Welcome to the 3rd Annual Savannah River Classic

Posted on April 11, 2010 by SRK

The 3rd Annual Savannah River Classic fishing tournament is scheduled to be held on May 13-14, 2011. All anglers are encouraged to register to compete this year for even bigger prizes. There were numerous participants frmom Allendale, Barnwell, Bamberg, and Hampton counties at last year's event but we would like to see anglers from all over the state of Georgia participate in this year's tournament as well. Prizes will be awarded for the three largest fish in each of four species – Striped Bass, Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Panfish (bream, shellcracker, crappie, readbreast). There will also be a prize for the biggest four species aggregate weight. Youth anglers will receive participation prizes as well as
prizes for their catch!

The results for last year's tournament is here

Details

Tournament headquarters will again be located at the old South Carolina Welcome Center on Highway 301. The participating boats must check in at one of these boat landing to certify their fish for the weigh-in – Cohen’s Bluff Landing, 301 Landing, Johnson’s Landing, or Little Hell Landing. The weigh-in will start at 3 p.m. and all anglers are asked to be in line by 5 p.m. The award ceremony will be held at 6 p.m.

Registration Fee is $50 per boat for 2 anglers (additional anglers
may be added for $30 each) Each angler’s registration includes an
event t-shirt and a BBQ ticket.

To register, or for more information, call (803)584-7363

Post-Tournament

The awards ceremony will be followed by a barbeque dinner and entertainment. This event will be a family atmosphere so all ages are encouraged to come.

Schedule of Events

  • Friday, May 13th
    6:30 p.m.
    - Captains Meeting
    - Rules and Regulations
    - T-shirt and ticket distribution

    7:30 p.m.
    - BBQ Dinner Tickets available to the public $8 each Pulled Pork, Hash/Rice, Slaw

  • Saturday, May 14th
    6:00 a.m.
    - Lines In—Begin Fishing

    3:00 p.m.
    - Weigh-in Begins
    - You must be in line for weigh-in by 5:00 p.m. to qualify for prizes.

    6:00 p.m.
    - Prize ceremony




  • Savannah Riverkeeper


    All proceeds of the tournament will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of South Carolina