The Coastal Conservation Association of North Carolina and Pogies Fishing Center are partnering again for the 5th Annual Fishing for the Future Youth Tournament! This tournament will take place on Saturday, August 8th in conjunction with the Hook & Bones Redfish Open in Historic Swansboro. Youth anglers and will be divided into two divisions, 13 - 17 years old, and 12 and under. All kids registered before July 31st will get a swag bucket containing sponsor and fishing gear.  Anyone registering after July 31st will receive any other extra promotional items we may have from our sponsors. All registered kids, with a parent or authorized adult, should be at the Check-in on Friday, August 7th, at the Piggly Wiggly Parking lot in Swansboro- 715 W Corbett Ave-  anytime between  5:00pm and 7:00pm. All participating youth anglers must check-in to receive their individual marker. The tournament will be an inshore catch and release only tournament. All youth anglers are welcome to fish from land, boat, or kayak. Prizes will be awarded for the longest redfish,flounder, trout and Lizard fish, along with additional fun categories. For more information on how you can help "take a kid fishing!", please send an email to: matthew@ccanc.org
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