It is not often that bass anglers are called upon to fish for a cause, only a few opportunities arise per year where tournament anglers can compete for a cause. There is at least o ne more opportunity to do just that in 2009, Lynne Peterson of National Bass West has helped organize a fundraiser tournament for cancer patient Carrol Morrison on October 17th at El Capitan.

Carrol Morrison, a Registered Nurse at Scripps Hospital and a single mother of two (ages 9 and 11) worked out regularly at the gym and lived a healthy lifestyle. After beginning to experience pain in her neck she visited the doctor, where she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer in her neck, spine, breast and liver.

For the 11th year in a row, Paul Leader from El Cajon Ford will be hosting this two day fishing extravaganza (Monday/Tuesday) held on two of San Diego’s most popular lakes, Otay and El Capitan. Besides being the most fun and challenging tournament you’ll fish in Southern California for 2009, the El Cajon Ford San Diego Team Open is loaded with prizes, camaraderie, great food and a potential huge cash payout for participating teams.

The Lake Elsinore Bass Club is putting on an awesome tournament at Vail Lake on May 30, 2009 for the “wounded warriors”. This “tournament” is sponsored by FLW/TBF Federation. You must be a member of FLW to participate in this event due to the insurance. (To become a member in FLW the cost is $25. You can register on line.) .. This event is very heart-warming, one that you would not want to miss.