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Whiskey Joe’s Mammoth Slam Classic
Presented by Freedom Hawk Kayaks By; Katrinka Swenson
Kayak Fishing ClassicS is proud to announce the Whiskey Joe’s Mammoth Slam Classic to be held on February 19th & 20th. Hosted by Whiskey Joe’s Bar & Grill located at 7720 Courtney Campbell Cswy. Tampa, Florida 33607, Phone # 813.281.0770

Whiskey Joe’s Bar & Grill

The Whiskey Joe’s Mammoth Slam Classic will fish for Trout & Redfish and is a photo release tournament. Fish data is shared with various state and local marine wildlife organizations for the pur-pose of marine research. Registration is on line at https://www.KayakFishingClassicS.com and is now open. Early registrants gain tournament bonus points which add onto the earned total points so take advantage of early registration. There are numerous, generous sponsors that will be making awards. Sponsors include; Freedom Hawk Kayaks, Albright Fishing Products, Ocean Waves Sunglasses, Aqua Designs, High Roller Custom Wooden Lures, Kayak Kanopy, Kayak Fishing Magazine, Kayak Angler Magazine, Florida Fly Fishing Magazine and Windham Designs. In addition, contestants earn points to qualify for the Invitational National Championship tournament and a shot at the grand prize from Freedom Hawk Kayaks, the new Freedom 12 kayak. There are two fishing divisions in the ClassicS, Fly Fishing and Light Tackle. Contestants in the Whiskey Joe’s Mammoth Slam Classic may fish where they like. There is a boat ramp on the Courtney Campbell Cswy which will put fishermen onto a mangrove lined bay where fishing is reportedly good. Other possible areas include the Double Branch Creek, Philippe Park and the Alafia River which are all close by, as well as right from the beach at Whiskey Joe’s. For all of the tournament information and to take a look at the past tournament winners and prizes, please visit the Kayak Fishing ClassicS website. In the event of bad weather, the Mammoth Slam Classic will be held two weeks after the original date. Fishermen that take advantage of early registration will simply apply their registration fee to the makeup event date and keep the bonus points.

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The Captain’s Meeting is Feb. 19th at 7 PM at Whiskey Joe’s and must be attended unless other ar-rangements have been made with the Kayak Fishing ClassicS. Your Friends & Family are invited to the Captain’s Meeting and the Awards Ceremony following the event. Registration is NOW OPEN!

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