The May Tournament was just great. Everyone managed to stay sober long enough to make this tournament a great one, and have a great time. Miriam, Henry, Don, Jimmy, Frank, and Billy- and I hope I didn't leave anyone out, all worked their tails off to insure that the event went very well. Frank, Don and Jimmy cleaned fish, while Miriam was busy taking plenty of pictures to preserve the event. Henry, our fearless leader, was busy selling shirts with Billy, while I was checking the fish that were coming in, and checking the beer supply at Ollie's. Andy even showed up to weigh in a kingfish that Shawn caught. Andy's brother Carl, who is a famous singer for the Washington DC philharmonic was on Andy's boat. (he's nothing like Andy, he's quiet, saves his voice for singing).
We had three women place for prizes, two in first place and one in second place, so no one can say this club discriminates. I imagine Victoria's Secret was very busy that following Monday. I wonder if they sell nighties with fish on them?
There were only two entrees that brought fish in by car and we had to disqualify them. I think that one guy would have won if he came in by boat, but that's why you have to attend the Captain's meeting before the tournament. You must know the rules or you loose out on a prize.
Our tournament was a bit different than most of the tournaments advertised- we guaranteed our payout, which means that unlike other tournaments that advertise those tremendous cash prizes and don't deliver because they base the prizes on how many entrees they get for the day. Conversely, we promised and delivered the money we posted for the payout no matter how many boats entered. It wasn't as much as many of the other tournaments claim to pay, but when you won, you got what we promised.
One of the things we need to do in the future, is get the tournament advertised and up and going sooner. We were under the gun this year because we didn't schedule it soon enough to get more in sponsorship and let enough people know it was happening. I hope the next time we have a tournament we'll make some money on it. We broke even on this one, but we had a heck of a good time, if you didn't come down for the tournament, you missed a really good time. Ollie Oysters did a good job of hosting us and made us feel right at home.
As I said, it was a good day, and I hope we get more people involved with our next tournament.
Emil
▼March ▼
The Port Hudson Fishing Club entered The Chasco Fiesta Street Parade held March 20th, which proved to be lots of fun and successful to the club as well. We have already gained 2 new members from the exposure. The parade route was several miles long and the streets were lined with thousands of people. The members aboard Bob's boat were throwing candy, gum and lollipops to all the kids, and into the crowd as well. Everyone had a great time.
→ Other get-togethers to be announced. ←
UPCOMING EVENTS
The first Tuesday of each month. @ Skinny's Sports Bar @ 7pm.
Raffle tickets are available for those who wish to try their
hand at chance.
The first raffle is for the door prize and 50/50.
The second raffle offers a chance at all kinds of fishing
items: Port Hudson Fishing Club Hats, Shirts, Flags and
floats, fishing line, lures, jigs, poles, reels, combos,
tackle box, pin fish trap, float markers etc.
If you have any questions please call president Capt. Henry @ 727-869-5034 Click here for directions
