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More than one-hundred-thirty Coastal Conservation Association members and their guests packed the house on March 8th in Fairfax, Virginia to celebrate the chapter’s two decades of conserving Chesapeake marine resources and anglers’ access to them.
The evening was billed as “Save a Fish, Build a Reef” fundraising banquet, and the fun event certainly lived up to the name. Not only did CCA Virginia exceed its fundraising goal to help support CCA’s habitat restoration and Youth Outreach programs, the overall attendance numbers were up markedly over the March 2024 banquet:
“CCA’s mission is to advise and educate the public on the conservation of marine resources, and the funds raised at our “Save a Fish, Build a Reef” banquet will help do exactly that,” said Rob Allen, president of the Northern Virginia chapter. “CCA members and our generous sponsors again proved that the Bay’s angling community is the best steward of Chesapeake and Atlantic coastal resources. Also, a huge ‘thank you’ to our Banquet Committee. Their tireless efforts year after year make this event successful.”
An excellent example of CCA’s commitment to expanding its habitat program in the Commonwealth is the reef ball build planned for May ??? at George Mason University was organized by our CCA Maryland staffer, Jesse Howe.
Attendees enjoyed a delicious buffet featuring pulled pork and barbeque, appetizers, and drinks. Mike Manyak of Sapidus Farms again brought his local, tasty farm-raised oysters from the Great Wicomico River in Heathsville, VA.
After dinner, auctioneer Clark Carr got the crowd fired up – as only he can – to bid on a wide range of great items including a Virginia Beach vacation, guided fishing trips, top-shelf Engle coolers, and fishing rod-reel packages from elite brands including Temple Fork Outfitters, Shimano, Orvis, and LL Bean. The “Grand Raffle Prize” winner scored an Ocean Tandem Kayak.
“We cannot thank our generous sponsors enough. Without their steadfast support none of this would be possible,” said Allen, adding that he received many positive comments from guests about the event, which he said was a result of the teamwork of CCA volunteers who worked together seamlessly to make the 22nd Annual “Save a Fish, Build a Reef” a resounding success.
Couldn’t make the banquet but still want to support CCA? Please consider making a donation to help protect Chesapeake Bay recreational fishing and restore marine habitats, today and for future generations.
Huge shout out to our sponsors and supporters.
Coastal Conservation Association, Northern Virginia Chapter is supported by these companies and individuals. (in alphabetical order):
Please support the sponsors who support us:
ENGEL COOLERS – The official cooler of CCA Virginia
LL Bean Corporation
COSTA Sunglasses – The official Sunglasses of CCA Virginia
The Orvis Store – Tysons Corner & Leesburg
Specialized Baits
Vulcan Materials
Great American Restaurants
Ducks Unlimited
Kilroy’s, Springfield, VA
Fairfax Ace Hardware
Author, Wayne Young
Bridgestone Golf Company
Grey Ghost Winery, Amissville, VA
Sapidus Farms
Willards BBQ
Angler’s Sport Center
West Marine
These Captains have graciously donated their time and boats to help make our banquet a success. Please call them to help with your fishing plans this coming year.
Capt. Mike Griffith Chic’s Beach Rentals 757-687-9093
Capt. Frank Carver Loosen Up Charters 301-261-5869
Captain Tyler Nonn Tidewater Charters 443-533-0277
Capt. Chad Koenig Dog Days Charters 240-216-4439
Guide CT Campbell Page Valley Fly Fishing 540-742-9723
Levi Pitcock Double Spur Outfitters Fly Fishing 540-533-3898
Captain Glenn Vico Lake Anna Fishing Guide 540-419-5151
Captain Mike Starrett Indian Head Charters 202-439-1410
Captain Lenny Rudow FishTalk Magazine 410-216-9309
Captain Greg Shute iFishMD.com 410-522-1435
Captain Tom Weaver Fish with Weaver 410-533-0928
Kip Hall Kip Hall Guide Service 540-820-8266
Captain Owen Koch Capital Blues Fishing 571-244-1924
Captain Tim Blanchard Fish the Potomac 202-703-1141