The water's right and the weather's perfect - Fish for Zachary on Saturday!

In the words of Brad Paisley, "The water's right and the weather's perfect! No tellin' what I might catch today." Don't let the summer coming to an end keep you from enjoying the things you love! Fish and fish for a cause!!!!

On September 3rd, Living for Zachary and Chynna's Helping Hearts will host the 2nd Annual "Fishing for Hearts” Open-team Fishing Tournament at Lake Fork, Texas.


Our partner, Chynna's Helping Hearts is another organization with a great vision for seeing young adults be more aware of heart conditions and heart screening. The Chynna's Helping Hearts is in honor of Chynna Zmolik, a very special 16 year-old girl with a passion for ballet. Learn more about Chynna's Helping Hearts at: http://www.chynnashelpingheart.org/

Among the sponsors for the 2nd Annual Fishing for Hearts tournament are Dr. Pepper, Lake Fork Sportsman Association, and JC Outdoors!

JC Outdoors is a Christian organization that focuses on providing exceptional events on the beautiful Lake Fork for people to enjoy great company, sportsmanship and community with other anglers.

Enjoy the weather on the beautiful Lake Fork, located about 65 miles East of Dallas and is among the top 10 biggest lakes in Texas. This is no ordinary lake, Lake Fork is a premier bass fishing paradise that is responsible for 34 of the top 50 largest bass ever caught in Texas!

For registration to the Fishing for Hearts Open Team Tournament and more information, visit  - Living for Zachary or register Saturday morning!


"Fishing is a discipline in the equality of men - for all men are equal before fish".  ~Herbert Hoover

2nd Annual Fishing for Hearts Open Team Tournament Update!

2^nd Annual Fishing for Hearts
Open Team Tournament

September 03, 2011 Lake Fork, Texas Register for the tournament - click here Become a sponsor  -  click here Official Tournament Rules  click here HOST MARINA: The Minnow Bucket Marina $5,000   Guaranteed 1st Place Payback 1 in 6 entries $180 Team Entry includes Big Bass Open Tournament to All Anglers Except Professional Anglers (Subject to Polygraph) Top 3 highest placing teams fishing with a Junior Angler age 17 or under will receive a special bonus payout. 1st-$750 2nd $400 3rd $200  First Cast @ 6:30AM / Last Cast @ 2:30PM Off Limits begins at 8:00PM Friday Evening Prior to the Event SAMPLE PAYOUT BASED ON 100 PAID ENTRIES 1. $5000 7. $425 13. $275 2. $1500 8. $400 14. $250 3. $1000 9. $375 15. $225 4. $625 10. $350 16. $200 5. $550 11. $325 6. $450 12. 300 BIG BASS: 1st Place: $500 2nd Place: $250

Fishing for Hearts was created to raise funds for two organizations that exist to fight for our children’s hearts!

Living for Zachary began after the world lost a true gift – 16-year-old Zachary Schrah – who died of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) after a routine workout with the Plano East Panther Football Team. Zac, a varsity football player with no personal or family history of heart disease, was the picture of health.

Chynna’s Helping Heart was founded after Chynna Zmolik – also 16-years-old – died after open heart surgery to correct a coarctation of the aorta, a birth defect found only 2 weeks prior to her death. She was a life-long dancer and the incoming varsity mascot for the Forney Jackrabbits. Chynna was also the picture of health.