Bert’s Bar’s Redfish Challenge
Bert’s Bar and Grill will be hosting the 6th Annual Bert’s Red F.I.S.H. Challenge charity fishing tournament to benefit Pine Island F.I.S.H. (Fellow Islanders Sending Help) on Saturday September 13, 2014. Over $27,000 has been raised by this event over the past 5 years.
Pine Island F.I.S.H. is a local non-profit organization that assists Pine Island residents in need with transportation, obtaining medical supplies, rent payments, utility bills, medical bills, etc. They also provide relief to non-paid primary caregivers for up to 4 hours per week and contact with homebound individuals by phone and home visits.
Pine Island F.I.S.H. is also the lead agency in the Pine Island Basket Brigade program. These programs are entirely free to those who need assistance and are solely funded by donations.
Teams of anglers will be fishing for the two heaviest legal Redfish. Teams wishing to participate can sign up by contacting Tournament Director Jason Snyder at 239-349-1129 or by picking up a registration form at Bert’s Bar and Grill or one of the many local tackle shops.
Teams can also register at Bert’s Bar and Grill on Friday September 12th prior to the start of the mandatory Captain’s Meeting being held at 7 pm (team check in will begin at 6pm). The entry fee is $300 for a team of up to 4 anglers.
The first three places will payout cash prizes. This event will also feature a raffle and silent auction for which we are seeking donations. Anyone interested in making a tax deductible donation can contact Jason at 239-349-1129 or bertsredfishchallenge@hotmail.com. Donations can also be dropped off at Bert’s Bar and Grill.
This year’s sponsors are: Coastline Heating & Cooling, Bubba’s Roadhouse, Douglas Property Management, Honc Industries, Little Lilly’s Island Deli, ReMax Team Jill Dean, Cambio Dermatology.