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Penetration divers experienced environment and how to keep
with overhead environments it healthy. For more informa-
can tackle interior spaces at 70 tion about this event, including
to over 100 feet, and because dates and location go to www.
much of the wreck is more than sandcastledays.com
60 feet above the bottom it 80th Annual Texas
can be explored by entry level International Fishing
divers. For more information
about this September event, go Tournament
to www.divesouthpadre.com The largest saltwater fishing
Sand Castle Days tournament is Texas is scheduled
for July 29 - August 2, 2020,
For over 30 years, Sand and provides an atmosphere of
Castle Days has been an annual friendly fishing competition and
event that showcases the unique wholesome family fun. Over
art form of sand sculpture with 1,000 anglers from all other the
HalloWings South Padre Island Wahoo the help of amateurs and profes- United States join together to
sionals. Currently being held on
Behold the beauty of the Classic scheduled for the second the beach in front of Clayton’s bring in fish that range from
week-end in September. Fishing
Monarch. HalloWings is a cele- Resort, Sand Castle Days pro- redfish, trout and flounder in
bration of the grand migration from Jim’s Pier, anglers compete vides three fun-filled days of the bay division to every species
in three categories for cash priz-
of the Monarch Butterfly. Held excitement in the sand. In addi- imaginable in the offshore div-
at the beautiful SPI Birding and es: Wahoo, Black Fin Tuna, and tion to watching the masters cre- ision. Family fun is a must at TIFT
Dorado/Mahi Mahi. The Gulf
Nature Center, and Alligator ate their masterpieces; attendees and Kids Play Day kicks off the
Sanctuary, festivities on Saturday comes alive during September have the honor of casting their event each year. For more infor-
and October, so come join us
feature endless family activities vote for the People’s Choice mation on Texas’ oldest and most
including pancake breakfast, face during the best fishing weather Award. Numerous demonstra- established fishing tournament
of the year.
painting, vendors, and much tions and opportunities for les- call 956.943.8438, email info@
Although this is a traditional
more. For more information go to off-shore tournament, “Go Fast,” sons from the master’s are also tift.org or go to www.tift.org J
www.spibirding.com or contact available. Other events during
choward@spibirding.com trailerable, center console boats the day include music on the
are invited, and encouraged to beach, kite exhibitions, vendors, For a complete list of
Ladies Kingfish participate. The three-day event artists and local non-profits pro- area events please go
Tournament includes a mandatory Captain’s viding education on our local to sopadre.com
The 39th Annual Ladies meeting on Friday, a full day
of fishing on Saturday, and the
Kingfish Tournament is sched-
uled for August 7-9, 2020. This awards ceremony Sunday. Not
only do you get a great week-
ladies only tournament is divid-
ed into two divisions, bay and end of fishing, but you will have
also contributed to the donation
offshore. Qualifying fish include
redfish, trout and flounder for made by tournament officials
each year to a local non-profit
bay, and kingfish, blackfin tuna,
dolphin and bonito for offshore. through your registration fee.
For more information about the
Trophies are awarded to the top
four places in each category, as tournament contact spiwahoo
classic@gmail.com
well as Grand Champion in each
division. For more information SPI Dive Week
about the tournament call the An annual celebration of the
SPI Chamber at 956.761.4412 or sinking of the Texas Clipper;
go to www.spichamber.com SPI Dive Week provides all div-
ers an experience of a lifetime.
SPI Wahoo Classic Experienced open water divers
Mark your calendar now so can explore the A deck and the
you do not miss your chance to Promenade at 62 to 80 feet.
participate in the fourth annual

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