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Sometimes I think the Ozarks are defined as much by its fishing as it is by its culture!
No Ozark-related site would be complete without as much information (contemporary and archival) as possible related to fishing in the region.
Thus, this section exists.
2nd Annual Guns & Hoses Trout Fishing Tournament.
Despite the summer heat, anglers are geared up for the second annual Guns & Hoses Fishing Tournament on Lake Taneycomo on Saturday, August 21.
“Sixteen teams signed up early,” 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 per-boat entry fees went 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.
The tournament took place from Lilleys’ Landing Resort & Marina in Branson.
Besides many local and out-of-town anglers, some firefighters entered the tournament. City events that day kept most police officers on the job rather than out on the lake, Klein said. Still, he hopes the turnout encouraged 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.” All benefti
For more information visit (www) Lilleys Landing (.com) or call (417) 231-5343.
Top photo courtesy of Lilley’s Landing, Branson, Missouri.
