Howl at the Moon tarpon tourney set for Saturday, June 1
Saturday event benefits Maritime Museum
BY BETSY FUGATE JOINER, PRESIDENT GASPARILLA ISLAND MARITIME MUSEUM
The mighty “silver king” has been making a spectacular show in the Pass. Fishing action is hot! It’s time to join in the fun. If you aren’t fishing, take a ride out to watch the “dance,” enjoy the sunset and fun, either on the boat or at the beach!
The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum is hosting the “Howl at the Moon” tarpon tournament on Saturday, June 1. The fishing begins at 7 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m.
The entry fee is $800, and registration forms may be picked up at Whidden’s Marina. The final registration is at the Maritime Museum, Whidden’s dock, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, where entrants will receive rules and shirts.
A non-refundable $100 is a donation to GIMM, and 25 percent of the tournament proceeds will benefit the museum. GIMM is a 501(c)3 non-profit that helps to preserve the historic marine, heritage as well as educate and celebrate the rich fishing history of Gasparilla Island and Charlotte Harbor.
The tournament is monitored on VHF radio channel 71 for up-to-minute reports.
A special thank you to William Woodroffe, who hosted the “Red Gill “tournament this past Sunday! This was the ninth year and each year GIMM was the benefactor. Thank you for the $1,800 donation from this season, with 19 entries.
