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Holiday Offshore Fishing Tournament – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST
December 27, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - December 28, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR HEAVY WINDS AND SEAS, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED.
Rules & Overview
This is a ONE DAY family and friends fishing tournament for common edible reef dwellers, along with blue water species. The event is open to all members and sponsored guests. Boat team competition, with a maximum of four anglers per boat. No restrictions on tackle, other than hook-n-line. All state and federal fishing regulations to apply. No kites or aerial devices permitted. All boats must depart from and return to Ocean Reef waters. Scoring will be 10 points per pound for eligible weight species, and 200 points for billfish releases.
Winning teams will be determined by all point’s total, with first, second and third place(s) being recognized. Additionally, there will be a Top Boat / Reef Score awarded to the highest point accumulation, not to include a Billfish in the team score. Junior angler catches of merit will also be considered.
Eligible Species: Yellowtail, Mutton and Mangrove Snapper. Grouper, Mackerel, Black and Yellowfin Tunas, Tripletail, Wahoo, Dolphin and Billfish.
Click here for the Entry Form.
You can download, complete and email to Ken Reda at Fishing@RodandGun.org or you can drop it the MarineMax tackle shop.
ENTRY FEE: $400 PER BOAT + TAX $30 = TOTAL $430.00
Schedule of Events:
Thursday December 27 ~ 5:30 p.m. Captains Meeting, cocktails & appetizers at The Racquet Club.
Friday December 28:
9:00 am – Lines In
3:00 pm – Lines Out
3:00-4:00 pm – Weigh-in at Fishing Village Weigh stations
5:30 pm – Awards presentation and Cocktail Reception at The Racquet Club.