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Stinky's Fish Camp Pompano Tournament Kickoff Party Mar 30

March 28, 2024 by SoWal Staff

Stinky's Bait Shack Annual Pompano Tournament, the longest running fishing tournament in Walton County, is set for March 31 - May 5 with daily weigh-ins open at The Shack from 8am - 8pm. 

Cash and prizes rewarded. All participants are invited to register online and view tournament rules & regulations at stinkysbaitshop.com. For registration and information stop by Stinky's Bait Shack or call 850-622-BAIT.

Participants will receive their swag bag at the Captain's Party on Saturday, March 30 along with everything you need including a good time. A percentage of the proceeds benefit the South Walton Artificial Reef Association.Stinky’s Fish Camp will host the 14th Annual Pompano Tournament kickoff party and their 17th Anniversary celebration on March 30th at Stinky’s Bait Shack. The fishing tournament will be held from March 31 - May 5, 2024. The Stinky’s Pompano Tournament is the longest running fishing tournament in Walton County. The tournament registers over 150 participants - ranging from recreational fisher folks to professionals - locals and visitors alike. The tournament spans over the course of five weeks. Whether you are a local or visiting, it only takes one Pompano to win. “Our Pompano Tournament makes for an easy competition to participate in because of the access. This is a surf fishing tournament at its finest, and thankfully we have an amazing surf fishing setting. Almost anyone can participate; You only need to catch one fish to win,” said Chef Jim Richard, tournament originator and Stinky’s owner.

The purse for the annual tournament has grown exponentially over the years. In 2023, the anglers were awarded over $5000 in cash and prizes. All participants are invited to register online at  www.stinkysbaitshop.com.

The tournament kickoff party also serves as an anniversary party for Stinky’s Fish Camp. This year, Stinky’s Fish camp celebrates 17 years of serving the community. The annual event is always a fun party for all who love Stinky’s.  The outdoor event features live music by Dread Clampitt, a crawfish boil, pig roast for picking, and a delicious over-sized birthday cake. More tournament and kickoff/birthday party details will follow.

You can follow tournament information on Instagram @stinkysbaitshop and Facebook @stinkysbaitshack and visit their website at www.stinkysbaitshop.com.

A percentage of the proceeds benefit the South Walton Artificial Reef Association.

For sponsorship opportunities please call 850-622-2248 or contact Lori Schmitz at Lori@stinkysfishcamp.com.

Learn more at stinkysbaitshop.com. Stay up to date on music lineup, bait and fishing tournaments by following Stinky's Bait Shack on Facebook.

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