These rules are subject to change and will be updated as needed.

The official and final rules will be provided and covered at the Summer Slam on Friday, September 12th 2008  during the Captains Meeting. All Anglers are responsible for having knowledge of tournament rules and Florida State Fishing Laws.

The Summer Slam is a light tackle inshore fishing 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
-Snapper

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 Snapper 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
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 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 by 5:00 PM.

TACKLE REQUIREMENTS
The Summer Slam 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 Captains Rules Meeting at Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa 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 Summer Slam. No passing of bait from boat to boat during tournament hours. (7:30 AM-4:00 PM) 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 phone number is 239-671-9347 for any questions or problems. The  Holding of fishing holes or the 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