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"King of the River" Fishing Tournament
honoring A. J. Strickland

Satilla River Tournament: CANCELLED for 2020

Due to public health concerns around COVID-19, we are unable to hold the A.J. Strickland "King of the River" Tournament this year. We hope to pick up this fun community event again in coming years!

INSTEAD, please join us in celebrating your catch Sept. 11 -20th for Satilla Riverkeeper's "Fishing for Fun!"
2020 - Fishing for Fun!

Fishing or Catching?

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Tips for Redbreast Sunfish
           by Mark Williams, Satilla Outdoors

     The Satilla River is a Southeast Georgia icon. As it winds its way 260 miles through a dozen counties, it leaves a trail of unsurpassed beauty. The blackwater river draws thousands of visitors each year to partake in the recreation it provides.
     The excellent fishing, of course, is its biggest draw. Whether the angler is pursuing sporty largemouth bass, tasty channel catfish, or big bull bluegill, the Satilla rarely disappoints. But there is one fish that stands out as King of
the Satilla: the colorful and feisty redbreast.
     Usually beginning in March and continuing into the Fall of each year, the red-bellied sunfish is a highly sought after prize. Ounce for ounce, the big mature males, aka “roosters,” are possibly the toughest fighters in the river.
Few things bring the same level of excitement on the water as having a big rooster redbreast on the end of ultralight tackle. ... Read the full article.


Thank you to our Partners!


Thank you to all our sponsors! This event would not be possible without the support of our community!
You could be the first sponsor to be recognized in this space... See below!

Vendors and Sponsors

This year, we are inviting educational organizations, vendors, and food trucks to set up a booth at the Blackshear City Park during the weigh-in.
Vendors will be provided an outdoor space to set up a table, booth, or food truck to sell merchandise and/or share educational or promotional materials about your business or organization. We will also provide additional recognition on our website, social media posts, and newsletters leading up to the event. Please see attached descriptions of vendor rates. We ask that vendors be set up by 11:30am, and stay for the duration of the weigh-in.
We have limited vendor space available, so please submit your vendor application as soon as possible. The deadline for vendors to be included in promotional materials is April 20th.
Vendor Application
Sponsors make this community event possible. We will also provide additional recognition on our website, social media posts, and newsletters. We are also offering the opportunity for all sponsors to set up a vendor or informational booth, at the tournament. Simply indicate this on the Sponsorship Form.
Gold Sponsor $500
•Logo on Banner with prominence
•Logo on this tournament webpage
•Social media personalized post
•Recognition in print & verbal media
•2 tournament t-shirts
•Vendor space available
Chose 1: Logo on sleeve of t-shirt
or Sponsor of a wildlife show​

​Silver Sponsor $300
•Logo on banner
•Logo on this tournament webpage
•Social media recognition
•2 tournament t-shirts
•Vendor space available
Bronze Sponsor $100
•Name on banner
•Name on this tournament webpage
•Vendor space available
Become a Sponsor!

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