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02-13-2014, 09:22 AM
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BLIND CHILDREN’S FISHING BENEFIT
It’s time for the Southern California fishing community to come together again and fish for a good cause. BB Custom Rods & Tackle, Team 57, and So Cal Fishing Buddies are joining forces to host a benefit to raise money for the Blind Children’s Learning Center (BCLC). Come join us Saturday March 1st 2014 at Santa Ana River Lakes for a BIG FISH trout tournament, Bogey Bag Bonanza, Silent Auction, and a HUGE Raffle! The buy-in for this event is only $10. (Lake Admission not included) Each buy-in includes a wristband for the event, entry into the BIG FISH trout tournament, and one raffle ticket. All 100% of funds raised from the event will be donated to the BCLC.
Lots of ways to WIN BIG!!
~ Biggest TROUT Contest - Two Categories Adults and Kids
~ Bogey Bag Bonanza
~ Silent Auction
~ Huge Raffle
BIGGEST TROUT CONTEST
There will be prizes/awards for both Adult 1st, 2nd, & 3rd BIGGEST trout and Kids (12yrs old & younger) 1st, 2nd, & 3rd BIGGEST trout caught and weighed-in at the event. Each contestant will be allowed to weigh in their single largest trout for the BIG FISH tournament. Final weigh-in time is 2pm SHARP! All lake and tournament rules apply and will be STRICTLY ENFORCED! Below is a list of the prizes/award. More prizes are being added daily!
Adult BIGGEST Trout
1st Place: Trophy, 8ft BB Custom trout rod (valued at over $200), and polarized sunglasses
2nd Place: Trophy, 7ft BB Custom trout rod (valued at over $200), and polarized sunglasses
3rd Place: Trophy, 6ft BB Custom trout rod (valued at over $200), and polarized sunglasses
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Kids BIGGEST Trout (12yrs old & younger)
1st Place: Trophy, and an Eagle Claw Rod/Reel Combo
2nd Place: Trophy, and an Eagle Claw Rod/Reel Combo
3rd Place: Trophy, and an Eagle Claw Rod/Reel Combo
BOGEY BAG BONANZA
Don’t miss out on the Bogey Bag Bonanza! The Bogey Bag Bonanza will begin around 2:30pm after the Big Fish weigh-in. 10 random goodie bags will be awarded full of fishing gear and prizes valued at $50 or more. Each random bag will be different with some bags having top prizes like an Outcast - Fish Cat 4 Deluxe-LCS float tube with HotSpot Float Fins, or a ¾ day trip on the Enterprise out of Long Beach and lots more! The optional buy-in for the Bogey Bag Bonanza will be $5 with all 100% of funds raised to be donated to the BCLC. To enter the Bogey Bag Bonanza you must have an event wristband. Each contestant will be allowed to weigh-in as many fish as they choose up to their five fish limit for the Bogey Bag Bonanza. Ten weights will be randomly chosen and any ties in weight will be determined by elimination in the Rock, Paper, Scissors game. Winners will be called up one by one to choose their sealed bag of goodies.
SILENT AUCTION
We’ll be having a Silent Auction for some of the bigger items that have been donated by our sponsors. The Silent Auction is open all day for bidding and will allow bids until 3:00pm. There will be placards depicting each item along with a notepad for you to place your bid for that item. If you’re the highest bidder when the clock ticks down, then you’ll win that item. All 100% of funds raised from the silent auction will be donated to the BCLC. Below is a list of the Silent Auction items.
1. Two ¾ day passes out of Davey’s Locker
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2. Two ¾ day passes out of Newport Landing
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3. Four ¾ day passes on the Enterprise
4. Black Jade Hook Necklace
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5. Sterling Silver Whale Tail Necklace w/ Opal Inlay + Sterling Silver Starfish Necklace w/Opal Inlay
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6. BB Custom Ocean Rod + Two ¾ day passes out of Davey’s Locker
7. TBA
HUGE RAFFLE
Our event sponsors have donated so much stuff for the event we’ve got a ton of stuff to give away in the HUGE Raffle. We plan on raffling everything off to benefit the BCLC. The Raffle will begin after the Bogie Bag Bonanza sometime around 2:30pm. Raffle tickets will be available at the event for $1 each, seven for $5, or 15 for $10 with all 100% of funds raised from the raffle to be donated to the BCLC. There will be some awesome prizes in the raffle like gift cards, guide trips, and much more!
Advanced Tournament Entry, along with Bogey Bag Bonanza and Raffle Tickets can be purchased online with a credit/debit card at http://www.fishinglakes.com in the Store Section on the website, or the day of the event using cash. Early tournament entry will also be available at the front of the line the night before so come out, get in line early, and join the Team 57 crew for some pre-event BBQ festivities.
More prizes are being added to the prize pool every day! If you would like to sponsor for this worthy cause, please contact, Bob, Steve or Kevin. Their contact information is on the Event Poster.
Thanks for your support!!
Blind Children’s Learning Center, a non-profit agency, provides services for children with visual impairments. Founded in 1962 by six adults who were blind, the organization was originally called “Services for the Blind Orange County.” The founders quickly discovered the key to helping a person with visual impairments was to start working with them at a very early age. Today the agency serves children and their families through Bright Visions Early Childhood Center (onsite preschool) and Outreach Services with the mission to provide early intervention, education and services for blind, visually impaired or deaf-blind children and their families to empower independence. For more information please visit www.blindkids.org
BLIND CHILDREN’S FISHING BENEFIT
It’s time for the Southern California fishing community to come together again and fish for a good cause. BB Custom Rods & Tackle, Team 57, and So Cal Fishing Buddies are joining forces to host a benefit to raise money for the Blind Children’s Learning Center (BCLC). Come join us Saturday March 1st 2014 at Santa Ana River Lakes for a BIG FISH trout tournament, Bogey Bag Bonanza, Silent Auction, and a HUGE Raffle! The buy-in for this event is only $10. (Lake Admission not included) Each buy-in includes a wristband for the event, entry into the BIG FISH trout tournament, and one raffle ticket. All 100% of funds raised from the event will be donated to the BCLC.
Lots of ways to WIN BIG!!
~ Biggest TROUT Contest - Two Categories Adults and Kids
~ Bogey Bag Bonanza
~ Silent Auction
~ Huge Raffle
BIGGEST TROUT CONTEST
There will be prizes/awards for both Adult 1st, 2nd, & 3rd BIGGEST trout and Kids (12yrs old & younger) 1st, 2nd, & 3rd BIGGEST trout caught and weighed-in at the event. Each contestant will be allowed to weigh in their single largest trout for the BIG FISH tournament. Final weigh-in time is 2pm SHARP! All lake and tournament rules apply and will be STRICTLY ENFORCED! Below is a list of the prizes/award. More prizes are being added daily!
Adult BIGGEST Trout
1st Place: Trophy, 8ft BB Custom trout rod (valued at over $200), and polarized sunglasses
2nd Place: Trophy, 7ft BB Custom trout rod (valued at over $200), and polarized sunglasses
3rd Place: Trophy, 6ft BB Custom trout rod (valued at over $200), and polarized sunglasses
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Kids BIGGEST Trout (12yrs old & younger)
1st Place: Trophy, and an Eagle Claw Rod/Reel Combo
2nd Place: Trophy, and an Eagle Claw Rod/Reel Combo
3rd Place: Trophy, and an Eagle Claw Rod/Reel Combo
BOGEY BAG BONANZA
Don’t miss out on the Bogey Bag Bonanza! The Bogey Bag Bonanza will begin around 2:30pm after the Big Fish weigh-in. 10 random goodie bags will be awarded full of fishing gear and prizes valued at $50 or more. Each random bag will be different with some bags having top prizes like an Outcast - Fish Cat 4 Deluxe-LCS float tube with HotSpot Float Fins, or a ¾ day trip on the Enterprise out of Long Beach and lots more! The optional buy-in for the Bogey Bag Bonanza will be $5 with all 100% of funds raised to be donated to the BCLC. To enter the Bogey Bag Bonanza you must have an event wristband. Each contestant will be allowed to weigh-in as many fish as they choose up to their five fish limit for the Bogey Bag Bonanza. Ten weights will be randomly chosen and any ties in weight will be determined by elimination in the Rock, Paper, Scissors game. Winners will be called up one by one to choose their sealed bag of goodies.
SILENT AUCTION
We’ll be having a Silent Auction for some of the bigger items that have been donated by our sponsors. The Silent Auction is open all day for bidding and will allow bids until 3:00pm. There will be placards depicting each item along with a notepad for you to place your bid for that item. If you’re the highest bidder when the clock ticks down, then you’ll win that item. All 100% of funds raised from the silent auction will be donated to the BCLC. Below is a list of the Silent Auction items.
1. Two ¾ day passes out of Davey’s Locker
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2. Two ¾ day passes out of Newport Landing
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3. Four ¾ day passes on the Enterprise
4. Black Jade Hook Necklace
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5. Sterling Silver Whale Tail Necklace w/ Opal Inlay + Sterling Silver Starfish Necklace w/Opal Inlay
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6. BB Custom Ocean Rod + Two ¾ day passes out of Davey’s Locker
7. TBA
HUGE RAFFLE
Our event sponsors have donated so much stuff for the event we’ve got a ton of stuff to give away in the HUGE Raffle. We plan on raffling everything off to benefit the BCLC. The Raffle will begin after the Bogie Bag Bonanza sometime around 2:30pm. Raffle tickets will be available at the event for $1 each, seven for $5, or 15 for $10 with all 100% of funds raised from the raffle to be donated to the BCLC. There will be some awesome prizes in the raffle like gift cards, guide trips, and much more!
Advanced Tournament Entry, along with Bogey Bag Bonanza and Raffle Tickets can be purchased online with a credit/debit card at http://www.fishinglakes.com in the Store Section on the website, or the day of the event using cash. Early tournament entry will also be available at the front of the line the night before so come out, get in line early, and join the Team 57 crew for some pre-event BBQ festivities.
More prizes are being added to the prize pool every day! If you would like to sponsor for this worthy cause, please contact, Bob, Steve or Kevin. Their contact information is on the Event Poster.
Thanks for your support!!
Blind Children’s Learning Center, a non-profit agency, provides services for children with visual impairments. Founded in 1962 by six adults who were blind, the organization was originally called “Services for the Blind Orange County.” The founders quickly discovered the key to helping a person with visual impairments was to start working with them at a very early age. Today the agency serves children and their families through Bright Visions Early Childhood Center (onsite preschool) and Outreach Services with the mission to provide early intervention, education and services for blind, visually impaired or deaf-blind children and their families to empower independence. For more information please visit www.blindkids.org