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See the FishStock 2008 Photo Gallery here!

 

Welcome Anglers and Spectators!

Last year some very memorable things happened! You may remember for the Striker anyways, that the earth, moon and stars did not line up and, unfortunately, we had to cancel the tournament. However, we really rallied for the Redfish Trout Challenge, presented by Hell's Bay and increased tournament participation by over 30 percent ¯ 137 anglers! 

I think the pent-up emotion for the New Smyrna/Daytona Beach Striking Fish Tournament, a.k.a. the Striker Tournament, presented by Trophy will knock your socks off this year! In fact, Trophy Boats and Hell's Bay Boatworks, our offshore and inshore sponsors, are guaranteeing prize money, $9,000 and $3,000 respectively. It's also the sixth anniversary of FishStock, the total saltwater experience!   

FishStock was created for anglers, their families and lifestyle enthusiasts to enjoy tournament fishing and land-side offerings. The inshore and offshore seminars, boat and tackle exhibits, youth clinics, as well as music and food will create the perfect seaside destination during Memorial Day weekend.  The industry's top manufacturers, along with local participating dealers, will be invited to gather on-site for the weekend. Riverside Park in downtown New Smyrna Beach will play host to FishStock in a relaxed, open-air, festival atmosphere. The manufacturers will present the latest products, further educating boating and fishing enthusiasts about the sport they love. 

FishStock's message has not changed -- in fact, it has grown stronger! Additionally, we hope you will take notice of local community involvement, for it is not just our national sponsors who will help FishStock grow. We hope to give back to the community through proceeds from beverage sales. Look for an incredible array of food along with great blues music this year!

We would like to thank all of our sponsors for helping us expand FishStock over the years, but just as important to the success equation is you, the consumer! So, thank you for being there in the beginning and today.   FishStock is meant to be fun; come on out and stay awhile. View the sponsors' exhibits, compete in family-friendly tournaments like KidStock and most of all, participate in this country's favorite pastime ¯ fishing!        

This year FishStock returns Memorial Day weekend (May 22-25, 2008) and promises to be filled with competition, education and fun. We invite you to join us and enjoy the beautiful resources that Florida's has to offer!

All the best,

Andrew W. Townes III
FishStock Sales and Marketing Director

© 2007 Bonnier Corporation - Published on 02/14/2006