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Official Fillet and Release Rules

This is a light tackle inshore tournament for ladies and gentlemen. All scoring will be done on the anglers honor. A lye detector test will be given at weigh in for 1st place. Winners will be determined by total weight of fish caught per eligible species.

ELIGIBLE SPECIES 1- Redfish & 1- Spotted Seatrout

WEIGHT SYSTEM Every effort should be made to assure the live release of all fish. Every live fish released that swims away under its own power will receive a .25 Lb reward per fish. Redfish and Seatrout will be eligible for weigh in (1-per each species). Oversized fish cannot be weighed. The two largest fish caught for that particular day will count for total weight plus live fish reward. No more than 2 fish will be counted.

TOURNAMENT HOURS Tournament officially starts with a shot-gun start at 7:00am. Check in is from 6:30am to 7:30am; any boat not checked in by 7:30am will be disqualified. Any boat caught fishing before 7:00am will be disqualified. Tournament official to check boat coolers and live well prior to shot-gun. Weigh in scales will open at 1:30 pm.  All boats must be back to the check-in area by 3:00pm.

TOURNAMENT LOCATIONS Shot-gun location at bay side (North) of middle spoil island of Sanibel bridge system.
TACKLE REQUIREMENTS All fish must be caught with rod & reel, hook & line. Baits: live bait and artificial lures are allowed.

TOURNAMENT RULES No passing of bait from boat to boat during tournament hours. (7:00 am to 3:00 pm). Tournament will monitor marine channel 69. All team anglers must fish from their own boat. (No wade fishing is allowed). No mutilated or altered fish will be allowed in scoring. Oversized fish may not be possessed or transported during the tournament.(Per Florida Law)You may not hire a guide to fish with you. All teams are responsible for knowing the rules; ignorance will not be excused

Trout not less than 15” or more than 20” With a pinched Tail (except one fish over 20" per person)
Reds not less than 18” or more than 27” With a pinched Tail

ANDREW “CATCH THE BIG HARD ON” RULES (Calcutta) The largest slot redfish weighed will determine the winner. Live fish reward does apply. Fish must comply with Florida Law on minimum and maximum limits. Maximum allowable length of fish measured will be 27 inches in length, for Redfish. Calcutta will pay 100% to one winner for the largest slot Red Fish. Calcutta entry is $50.00.

MYSTERY FISH Winner will be determined by the mystery fish caught that weighs the most. This weight will not count toward total weight for placement. Fish must be of legal size (slot fish). Mystery Fish winner will receive a mystery prize.

Pay out schedule
Based on a 30-boat entry. Actual pay out will vary on number of boats entered.
1st place – $4,620.00 (70%)
2nd Place – $1,320.00 (20%)
3rd Place – $660.00 (10%)
Smallest Legal Redfish - $150.00
Redfish with the most spots – $150.00
********Female with Largest Redfish - $150.00********

Please Call Amy Andrew (239) 940-4473 with any questions.

Entry Fee -$250.00 per team. Max of 4 anglers per boat. A member of the team must be present at the captain meeting. You must be paid in full at the captain meeting.

NO PAY NO PLAY.