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What is Fishing For a Cause®?

Fishing For a Cause® has the honor of being the first annual recreational saltwater fishing tournament in New Bedford, MA; the number one commercial fishing port in the United States.  This Striped Bass, Bluefish, and Fluke catch-and-release tournament, now in its third year, is anchored at Pope’s Island Marina with fishing grounds from Cape Cod Bay to Block Island. Fishing For a Cause® is organized by and for the benefit of the Schwartz Center for Children. The Schwartz Center is a not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive medical and educational services for children with special needs. The 2013 tournament will be held June 21-22, culminating in a celebratory awards seaside dinner, under a tent at Pope’s Island marina.  Close to 400 people attend the catered seaside dinner - featuring music by the popular Providence-based band Santa Mamba.  The dinner is complimentary to participating anglers, and open to landlubbers with the purchase of a ticket.

Interested anglers can register their own boat or join the Corporate / Team Challenge, whereby corporate / community anglers form a team and participate in an all-inclusive fishing charter. Trophies, prizes and bragging rights are all up for grabs, but more importantly, participation supports the mission of Schwartz Center for Children; helping children achieve their greatest potential. Landlubbers can also attend the Seaside Dinner with the purchase of a ticket. 

HOW ANGLERS CAN PARTICIPATE

Register for the Corporate/Team Challenge and we’ll take care of everything.

Up to 6 Person Corporate / Team Challenge – Cost: $2,500/day

Up to six (6) anglers can participate
1-day Chartered Boat with all gear provided
Boxed lunches provided
6 Tournament shirts provided
6 Tickets to the Seaside Dinner provided ($600 value)

Up to 3 Person Corporate / Team Challenge – Cost: $1,500/day

Up to three (3) anglers can participate
1-day Chartered Boat with all gear provided
Boxed lunches provided
3 Tournament shirts provided
3 Tickets to the Seaside Dinner provided ($300 value)

Register YOUR own boat for 2 days – Fee: $750**

Covers registration fees for up to three (3) anglers/boat
1 Captain’s bag provided
3 Tournament shirts provided
3 Tickets to the Seaside Dinner provided ($300 value)

**Additional Anglers per registered boat: $225 (includes dinner ticket, plus t-shirt)

Click here for official TOURNAMENT RULES

Click here for LIABILITY WAIVER

CHARTER CAPTAINS

Register Your Charter Boat & Compete for FREE*

We provide:

fuel reimbursement (up to $350/day)
option to take advantage of a complimentary boat slip on site
visibility for your charter business at and leading up to the event
box lunches for all
captain’s bag filled with goodies + tournament shirts
anglers for your boat and handle all logistics with them
eligibility for tournament prizes
free tickets (you +1 guest) to the Seaside Dinner ($200 value)

You provide:

 Your charter to take Schwartz Center friends along to go fishing for the day in the tournament

 Your expenses may be tax deductible; the Schwartz Center is a 501c-3 non-profit. Please consult your tax advisor.

*To be eligible, you must be a registered and insured charter service

Charter Services already on board:

Capt. Terry Nugent   Riptide Charters   www.riptidecharters.com

Capt. Corey Pietraszek   Plug N Play Charters   www.plugnplaycharters.com

Capt. Brian Patterson    Patterson Guide Service    www.pattersonguideservice.com

Capt. Larry Hall    Gunsmoke Offshore     www.gunsmokeoffshore.com 

Capt. John Christina, Susan Jean Sport Fishing (508) 548-6901

THANK YOU!

The Schwartz Center has been serving children with developmental and medical special needs, since 1947. Funds raised will help provide high quality therapeutic interventions, medical care, and education for children living with disabilities and special health care needs. 

The generosity of the community has enabled the Schwartz Center to bring hope, inspiration, and comfort to Southeastern Massachusetts children and families for over 60 years.