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11th annual Spanish mackerel fishing tournament supports Dream Fields 2020

From left are tournament participants co-director Mike Loser, Damien Crissey, Elliot Crissey (on shoulders), Co-Director Mia Loser, Camden Watkins, Scotty George, Nate George (on shoulders), Ayden Sawdy, Addie George, Captain Eddie Sawdy, Travis Aigner, Kai Sawdy, Chip Watkins, Tiffany Sawdy, Andrew Wring and Brenda Elbourn.
One of many baskets of mackerel donated by the anglers.

The 11th annual Dream Fields Spanish Mackerel Fishing Tournament was held Saturday, August 17.

The tournament saw a record number of 77 boats likely due to the great fishing over the last several weeks, said tournament co-director Mike Loser.

Over $5,000 in prize money was given away in four separate divisions.

Dream Fields at 1385 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock, is in the planning stages of upgrades and renovations and the money that was raised during this tournament will directly benefit that undertaking, said Loser. Dream Fields 2020 will focus on moving the parking lot for added security and to facilitate future expansion, as well as hook into town sewer.

“The weather was perfect for the tournament,” said co-director Mia Loser. “For a week before the tournament, the forecast was very favorable. We expected a good turnout, and we really got one.”

The 77 boats was the most ever…

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