RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Ahead of Major League Fishing 2024 Bass Pro Tour Stage Six, which will take place on the James River in Richmond throughout the week, 8News Meteorologist Matt DiNardo spoke with organizers about the event’s impact on the community.
The tournament, which is coming to Richmond for the second time, will span from Tuesday, June 25, through Sunday, June 30, in the River City, with professional anglers from around the world competing.
8News Meteorologist Matt DiNardo will be live on the river at Osbourne Landing each day from Tuesday through Friday on Good Morning Richmond and 8News at 9 a.m.
Ahead of the competition, DiNardo got to speak with Mike McCormick with Henrico County Sports and Entertainment Authority, as well as Gerald Taylor with Richmond Region Tourism about what the community can expect.
McCormick described the sheer scope of the competition, including that many anglers have traveled from around the globe to compete.
“These are the top anglers from across the world, there’s actually an angler here from Japan, all the way here in Richmond, Virginia,” McCormick said.
In addition to the significant economic impact of the competition, Taylor shared that in 2022, after the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit ended, Major League Fishing donated 300 pounds of catfish to local communities to help feed those in need.
Attendees at this year’s competition will be able to enjoy more than just fishing, including a kid’s day and a fan event.
“The Fan Fest will be kicking off on Saturday, and I believe the first fifty children ages 14 and under will get a free ride out of the event, so it’s a great opportunity to bring the family out, and there’s The Lilly Pad restaurant is next door, so families have the opportunity to make a whole day out of it,” McCormick said.
As well as this year’s event with Major League Fishing, Taylor explained that there are plenty of future events to look forward to.
“The biggest one will be similar to the Tackle Warehouse Pro Tour that will be in 2025, but then we have three smaller events that they do throughout the region,” Taylor explained.
For more information about the tournament, visit Major League Fishing’s website and stay tuned at 8News at 9 a.m. to watch as it unfolds.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Ahead of Major League Fishing 2024 Bass Pro Tour Stage Six, which will take place on the James River in Richmond throughout the week, 8News Meteorologist Matt DiNardo spoke with organizers about the event’s impact on the community.
The tournament, which is coming to Richmond for the second time, will span from Tuesday, June 25, through Sunday, June 30, in the River City, with professional anglers from around the world competing.
8News Meteorologist Matt DiNardo will be live on the river at Osbourne Landing each day from Tuesday through Friday on Good Morning Richmond and 8News at 9 a.m.
Ahead of the competition, DiNardo got to speak with Mike McCormick with Henrico County Sports and Entertainment Authority, as well as Gerald Taylor with Richmond Region Tourism about what the community can expect.
McCormick described the sheer scope of the competition, including that many anglers have traveled from around the globe to compete.
“These are the top anglers from across the world, there’s actually an angler here from Japan, all the way here in Richmond, Virginia,” McCormick said.
In addition to the significant economic impact of the competition, Taylor shared that in 2022, after the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit ended, Major League Fishing donated 300 pounds of catfish to local communities to help feed those in need.
Attendees at this year’s competition will be able to enjoy more than just fishing, including a kid’s day and a fan event.
“The Fan Fest will be kicking off on Saturday, and I believe the first fifty children ages 14 and under will get a free ride out of the event, so it’s a great opportunity to bring the family out, and there’s The Lilly Pad restaurant is next door, so families have the opportunity to make a whole day out of it,” McCormick said.
As well as this year’s event with Major League Fishing, Taylor explained that there are plenty of future events to look forward to.
“The biggest one will be similar to the Tackle Warehouse Pro Tour that will be in 2025, but then we have three smaller events that they do throughout the region,” Taylor explained.
For more information about the tournament, visit Major League Fishing’s website and stay tuned at 8News at 9 a.m. to watch as it unfolds.