Beverly Thomas
June 2, 2015
Weekend Catch
June 2, 2015
June is loaded with fishing rodeos in the Houma-Thibodaux area. One in particular will bring loads of fun to fisherman and also much-needed money to one of our most prestigious Mardi Gras krewes.
The Krewe of Terreanians holds its 16th-annual fishing rodeo at the Houma Municipal Auditorium June 5-7.
Including salt water, fresh water and even one offshore division, the annual event is a hit for everyone who attends – even those who don’t even want to fish at all, but just want to come out and pass a good time.
“We pride this as a good, ole-fashioned family fun event,” said rodeo organizer Charles Kornegay. “I’m not even a big fisherman, myself. A lot of the people who help with the event aren’t either. We just like to get an event that lets the people in the community have a good time.”
For Terranians, the rodeo is a win-win. Because it’s a fundraiser, most of the proceeds go to the Mardi Gras krewe to help with the basic expenses that go with maintaining and operating a Carnival operation.
But the rodeo also takes a percentage of its proceeds and donates to a worthwhile cause – usually a noteworthy charity in the area.
Kornegay said this year’s title charity hasn’t yet been decided, but he said people are always attracted to the idea that some of the proceeds from the event are giving back to those in need.
“That’s something that we take pride in,” he said. “We love to give back.”
The event’s versatility is also a plus.
Fishermen of all ages and genres are welcome at the event throughout the rodeo’s multiple categories. In freshwater, prizes will be
awarded for bass, Sac-a-Lait, perch, catfish and five-bass stringer. In saltwater, reds, specks, drum, flounder and five-red and five-trout stringers will be weighed.
Offshore, the event will pay a $500 cash prize to the angler who snags the best red snapper – a luxury considering that the rodeo is held during the open of the snapper season.
But all that’s for the fishing nuts.
If that’s not your thing, that’s OK, as music and tons of food and drinks will be enjoyed inside the Municipal Auditorium.
“This isn’t just a Mardi Gras thing. It’s bigger than just the Krewe of Terreanians,” Kornegay said.
“All people are welcome. We want everyone to come out and attend. It’s a great weekend.”
OTHER RODEOS THROUGHOUT AREA
The Terreanians rodeo is just the beginning of it.
A1 throughout June, rodeos will crown fishing champions fresh, salt, inshore and offshore waters in our area.
Below is a full rodeo calendar for the month of June.
JUNE EVENTS JUNE 5-6 – Cut Off Club Public Fishing Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina in Grand Isle. 985-787-2419.
JUNE 5-7 – 7th Annual Bubba Dove Fishing Rodeo, Falgout Canal Marina in Theriot. 985-223-5040. Tcikets are $30, with proceeds benefitting the Gordon Dove Jr. Foundation. Includes $1,000 cash drawing, $1,000 prize for the biggest bull red and the biggest fish overall.
JUNE 11-13 – Swollfest Fishing rodeo at Sand Dollar Marina in Grand Isle. Event is celebrating its 16th year. 985-787-2500.
JUNE 12-14 – Montegut Speckled Trout Rodeo at 1180 La. Highway 55 in Montegut. 985-232-2112.
JUNE 13-E.D. White High School’s Cardinal Classic Open Fishing Rodeo. Proceeds benefit the Thibodaux-based high school. Event takes place at Bride Side Marina in Grand Isle. 985-787-2419.
JUNE 20 – CASA of Lafourche Parish Rodeo at Bridge Side Marina in Grand Isle. 985-787-2419.
JUNE 26-27 – ABC Rodeo at Sand Dollar Marina in Grand Isle. 985-787-2500.
JUNE 26-27 – LA. Pipeliner’s Association Fishing Rodeo at Sand Dollar Marina in Grand Isle. 985-787-2500.
JUNE 26-27 – The 31st Annual Creole Classic Fishing Rodeo at Bridge Side Marina in Grand Isle. 985-787-2419.
JUNE 26-28 – The Krewe of Houma Invitational Saltwater Fishing Rodeo at Coco Marina in Cocodrie. 985-226-8788.
An angler cherishes his catch during a rodeo last season. June is loaded full with rodeos throughout the Houma-Terrebonne area. This weekend, several events will take place (weather permitting) that will crown champions in various inshore and offshore categories.
