8th annual FishStock

8th annual FishStock adds 5K and family fun run to its Memorial Day weekend festivities New Smyrna Beach, Fla. - FishStock - one of the largest fishing tournaments and festivals in the nation - announced today it will add a 5K race and family fun run to its long list of festivities in downtown New Smyrna Beach this Memorial Day weekend. The inaugural race will be held on Saturday, May 29, at Riverside Park. "The FishStock 5K and Family Fun Run is a great way to keep fit over the holiday weekend, and one of the many great activities we have in store at our event this year," said Drew Townes, director of sales and marketing for FishStock. "Run in the morning, enjoy the race expo in the afternoon and relax at the dockside party in the evening; it's a great way to spend the day." The course is a flat, fast and accurately timed race with ChampionChip timing. The 5K will begin at 8 a.m. at Riverside Park, run through downtown New Smyrna Beach and local neighborhoods, and continue along the Intracoastal Waterway before returning to the park to cross the finish line. Children 9 and under will start their fun run at 9 a.m. All registered 5K runners will receive an exclusive 2010 FishStock 5K and Family Fun Run T-shirt. While supplies last, every fifth entry for the 5K will win a free Zebco 33 combo rod and reel, so register now. To register for the FishStock 5K and Family Fun Run, visit www.fishstock5k.com.

The IGFA’s 2010 World Record Game Fishes annual

Coming in January: Fishing’s most valued reference book. It’s been described as “the most comprehensive piece of fishing information available anywhere,” a statement made often by serious fishermen and fishing writers alike. The IGFA’s 2010 World Record Game Fishes annual -- the reference book that’s a mainstay in recreational fishing -- continues its legacy as the most reliable and complete resource book of worldwide fishing records and a wide range of fishing-related reference materials. Plus it includes in-depth and entertaining features by top writers. IGFA members will begin receiving their 408 page edition in mid-January as one of the many benefits of joining the IGFA. The popular annual is the official guide to saltwater and freshwater catches for over 1100 species around the world in the all-tackle category and nearly 400 species in line class, fly, and junior angler record categories. To receive your copy of 2010 World Record Game Fishes, go to www.igfa.org and sign up to become a member of the IGFA today.

Stu Apte Fly Fishing Sailfish Tournament

5th Annual Stu Apte Fly Fishing Sailfish Tournament

The premier fly fishing sailfish tournament is headed back to Guatemala for a January date. Casa Vieja Lodge in Pto. San Jose is the host.
Last year's defending champion Tim & Pete Eshelman will be competing against all comers in this prestigious event.

Dates: Jan, 18 2010 to Jan, 24 2010

Location: Pto. San Jose Guatemala