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The 11th annual Summer Slam presented by Yamaha
September 11-13, 2009

$22,000 Total Purse

Summer Slam Tournament Overview

Welcome to The Eleventh Annual Summer Slam; the next event in the Caloosa Tournament Series where anglers will compete for more than $20,000 in cash and prizes including the "Hooters Catch the Big Ones Redfish Bonanza". This is your last chance to qualify for The Caloosa Grand Championship to be held in November.

Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa will once again host all the functions and friends and families can enjoy the wonderful amenities at this great resort.

With one less day of fishing compared to the Caloosa Catch & Release, everyone has a chance to place in the oney and added opportunities for the many specialty categories in cash, prizes and trophies.
Ron Riley, Tournament Organizer, stated that "Last year, this may have been the single best day of overall scoring for one days’ fishing in our history. Over 2,910.5 inches of fish was recorded and only 4 inches separated second from fifth place. Every team that that left the dock scored and the average per team was 100.362 inches."

Bring the family and make this tournament a great time for everyone.

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The Eleventh Annual Summer Slam will be filmed by the World Fishing Network in High-Def on September 11 & 12 in during the 20th Anniversary of the Caloosa Tournament Series.

MAKE YOUR ROOM RESERVATIONS WITH SPECIAL TOURNAMENT PRICING

• 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

The Summer Slam Tournament Overview

• 2 day tournament with 1 day of fishing
• The Summer Slam is a televised tournament which will be broadcast on The World Fishing Network)
• Tournament fish include  snook, redfish and snapper,  plus a mystery fish
• Fish an UNLIMITED number of anglers
• Wade fishing is ALLOWED.
• Tournament check-in opens at 3:00pm with an open bar provided by The Edison in the Hospitality Suite on September 11, 2009
•  “Weigh-In Spotlight”- Each team will be spotlighted at the 2 hour weigh-in event from 3:00-5:00pm

Summer Slam Purse, Prizes and Trophies:
Click here for Prize Details

• Prize money for BOTH Licensed and Non-Licensed Divisions
• Trophies for EACH teammate in top three teams in both Licensed  and Non-Licensed Divisions
• Trophies for Ladies Division Winners.
• Trophies for Youth Division Winners.
• Cash will be paid out in all fun fish categories
• 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
• Individual awards
• 2009 Team of the Year
• LIMITED “Anniversary” Edition Summer Slam Tournament Gear

Summer Slam 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
• Two dinners will be provided for all paid anglers at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa

Summer Slam Tournament Schedule of Events

Friday – September 11, 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 and enjoy Land Shark Lager and an open bar provided by The Edison.

7:00-9:00pm- CAPTAIN’S MEETING & DINNER SPONSORED BY PINK SHELL BEACH RESORT & SPA

All tournament rules will be reviewed and all questions can be answered.

Saturday – September 12, 2009
6:00-8:00am - CHECK-IN – PINK SHELL MARINA

Check-in at the dock, receive scoring bags, measuring boards, 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
Teams must bring all fish back to the dock to be weighed and measured.

5:00pm - ALL TEAMS MUST BE IN THE FINISH LINE TO BE CHECKED IN WITH SIGNED SCORECARDS

7:00-9:00pm - AUCTION AND DINNEREnjoy a great dinner and bid on a variety of live and silent auction items. Trophies and prize money will be

Summer Slam Tournament Rules

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

The Summer Slam 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
WEIGH-IN BY 5:00pm

Your team must be in the Finish Line by 5:00pm
These rules are subject to change and will be updated as needed. Check the website often.
The official and final rules will be provided and covered at the Rules Meeting on September 11, 2009. All Anglers are responsible for having knowledge of the tournament rules and Florida State Fishing Laws.
The Summer Slam 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 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 official scoring bags from Tournament Officials at team check-in from 6-8am at the Pink Shell Marina.

• Catch fish with minimum measurement requirements.
• Place nose of fish on “0” inch mark of ruler
• Record team score on scorecards that are provided
• Score cards must be signed and turned in at the Finish Line by 5:00 PM each day

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 is 5:00 PM. All teams must turn in their signed scorecard, measuring board and flag at the finish line.

TACKLE REQUIREMENTS

The Summer Slam 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) 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.

Any team that witnesses a rules infraction may lodge an official complaint to the Rules Committee by 6:00 PM
The tournament phone line for questions or problems is 239-671-9347.

HOOTERS "CATCH THE BIG ONES" REDFISH BONANZA

Two slot redfish with a combined heaviest weight wins. This special division has a separate entry fee of $300. The full pay out is based on 40 paid teams.

Updated June 17, 2009.