Guns And Hoses News Release

[Phil Lilley]

2nd Annual Guns & Hoses Trout Fishing Tournament

Benefits go to the Branson Fire & Police Auxiliary Fund

Despite this summer’s heat, anglers are gearing up for the second annual Guns & Hoses Fishing Tournament on Lake Taneycomo next Saturday, Aug. 21.

“Sixteen teams have already signed up,” Kory Klein, organizer, said of the two-man contest to support the Branson Fire and Police Auxiliary. “That’s pretty amazing since 18 teams competed last year and most signed up the day of the tournament.”

The $75 entry fee per boat goes to support benevolence needs, not just for area police and firemen, but for others as well, Klein said. As examples, some area residents were helped with electric costs last winter, and the auxiliary aided an injured fireman with some bills and a policeman with a heater for his family’s home.

Registration is open right up until 7:45 a.m. before the 8 a.m. start at Lilleys’ Landing Resort & Marina, at 367 River Lane off Fall Creek Rd. in Branson. The marina is offering half off all boat rentals for tournament participants, but those need to be reserved ahead of time by calling (417) 334-6380.

Entry forms can be filled out and dropped off at Branson Fire Station 1 or mailed to Branson Fire and Rescue, attention Kory Klein, 110 Crosby St. Branson, MO 65616. Forms can also be requested through email at megan@lilleyslanding.com. All teams will receive a free raffle ticket for drawings, but those registering before the day of the tournament will receive an extra ticket. Additional raffle tickets are $5.

Trophies will be awarded for first through third places and for the biggest fish. After the weigh-in at 2 p.m. at Lilleys’ Landing, Famous Dave’s will cater a free lunch for all participants outside on the resort grounds.

Besides many local and out of town anglers, some firefighters have entered the tournament. Unfortunately other scheduled events for that Saturday will keep most police officers on the job rather than out enjoying the lake, Klein said. Still, he hopes a good turnout will encourage the officers.

“We hope this will bring the community closer together with its police and firefighters,” Klein said, “ to see us in an informal setting and just have fun.”

Klein can be reached at (417) 231-5343 for more information.

[FishinCricket]

YOu do realize you TOTALLY had me freakin' out, right? I was looking for tour dates and diggin' out my leather jacket with the denim cut-off, covered in tough looking biker patches.. The wife was teasing out her hair and breakin' out the spandex!!!!

Glad to see you are having a tournament, but yeeeesh... Don't do that to me.. GNR can't get back together, Axel has dred-locks now and everyone's seen Slash's face by now anyway... lol

[jjtroutbum]

Miss leading title thanks to a typo...

Ya Cricket I think my jean jacket with G&R back patch was hung up 25 years ago. Might be in a box some were tho.

[FishinCricket]

Miss leading title thanks to a typo...

Ya Cricket I think my jean jacket with G&R back patch was hung up 25 years ago. Might be in a box some were tho.

Mine was a hand me down from my big bro, I wore it with pride.. Sabbath, GNR, Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax patches, and a whole bunch of Southern California Biker patches... Actually I'm glad I outgrew the outfit (literally and figuratively) and kept some of the musical tastes..

[Trav]

Haha

And the Aldermen in Branson are complaining about a Nelly concert?...I think GnR would draw a bigger crowd!

[Phil Lilley]

I was tempted to leave the title... got more attention. But I changed it.

[DoveTail]

I logged on too late to see the original title...?

[Phil Lilley]

It said, "Guns and Roses" instead of "Guns and Hoses".