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Oil spill throws fishing tournaments into the lurch

Oil spill throws fishing tournaments into the lurch
This could be devastating to the fishing industry — watch for all developments as they become available.

The oil is already wreaking havoc on plans for summer fishing tournaments. Gorenflo’s cobia tournament, which was scheduled for this weekend, has been rescheduled for Memorial Day weekend, and other events hang in the balance as well. Sylvia Hall spoke to the people behind the tournaments about what the oily seas could mean for the rest of the summer’s events.

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2009 Fishing Tournaments

If you’re looking for a list of fishing tournaments in 2009 or 2010, then the Great Lakes Fishing Council is a site you’ll want to visit. They have a fairly comprehensive list of tournaments throughout the US, listed by state. The list includes entry fees and prizes. Check it out here.