State regulations apply (Bottom fishing only)

Equipment: Adult/Child team may bring their own fishing equipment or the pier will provide complimentary equipment. (No gold hooks, one fishing pole per person)

Awards: Awards will be given to the first, second, and third place winners at each pier for the largest single catch (child) and the total number of fish caught and released (per team) in each of the three age divisions