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Wlaf1450By Chloe Bain
TOP PHOTO: An aerial view of Lonas Young Memorial Park from WLAF’s Eagle 1 from August 2022.
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) The 2023 “Bait for the Cause” Fishing Tournament has been set for April 8. This fishing extravaganza is geared towards adult participants who are invited to enter between the hours of 7am and 3pm, with a $25 entry fee. In addition, younger anglers ages 5-14 are also welcome to participate in this event from 11:30am until 2:30pm on the same day. Junior fishermen must fish from the bank and pay an entry fee of $5.
Food will be available on site for all attendees. Additionally, there will be a raffle drawing.
There are significant prizes up for grabs. The winner of the adult category will receive a cash prize of $1,000. Children have an opportunity to win prizes such as Dixie Custom Rods and gift bags that await the first 20 kids who complete their fishing quests successfully.
The tournament will beheld at Lonas Young Park at 121 W High Knob Rd., La Follette. For more information about registration contact either Jerry Fox at (423)201-7278, R. L. Paul at (423)912-2570 or Billy Sanders at (423)871-1708. All proceeds from this tournament support Bridges to Recovery. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 04/05/2023-6AM)