Chris Hamilton, an avid fisherman and hunter, had a tragic accident that broke his neck on July 3, 2007 while swimming in Florida. He is paralyzed from the neck down and is now hospitalized at Vandy in Nashville. A benefit bass tournament will be held to help Chris with his medical bills. The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 18th, at Paris Landing Marina. $2000 is guaranteed to 1st place and 80% payback will go to places two to ten. A dinner and auction will be held. The auction will list is growing very large with guided duck hunts, guided saltwater trips, donated fishing trips by some of the best fishermen in Tennessee and the United States. and the biggest array of hunting and fishing merchandise ever to be auctioned here. This may be the biggest bass tournament to ever be held here. The auction is open to everyone, not just tournament anglers. Chris was a talented carpenter and if everyone knew him this would be the biggest tournament ever. He would do anything for anyone.

More info can be found at:   http://www.helpchrishamilton.com

Thanks for making me aware of this tournament.I will spread the word!CJ

WOW!

Just checked out the web page and this is going to be a great event for a great cause.It is unfortunate to hear about this accident.My prayers are out for Chris and my support is out for this event.

Any of our guys who fish tournaments should check out this tournament.It's gonna be a good one!