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 These rules are subject to change and will be updated as needed.
The official and final rules will be provided and covered at the Caloosa Catch and Release June 5, 2008 - during the Captains Meeting. All Anglers are responsible for having knowledge of the tournament rules and Florida State Fishing Laws.
The Caloosa Tournament Catch & Release is a light tackle inshore tournament for ladies and gentlemen. All scoring will be done on the anglers honor. Winners will be determined by the highest total points scored for fish caught per eligible species.
ELIGIBLE SPECIES
- Snook
- Redfish
- Spotted Sea Trout
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, Redfish and Trout 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 in the Hospitality Suite at Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM on Friday June 6, 2008.
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 each day.
TOURNAMENT HOURS
Tournament Checkout is from 6:00 AM-8:00 AM. Teams will be staged at start point and checked in at The Pink shell Beach Resort and Spa weigh station which is located at the marina. 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 and weighed by 5 PM.
TACKLE REQUIREMENTS
The Caloosa Catch & Release is a light tackle 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 the evening of the Captains Rules Meeting, and time between call of lines out of water and lines in water after first day of fishing. Any boat caught fishing during this time will be disqualified from the Caloosa Catch & Release Tournament. No passing of bait from boat to boat during tournament hours. (7:30 AM -4:00 PM daily) All boats must stay 50 feet away from other vessels, with the exception of a breakdown or emergency.
Tournament Officials will monitor marine channel 69. The tournament phone line for questions or problems is 239-671-9347. Holding of fishing holes or chumming of holes by another boat is not allowed.
HOOTERS "CATCH THE BIG ONES" REDFISH BONANZA
Two slot redfish per day. Heaviest combined weight wins.
Updated February 15, 2008. |
