SUF Fishing Retreat Thursday-Friday Tournament 🎣

Hey SUF Community!

I'm organizing a community tournament during our retreat at Russell Lake based on your feedback from the Carolina Rig Live session!

Quick Details:

• When: This Thursday 7:30 AM - Friday 3:00 PM

• Where: Russell Lake, SC/GA only

• Fish: Largemouth and Spotted Bass only

• Entry Fee: $25 (+$5 + CC fee goes to app for use of it)

• First Place Prize: Cash payout PLUS a BardeRodz Workhorse rod! (Must be present at seminar to win the rod)

Payout Structure:

• 16+ participants: 4 places (50%, 25%, 15%, 10%)

• 8-15 participants: 3 places (50%, 30%, 20%)

• 4-7 participants: 2 places (60%, 40%)

• Less than 4 participants: 1 place (100%)

Join Now:

1. Download the FishDonkey app (Android / iOS)

2. Search for "SUF Fishing Retreat Thursday-Friday" in the app

3. Register and pay the $25 entry fee

Complete tournament rules are available in the app. Only open to SUF members attending the retreat and seminar.

Questions? Drop them below!

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I look forward to seeing some of you at the retreat and getting my boat in the water!