The Eleventh annual Readin’-Ritin’-Reelin’ Fishing Tournament is set to hit Port O’Connor Friday, August 2nd and run through Saturday evening August the 3rd.  This family, food, and fun-filled event is hosted by Holy Family Knights of Columbus Council #9088 at the Port O’Connor Community Center and benefits Victoria Catholic School Nazareth Academy.

The registration for the event will begin at 5:30 Friday evening and is $60 per person.  This includes a cap as well as a meal ticket for Friday night’s “All you can eat” BBQ and trimmings as well as “All you can eat” fried-fish Saturday night.  Fishing begins Saturday morning at 5:30 am with weigh-in that evening between 3:30-5:30 pm. There is a limit of 6 persons per boat, not to exceed 4 persons 16 or over.  Kids under the age of 16 may fish free on a team with each boat representing an individual team.
Steve Branch, Nazareth Academy Advisory Board member reports, “This event gets bigger and better every year.  It has raised close to half a million dollars since its inception.  The food, fellowship, and fishing are all phenomenal.”  Proceeds have gone towards computers, smart boards, classroom supplies and the athletic program.  The Nazareth family expresses significant gratitude to the Knights of Columbus as well as the Port O’Connor community for their continued support.

Forty boats went out last year, with even more expected this year.  Trophies will be presented to the fisherman with the largest redfish and largest trout. Additionally,  a trophy will be awarded to an individual female, individual child, and Knight of Columbus that catch the  largest fish.  Pot entry rules can be found on the school website www.nazarethacademy.org. There will be a ton of different door prizes, cash prizes, live auction and a gun raffle–so come join in the fun (even if you don’t fish!).  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Scott Smejkal at 361-655-2658 or George Wenzel at (361)-649-7707.