The Ancient City Game Fish Association is proud to announce our annual tournament. The Ancient City Game Fish Challenge, formerly known as the Kingfish Challenge will be held at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina on July 12th-14th.  Once again this year there will be a two day  SKA sanctioned Kingfish Tournament along with an Inshore Tournament.  Junior Anglers will have there chance on Friday July 12th, with the main tournament on July 13th and 14th.  

The Ancient City Game Fish Challenge will be fished this year in memory of Jerad Revels.  Jered Revels was a local high school student, who tragically lost his life this year while working on his family farm prior to school one morning.  Jerad Revels was a well rounded young man, who loved the outdoors and his family.  Please come out and support this great event to celebrate the life of Jerad Revels, further details to follow.

Please see the Ancient City Game Fish Challenge Tournament Page for additional information, and sign up sheets. 

There will be a kids 12 and under fishing tournament on Saturday March 16^th. Everyone’s a winner! Registration will begin at 8:00am at the St Augustine Marina on Vilano Beach. The first 100 kids will receive a free fishing pole. The fishing poles are provided by FWC Fish Florida. We thank them for their continued support of youth fishing activities throughout the state. The fishing clinic, with lots of fun activities, starts at 9:00. The tournament begins at 10:00 on the Vilano Beach Pier on the Inter coastals Waterway.  The pier is maintained for the public by the St John’s County Park and Recreation Department. It’s a great facility and we thank our county for their involvement with kids and our fishing community. There will be great awards with lots of categories. Hot dogs will be cooked at the Beaches on Vilano Restaurant and provided with chips and drinks. Awards will begin at 12:00 inside Jimmy Beach’s St Augustine Marina. Dads, while you are there be sure to walk around and see their complete line of boats, motors, and accessories. Come in and try St Augustine’s only “no pressure” boat sales experience. The tents, tables and chairs are provided by Taylor Rental.  Thanks to all the other sponsors for their involvement with the kids in our fishing community. Special thanks to Folgeman Builders Supply, S and S Tackle, and The Lawn Ranger. This event is sponsored by the Ancient City Game Fish Association. We believe in Fishing – Fun -- Family. Check us out at acgfa.com for more information.

February Meeting - BOZARD FORD & Ancient City Game Fish Challenge Kick-Off Party

On February 19, 2013 the membership of the ACGFA was graciously invited to Bozard Ford for our monthly meeting.  Bozard Ford is our tournament headline sponsor once again this year, and constantly helps and supports ACGFA.   The tournament was kicked off and information was provided to the meeting attendees on rule changes, tournament format changes, and exciting new features of the tournament for this year.  However, the biggest announcement of the evening was that this year the Ancient City Game Fish Challenge will be fished IN MEMORY OF JERAD REVELS. Jerad Revels was a high school student, who tragically lost his life while working on his family farm before school this year.  This event directly affected the St Augustine community, and this event will be a way to celebrate his life and remember Jerad Revels.  At the event a new tournament banner was presented to the club, that will soon be making its way around to local St. Augustine businesses.  Also, the club present tournament coins to the family members in attendance, these coins have tournament logos on one side and Jerad Revels remembrance on the other side.  Please come out to support this event by fishing in the tournament, helping to work the tournaments, or providing ideas to make this one special event for the family and friends of Jerad Revels.   

Also, the meeting included information for our annual kids dock tournament, to be held at St Augustine Marina on March 16th.  Registration starts at 8:00, with the fishing clinic at 9:00, and a dock tournament from 10:00 to 12:00 with awards and lunch to follow.  Each participant will receive a hotdog, chips, cookie, and water (lunch will be available for adults for a small donation).  This is a great event and everyone is welcome.  Also, discussed was the April 14th benefit for Wanda and Leroy Kinlaw, this will be great event with RED RIVER BAND, a horseshoe tournament, food and drinks, for additional information or tickets please contact Chip Whitfield.  

Please feel free to contact Matt Morse (410-925-3671) with tournament questions/ideas or Chip Whitfield for club related business.  Thank you once again to BOZARD FORD for the support and making this evening fun and exciting.

January Meeting - Ancient City Game Fish Association Chili Cook-Off

The Ancient City Game Fish Association monthly meeting will be at the St Augustine Shrine club on Tuesday January 15th. Social begins at 6:30 with light food. Meeting begins at 7:00 for the junior anglers club. Regular meeting includes the third annual CHILI COOK-OFF, please contact Mrs. Sandy to sign up. Our new President, Chip Whitfield has a great meeting planned that will sure to interest all members and guest.   As always the meeting will conclude with a great raffle. There will be prizes everyone will like!  All members and guest are always welcome. Family membership is $50 per year. Call Chip 669-8018 for more information. Like us on Facebook and check out our new web site.

December Christmas Party - Sign Up 

It has been a great year of fishing and time spend with friends and family.  The annual Ancient City Game Fish Association Christmas party will be held Saturday December 8, 2012 starting at 5 pm. ACGFA will provide the meats for the nights dinner, and guest are asked to bring their favorite covered dish to share with the membership.  Santa will arrive at 7 pm, and each child will have a chance to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. In order to plan please contact Stephanie Burt, with the number of guest, covered dish selection and number of children for Santa.  Stephanie can be contact at 904-669-0213.   We hope to see everyone as always all members and guest are welcome.

November Meeting - Ancient City Game Fish Association Food Collection

 The Ancient City Game Fish Association monthly meeting will be at the St Augustine Shrine club on Tuesday November 20th. Social begins at 6:30 with light food. Meeting begins at 7:00 for the junior anglers club hosted by Mrs. Jen. Regular meeting includes installation of this year’s officers. Our new President, Chip Whitfield and Vice President David Ashton will take over the helm and lay out their goals and plans for the coming year. We will be collecting non-perishable and canned goods for distribution to local families in need. Members making donations of five items or more will be eligible for special door prizes. As always the meeting will conclude with a great raffle. There will be prizes everyone will like!  All members and guest are always welcome. Family membership is $50 per year. Call Chip 669-8018 for more information or to congratulate him on his newest adventure. Like us on Facebook and check out our new web site.