Fishing for Freedom 2011 – Belton – BLORA – 10/14 & 10/15/11
Fishing for Freedom 2011 has been scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2011 on Lake Belton in central Texas! The Central Texas Marine Dealers in conjunction with The Directorate of Family Morale, Welfare & Recreation’s Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area, and B.O.S.S. at Fort Hood, Texas will host soldiers from all branches of the military, both active duty and retired in a FREE BASS TOURNAMENT!
The 2011 Fishing for Freedom Event is sponsored by Triton Boats, Mercury Motors, Texas Partners Federal Credit Union, Academy Sports & Outdoors, Farm Bureau Insurance, Hoffpauir Polaris, Sure Life Labs, and many other generous sponsors.
According to Cliff Brown, Owner / General Manager of Texas Boat World in Harker Heights, “Fishing for Freedom is one of the ways that our community may say thanks to those who have served and those that continue to put their lives on the line for our country. Our desire is to offer a guided fishing experience, in a competitive setting, to every interested soldier.” Rick Smith, President of the Central Texas Marine Association and Owner/General Manager of Marine Outlet in Temple said, “The only thing a soldier needs to participate is the desire.”
Texas bass fishermen along with community, state and national sponsors will provide the resources. Up to 300 bass fishermen from across the state will volunteer to take a soldier fishing. Teams will be paired by draw. The potential for a “full field” will place 300 boats and 600 fishermen on Lake Belton during the Fishing for Freedom event! Each soldier will fish with a seasoned bass angler volunteer, including some pro fisherman, who will provide the boat, fuel and also fishing equipment if necessary. Tournament fishing will begin on Saturday, October 15th at “Safe Light” as determined by the tournament director. Due to the large number of entries expected for this tournament, teams will be placed in “flights” and depart the tournament site to head to their fishing location one-at-a-time based on the number drawn.
FIRST PLACE: New Triton 17 Explorer Powered by a Mercury 90 HP engine (Valued at $19,999)
2011 FISHING FOR FREEDOM RULES
