Hello Anglers!
$10,000 in Prizes!
6th Annual Central Florida Shad and Crappie Rally begins November 1, 2014 -
ARE YOU READY?
6th Annual Central Florida Shad and Crappie Derby
For Immediate Release: August 30, 2014
FREE Freshwater Tournament - catch, photo, release - post entries online: www.cfshadderby.com
Anticipated 1,500 anglers to compete for over $10,000 in prizes beginning November 1, 2014!
It only takes one fish to win! 20+ prizes up for grabs!
Coastal Angler Magazine Orlando and our event sponsors proudly present the 6th Annual Central Florida Shad and Crappie Derby to be held From November 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015 in the Greater Orlando area. Over $10,000 in Prizes will be awarded! Awards: 2 Grand Prize winners, Photo-of-the-Year, and 10 division winners - Monthly Prizes - plus the new Crappie 15 Incher Club. This four month long catch photo and release (CPR) derby is FREE to all anglers who register at any of our derby sponsor sign-up locations (local businesses). Anglers are permitted to fish anywhere they choose in Florida, and as much as they want during the derby timeframe. All participants must log into and upload their photos to www.cfshadderby.com. All photos must be taken using the official derby measuring device and include the official derby photo token.
Follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/cfshadderby
Annual Growth - Angler Participation: Year 1, 73; Year 2, 311; Year 3, 341; Year 4, 672; Year 5, 969!
Derby Records: 19.75" American Shad (measured to fork of tail); 18" Black Crappie (overall length)
Derby Dates:
October 30, 2014 - Angler registration meeting, held on-site at Gander Mountain Lake Mary
November 1, 2014 - Derby starts at safe light...Good Luck!
November 8, 2014 - Crappie Tournament in a Tournament at Highbanks Marina call them to register!
December 6, 2014 - Crappie Rally - fishing, seminars, FREE lunch ---> on-the-water fun at Boat Tree Marina Sanford!
January 17, 2015 - Derby Fishing Seminar, held on-site at ****'s Sporting Goods location TBD
February 7, 2015 - Shad Rally - fishing, seminars, FREE lunch ---> on-the-water fun at CS Lee Boat Ramp Geneva, FL!
February 28, 2015 - Derby ends at sunset. (Both shad and crappie derbies)
March 5, 2015 - Derby Awards Ceremony - held on-site at Gander Mountain Lake Mary
Contact Information:
Phil Wolf, Publisher Coastal Angler Magazine Orlando
phillip@coastalanglermagazine.com, (407) 790-9515
Charlie McCullough, Editor Coastal Angler Magazine Orlando
charlie@coastalanglermagazine.com, (321) 258-5327