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Striped Bass Tournament & Block Party
May 4, 2008

Each year a multitude of fishermen from around the world make their way to the City of Troy to fish for striped bass in the Hudson River. This tournament provides even more exposure for the great resource we have in the Hudson River. It is an asset with which our local cities were built, and an asset that thousands of people continue to use each year.

The 3rd Annual Striped Bass Tournament and block party will be held on May 4th. Fishing starts at 7am with the block party kicking off at 4pm. This year a portion of the entry fee will be donated to MILITARY MOM IN ACTION, a Rensselaer County Mothers Group that sends packages to our military men & women over seas.

Fishing

Fishing is from 7am - 4 pm. The fishing area stretches from the Rensselaer County Wastewater Treatment Plant 750 yards south of the Menands Bridge, north to the Troy Federal Lock (Striper Heaven)!

Prizes for the Top 8 places:

1st - Prize $4,500*
2nd - Prize $2,000
3rd - Prize $1,000
4th - Prize $700

5th - Prize $600
6th - Prize $500
7th - Prize $400
8th - Prize $300

*Mayors cup trophy presented by the Mayor himself to the 1st Prize winner!


Block Party

The block party kicks off at 4pm. The party takes place along River Street, directly in front of the Ale House. Family, friends and fans are welcome to join the fun, they can purchase food and refreshments! PRIZES will be awarded at 6:30pm.

Registration

The Tournament will be held rain or shine and is open to everyone except Tournament staff. Shore fishing is also permissible. Registration is $60 per person. If competing in a boat, all occupants of the boat must be registered in the contest. For more information download the registration form here or pick up a form at the Ale House located at 680 River Street (518) 272-9740. For Tournament questions, call Gary at (518) 361-2273.

Sponsors

- City of Troy
- Ale House
- Bass Pro Shops
- Conroy Bait Supply (Watervliet)
- Elf Boat Docks (Wynantskill)
- Troy Uniformed Firefighters Association Local #86
- Troy Police Benevolent Association
- United Public Service Employees Union (NY, NJ, CT)
- Snyder Printing (Troy)
- Forever Young Health Club (Green Island)
- C.W. Whalen & Sons Tents and Awnings (Troy)
- Weighing and Systems Technology (Troy)
- P.Quinn Printing

 

 

 

 

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