2021 Fish Wrap Writer Gift Pack Giveaway!

To celebrate the start of the 2021 fishing season(s) – and a shameless plug to get the word out on the Fish Wrap Writer –  We’re doing a fun little giveaway contest for a prize pack valued over $100! Simply fill out the form below to enter for a chance to win the following:

 

CONTEST HAS CLOSED

Drawing closes at 9pm EST Sunday, April 18th. A random winner will be drawn and contacted no later than April 19th by 9pm EST and announced on our Facebook PageSee below for more terms and conditions.

 

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