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Grand Lagoon National Committed to Hosting 2008 Tournament
Fishing rescheduled for October 4 and 5
Plans for onshore activities incomplete
All registration fees will be refunded
Entry Fees for October Tournament have been reduced
COME FISH WITH US IN OCTOBER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED HERE AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE
GRAND LAGOON NATIONAL COMMITTED TO HOSTING 2008 TOURNAMENT
Tropical storm Fay may have rained on our parade but it did not dampen our spirits. We’re committed to making the Grand Lagoon National America’s saltwater fishing tournament and we are not going to let the turbulence of an inhospitable sea dissuade us from showcasing the rich bounty of our bay and near coastal waters. Neither will we permit the rogue winds of an untimely storm to reduce our enthusiasm for promoting our world famous beaches, or building on our legacy as Florida’s number one recreational fishing destination.
As a sign of our commitment, we’ve rescheduled tournament activities for October 3rd, 4th and 5th. Grand Lagoon National is a fishing opportunity that simply will not go away and a party that won’t be called on account of rain. This is a good idea whose time has come and the organizers are prepared to make a statement today that we hope will resonate in years to come.
We want to earn the confidence of our anglers, our sponsors, our supporters and friends. We are, therefore, making changes to throw open the doors of this year’s tournament as a way of saying “thank you” for the opportunity and promising to all that we can be depended on to be here as a strong ally to Panama City Beach in general and anglers from across the south in particular.
We ask the fishing community to come join the hunt this October and to and help the Grand Lagoon National propel itself into 2009. Entry fees in all divisions will be reduced and eligible species refined to better reflect seasonal opportunities made available by the move to October.
Entry Fees (original fee noted in parentheses)
Big Game $2,500 for 2 crew and 4 anglers ($5,750)
Offshore $1,000 for 2 crew and 4 anglers ($1,150 for 2 anglers)
Inshore $500 for 4 anglers ($900 for 2 anglers)
Flats $250 for 2 anglers ($600 for 2 anglers)
Kayak and Canoe $100 per angler ($125)
Diver $100 per diver ($125)
Party Boat $25 - $100 per angler / all days ($75 - $100 per angler, per day)
Charter Boat $250 per boat, $100 per angler per day ($500 per boat $150-$200 per angler per day)
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