ROBERT'S POINT PARK PAVILION
THE ISLAND QUEEN II
TEXAS STATE
AQUARIUM
**PLEASE READ CAREFULLY**
THE FISHING TOURNAMENTS WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY 05/17/24 AND SATURDAY 05/18/24
ANGLERS ON WHEELS IS A FREE FISHING TRIP FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. RESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.
- GROUPS ARE LIMITED TO 3 PER FAMILY. THIS YEAR THE TRIPS ARE FRIDAY EVENING 5-9 PM AND SATURDAY 1-5 PM.
- FISHERMEN ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN MOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS. OUR SPONSOR MOTEL IS ALISTER QUARE INN.
- YOU MUST MAKE A RESERVATION FOR THIS FISHING TRIP BECAUSE SPACE IS LIMITED. IF YOU DON'T GET A CALL FROM THE DOOR IN THE WALL OFFICE CONFIRMING YOUR RESERVATION, WE DID NOT GET YOUR MESSAGE. TRY OUR NEW ON-LINE SIGN UP!
RESERVATION LINES: 210-749-0004 (CALL OR TEXT) OR SIGN UP ONLINE!
- CONFIRMATION PACKETS WITH A MAP AND MORE INFORMATION WILL BE SENT OUT BEFORE THE FISHING TRIP. IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE ONE, PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE SO WE CAN CHECK YOUR RESERVATION. CALL HEATHER AT 210-749-0004 BETWEEN 6 AND 9 PM.
- THE FISHING BOAT IS A CONVERTED FERRY BOAT THAT IS COMPLETELY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE AND COVERED TO KEEP OFF THE HOT TEXAS SUN.
- THERE IS A BATHROOM ON BOARD.
- BAIT, TACKLE, AND DECK HANDS ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU FREE OF CHARGE.
THERE IS A TIP JAR ON THE BOAT IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP OUT THE CREW THAT IS VOLUNTEERING FOR THIS EVENT.
- AN ICE CHEST WITH FREE DRINKS WILL BE ON THE BOAT OR YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING YOUR OWN ICE CHEST ON BOARD. REMEMBER SPACE IS LIMITED.
- FISHING POLES ARE LIMITED. EVERY FISHERMAN WITH A DISABILITY WILL HAVE A POLE FIRST. SOME ABLE BODIED MEMBERS IN YOUR GROUP MAY NOT GET A POLE. YOU CAN BRING YOUR OWN POLE. CHECK WITH THE CREW REGARDING TACKLE THAT IS ALLOWED. NO CASTING FROM BOAT.
- WHEN YOU CALL FOR A RESERVATION MAKE SURE WE HAVE YOUR CORRECT ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, NAME OF THE PERSON WITH A DISABILITY, THE TRIP YOU WANT TO BE ON (FRIDAY OR SATURDAY), AND THE NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY (4 MAXIMUM).
THIS TOURNAMENT INCLUDES:
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1. A FREE FISHING TRIP ON THE ISLAND QUEEN II. THE FRIDAY TRIP IS FROM 5PM - 9PM OR THE SATURDAY TRIP IS 1PM - 5PM. YOU WILL FISH THE BAYS AND FLATS AROUND PORT ARANSAS (MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GASKINS FAMILY)
2. TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE PROVIDES A FREE FISHING LICENSE FOR ALL EVENT PARTICIPANTS THAT WILL BE PASSED OUT AS YOU BOARD THE BOAT.
3. EVENT T- SHIRTS WILL BE PASSED OUT WHEN BOARDING THE BOAT OR AT THE BARBECUE ON SATURDAY... SHIRTS ARE FREE TO EVERY DISABLED FISHERMAN AND EXTRAS WILL BE SOLD TO HELP WITH COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
4. LAST, BUT NOT LEAST, TOURNAMENT PRIZE MONEY FOR DISABLED FISHERMEN ONLY WILL ADD SOME EXCITEMENT TO THE FISHING.
QUESTIONS TEXT HEATHER AT 210-749-0004 OR BARBARA AT 210-254-2310
WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS!
WITHOUT THEIR SUPPORT THERE WOULD
BE NO FISHING TRIP
FISHING TOURNAMENT RULES
Anglers On Wheels 2021
1. FISH CAUGHT ON BOARD THE ISLAND QUEEN II FRIDAY AND SATURDAY DURING THE TOURNAMENT ARE THE ONLY FISH ELIGIBLE FOR PRIZE MONEY
2. TRASH FISH ARE EXCLUDED: HARDHEADS (SALTWATER CATFISH), RIBBON FISH, STINGRAY, EELS OR OCTOPUS. THE ISLAND QUEEN CREW HAVE THE FINAL SAY.
3. THE MEASUREMENTS WILL BE MADE AND RECORDED BY THE CREW MEMBERS ONLY.
4. RULE CHANGE: FISHERMEN USING THEIR OWN TACKLE WILL BE ELIGIBLE BE IN THE TOURNAMENT. WE WANT OUR FISHERMEN TO USE A REEL THAT IS BEST FOR THEM.
5. YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED ANGLERS ON WHEELS PARTICIPANT. VOLUNTEERS AND SPONSORS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PRIZES. PRIZE MONEY WILL GO TO THE DISABLED FISHERMAN ONLY. IF A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER CATCHES A FISH THE PRIZE GOES TO THE FISHERMAN IN THEIR GROUP WITH A DISABILITY. WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT THEM.
6. NO PARTICIPANT MAY WIN MORE THAN ONE OF THE CASH PRIZES. CONTESTANTS MAY ENTER MORE THAN 1 FISH. IF THE SUCCEEDING FISH IS LARGER, THE SMALLER FISH WILL BE WITHDRAWN. THE FINAL RULING OF ANY DISPUTES WILL BE DECIDED BY THE ISLAND QUEEN CREW.
7. IN THE EVENT OF A TIE. THE FISHERMAN WHO CAUGHT THEIR FISH FIRST, ACCORDING TO THE LOG FORM WILL BE THE WINNER.
8. PARTICIPANTS AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE ANGLERS ON WHEELS RULES AND AGREE THAT FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
9. WE ASK THAT TOURNAMENT WINNERS ALLOW PHOTOS TO BE TAKEN TO HELP PROMOTE THIS EVENT IN THE FUTURE. THANK YOU.
PLEASE EMAIL YOUR SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS TO: BBLAIR767@GMAIL.COM
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Accommodations
Here is a partial listing of accommodations available in Port Aransas. For more listings go to www.portaransas.org. Anglers On Wheels is not responsible for your room. These are not rooms that we are familiar with or recommend. If you have any problems with the rooms listed below, please contact us and we will remove them from this list. Sponsor Motel is: ALISTER SQUARE INN An asterisk * indicates wheelchair accessibility. Ask questions when you book your room to make sure it is right for you. SOME OF THESE LOCATIONS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY HARVEY.
EXECUTIVE KEYS
800-556-6999
ALISTER SQUARE INN GULF SHORES CONDO
361-749-3000 361-749-6257
AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN* HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS*
361-749-5450 361-749-5222
AMELIA'S LANDING KINGFISH COURTS
361-749-5572 361-749-5527
BEACHCOMBER MOTEL PELICAN CONDO*
361-749-6191 361-749-6226
BEACHGATE CONDO* PLANTATION SUITES*
866-749-2565 361-749-3866
BEACHHEAD CONDO SAND DOLLAR CITY (On Beach)
800-688-1217 361-749-5000
PORT A BEACH LODGE SAND KEY REALTY*
361-749-5713 361-749-4255
BEST WESTERN OCEAN VILLA* SHARK REEF RESORT
361-749-3010 361-749-6993
CAPTAIN’S QUARTERS INN TROPIC ISLAND RESORT
361-749-6005 & RV PARK
CASA ON THE BEACH* 361-749-6128
361-749-6942
MANY OF THESE ROOMS MAY HAVE BEEN DESTROYED
BY HURRICANE HARVEY. MAKE SURE TO CALL AHEAD.
CHANNEL VIEW CONDO
800-234-8110
CORAL CAY CONDO
800-221-4981
COURTYARD CONDO
800-749-1315
361-749-2324
DAYS INN*
361-749-5582
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Lockback Knife & Sheath
"HD-3 Harley Davidson"
1998 W/United Packaging
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nonprofits.
The proceeds from this store help
us fund our free events.
We have a large selection of
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and collectible.
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ANGLERS ON WHEELS II SEPT. 2022
THANK YOU TO H-E-B FOR MAKING THIS TOURNAMENT POSSIBLE
THE 2021 WINNERS CIRCLE
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
MAY 2023TOURNAMENT WINNERS
FIRST PLACE: LIZ SANCHEZ
SECOND PLACE: JUAN GARCIA
THIRD PLACE: MARY JANE WEST
THIRD PLACE TIE: BILL GAMEZ
BIGGEST STRINGER: PABLO PUENTE
PEE WEE FISH: JAKE VALENZUELA
WELCOME TO ALFREDO CONTRERAS, OWNERS OF MUNCHIES...IT'S ALL GOOD.
ALFRED VOLUNTEERED TO MAN THE PITS AT THE ANGLERS ON WHEELS BARBECUE!
ANGLERS ON WHEELS MAY 2023
WOODY'S SPORTS CENTER HAS BEEN SOLD.
THE NEW LOCATION IS CALLED
WOODY'S LAST STAND
154 COTTER
PORT ARANSAS, TX
IT'S LOCATED NEXT TO THE BACK PORCH.
1ST ANNUAL JOSH MATA MEMORIAL POOL TOURNAMENT ***SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023 AT FAST EDDIES BILLIARDS, 7616 CULEBRA RD, SAT 11AM-4PM
Proceeds will benefit The Door In The Wall's Anglers On Wheels Tournaments held in May and September for people with a disability.
Donations can be made to: Heather-Contreral-79 (VENMO) FMI: 210-749-0004
SLY CUSTOMS IN
PORT ARANSAS, TX
