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2011 Dolphin Derby Set for April 17

The top prize of $25,000 in the Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club’s 2011 Dolphin Derby will go to the person who catches the largest dolphin over 55 pounds. The event is being sponsored by Budget Rent A Car and is set for April 17, 2011.
Also, over $30,000 in cash and prizes will be up for grabs. The top boat and top three anglers will receive trophies. In addition, cash prizes will be awarded to anglers reeling in the ten largest dolphin.
“This is a great event, fun for anglers out on the boats and fun for the public to come watch the weigh-in in the afternoon,” says tournament director, Kelvin Bailey Jr. “We’re inviting everyone to come out.”
The 2011 Dolphin Derby will be limited to boats from St. Thomas and St. John. Register for the tournament at the Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club in Red Hook from 6-9 p.m. on Friday April 15. The fee is $250 for member boats with $50 for an extra rod and $300 for non-members with $60 for an extra rod. The captain’s meeting will follow registration.
Fishing will begin with lines in the water at 6:30 a.m. on April 17. All boats must be back at the American Yacht Harbor dock by 4 p.m. for the weigh-in.
For more information, call 775-9144 or e-mail: usvigfc@gmail.com

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