Over 300 Registered For 2008 Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic
JACKSONVILLE, FL - April 7, 2008 - The Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic is shaping up to be the world's largest kayak fishing tournament once again with over 305 anglers already registered for the May 2-3 event. The charity tournament will award over $60,000 in prizes and gifts from 100 sponsors. Proceeds from Jacksonville's premier eco-tourism event benefit children's programs for abused and neglected kids at Daniel Memorial, Florida's oldest children's services agency, and Diginity-U-Wear.
Capt. Kevin Faver and Capt Kirk Waltz of the Outdoors Show will be emceeing the captain’s meeting on May 2nd at the Morocco Shrine. There will be over $15,000 in raffles of kayaks and equipment at the captains meeting and the general public is encouraged to come and see what kayak fishing in Jacksonville is all about.
Anglers will launch at first light Saturday May 3rd at any inshore location in the Duval, St. Johns, or Nassau county area, and seek redfish, trout, and flounder in a conservation-oriented catch-photo-release format. After fishing there is a check-in, raffles, banquet, and awards ceremonies at the Morocco Shrine. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the kayak fishing camaraderie and festivities.
Kayak fisherman can still register online at www.JacksonvilleKayakFishingClassic.com or can also pick up an entry form at Strike-Zone Fishing, Black Creek Outfitters, Army Navy Outdoors, Gander Mountain, Dick’s Sporting Goods, All Wet Sports, or B&M Bait and Tackle. More information, complete rules, and prize details are also available online.
Sponsors for the 2008 Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic include: Strike Zone Fishing, BlackCreek Outfitters, Accent Paddles, Hobie Kayaks, Costa Del Mar, Malibu Kayaks, Emotion Kayaks, Perception Kayaks, Advanced Elements, FreedomHawk Kayaks, Wilderness Systems Kayaks, Cobra Kayaks, Sunjammers, Okuma Fishing, Gander Mountain, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Army Navy Outdoors, Black Fly Outfitter, Salty Feather, All Wet Sports, XTOOLS, Guy Harvey, Berkley, Great Atlantic Outfitters, Thule, Native Watercraft, CCA, Bending Branches, Creative Feathers Studio, Florida Kayak Fishing, Outdoors Show, Florida Fishing Weekly, BullFrog, Mirrolure, Daiwa, DOA Lures, Calcutta, Crack of Dawn, MTI, Surf To Summit, Malone Auto Racks, Shimano, Lowrance, Kayak Amelia, B&M Bait&Tackle, Talic, RAM, Polar Bear Coolers, Otter Box, Scotty Rod Holders, Key West Paddle Sports, Daiichi Hooks, Hook1, GearKeeper, Pier 17, Sure Catch Jigs, ThermaCELL, Penn Fishing, Exude Mr. Twister, Stohlquist, Fish-N-Drinks.Com, AquaEast, Bite-A-Bait, Wheeleez, White Shell Bait&Tackle, Arlington Bait&Tackle, Saltwater Flytyers, ChokoloskeeCharters.Com, Allied Graphics, Suddath, Extrasport, Leupold, Carlisle, Sealife Cameras, Ugly Braid, Tilley Hats, 3rd Grip CrateMate, Precision Pak, Spot Personal Locator, Werner Paddles, Rite In The Rain, ButtRestFishing.Com, Shady Oyster Fish Camp, 321Fish.Com, SAM Store And Move, DriGrip Sunscreen, Miller Brothers Irrigation, David James Tree Co, Fisherman’s Seafood & Bait, YakLife.Com, LiquidFishing.Com, Lure Tamer.
Interview and Public Relations Contact:
Mike Kogan
JaxKayakFishing
PO Box 330465
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
O: 904.382.5007
E: mike@jaxkayakfishing.com
W: www.jaxkayakfishing.com
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