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Our one and only annual fund raiser for Save Rodman Reservoir, Inc., our annual bass tournament, is on Saturday, April 18th . (tournament application)

Often big powerful bass rigs are intimidating to smaller less powerful craft. They can sometimes give their owners an edge over the fishermen in smaller boats because they can get around faster and get on the fish quicker. Wally Grant of L & S Auto Trim in Gainesville thought it would be nice to try and even the odds a little. He has donated $500.00 as a prize to be given to the biggest catch (by weight) of fish caught from a boat powered by a 50 hp motor or less. Of course these smaller boats are also eligible for all other prizes too. (Questions? Call 1-877-277-5419)

Are you a great bass fisherman or woman? Do you cringe at the thought of the destruction of Rodman Reservoir? Do you really want to support the efforts to prevent this destruction but are somewhat intimidated at entering the SRR tournament because you don't have a powerful bass rig? Well, this is your year to enter the competition on a level playing field.

Talk about an uneven playing field!! Save Rodman Reservoir, Inc. sometimes feels like a minnow in a battle with sharks! We are a small group of ordinary people and it is impossible to overstate how important the success of the tournament is. It is our only fund raiser and the proceeds are vital to allow us to continue our fight to save Rodman. We need big boats and little boats - really, we need LOTS of boats to enter. You have a chance to win some serious money, but even more important, you help us to continue the fight for Rodman.

The tournament is lots of work but worth it because everyone has a good time. The bar-b-que is wonderful, and then for a $1.00 donation per raffle ticket you have a chance to win some GREAT prizes. Businesses and individuals contribute some wonderful merchandise to our raffle so that the raffle is something to enjoy after being on the lake all day fishing. We appreciate the support and donations from these businesses and thank them from the bottom of our hearts. If you win a prize, be sure to let the donor know how much you appreciate their support

4:00 AM Breakfast $5.00

sausage, eggs & grits
(doughnuts and coffee available)

1:00 PM Dinner $6.00

Jerry Stalvey's chicken or rib Bar-B-Que
baked beans
cole slaw
(soft drinks available)

Fishermen and fishing boats come in all shapes and sizes, big mega-horsepower bruisers to jon-boats with little kickers. Sometimes the little guys get left out trying to compete against the big guys. Here's a way for everybody to have a fair chance. Wally Grant's business, L&S Auto Trim in Gainesville, is donating $500.00 to be awarded to the fishermen fishing our tournament who bring in the biggest (by weight) catch caught from a boat with only a 50 horsepower motor or less. Your catch weight will also be recorded as being eligible for regular payback.

ALL boats will be inspected for a workable live well system. Take every effort to keep your catch alive.