Prize Doubled In Upcoming Greer Fishing Tournament

More than 100 anglers will participate in the 18th Annual Greer Family Fest Bass Tournament on April 13, and one lucky fisherman will take home a cool $1,000. 

The Greer Chamber announced Thursday that the tournament on Lake Robinson, a fixture during Greer Family Fest, presented by Greer Commission of Public Works, will give out 11 cash prizes totallying more than $3,000, including a grand prize for biggest fish of $1,000. 

Gates will open at 5 a.m., blast off will be at 6:30 a.m., and the weigh-in will be at 3 p.m. 

The tournament kick-off banquet will be held on Friday, April 12 at Riverside Baptist Church at 6 pm. The banquet includes dinner, door prizes, blast-off drawing, and a special guest speaker. Every participant will receive a t-shirt, a listing of the rules, and other door prizes.

For more event information or to register to participate, please contact Larry Beheler at 864-877-6956 or visit www.greerfamilyfest.com to download the registration form.