Killiams Point, once again a great day of fishing!! The tide was a little challenging, once we found the sweet spot, the fish were on. Over 150 fish and 85 Veterans were in attendance. Thank you, Stoney Creek Congregational Church for your generous support in providing and serving coffee and donuts in the morning and a great lunch of burgers and dogs. Thank you to the Jug Head Band for the great music, the Branford Fire Department for site safety and all the remaining 46 Volunteers that supported this event.
Bobs plan did not disappoint!! First offshore Audrey Joy TAVF Fishing charter. Yes, the first, there will be many to come. Thank you to Captain Mike and Mate JJ, and fishermen assistants Bob and Jon for a great trip. The weather was a little sketchy and the fish were where the weather, so as good fisherman do, we made it off to the rougher seas for the catch (the Middle Grounds). The fishing was fantastic!! Over 60 fish caught Sea Bass and Blues.
Killiams Point, once we battled the low tide schedule a Great of fishing was had. Over 200 fish and 76 veterans were in attendance. Thank you, Branford Rotary Club, for your generous support in providing and serving breakfast and lunch. Thank you to Quilts of Valor, Jug Head Band, Branford Fire Department and all the remaining 57 Volunteers that supported this event.
Great day of fishing and swapping Sea Stores with Captain Matt, First Mate Joana, Chris Barker (Active Guard Major) Bonnie Mills (Army Veteran, John Weaver (Retired CW5) and Juan Reyes-Matos (Navy Veteran) . Caught over twenty fish and we all limited out. Can say enough positive things about this boat and crew. Thanks again for supporting the great hero’s of this country.
2023 All Hands Saltwater Kick Off Event. The fishing was outstanding over 300 fish taken, and 109 Veterans participated. The Knights of Columbus breakfast sandwiches were a hit once again. Thank you to all the Veterans for your service and sacrifice to this Great Nation.
Take A Vet Fishing, Inc. is a nonprofit outreach program dedicated to showing gratitude to our armed services veterans. Our mission is to provide veterans with a relaxing day of fishing in an environment that supports caring, community and companionship. The TAVF program was started in 2007 and, since its inception, we have brought out over 12,000 veterans to fishing events at no cost to them. Our costs which consist of purchasing bait, tackle, equipment, and food are paid 100% by generous donations from people like you! Since 2013, our annual golf tournament has been our biggest and most successful fundraising event of the year, and we look forward to continuing that success this year.
If you and your teammates are interested in participating or sponsoring, please contact Glenn Durgan gdurgan@tavf.org or Jeff Arnson jarnsontavfe@gmail.com
When: July 15th 2023, 11:00 am Check in, 1:00 pm Shot Gun Start, 7:30 PM Dinner, Awards, and acknowledgements
A little rain didn’t stop these women from having a great day of fishing. Thank you to all the Women Veterans for your sacrifices and selfless service to this great nation.
Thank you to; Christine Cohen, Ct.State Senator for Branford; Robin Comey, Ct. State Representative for Branford and Susan Trucksess, Retired minister First Congregational Church of Branford for attending.
A Special Thank You to Quilts of Valor for recognizing women Veterans: Lisa Owen Hicks, Army 1985-1989. Shannon Esslinger, Coast Guard 2004-2009. Candace La Fleur, Navy 1980-1986. Ashleigh Foreman, Air Force 1974-1976. Tara Hoffman, Air Force 1997-2005.
Take a Veteran Fishing (TAVF.org) and 94 of this nation’s Veterans could not have asked for a better day to fish at such a nice property. The food was outstanding as always, can’t beat a sausage egg and cheese on a hard roll first thing in the morning. The lunch was fantastic and kept on coming sandwiches, hot dogs and the favorite chicken wings. The first fish caught award went to the Osprey. The mid-morning raffle of two rods donated by Ronald Buxton was a big hit, thank you for the donation. Bob Reinwald pulled seven names to be added to the July charter and Rich Tenore was able to select the participants for the June charter. These Charters along with the Veteran Angler Charters provide 45 additional Veterans with the opportunity to fish this year. Thank you, Sam Mercuriano of the Guilford Sportsmen’s Association for coordinating an excellent Day with our Veterans.
Take a Veteran Fishing TAVF.org Event, 75 Veterans participated. The weather couldn’t have been better and the bite was on.
Congratulations to Leon (27 Fish caught)! TAVF announced additional opportunities for the Veterans to Fish, three Charter added to this years saltwater events. Participants are selected by raffle, so be sure to see Bob or John and get your tickets!! The first round of winners, Larry Shortell, Ed Michaud and Caz Pawlowski. Three more drawings will be held at the next three events. The Charter will be on August 19th out of New London. Thank you to all of the Volunteers and club members for making this a day to remember. FISH ON!!!!!
Take a Veteran Fishing TAVF.org Event. 76 Veterans participated. The weather could have been better but as always TAVF and the Veterans made the best of it. (Any day fishing is a good day) Thank ECSC for hosting the Veterans once again.
Take a Vet Fishing 