The Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club (VIGFC) invites all kids to come down to the docks at the American Yacht Harbor (AYH) Marina in Red Hook, St. Thomas, to fish the July Open Kid’s Tournament on July 1. Participation is open to all kids 12 years of age and under. The first 100 kids will receive free entry, which includes T-shirt, drinks, pizza, backpack, rod and reel.
Registration takes place at 8:30 a.m. at the VIGFC tables at AYH. Fish from any dock, dock or stump in AYH – just stay on shore. The official weigh-In, by officials of DPNR’s Fish and Wildlife Division, will take place at 11:30 a.m. Prizes, gift certificates, cash and more will be awarded in two age groups: up to 6 years and 7- to 12-years. Bring a hand line or rod and reel to fish.
This event is sponsored by VIGFC, Neptune Fishing Supplies, Island Time Pub, AYH, Fish and Wildlife and Tropic Tours. For more information, call 775-9144.
