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Caloosa Catch & Release Tournament
June 4 - 7, 2009

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ANNOUNCEMENT

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.

MAKE YOUR ROOM RESERVATIONS WITH SPECIAL TOURNAMENT PRICING

by calling:

• Jamie Gurges at 239-463-8644 Sunday-Thursday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Todd Runes at 239-463-8624 Thursday through Saturday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Caloosa Catch & Release Tournament Overview

• 3 day tournament, 2 full days of fishing
• The CCR is a televised tournament which will be broadcasted on WFN (The World Fishing Network)
• Tournament fish include 2 snook, 2 redfish and 2 trout daily plus a mystery fish
• Fish an UNLIMITED number of anglers (no longer restricted to 4 per boat)
• Wade fishing is now ALLOWED.
• Tournament check-in opens at 3:00pm with an open bar provided by The Edison in the Hospitality Suite on June 4th, 2009
•  “Calcutta Weigh-In Spotlight”- Each team will be spotlighted at the 2 hour weigh-in event from 3:00-5:00pm

Caloosa Catch & Release Tournament Cash, Trophies and Prizes:

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• Prize money for BOTH guided and non-guided divisions
• Trophies for EACH teammate in top three teams both guided and non-guided
• Trophies AND Jewelry for Ladies Division Winners.
• Trophies for Youth Division Winners.
• 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.)
• 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
• Twentieth Anniversary Specialty Awards
• LIMITED “Anniversary” Edition Caloosa Catch & Release Tournament Gear

Caloosa Catch & Release Tournament Food & Beverage

• Complimentary LAND SHARK Lager provided at all functions
• Culligan water will be provided for each boat
• Lunches provided for all anglers each day by the Artistic Deli
• Three dinners will be provided for all paid anglers at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa

Caloosa Catch & Release Tournament Schedule of Events

Thursday - June 4, 2009

3:00-6:00pm – REGISTRATION

Check in begins at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa, teams check in with the Caloosa committee, receive Limited Anniversary Edition Official Tournament Gear, enjoy Land Shark Lager and an open bar provided by The Edison.

7:00-9:00pm- CAPTAIN’S MEETING & DINNER

The Captains meeting begins poolside. All tournament rules will be reviewed, new rules announced and questions can be asked.

Friday – June 5, 2009

6:00-8:00am - CHECK-IN – PINK SHELL MARINA

Check-in at the dock, receive scoring bags, pick-up lunches provided by Artistic Deli, Culligan Water and Ice.

7:00am - LINES IN THE WATER

Anglers begin tournament fishing.

3:00-5:00pm - WEIGH STATION OPENS - Don't miss the Festivities - click here for details.

Those teams participating in the “Hooter’s Catch the Big Ones Redfish Bonanza” begin bringing redfish in to be weighed.

5:00pm - ALL TEAMS MUST BE CHECKED IN WITH THEIR SCORECARDS SIGNED AND TURNED IN

7:00-9:00pm - AUCTION AND DINNER - Click here to view Auction Items

The auction begins poolside with dinner and a variety of live and silent auction items with proceeds benefiting FGCU’s athletic scholarships program.

Saturday – June 6, 2009

THE SCHEDULE FOR FISHING IS THE SAME AS DAY ONE.

7:30pm–9:30pm - AWARDS BANQUET

Dinner & Awards Presentation

Caloosa Catch & Release Tournament Tournament Rules

NEW / CHANGED 2009 RULES

WADE FISHING IS NOW 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
• Pictures and culling of fish must take place inside their boat
• Wade fisherman must land their own fish

The Caloosa Tournament Series is 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

FISH AN UNLIMITED NUMBER OF ANGLERS

• The Caloosa Tournament Series is no longer limited to 4 anglers per boat.

WEIGH-IN BY 5:00pm

• There is no longer a lines out of the water time, you must be back to the dock to have your scorecards turned in and fish weighed BY 5:00pm

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 4, 2009 - during the Captains Meeting. All Anglers are responsible for having knowledge of the tournament rules and Florida State Fishing Laws.

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 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 official scoring bags from Tournament Officials at team check-in each morning between 6-8am at the Pink Shell Marina.

• Catch fish with minimum measurement requirements.
• Place nose of fish on “0” inch mark of ruler
• Photograph entire fish and ruler including your team number sticker on the 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
• Fish pictures from top boats and some random will be spotlighted at each night function on a projector screen.

TOURNAMENT HOURS

Tournament Check-in 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 7:00 AM. Official tournament end time, with lines out of water is 5:00 PM. All teams must have turned in their scorecard bags or be within 100yds of the dock by 5:00 horn blast.

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.

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. 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) 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 Series.

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

Updated April 15, 2009.