This coming Saturday is the 2nd annual Greer Centennial Lions Club bass fishing tournament on Lake Robinson in Greer. The tournament raises money for eye care and vision services in the Greer community.
The event is open to the public and sponsored by Greer CPW. The winner of the biggest fish will walk away with $1,000, plus there's $1000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd place and other prizes all the way to 10th place. A post tournament picnic will follow the event.
“Last year showed us the Greer community is hungry for another bass fishing tournament. Securing 41 boats our first year was remarkable and we only hope the momentum continues,” said Becky Pickett, Greer Centennial Lions Club President. “We used tournament funds to purchase a glaucoma screening machine that has been well received at events like Big Thursday, Greer Family Fest and many health fairs in the community.”
Registration is now open and applications can be found at the Lake Robinson warden’s office, Greer CPW and various bait and tackle shops around the Upstate or online at www.greercpw.com/lakes-recreation. In order to participate, you must have a fishing license through the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and a boating and fishing permit through Greer CPW.Money from this tournament will be used for the Chandler Creek Elementary vision voucher program and could expand to other schools depending on how much money is raised. The Lion's Club is hoping to raise close to $10,000 this year, which will be able to help about 50 children with eye exams and glasses.
Here's the tournament schedule:
- 5:45am Gates Open
- 6:30am Pre-Tournament Meeting
- 7:15am Blast Off
- 3pm Weigh in and Post Tournament Picnic
