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THE HOBNOB-DESTIN NEWS
8 August, 2010 Destin’s Hippest News Source
............BREAKING NEWS..............
MORE CA$H FOR DESTIN’S FISHING RODEO
The Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council and Emerald Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau has given the Rodeo $70,000, as part of a recent BP payout.
“The money is mostly a marketing tool for the Rodeo,” said Rodeo executive director Helen Donaldson. “Sure, more boats may register to fish and that will benefit the Rodeo’s financials, but all of the $70,000 is going out as prizes to encourage people to come back to the area to stay, fish and play.”
“It’s a win-win situation for the economy,” said Mark Bellinger, executive director of the TDC. “I think it will help increase lodging occupancy. It should also help increase the Rodeo’s attendance and it should help our local businesses and the fishing fleet.
Established in 1948, The Destin Fishing Rodeo is the ultimate fishing tournament for saltwater anglers of all ages.
Open Everyday - October 1st through October 31st The Rodeo is FREE to angler's fishing aboard a registered boat in the Rodeo. Weigh-ins everyday on the docks at A.J.'s Seafood & Oyster Bar from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Open to Private and Charter Boats FREE entry for Pier, Bridge, Jetty & Surf Fishing Over 30,000 anglers compete throughout the month of OctoberOver $100,000 awarded in cash and prizes Daily, weekly and overall prizes. Junior, Teen, Ladies and Senior Divisions. Virtually every gamefish is recognized with awards during the Rodeo. Whether you're trolling inshore for King Mackerel, offshore for Marlin and Sailfish, or fishing the deep bottoms for Red Snapper and Grouper, you'll be in the running for prizes.
HobNob Dave – Reporter-at-large
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