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19th Tinian cliff fishing in Feb.
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Posted on Jan 24 2001
The Marianas Visitors Authority, along with the Tinian Mayor’s Office, will be staging the 19th Annual Tinian cliff fishing derby from February 9-11, 2001 .
“We would like to inform all previous cliff fishermen and women as well as those who are interested in joining the event for the first time so that they may begin preparing themselves” said MVA’s Martin Duenas.
Orientation for anglers will be held at 4:30pm on Feb. 9 at the MVA Tinian office, across the island gym. Registered participants must check in with derby official at the orientation and may begin fishing at the designate fishing sites after.
Prizes will be given to the top three participants placing in the most variety, total weight and biggest fish categories.
The competition will continue all night on Friday, all day and night on Saturday and will end on Sunday at 10:00am. The awards banquet will follow at around 12:00 noon.
The registration form, schedule of event and rules may be picked up at the Marianas Visitors Authority offices in Saipan, Rota and Tinian. Last minute registration may only be accepted no later than 3:00pm in Tinian office. Fee is $25.00 per fishermen.
For more information, contact MVA office on Saipan at 664-3200 and ask for Martin Duenas or MVA Tinian at 433-9365 and look for Elen or ask for Sandra of MVA Rota at 532-0327.
