The wildly popular RI Tog Classic created by Crafty One Custom Rods and now being picked up by the creators of the Angler Catch App attracts anglers from all over the East Coast. Last year there were participants hailing from every New England state, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, as far south as Georgia and even California!
While the RI Tog Classic is a competition, make no mistake about that, the crew that puts this thing on do an amazing job setting the tone that this tournament is greater than the sum of its parts and egos are checked at the door. This fosters a feeling of community and camaraderie that flavors the entire event and makes it even more exciting that your typical fishing tournament.
One of the biggest highlights of this event is the after party and raffle. Park yourself near the scale and you’re going to see some world-class tog come to the hook. Take a walk through the raffle, which takes up two levels of a large building, and you’ll be astounded. There are prizes for everyone in this ‘bucket-style’ raffle. With charter trips, custom rods, custom lures, gift certificates for spa treatments and days of beauty, boat electronics, housewares and more!
As if that weren’t enough, there are food trucks serving amazing food, live music by the band Moment’s Notice and great anglers from all over the East Coast. There are several high-stakes Calcuttas and the top three winners in each division win amazing prizes, to be determined
With categories for shore, boat, kayak and youth, there are many ways to win. The after-party at the Portuguese American Citizen’s Club (35 Power St. Portsmouth, RI) is almost as much fun as the fishing! The entry fee is $100 per angler. Togging is always a ton of fun, but togging for a cause is even better, so whether you want to win or just enjoy the after-party and buy as many raffle tickets as you can afford, you simply do not want to miss this awesome, once-a-year event! Check out www.ritogclassic.com for more information.
