Make A Difference Fishing Tournament held it’s 17th Annual Kid’s Tournament on Saturday, October 1st starting at 8:00 AM. Young anglers enjoyed fishing from Pier 60 located in sunny Clearwater Beach, Florida. Celebrities in attendance included the Thrashers mascot, Phinley.  The Coast Guard performed a helicopter search and rescue demonstration for the crowd. Trophies were awarded in several interesting categories, including prettiest, and most unusual, fish.

Make A Difference Fishing Tournament is dedicated to helping handicapped children through fishing tournaments and other programs that facilitate the involvement of handicapped children in marine education and recreation.