Organizers of the annual Center Broadcasting Co./Shelby County Bass Anglers’ Take a Kid Fishing Bream Tournament, that was scheduled for May 9, announced this week, the event has been cancelled, with no plans to re-schedule this year.

Tournament director Lori Alvis says in light of the recent COVID-19 social distancing, and orders from the Sabine River Authority, the 42nd kid’s fishing tourney will not take place on the Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend at Huxley Bay Marina on Toledo Bend.

“Safety of the children, parents, event organizers, and the general public is our first concern,” Ms. Alvis said. “We regret to make the decision to cancel but feel it’s best for all involved.”

Ms. Alvis said she and the bass anglers had discussed the possibility of rescheduling for June, but with the likelihood of warmer weather conditions placing a possible strain on the kids & parents, in addition to trying to catch bream in deeper water, it just wasn’t practical it this year.
She acknowledged appreciation to all that had worked to put the tourney together, along with sponsors and volunteers.

“We’re already planning for next year and hope to make it one of the best fishing tourneys we’ve ever had,” Ms. Alvis noted. 

The Center Broadcasting Co./Shelby County Bass Angler’s Take a Kid Fishing Tournament Bream Tournament is the largest children’s only fishing event in deep east Texas and western Louisiana. The free tourney is for kids, ages 3 to 15 and draws a field of around 500 children each year.

 

Every child receives a rod & reel, hot dog, cold drinks and other goodies. In addition, trophies are awarded in three-separate age groups for largest fish, heaviest stringer by weight and even smallest fish by length.

Center Broadcasting Co. stations, KQBB 100.5, KDET 930 AM, and KXXE 92.5 FM, along with a hand-full of volunteers put the original tournament together in 1978. The Shelby County Bass Anglers became co-host in recent years, adding a professional fishing atmosphere to the overall tournament, including the very important weigh-in. The anglers also stage a casting competition for all kids.

For more information on the Take a Kid Fishing Bream Tournament, call Center Broadcasting, Co., 936-598-3304.
 
Lori Alvis - Administrator