Wednesday, April 25, 2012

3rd Annual Tight Lines For Troops


May 18 & 19, 2012

Lake Michigan, Manistee, Michigan

Charity Fishing Tournament for Michigan's Veterans 


FREE FOR VETS! This free even helps disabled veterans have fun and thanks them for their outstanding services to our country. 
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Friday, May 18:  Mandatory Dinner Meeting for all Captains and all Tight Lines participants of Boat and Pier, Shore and River Divisions

6:00 pm  National Guard Armory, 555 1st Street, Manistee, Michigan  49660
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Saturday, May 19:  

Tight Lines for Troops Tournament begins
Big Lake Division: 4 participants per team - Weigh your biggest fish
Pier, Shore and River Division: Individual entry - Weigh your biggest fish
                                              
Participants in both divisions will be eligible for all the activities and prizes

6:30 am   Shotgun Start at the Manistee Harbor Pier Heads
(Participants must be ready to board boats by 5:30 am at Seng's Marina, 47 Lake Street, Manistee. Pier, Shore and River fishermen in position at 6:30 am)
                                   
Boxed lunch provided for each participant.

12:30 pm  Boats must be inside the Pier Heads; Pier, Shore and River fishermen must pull lines

1:30 pm  Weigh-in begins at Seng's Marina, 47 Lake Street, Manistee, MI  49660

4:30 pm  Banquet and Awards Ceremony at Seng's Marina
Dinner served at 5:00 pm; Awards at 6:00 pm; Closing Ceremony 6:30 pm
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Registration Forms available online at www.tightlinesfortroops.com.
Priority given to Purple Heart recipients, Disabled Veterans and POW's. Veterans pay no charter fees, entry fees or banquet fees!

Registrations must be received by April 1, 2012

For sponsorship opportunities, donations or other information contact:
Bob Guenthardt at 231-723-3282 * renegade22@att.net or Rick Briggs at 810-229-5880 * veterans@biami.org
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Tight Lines For Troops is sponsored by:
Brain Injury Association Of Michigan
Little River Casino Resort
Manistee County Charter Boats
Paralyzed Veterans Of America Michigan Chapter