These rules are subject to change and will be updated as needed.
The official and final rules will be provided and covered at the Back Country Classic at Port of the Islands Resort & Marina on July 25, 2008 - during the Captains Meeting. All Anglers are responsible for having knowledge of the tournament rules and Florida State Fishing Laws.
The Back Country Classic is a light tackle inshore fishing tournament for ladies and gentlemen. Winners will be determined by the highest total points scored for fish caught per eligible species. 2 fish per species based on anglers honor with photo taken against official ruler given by tournament officials at check in to each team.
ELIGIBLE SPECIES
- Snook
- Redfish
POINTS SYSTEM
Points will be awarded only for fish caught and released in good condition. Every effort should be made to assure the live release of all fish. Snook and Redfish will be awarded points at the base rate of one (1) point per inch for fish caught. Oversized fish may be photographed and scored. Measurements will be rounded up to the nearest 1/ 4 inch. Culling is permitted. Anglers may catch fish to fill their scorecards. The two largest fish caught (per each species) will count toward scores. No more than a tournament limit of fish will be counted.
SCORING PROCEDURES
Pick up camera and scorecards from Tournament Officials at Registration
Catch fish with minimum measurement requirements.
Place nose of fish on “0” inch mark of ruler;
Photograph entire fish and ruler;
Release fish in good health;
Record team score on scorecards that are provided;
Photos will be matched to recorded scores.
Score cards must be signed and turned into scoring table by 5:00 PM.
TOURNAMENT HOURS
Tournament Checkout is from 6:00 AM-8:00 AM. Teams will be staged at start point on the water, to be determined at the Captain’s Meeting at Port of the Islands Resort & Marina on Friday evening, July 25. Official tournament start time, with lines in the water, is 7:30 AM. Official tournament end time, with lines out of water is 4:00 PM. All teams must have fish scored by 5:00 PM.
TACKLE REQUIREMENTS
The Back Country Classic is a light tackle fishing tournament. All fish must be caught with rod & reel, hook & line. Maximum allowance of line is 20 lb test breaking strength. Small diameter monofilament and Dacron lines are permitted, but may not exceed 20 lb test break strength. Anglers are limited to combined maximum length of 6 feet of leader and double line. Leader line cannot exceed 40 lb test break strength. Baits: fly, live bait, natural baits, and artificial lures are allowed.
TOURNAMENT RULES
No lines are allowed in water from 9:00 PM of the evening of the Captain’s Rules Meeting until tournament start time, and time between lines out of water and lines in water after fishing. Any boat caught fishing during that time will be disqualified from the Caloosa Tournament. No passing of bait from boat to boat during tournament hours. (7:30 am to 4:00 pm daily) All boats must stay 50 feet away from other vessels, with the exception of breakdown or emergency.
Tournament will monitor marine channel 69. The tournament phone line is 239-671-9347 for questions or problems. Holding of fishing holes or chumming of holes by another boat is not allowed at any time.
HOOTERS "CATCH THE BIG ONES" REDFISH BONANZA
Two slot redfish. Heaviest combined weight wins.
Updated February 15, 2008
