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.

 

By entering into the contest you may receive marketing emails from Fish Wrap Writer. No purchase is necessary. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time. Drawing closes at 9pm EST Sunday, April 18th. A random winner will be drawn and contacted no later than April 19th by 9pm EST.

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