FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2008
Media Contact: Larry Hodge,
Deadline Nears for Entering Bluegill Family Fishing Tournament at TFFC
ATHENS, Texas—The deadline for entering Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center’s annual Bluegill Family Fishing Tournament by mail is October 8.
To download an entry form, go to
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/nonpwdforms/media/bluegill_flyer2008.doc.To request a registration form by mail, call (903) 676-2277.
Preregistration is required. Teams not registering by mail can register in person on the day of the event by going to the Anglers Pavilion at TFFC AFTER 9:00 a.m.
Teams must consist of one adult 18 years of age or older and one child under 18 years of age. All fish must be caught from Lake Athens, which is adjacent to TFFC, and each team can weigh in a maximum of four fish.
All species of sunfish (also called bream) are allowed
A $15 entry fee per team will be charged. The entry fee includes admission to TFFC. Fishing will take place from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the weigh-in at the Anglers Pavilion at TFFC at 2:30.
For more information, contact Craig Brooks at (903) 670-2222.