Fishing For Freedom 19 Sep 2009 Truman Lake

[LarryS]

Folks, the Leavenworth Bass Club, with assistance from the Kansas Bass Federation Nation (KBFN), a network of bass anglers throughout the region, and caring local and corporate sponsors are conducting an inaugural Fishing For Freedom event on 19 September at Harry S. Truman Reservoir in Warsaw, Mo. Inspired by the Army Bass Anglers, the Leavenworth Bass Club is organizing local bass clubs, local bass anglers, and fishing guides to take Global War on Terrorism veterans and wounded warriors fishing.

The Fishing For Freedom event is modeled from similar events that are occurring across the nation. It is a no entry fee event that pairs avid tournament fishermen, local anglers, and fishing guides with our returning heroes in a buddy bass tournament format on a local fishery. The purpose of the event is to let these American Heroes know how much we appreciate their service and sacrifice. Trophies will be awarded for the top teams and we hope to have participation prizes for all.

The inaugural event will launch from Long Shoal Marina on 19 September 2009 at 7 A.M. with a weigh-in at 2 P.M. an awards presentation and a camaraderie building social with food and drinks to follow. Boater and warrior check-in and pairings will begin at 5:30 A.M. at the Long Shoal Marina. Tournament rules will be posted on the Leavenworth Bass Club website on the Fishing For Freedom webpage in the near future. The The Long Shoal Marina restaurant will be open at 5 A.M. Saturday for business, serving a buffet style breakfast.

We are in need of Bass Anglers with boats to assist in taking these American heroes fishing. Boaters will need to be able to provide additional life vests for their backseater and should have shareable tackle available.

With your support, there is a significant opportunity for this event to have a tremendous impact on our warriors and their families as they re-assimilate to life back home. Only the generosity of caring local and regional anglers and our sponsors can make this event possible.

If interested in becoming a volunteer boater please contact Larry Stoafer at Lsto19@yahoo.com or 913-240-5254.

GWOT veterans and wounded warriors who would like to participate contact Larry Stoafer at Lsto19@yahoo.com or 913-240-5254.

Contact Hidden lake resort for accommodations and let them know you are with the Fishing for Freedom event to receive discount.

We are hoping to have a field of 50 volunteer boaters. If you can make it please contact me with your name/phone/email address

Thanks for the support