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SUMMARY:Augusta County Fishing & Outdoor Expo
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 8th: 9am – 7pm \nSunday\, February 9th: 9am – 3pm \n  \nMore details to come.
URL:https://www.fishvirginiafirst.com/event/augusta-county-fishing-outdoor-expo/
LOCATION:Augusta Expo\, 277 Expo Rd\, Fishersville\, VA\, 22939
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SUMMARY:Striper Mafia Tournament Series
DESCRIPTION:The Striper Mafia is hosting our ninth season of a “CPR” (Catch-Photo-Release) tournament series on Smith Mountain Lake\, VA. Events will be held in March\, April\, October an November\, during which the “slot” is in place to protect our larger fish\, and be conducted in a “Catch-Photo-Release” style. The format will feature a Captain’s meeting on the evening before at a location to be defined to review the rules and hand out approved measuring devices & photo token cards and “lines in water” will follow at safe-light as designated for each tournament\, with the “check-in” at a time to be determined later that day. Tournament fees are to be paid at the Captain’s Meeting (in cash). Pre-registration is encouraged due to the limited number of slots\, but we ask that you have full intention of fishing the event before registering. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Dates\n\n\nMarch 23\, 2024\nApril 27\, 2024\nOctober 19\, 2024\nNovember 23\, 2024\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\nSpring Fling\n\nCaptains Meeting:\nIndian Point Marina\n6-8 pm – 4/26\n2031 Morewood Rd. \nHardy\, VA 24101 \nLines In: 6 am \nPost-Tourney Check-in: \nSmith Mountain Building Supply\n13080 Booker T Washington Hwy.\nHardy\, VA 24101 \n3-4 pm – Must be in line by 4 pm.\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Entry Fees\n​Team Entry Fee (per tournament): $100\nBig Fish (optional – per tournament): $25\nBiggest Bass (optional – per tournament – $10\n\n\n   \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\nYouth Competition\n\nYouth (15 and under) may participate in an overlay competition in which they participate as a part of a team\, and submit one fish from the team’s catch as their entry into the Youth Competition.  1st – 3rd Place trophies & prizes will be awarded – and all Youth participants not placing will be eligible for a Youth only raffle for prizes.  Sponsored by Captain’s Quarters \nThis season we have a Youth of the Year award for the youth with the largest total inches across the 4 main events – they will win a custom rod built for them by Back Creek Custom Rods \n​Let’s get the next generation of anglers involved in striper fishing now! \n\n\n \n\n \n\nLadies Big Fish of the Series Competition\nThe lady angler who catches the longest fish of the 4-event series will win nice prize donated by Jo & Co Jewelers’.  There is no additional fee to be entered in this series-long competition. \n\n \n\n \n\nSmall Fish of the Tournament\nThe team with the smaller striper – of one of their two entries – will win a Cash prize each tournament.  There is no additional fee to be entered in this per-event competition.  \n\n \n\n \n\nTeam of the Year\n\nTeams participating in multiple events will compete for the Team of the Year honors. \nTeam of the Year is determined by the total sum of all four event scores\, with the all teams in each event being awarded points based on their placing.  Details to be included in the 2023 Rules. \n\n\n\nTournament Payouts\n\nPlacing Payouts: \n1 – 10 Teams:\n1st Place: 50% of entry fees\n2nd Place: 30% of entry fees \n11 – 20 Teams:\n1st Place: 40% of entry fees\n2nd Place: 25% of entry fees\n3rd Place: 15% of entry fees \n21-30 Teams:\n1st Place: 35% of entry fees \n2nd Place: 25% of entry fees \n3rd Place: 15% of entry fees \n4th Place: 5% of entry fees \n31-40 Teams:\n1st Place: 35% of entry fees \n2nd Place: 22.5% of entry fees\n3rd Place: 10% of entry fees \n4th Place: 7.5% of entry fees \n5th Place: 5% of entry fees\n​\n41-50 Teams:\n1st Place: 25% of entry fees\n2nd Place: 20% of entry fees\n3rd Place: 12.5% of entry fees \n4th Place: 10% of entry fees​ \n5th Place: 7.5% of entry fees \n6th Place: 5% of entry fees \n50+ Teams:\n1st Place: 25% of entry fees\n2nd Place: 17.5% of entry fees\n3rd Place: 12.5% of entry fees \n4th Place: 10% of entry fees​ \n5th Place: 7.5% of entry fees \n6th Place: 5% of entry fees\n7th Place: 2.5% of entry fees \n10% of entry fees go to one or more cash-raffle prize(s) for the non-placing teams at the Awards Ceremony.  10% of entry fees retained for tournament expenses.  Must be presented to win. \nBig Fish: 100% Payout of optional Big Fish entry fee to winner with single longest fish. \nRaffles: Many of our sponsors have graciously provided product and services to be given away during the event.​  Each team present at the post-tournament check-in will be entered into the raffle for prizes.
URL:https://www.fishvirginiafirst.com/event/striper-mafia-tournament-series-2/
LOCATION:Smith Mountain Lake\, 400 Crazy Horse Dr.\, Moneta\, VA\, 24121\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241020
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SUMMARY:Striper Mafia Tournament Series
DESCRIPTION:The Striper Mafia is hosting our ninth season of a “CPR” (Catch-Photo-Release) tournament series on Smith Mountain Lake\, VA. Events will be held in March\, April\, October an November\, during which the “slot” is in place to protect our larger fish\, and be conducted in a “Catch-Photo-Release” style. The format will feature a Captain’s meeting on the evening before at a location to be defined to review the rules and hand out approved measuring devices & photo token cards and “lines in water” will follow at safe-light as designated for each tournament\, with the “check-in” at a time to be determined later that day. Tournament fees are to be paid at the Captain’s Meeting (in cash). Pre-registration is encouraged due to the limited number of slots\, but we ask that you have full intention of fishing the event before registering. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Dates\n\n\nMarch 23\, 2024\nApril 27\, 2024\nOctober 19\, 2024\nNovember 23\, 2024\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\nSpring Fling\n\nCaptains Meeting:\nIndian Point Marina\n6-8 pm – 4/26\n2031 Morewood Rd. \nHardy\, VA 24101 \nLines In: 6 am \nPost-Tourney Check-in: \nSmith Mountain Building Supply\n13080 Booker T Washington Hwy.\nHardy\, VA 24101 \n3-4 pm – Must be in line by 4 pm.\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Entry Fees\n​Team Entry Fee (per tournament): $100\nBig Fish (optional – per tournament): $25\nBiggest Bass (optional – per tournament – $10\n\n\n   \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\nYouth Competition\n\nYouth (15 and under) may participate in an overlay competition in which they participate as a part of a team\, and submit one fish from the team’s catch as their entry into the Youth Competition.  1st – 3rd Place trophies & prizes will be awarded – and all Youth participants not placing will be eligible for a Youth only raffle for prizes.  Sponsored by Captain’s Quarters \nThis season we have a Youth of the Year award for the youth with the largest total inches across the 4 main events – they will win a custom rod built for them by Back Creek Custom Rods \n​Let’s get the next generation of anglers involved in striper fishing now! \n\n\n \n\n \n\nLadies Big Fish of the Series Competition\nThe lady angler who catches the longest fish of the 4-event series will win nice prize donated by Jo & Co Jewelers’.  There is no additional fee to be entered in this series-long competition. \n\n \n\n \n\nSmall Fish of the Tournament\nThe team with the smaller striper – of one of their two entries – will win a Cash prize each tournament.  There is no additional fee to be entered in this per-event competition.  \n\n \n\n \n\nTeam of the Year\n\nTeams participating in multiple events will compete for the Team of the Year honors. \nTeam of the Year is determined by the total sum of all four event scores\, with the all teams in each event being awarded points based on their placing.  Details to be included in the 2023 Rules. \n\n\n\nTournament Payouts\n\nPlacing Payouts: \n1 – 10 Teams:\n1st Place: 50% of entry fees\n2nd Place: 30% of entry fees \n11 – 20 Teams:\n1st Place: 40% of entry fees\n2nd Place: 25% of entry fees\n3rd Place: 15% of entry fees \n21-30 Teams:\n1st Place: 35% of entry fees \n2nd Place: 25% of entry fees \n3rd Place: 15% of entry fees \n4th Place: 5% of entry fees \n31-40 Teams:\n1st Place: 35% of entry fees \n2nd Place: 22.5% of entry fees\n3rd Place: 10% of entry fees \n4th Place: 7.5% of entry fees \n5th Place: 5% of entry fees\n​\n41-50 Teams:\n1st Place: 25% of entry fees\n2nd Place: 20% of entry fees\n3rd Place: 12.5% of entry fees \n4th Place: 10% of entry fees​ \n5th Place: 7.5% of entry fees \n6th Place: 5% of entry fees \n50+ Teams:\n1st Place: 25% of entry fees\n2nd Place: 17.5% of entry fees\n3rd Place: 12.5% of entry fees \n4th Place: 10% of entry fees​ \n5th Place: 7.5% of entry fees \n6th Place: 5% of entry fees\n7th Place: 2.5% of entry fees \n10% of entry fees go to one or more cash-raffle prize(s) for the non-placing teams at the Awards Ceremony.  10% of entry fees retained for tournament expenses.  Must be presented to win. \nBig Fish: 100% Payout of optional Big Fish entry fee to winner with single longest fish. \nRaffles: Many of our sponsors have graciously provided product and services to be given away during the event.​  Each team present at the post-tournament check-in will be entered into the raffle for prizes.
URL:https://www.fishvirginiafirst.com/event/striper-mafia-tournament-series/
LOCATION:Smith Mountain Lake\, 400 Crazy Horse Dr.\, Moneta\, VA\, 24121\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTSTAMP:20260404T161530
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SUMMARY:Anglers Choice Team Tournament Trail - VA Classic
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR 2024 \nTo fish our two-day classic event\, participants must fish four of any six qualifying tournaments in the same division.  \nIf you fish six qualifiers you can fish in both Classic events. \n \nVA DIVISION\n\nMarch 16\, 2024\nSmith Mountain Lake State Park\n7:00 am – 3:00 pm\nRESULTS \n\nApril 13\, 2024\nKerr Reservoir\, North Bend Recreation Area\n7:00 am – 3:00 pm\nRESULTS \n\nApril 14\, 2024\nKerr Reservoir\, North Bend Recreation Area\n7:00 am – 3:00 pm\nRESULTS \n\nMay 11\, 2024\nSmith Mountain Lake State Park\n7:00 am – 3:00 pm\nRESULTS\nPOINTS YTD \n\nJune 29\, 2024\nKerr Reservoir\, Occoneechee State Park\n6:30am – 2:30 pm \n\nJune 30\, 2024\nKerr Reservoir\, Occoneechee State Park\n6:30am – 2:30 pm \n\nOctober 12 & 13 – VA CLASSIC\, Smith Mountain Lake State Park\nDAY 1 – 7:00 am – 3:00 pm\nDAY 2 – 7:00 am – 2:30 pm\n\nClassic dates and location may change depending on Ramp approval with Smith Mountain State Park. \n  \nNC DIVISION\n\nMarch 23\, 2024\nLake Jordan – Ebenezer Boat Ramp\n7:00 am – 3:00 pm\nRESULTS \n\nMarch 24\, 2024\nLake Jordan – Ebenezer Boat Ramp\n7:00 am – 3:00 pm\nRESULTS\nPOINTS YTD \n\nJune 1\, 2024\nHigh Rock – Southmont Access\n6:30am  – 2:30 pm \n\nJune 2\, 2024\nHigh Rock – Southmont Access\n6:30am – 2:30 pm \n\nSept. 14\, 2024\nLake Norman – Pinnacle Access\n7:00am – 3:00 pm \n\nSept. 15\, 2024\nLake Norman – Pinnacle Access\n7:00am – 3:00pm \n\nOctober 19 & 20 NC CLASSIC\nLake Norman – Pinnacle Access\nDAY 1 – 7:30 am – 3:30 pm\nDAY 2 – 7:30 am – 2:30 pm\n \nAll North Carolina Ramps are now subject to a 90 day approval window. They cannot be reserved anytime before that window. Dates are subject to change because of this. Please monitor Anglers Choice website (Tournament \, Highlights/Schedule) for any changes of dates or venue as the season progresses.\n\n 
URL:https://www.fishvirginiafirst.com/event/anglers-choice-team-tournament-trail-va-classic/
LOCATION:Smith Mountain Lake State Park\, 1235 Rd. 888\, Huddleston\, VA\, 24104\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241013
DTSTAMP:20260404T161530
CREATED:20240521T141330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T141330Z
UID:4196-1728604800-1728777599@www.fishvirginiafirst.com
SUMMARY:King Kat Signature Series Event
DESCRIPTION:How to Register:\nReview the registration list below to see if your team has already been registered. If your team is NOT listed\, click on “Register a New Team” and fill out the registration form. \nView Currently Registered Teams / Register a New Team >\n \nFishing Boundaries: Smith Mountain Lake – Dam to Dam \nCaptain’s Meeting: 10/10/2024\nGoodhue Boat Company – Blackwater\n400 Crazy Horse Dr.\nMoneta\, VA 24121 \nWeigh In Site: 10/11 and 10/12/2024\nGoodhue Boat Company – Blackwater\n400 Crazy Horse Dr.\nMoneta\, VA 24121 \nKing Kids Event Site: 10/12/2024\n9:00 am to 11:00 am \nGoodhue Boat Company – Blackwater\n400 Crazy Horse Dr.\nMoneta\, VA 24121
URL:https://www.fishvirginiafirst.com/event/king-kat-signature-series-event/
LOCATION:Smith Mountain Lake\, 400 Crazy Horse Dr.\, Moneta\, VA\, 24121\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTSTAMP:20260404T161530
CREATED:20240521T141126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T141126Z
UID:4191-1726272000-1726444799@www.fishvirginiafirst.com
SUMMARY:Fishers of Men Berkley Team Series District 5 Championship
DESCRIPTION:Divisions: MD\, PA Central\, VA East\, VA West\, WV \n• SITE: Smith Mountain Lake \n• HOST: Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge \n• DATES: September 13-14\, 2024 \n• OFFICIAL PRACTICE: September 10-12\, 2024 \n• OFF LIMITS: September 3-9\, 2024 and during the mandatory pre-tournament meeting. \n• ENTRY DEADLINE TO AVOID LATE FEE: September 1\, 2024 \n• FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: Midnight September 7\, 2024 \n• MANDATORY MEETING: September 12\, 2024 \n• PERMITTED FISHING AREAS: All public waters accessible by boat from the tournament launch site. \n• LAUNCH SITE: TBA \n• THURSDAY’S MEETING SITE:  TBA \n• REGISTRATION TIME: 5:15PM – 6:00PM \n• MEAL: 6:00 PM \n• MEETING: Immediately following the meal. – All teams must attend the meeting \nFlight assignments and times will be given at the meeting \n****Any changes that become necessary will be posted here. Please re-check this page before traveling.
URL:https://www.fishvirginiafirst.com/event/fishers-of-men-berkley-team-series-district-5-championship/
LOCATION:Smith Mountain Lake\, 400 Crazy Horse Dr.\, Moneta\, VA\, 24121\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTSTAMP:20260404T161530
CREATED:20240725T201414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T201414Z
UID:4250-1725580800-1725839999@www.fishvirginiafirst.com
SUMMARY:Hopewell's Rivers & Roads Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hopewell’s Rivers & Roads Festival will take place on September 6th\, 7th\, and 8th. This multiday festival includes a two-day fishing tournament (Friday & Saturday)\, a motorcycle ride along the 5 & Dime on Saturday\, and vendors\, live music\, and food trucks throughout the entire event.
URL:https://www.fishvirginiafirst.com/event/hopewells-rivers-roads-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Hopewell Historic District\, Butterworth Lofts\, 245 E Broadway\, Hopewell\, 23860-2845\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240727
DTSTAMP:20260404T161530
CREATED:20240521T140833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T140833Z
UID:4188-1721865600-1722038399@www.fishvirginiafirst.com
SUMMARY:Fishers of Men 2024 Fenwick Legacy Series Championship
DESCRIPTION:• SITE: Smith Mountain Lake \n• LOCATION: Moneta VA \n• DATES: July 25-26\, 2024 \n*******This is a THURSDAY – FRIDAY tournament******* \n  \nDue to high weekend boat traffic on SML\, this event will be held on Thursday and Friday for the safety of our competitors. \n  \n• MEETING: Wednesday\, July 24\, 2024 \n• HOST: Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge \n• OFFICIAL PRACTICE: No official practice period for this tournament \n• OFF LIMITS:  The tournament water will be off limits during the pre-tournament registration times and the meeting. \n• PERMITTED FISHING AREAS: The water within 100 yards of the ramp will be off limits. Any area posted as “No Trespassing” or “No Fishing” areas will be off limits. \n  \n• LAUNCH SITE: Crazy Horse Marina \n400 Crazy Horse Dr\nMoneta\, VA 24121 \n  \n• THURSDAY’S MEETING SITE:   \nPigg River\nCommunity Center\n2410 South Main Street\nRocky Mount\, Virginia 24151 \n  \n• REGISTRATION TIME: 3:15PM – 4:00PM \n  \n• MEAL & MEETING TIME: 4:00- (All teams must have at least one member in attendance for the entire meeting) \nFlight assignments and times will be given at the meeting \n  \n  \nRoster Information: \n*****ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS***** \n*****This is a “Thursday-Friday” Tournament with a Wednesday meeting. ***** \n  \nABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE PRE-TOURNAMENT MEETING \nEntry into the Legacy Series Championship is $100 per team. \nEntry into “Bonus Bucks is an additional $25 per team. \nIf you wish to enter “Bonus Bucks”\, you MUST send it with your entry fee. No Bonus Bucks entries will be accepted at the meeting. \nBonus Bucks entry fee is $25. 100% is paid back (1/2 each day) and it is optional. \nThe deadline to avoid a $25 late fee is Friday\, July 1\, 2024 \nThe final entry deadline will be midnight July 19\, 2024. \n  \n****NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 19**** \n  \nEntry Information >
URL:https://www.fishvirginiafirst.com/event/fishers-of-men-2024-fenwick-legacy-series-championship/
LOCATION:Smith Mountain Lake\, 400 Crazy Horse Dr.\, Moneta\, VA\, 24121\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTSTAMP:20260404T161530
CREATED:20240521T140529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T140529Z
UID:4185-1718409600-1718495999@www.fishvirginiafirst.com
SUMMARY:Fishers of Men - Virginia West Division
DESCRIPTION:This is the fifth and final points tournament of the year.  \nThe meeting on friday will be at First Baptist Church of Collinsville. 3339 Virginia Ave. Collinsville\, VA 24078 \nWe always enjoy our time at First Baptist of Collinsville. They always make us a great meal and we appreciate thier hospitality to make us feel at home! Registration for the meeting will start at 5pm and the meeting will start at 6pm. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE START OF THE MEETING AND NO MONEY WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE RAMP. At least 1 member from each team must be present to receive the 50 bonus points toward the championship. \nThe tournament will be out of the Twin Ridge Boat Ramp. I will be at the boat ramp early to check you in and to give out boat numbers. Live well check will be on the water. You must be a member of fomntt to fish this tournament. you must fish a minimum of 3 tournaments to be eligable for the regional. \nAll state and local laws apply to this tournament   \nIf you have any questions\, feel free to contact shighfield@fomntt.com (540)589-4928 \nFOMNTT VA West would like to thank all our great sponsors that make this the best tournament trail around.   Paul Menschner State Farm\, Sowers Electric\, McCraw Insurance Agency\, Blue Eagle Credit Union\, Swamp Monkey Lures\, Back Creek Custom Rods\, SML Tackle Shack\, Nixon Land Surveying\, L&S Cleaning
URL:https://www.fishvirginiafirst.com/event/fishers-of-men-virginia-west-division-2/
LOCATION:Philpott Lake\, Twin Ridge Marina Rd\, Henry\, VA\, 24102\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240609
DTSTAMP:20260404T161530
CREATED:20240521T141503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T141503Z
UID:4201-1717804800-1717891199@www.fishvirginiafirst.com
SUMMARY:Smith Mountain Lake Crappie Fishing Tournament Series
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fishvirginiafirst.com/event/smith-mountain-lake-crappie-fishing-tournament-series-2/
LOCATION:Smith Mountain Lake\, 400 Crazy Horse Dr.\, Moneta\, VA\, 24121\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTSTAMP:20260404T161530
CREATED:20240521T141230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T141230Z
UID:4194-1717718400-1717977599@www.fishvirginiafirst.com
SUMMARY:Free Fishing Days
DESCRIPTION:Free Fishing Days in Virginia are June 7–9\, 2024\nWhether its stripers on the coast\, trout in the mountains\, or anything in between. It is time to experience the fun of fishing in Virginia! \nMake plans to take advantage of Free Fishing Days! Invite a family member or friend to get out and wet a line without having to purchase a fishing license. Virginia DWR agency staff and volunteers will be on site with rods & reels\, terminal tackle\, and bait\, ready to instruct you on how to fish. Events are free and no registration is required. \n \nIf you’re interested in learning how to fish you can attend an event with family and friends at one of the following locations: \nSaturday\, June 8\, 2024\n\nNorthern Virginia: Burke Lake Park (Fairfax County) – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (7315 Ox Rd\, Fairfax Station\, VA 22039)\nCentral Virginia: Dorey Park (Henrico County) – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (2999 Darbytown Rd\, Henrico\, VA 23231)\nEastern Virginia: Mt. Trashmore Park (Virginia Beach) – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (310 Edwin Dr\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462)\nSouthwest Virginia: Hungry Mother State Park (Marion) – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (2854 Park Blvd\, Marion\, VA 24354)\n\n\nSunday\, June 9\, 2024\n\nEastern Virginia: Williams Wharf Landing (Mathews County) – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA)\nThe Mathews Land Conservancy\, in partnership with DWR\, VIMS\, Virginia Cooperative Extension\, YMCA of Virginia Peninsulas\, Rotary Club of Mathews\, Kiwanis of Mathews\, VMRC\, and USCG Auxiliary\, is pleased to offer a fun\, informative program on Sunday 6/9/24\, from 1–4pm\, allowing community members to experience the best of our waterfront community. Several interactive learning stations are scheduled\, including saltwater fishing\, seining\, touch tanks\, bay ecology\, & boater safety. The free event is held at 1039 Williams Wharf Road in Mathews VA\, at the historic Williams Wharf Landing. Go to mathewslandconservancy.org for more information.
URL:https://www.fishvirginiafirst.com/event/free-fishing-days/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519
DTSTAMP:20260404T161530
CREATED:20240521T141422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T141422Z
UID:4199-1715990400-1716076799@www.fishvirginiafirst.com
SUMMARY:Smith Mountain Lake Crappie Fishing Tournament Series
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fishvirginiafirst.com/event/smith-mountain-lake-crappie-fishing-tournament-series/
LOCATION:Smith Mountain Lake\, 400 Crazy Horse Dr.\, Moneta\, VA\, 24121\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519
DTSTAMP:20260404T161530
CREATED:20240521T140317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T140317Z
UID:4183-1715990400-1716076799@www.fishvirginiafirst.com
SUMMARY:Fishers of Men - Virginia West Division
DESCRIPTION:This will be The Blue Eagle Credit Union tournament at Smith Mountain Lake and will be our fourth tournament of the year. We appreciate Blue Eagle Credit Union coming on board again with us in 2024! Looking forward to this being a great tournament. \nThe friday night meeting will be at Radford Baptist Church\, 1293 Radford Rd\, Moneta\, VA 24122. We would Like to thank Radford Baptist Church for allowing us to have our Meeting at thier facilities. \nRegistration will start at 5pm and the meeting will start at 6pm. The cut off for registration will be the start of the meetings. THERE WILL BE NO REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED AFTER THE MEETING STARTS. There will be no money accepted at the ramp. To receive the 50 bonus towards the point championship at least 1 member from the team must be present for the meeting. \nYou have to fish 3 division tournaments to be able to fish the regional. \nThe tournament will be going out of Smith Mountain Lake State Park. 1235 Rd 888 Huddleston\, VA 24104. \nBlast off will be at 7am or safe light. I will be at the ramp at 5am to check you in and give out boat numbers. Live well check will be on the water. You must be a member of FOMNTT to fish this this tournament. All local and state laws apply to this tournament. \nFOM VA West would like to thank the local sponsors that allow this to be such a great tournament trail: \nPaul Menschner State Farm\, Sowers Electric\, McCraw Insurance Agency\, Blue Eagle Credit Union\, Swamp Monkey lures\, Back Creek Custom Rods\, \, SML Tackle Shack\, Nixon Land Surveying\, L&S Cleaning.
URL:https://www.fishvirginiafirst.com/event/fishers-of-men-virginia-west-division/
LOCATION:Smith Mountain Lake State Park\, 1235 Rd. 888\, Huddleston\, VA\, 24104\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240512
DTSTAMP:20260404T161530
CREATED:20240521T135704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T135704Z
UID:4174-1715385600-1715471999@www.fishvirginiafirst.com
SUMMARY:Angler's Choice Team Tournament Trail
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR 2024 \nTo fish our two-day classic event\, participants must fish four of any six qualifying tournaments in the same division.  \nIf you fish six qualifiers you can fish in both Classic events. \n \nVA DIVISION\n\nMarch 16\, 2024\nSmith Mountain Lake State Park\n7:00 am – 3:00 pm\nRESULTS \n\nApril 13\, 2024\nKerr Reservoir\, North Bend Recreation Area\n7:00 am – 3:00 pm\nRESULTS \n\nApril 14\, 2024\nKerr Reservoir\, North Bend Recreation Area\n7:00 am – 3:00 pm\nRESULTS \n\nMay 11\, 2024\nSmith Mountain Lake State Park\n7:00 am – 3:00 pm\nRESULTS\nPOINTS YTD \n\nJune 29\, 2024\nKerr Reservoir\, Occoneechee State Park\n6:30am – 2:30 pm \n\nJune 30\, 2024\nKerr Reservoir\, Occoneechee State Park\n6:30am – 2:30 pm \n\nOctober 12 & 13 – VA CLASSIC Smith Mountain Lake State Park\nDAY 1 – 7:00 am – 3:00 pm\nDAY 2 – 7:00 am – 2:30 pm\n\nClassic dates and location may change depending on Ramp approval with Smith Mountain State Park. \n  \nNC DIVISION\n\nMarch 23\, 2024\nLake Jordan – Ebenezer Boat Ramp\n7:00 am – 3:00 pm\nRESULTS \n\nMarch 24\, 2024\nLake Jordan – Ebenezer Boat Ramp\n7:00 am – 3:00 pm\nRESULTS\nPOINTS YTD \n\nJune 1\, 2024\nHigh Rock – Southmont Access\n6:30am  – 2:30 pm \n\nJune 2\, 2024\nHigh Rock – Southmont Access\n6:30am – 2:30 pm \n\nSept. 14\, 2024\nLake Norman – Pinnacle Access\n7:00am – 3:00 pm \n\nSept. 15\, 2024\nLake Norman – Pinnacle Access\n7:00am – 3:00pm \n\nOctober 19 & 20 NC CLASSIC\nLake Norman – Pinnacle Access\nDAY 1 – 7:30 am – 3:30 pm\nDAY 2 – 7:30 am – 2:30 pm\n \nAll North Carolina Ramps are now subject to a 90 day approval window. They cannot be reserved anytime before that window. Dates are subject to change because of this. Please monitor Anglers Choice website (Tournament \, Highlights/Schedule) for any changes of dates or venue as the season progresses.\n\n 
URL:https://www.fishvirginiafirst.com/event/anglers-choice-team-tournament-trail/
LOCATION:Smith Mountain Lake State Park\, 1235 Rd. 888\, Huddleston\, VA\, 24104\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTSTAMP:20260404T161530
CREATED:20240521T140156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T140156Z
UID:4180-1714608000-1714953599@www.fishvirginiafirst.com
SUMMARY:Big Bass Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mercury Marine Blue Ridge Big Bass Classic – $175\,000 Guaranteed Prizes & Payouts\n4 DAY EVENT (THURSDAY\, FRIDAY\, SATURDAY & SUNDAY) \nEntry Fee: Four Day $325 |Three Day $250 | Two Day $165 | One Day $115 | Youth $75 (Entry fees are per angler) \nStart fishing time (first cast) will be 6:00 am for all four days.  You will receive a text to start fishing.  If you do not receive a text\, you may begin fishing at 6:00 am.  Please see the text section below if you are not receiving texts. \nClick here to see rules\n  \nLocation: \n\nSmith Mountain Lake\, Virginia \n\nWeigh in Site: \n\nGoodhue Boat Company (formerly Crazy Horse Marina) 400 Crazy Horse Dr.\, Moneta\, VA 24121 \n Guaranteed Overall Grand Prize: $55\,600 \n\n2024 NITRO® Z18 rigged with a Mercury® 150L Pro XS outboard\, Minn Kota® Ultrex® 24V\, 80-lb\, Bow Humminbird® HELIX™ 9 SI G4N with GPS\, Console Humminbird® HELIX™ 8 SI G4N with GPS\, Hot Foot throttle\, genuine two tone cover\, tandem-axle upgrade 2 brakes\, 14″ tire/wheel upgrade with spare.  NITRO® trailer w/powder-coat finish & GALVASHIELD® Impact corrosion & chip protection. To learn more about NITRO® boats visit the website at Nitro.com. \nGuaranteed Total Hourly Paybacks: $84\,700\n1st: $1000\, 2nd: $500\, 3rd: $300\, 4th: $250\, 5th: $225\, 6th: $200\, 7th: $175\, 8th: $150\, 9th: $125\, 10th: $100 \nYouth Division Total Payback: $600\n1st: $300\, 2nd: $200\, 3rd: $100 \nEarly Entry Rods: $25\,000 Fenwick Eagle Series Casting Rod\,  Model #EGLB73MH-FC\, Value $99.95 \n\nEarly entry rods go to the first 250 four and three day online entrants. A two day\, one day or Youth entry is not eligible for a free rod.\nSee the Fenwick Eagle rod details here. \nEarly entry promo rods may be picked up on the day listed below or during any tournament day. Please do not call our offices related to early entry rods. There is a rod counter at the top of each event page. Rods are gone when counter shows zero. We will post the date the counter goes to zero on the site. *Another angler may pick up your rod for you if you’re unable to be present. \nRod Pick Up: Wedneday May 1st 4 – 6 pm at Goodhue Boat Company formerly (Crazy Horse Marina). You may also pick up rods on any of the tournament days. \nFenwick Eagle Rod Features:\n24/30 ton graphite blend with proprietary reinforcing resin\nFenwick designed reel seat fits the crux of your hand for a custom natural feel\nStainless steel guide frames with thin zirconia inserts\nMulti-material full length grips for the best blend of feel\, balance and durability \nEvent Registration:\nRegistration for an Event closes at 9:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the beginning of the Event for a four-day entry. There will be no morning registration on Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday and/or Sunday of the Event.  Participants may register online prior to the Event\, no onsite registration due to Covid protocols. Once an event begins\, participants that register late online on must do so before  9:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and before 6 p.m. on Saturday for the remaining days and must also adhere to the off limits rules listed in section 6.02.\nClick here to see the rule \nText System:\nYou may enter yourself in the text system for this event by texting the word sml to the number 90294. We will enter your number in the system\, but some carriers block this type of message\, so by entering yourself this will prevent the chance of being blocked.  Also\, if you have previously opted out of our system\, you will have to put yourself back in the system by texting the above keyword. If you opt-out we cannot put you back in the system.\nAndroid users:  If you have an android and you aren’t receiving texts from us\, you will need to search the number 90294 in your text app and accept that it is not spam. \nStart Time: \nDue to the varying times of year that we host our tournaments\, we will notify everyone of the start time the day prior to the start of the tournament. We will notify you via text message. Start time (first cast) for each tournament will be safe light and set by the tournament director. You may launch and be on the water but you may not begin fishing until we notify you of first cast. Please do not call our offices related to start time. We will post start fishing time on this page and text out the time the week of the event.  You will also be sent a live leaderboard link once the event starts. \nWeigh in Times: All days of event\n8-9am\, 9-10am\, 10-11am\, 11am-12pm\, 12-1pm\, 1-2pm\, 2-3pm. \nFish Size Limits:\nLargemouth – Smallmouth – Spotted – 14″ minimum \n\n\n\nParticipants less than 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or adult with written parental permission. (Written parental permission must be provided to Event staff prior to the start of the Event) Participants under the age of 18 years may not fish alone in the Event.\nJunior Division for 2024.  Participants 12 and under will compete for a top 3 event payout\, at a reduced entry fee. The entry fee for the entire event is $75 (regardless of the number of days fished) and we will pay three places for the top three bass weighed in during the event.  Anglers 13 and over will compete for full payouts and pay full entry fees.
URL:https://www.fishvirginiafirst.com/event/big-bass-tour/
LOCATION:Smith Mountain Lake\, 400 Crazy Horse Dr.\, Moneta\, VA\, 24121\, United States
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