Casting for Character Fishing Tournament
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Rochester Yacht Club
Join us for this fundraising event on Lake Ontario. Four-person teams will fish for 4 ½ hours with a Charter Captain for Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and King Salmon. All boats are equipped with necessary fishing supplies, food, snacks, and facilities that are guaranteed to provide an excellent fishing experience.
A special 2-Day Fishing Package is available for a limited number of registrants and includes lodging (Tuesday afternoon/Wednesday morning).
Proceeds benefit Scouting programs throughout Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes which introduce over 6,000 young people each year to the outdoors and develop character traits and leadership skills to last their lifetime.
For more information or details on various sponsorship opportunities, email Anthony Vogl at anthony.vogl@scouting.org.
Thank you to our generous Sponsors!
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Thank you to our Team Sponsors
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Perks
Includes team of 4 in morning or afternoon. Beverages and snacks and participation in lunch banquet included.
Highlights
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We are proud to partner with the Lake Ontario Charter Boat Association and the following Captains who make our event possible.
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Details & Prizes
- Teams may request to fish in the morning or afternoon. Start times are assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis. Registration starts one hour before departure. There is a hard stop deadline for end of fishing.
- Individual fishermen must have their own NYS Fishing License.
- Specific Charter Captains may be requested and are honored if available.
- A special 2-Day Fishing Package is available for a limited number of registrants.
- Tipping of Charter Captains is considered appropriate and is based on your experience.
- In the event bad weather cancels fishing the day of your event, a voucher will be issued to you so you can reschedule in 2023, at mutual convenience of you and your captain.
- For more information please contact Anthony Vogl at anthony.vogl@scouting.org or (585) 241-8556.
Casting for Character offers a variety of prizes for participants and Captains to ensure a high quality and memorable experience for all.
Lou Langie Tight Lines Award
Awards $10,000 in cash prizes to charter captains in various prize categories.
50/50 & Catch of the Day Raffles
Offered throughout event. Prizes drawn at lunch and the afternoon reception.
Largest Fish Prizes
Special prizes will be presented to Fishermen and Captains who catch the largest fish in a number of different categories during each flight.
Palmer Food’s “Big Fish” Prize
Any Fisherman who catches a NYS record-breaking Steelhead, Salmon, Lake Trout or Brown Trout will win a $10,000 cash prize from Palmer Foods.
Activity
Includes team of 4 in morning or afternoon. Beverages and snacks and participation in lunch banquet included.
