2010 Funament Fishing

Benefit Fishing Event

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"Fun Family Fishing Event" and Intro to the Inshore Angler Action Plan

River Palm Cottages and Fish Camp
You could be here on April 17th - Join us!

Who : Recreational Anglers & Families
What : 
Fishing, Fun and Fundraising / BBQ Dinner
Where :
River Palm Cottages & Fish Camp
              2325 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
When :
Friday (capt. meeting)/ Saturday,  April 17th
How : Online Registration Closed - Please register at Captain's Meeting Friday Night
Dinner only reservations: email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve a plate of the best BarBQ on the east coast (only $10 per person)

Come find out what you can do to take an active role in protecting our game fish and learning how to use the Inshore Angler Action Program activity kit.

Just a short run north of the St. Lucie Inlet, River Palms is a wonderful old Florida style facility located on the scenic Indian River Lagoon. This incredible location offers a wide variety of inshore flats and beachfront fishing action.  Our catch and release oriented fishing contest offers awards for anglers who boat, wade walk and paddle. The Snook Foundation has the plan for you to have great time.

Registration now open - Register this week and receive a Chance to Win - Free Raffle ticket with each Angler Entry - Prizes include DOA Lure Kit, tasty Sportsman's Gold, angling logo wear and more! Register online Scroll down


What is a 'Funament' ? ! ?

  • Family Oriented Fun Fishing Day
  • Benefit Raffle & Fundraising Silent Auction
  • Marine Conservation Get Together and Discussion
  • Angler Action Program Rollout

Event Schedule

Friday, April 16

6 PM  -  Captains Meeting - Angler Bag Distribution  / Local Fishing News / Angler Action Program  / Fabulous  Raffle 

Saturday, April 17

7 AM  - 2 PMFishing  -  First Lines In 7 AM  -  All Lines Out 2 PM
3 PM  - Score Sheet Deadline  -  Raffle and Silent Auction Open
     Visit the Conservation Tables  -  Angler Action Program     
5 PM - Event Awards  -  BBQ Dinner
7 PM - Silent Auction and Raffle Closed

Gheenoe
Win this Gheenoe Mini Flats Skiff

Raffle Drawing and Silent Auction

We are still selling raffle tickets, so buy yours today.

Drawing is at 7PM April 17th

Learn more and purchase tickets for [ Gheenoe Mini Flats Skiff Raffle ]

 

 

 

Tournament Awards by Rob Kozmits

  • Redfish - Largest
  • Spanish Mackerel - Largest
  • Redfish - Most Releases
  • Spanish Mackerel - Most Releases
  • Sea Trout - Largest
  • Best Catch on Fly
  • Sea Trout - Most Releases
  • Best Catch On Foot/ Wading
  • Snook - Most Releases
  • Best Catch by a Junior

Funament Fishing Flyer
(Click to enlarge) or Download [ PDF ]

Event Registration

  • $40 per Angler Entry -  Includes:
  • Snook Foundation Membership  ( 1 year )
  • Snook Foundation T-Shirt ( $10 per additional t-shirt )
  • Event Angler Bag
  • BBQ Awards Dinner Ticket ( $10 per additional ticket )
  • Angler Action Data Collection Kit

Online Registration

Online Registration is closed. Please register at the Captain's Meeting - 6pm

Room Reservations

River Palm Cottages and Fish Camp
(www.riverpalmcottages.com)
2325 N.E. Indian River Drive
Jensen Beach, Florida  34957
Tel: (772) 334-0401 – (800) 305-0511

 All room reservations to be made directly with River Palm Cottages and Fish Camp. Limited number of rooms are available. Questions ? [ Contact Us  ]

Event Sponsors

This benefit event could not be possible without the support of these companies.  

RapalaTriggerX
DOA LuresSeaguarAllstar TrailersStar brite
Sportsman's GoldWest MarineWaterSnake Trolling MotorsHogy Lures
Calusa NetsOrvisaltEngel USA
PatagoniaFord PressCrazy CohoHells Bay Boatworks
Yo-ZuriMaxima Lines