Fishing For Freedom Central Texas Belton Lake UPDATE 15 Oct 13

[Donald Garner]

Greetings to all,

I just received an email from one of the local marine dealerships and sponsor of Fishing for Freedom.
The event has been canceled due to the government shut down and closure of the Corp of Engineers (11) Boat Ramps on Belton Lake here in Central Texas.

BLORA (Tournament HQ's location) which is located on Ft. Hood only has (2) ramps which can not support the 200 (+) boats that have signed up so far.

Thanks to all the soldiers who entered the tournament and those boaters who volunteered their time and equipment. 

Fishing for Freedom 2014 has already been scheduled for Oct 17 - 18 2014.   

[Donald Garner]

Greetings to all,

I just received an email from one of the local marine dealerships and sponsor of Fishing for Freedom.
The event has been canceled due to the government shut down and closure of the Corp of Engineers (11) Boat Ramps on Belton Lake here in Central Texas.

BLORA (Tournament HQ's location) which is located on Ft. Hood only has (2) ramps which can not support the 200 (+) boats that have signed up so far.

Thanks to all the soldiers who entered the tournament and those boaters who volunteered their time and equipment. 

Fishing for Freedom 2014 has already been scheduled for Oct 17 - 18 2014.

[Mike Cork]

I know a lot of good would have and has in the past come from these events. I have a date for next year, I'd really like to get involved. Time was difficult this year....

[Donald Garner]

Mike,

Tks we all appreciate that.  Its a lot of fun and chance to meet some movers and shakiers of the fishing industry.  Shaw Grigsby was scheduled to be our quest speaker at the banquet Friday night.
Gary Klien and Earl Bentz have been regulars the past few years.