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THE TWENTY FIRST ANNUAL CALOOSA
CATCH & RELEASE SHOOTOUT held on
June 3 - 6, 2010

2010 Caloosa Catch & Release Results

The new “shoot-out” format for the 21st Annual Caloosa Catch and Release proved to be a big hit! Over 40 teams gathered from all around Southwest Florida from June 3rd – 6th 2010 on Fort Myers Beach at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa to fish.  Each day over 12 places were paid out to the teams that won either first, second or third for the largest Redfish, Snapper, Trout or Flounder.  If an angler had a nice Flounder or Snapper, it really helped put that team in the lead for the over-all first place paid position for top team of the CCR.

The new format and rules were explained by Al Fernandez giving Captains and anglers a chance to ask questions at the Captains Meeting on Thursday night where a nice dinner was served and drinks flowed.

Friday was the first day of fishing and definitely a typical day of fishing the Caloosa; very windy!  All teams roughed the weather and fished hard to bring back an impressive 173.8lbs of fish to be weighed and released. Team Lowrance – Skeeter with anglers Steve Mathews, Shepard Tucker and Gary Walker won first place for their 7.5lb Redfish, Organized Chaos led by Capt. Jimmy Burnsed won largest Trout at 3.2lbs, Team Rip Saw won largest Snapper with a very impressive 6.5lbs and team Reel Chaos won largest Flounder at 1.9lbs with anglers Michael Smith, Kem Smith, Chris Niles and Robert Belair. Let’s just say that Weighmasters Bob Wasno and Lonnie Carson were kept very busy weighing and releasing so many fish, while all of the spectators were very entertained!

Later that night anglers, sponsors, friends and family gathered for the auction poolside.  There was a silent auction that included rods, art, jewelry, fishing equipment, sunglasses, golf foursomes and much more! Professional auctioneer Scott Robertson called the live auction which included many weekend “stay”cations paired with local guides ½ day fishing charters, a power pole, trolling motor, 2 Yahama motors, a weeklong trip to South Seas Resort and of course, the beagle puppy that was just adorable!

Saturday made for another windy day but 177lbs of fish beat the first day of fishing.  The shoot-out format allowed for teams to still have a shot to win prize money even if they zeroed out the first day.  The team with the heaviest Redfish on day two was team Flounder, Really?! Flounder with a huge 7.8lb fish, team Reel Chaos won again for largest Trout at 3.4lbs, Team Rip Saw won for largest Snapper weighing in at 5lbs and team Hooters #2 came in with Captain Chris Wittman, Mitch Williamson, Ashley Barns and Jamie Strowig with the largest Flounder weighing 4.7lbs. The coveted first place spot went to team Rip Saw: Ryan Millican, Kyle Potts and Chris Magnano who had a 6.5lb Snapper on the first day and a 5lb Snapper on the second day, bringing their grand total to 20.9lbs. placing, them in first place.  Not far behind was Captain Jimmy Burnsed, Patrick Field, Clark Smith and Scot Hudson fishing team Organized Chaos with 19.6lbs. of total weight. Greg Todd and Matt Hamilton from team JM Todd won the Hooter’s Redfish Bonanza with a total of 14.6lbs of Redfish.  Sherry Hale from team Yankee Dooley and the Dandies won the ladies division with 16.6lbs of fish and 8 year old Jake Sonn from team Sonn won the youth division with 6.8lbs of fish. 

Needless to say the awards dinner Saturday night was full of trophy and check presentations. The prestigious Caloosa Sportsman’s Award was given out to two very deserving recipients: Al Fernandez and Fran Podraza.

Special thanks to all of our sponsors, staff and Florida Gulf Coast University Interns who made this event such a huge success!

The information below applies to the recently concluded 2010 Caloosa Catch & Release

TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS - Over 32 Prizes this Year!

• New Shootout Format with more than 32 ways to win cash and prizes!
• Two full days of fishing at only $275 per angler.
• Fish unlimited anglers.
• Wade fishing is ALLOWED.
• Youth division 12 and under entry is $175 with trophies and prizes awarded.
• Ladies division with trophies and prizes awarded.
• Trophies for all teams in top three spots for all categories each day plus Shootout Grand Slam Winners.
• Each team will be spotlighted at the 2 hour weigh-in event from 3:00-5:00pm with a picture from Hooked on Photos.
• Tournament fish include 1 Redfish, 1 Trout, 1 Snapper and 1 Flounder per day.
• Custom Caloosa Limited Edition Gear.
• Promotional gifts for all anglers.
• Complimentary Caloosa Magazine.
• Hospitality Suite with an open bar will kick off the tournament on Thursday June 3rd, provided by Bahama Breeze Island Grille.
• Three dinners will be provided for all paid anglers with Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa providing the Captain’s Dinner.
• Lunches may be provided each day.
• Complimentary LANDSHARK Lager will be provided at all functions.
• Culligan water will be provided for each boat.

For all tournament rules and updated information, visit: www.caloosacatchandrelease.com
or call Ron Riley at 239-671-9347 or Kristi Riley at 239-850-1707

To book your room at Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa, visit: www.PinkShell.com or for personal service, call
- Jamie Gurges 239-463-8644/Sunday through Thursday. 9:00am-4:30pm
- Todd Runes 239-463-8624/Friday and Saturday. 10:00am-5:30p

Over 32 Cash Prize Categories!

Day One Heaviest Fish*

	Redfish	Trout	Snapper	Flounder
First	$500	$500	$500	$500
Second	$250	$250	$250	$250
Third	$150	$150	$150	$150
Total $3,660	$900	$900	$900	$900

Day Two Heaviest Fish*

	Redfish	Trout	Snapper	Flounder
First	$500	$500	$500	$500
Second	$250	$250	$250	$250
Third	$150	$150	$150	$150
Total $3,600	$900	$900	$900	$900

Heaviest Total Slam for Tournament*

Slam	Redfish	Trout	Snapper	Flounder
	Team with the heaviest of each fish either day wins the overall tournament!
	$3000				$3000

HOOTERS REDFISH BONANZA*

1st Prize -  $5,000
2nd Prize - $3,000
3rd Prize -  $2,200

LADIES DIVISION - Trophy & Prizes For 1ST Three Places

YOUTH DIVISION-Trophy & Prize

*All of the above prize money is based on a minimum of 32 paid teams for a total payout. The Hooters Bonanza requires a separate entry of $300 per team. All money winners will be issued 1099’s.

Twenty First Annual Caloosa Tournament Rules

The Caloosa Catch & Release is an inshore tournament for ladies and gentlemen. All scoring will be done on the anglers honor. Winners will be determined by the highest total weight scored for fish caught per eligible species. The official and final rules will be provided and covered at the Caloosa Catch and Release June 3, 2010 Captains Meeting. All Anglers are responsible for having knowledge of the tournament rules and applicable Florida State Fishing Laws.  The Caloosa Tournament Series may again be a televised tournament.  All participants agree to make their boat and team available to cameramen and camera boats during the entirety of any Caloosa Tournament Series Event. All anglers are required to sign a release prior to participating in any Caloosa Tournament Series Event.

Wade fishing is Allowed.

• At least one team member must remain in the boat;
• Tournament boats may not run their big motor while they have waders in the water;
• Waders must remain within 100 yards of their boat;
• Wade fisherman must land their own fish.

FISH AN UNLIMITED NUMBER OF ANGLERS - WEIGH-IN BY 5:00pm

• There is no longer a lines out of the water time. Your team must be in the weigh-in line by 5:00pm.
• All teams whether in the Hooters Redfish Bonanza or not, must be in the weigh station line.  Every team will have a team picture taken and a chance to get on camera.

ELIGIBLE SPECIES

• Redfish
• Spotted Sea Trout
• Snapper
• Flounder

Weight- ALL FISH MUST BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE WEIGH STATION

Weigh Station Hours Are: 12:00-5:00 pm

Weights 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. Redfish, Snapper, Trout and Flounder will be counted based on the heaviest weight in each species.

TOURNAMENT HOURS

Official tournament start time, with lines in the water, is 7:00 AM. Official tournament end time, with lines out of water is 5:00 PM. All teams must be in the weigh-in line at the weigh station by the 5:00pm horn blast. 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. This includes “bait fishing”, such as Ladyfish. No passing of anything from boat to boat during tournament hours. (7:00 AM -5:00 PM daily)

TACKLE REQUIREMENTS

The Caloosa Catch & Release is an inshore tournament. All fish must be caught with rod & reel, hook & line. Fish caught by any other means do not count as a tournament fish. Line test is angler’s choice. No line restriction. Baits: fly, live bait, natural baits, and artificial lures are allowed.

Other Rules & Information

All boats must stay 50 feet away from other vessels, with the exception of pass fishing, breakdown or emergency. Holding of fishing holes or chumming of holes by another boat is not allowed. Breaking any of these rules is strictly prohibited. Any team or team member breaking any of these rules will result in disqualification for the whole team, and possibly for the entire Caloosa Tournament Series.

The tournament phone line for questions or problems is 239-738-6222.  

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

HOOTERS REDFISH BONANZA

Two slot redfish per day. Your two heaviest slot redfish weighed between the 2 days of fishing wins.