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Caloosa Catch & Release Will Be Filmed by the World Fishing Network
The 20th Anniversary of the Caloosa Catch and Release will be filmed by the World Fishing Network in High-Def on June 5th and 6th. The show will be aired starting in late July early August.
20+ Reasons to fish the 20th Anniversary Celebration
Reduced Entry Fee – 3 day tournament, 2 full days of fishing - $275 per angler if paid by May 1st, $325 after May 1st
Prize money for BOTH guided and non-guided divisions
Fish an UNLIMITED number of anglers (no longer restricted to 4 per boat)
Wade fishing is now ALLOWED (click here for official rules )
ADDED youth division 12 and under entry fee is $175 if paid by May 1st, $200 after May 1st with trophies awarded.
Ladies division with trophies AND jewelry awarded
Specialty Award Categories just to name a few…
Rookie Caloosa Catch Release Non-Guided Team
Rookie Caloosa Catch Release Guided Team
Decals for teams that catch all 3 species both days
Decals for boats that catch the most fish
First Day Leader Boat Flag
Individual awards
2009 Team of the Year
Trophies for EACH teammate in top three teams both guided and non-guided
Twentieth Anniversary Specialty Awards
LAND SHARK Leaderboard
“Weigh-In Spotlight”- Each team will be spotlighted at the 2 hour weigh-in event from 3:00-5:00pm
Weigh-In by 5:00pm
In addition to FGCU, auction proceeds will ALSO benefit the Lee County Boys and Girls Club
Tournament fish include 2 snook, 2 redfish and 2 trout daily plus a mystery fish
Custom Caloosa Catch & Release Tournament Gear will all be LIMITED “Anniversary” Edition
The prestigious Caloosa Sportsman Award will be presented to a deserving recipient
Cash will be paid out in all fun fish categories (redfish with the most spots, largest bait, largest mystery fish etc.)
Three dinners will be provided for all paid anglers at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa
Lunches will be provided for all anglers each day by the Artistic Deli
Complimentary LAND SHARK Lager will be provided at all functions
Culligan water will be provided for each boat
Tournament check-in opens at 3:00pm with an open bar in the Hospitality Suite on June 4th, 2009
Tournament Rules.
Top 10 Leaderboard
2011 Catch & Release
Renegade
27.1
Harry - Dicky
26.4
Yankee Dooley and the Dandees
25.8
Captiva Rod and Gun Club
25.7
Get Bit Crew
25.4
Team Towboat US
24.0
Lynch Mob
23.4
Lee Timber Company
21.9
Suncoast Beverage Sales
19.9
Royal Shell Vacations
19.2
Redfish Bonanza
Team Towboat US
14.8
Renegade
14.6
Captiva Rod and Gun Club
14.5
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