October 15, 2011

[WestEndAngler]

MAKE SURE YOU NOTE THIS DATE!!

3rd Annual West Bay Redfish Showdown!

October 15, 2011...

Details to come same structure as last year's

[Hogie70]

Team Oreo is all in...

[WestEndAngler]

Team 2/3 oreo you mean (2 person max / team or boat)

[Hogie70]

Team 2/3 oreo you mean (2 person max / team or boat)

Team Ebony & Ivory is all in

[WestEndAngler]

THE RULES

3rd Annual West Bay
Redfish Showdown

Rules & Regulations

1. All Federal and State rules and regulations will apply. Violations will result in disqualification of the entire team.
2. A maximum of two (2) anglers per team.
3. Guides allowed.
4. Wade fishing is permitted within sight of other team member (200 yard max).
5. Adult Division is per team, not to exceed 2 people per team.
6. Fishing hours will begin at 6:00 a.m. October 15, 2011 and contestants must be in weigh-in line by 5:00 p.m. Weigh-in will begin at 4:00 p.m.
7. Weigh-in @ West End Marina (Sea Isle)
8. Artificial bait only! No tipping of hooks w/ dead bait, chumming or any other methods to attract fish are strictly forbidden and subject to disqualification. All fish must be caught on a rod and reel.
9. No team is permitted to approach nearer than 50 yards to any other boat, unless permission has been granted.
10. No fish may be accepted from or given to another team.
11. No communication between other tournament anglers or outside sources will be allowed during the tournament hours.
12. Boat, Wade, Kayak or Beach fishing is all permitted within the stated boundaries.
13. Heaviest slot reds will win (max of 2 reds / team)
14. Boundaries: Participants may fish anywhere in West Bay, being any navigable waterway West of the Texas City Dike. Anglers must stay North of Pelican Island and can venture as far into West Bay as Bastrop, Chocolate Bay / Bayou and Christmas Bay. Anglers wishing to fish from the surf may fish any beachfront area between the end of the Seawall and San Luis Pass (Galveston side)
15. All participants will be subject to polygraph testing if the need shall arise
16. Anglers must be in the weigh in line no later than 5:00 p.m., unless you are standing in line, weigh in will close by 5:30 p.m. Award presentation will be immediately following.
17. All fish weighed in must be within the regulations of TPWD. Any undersized or oversized fish that are turned in for weighing that are not within regulations will disqualify the team.
18. In case of a tie, earlier weighed fish will determine the winner as opposed to weight of fish.
19. Live redfish weighed-in in good condition will receive an eight (8) ounce bonus added to the weight of the fish. There is no penalty for bringing in dead redfish.
20. Only two fish may be weighed. Decide prior to coming to weigh table which fish you’ll weigh in
21. All Weigh master’s rulings are FINAL. Upon arrival at weigh in contact weigh master to put your name on the list to insure your weigh in order. Please remain patient & listen for your name to be called.
22. Sponsors and organizers are not responsible for any accident or injury, nor loss, damage, or theft to any property.
23. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 teams along with a cash payout to the top 5 (see below)
24. Side Pot: (Optional) - $10/ angler slot redfish with the most spots - 100% cash payout. Spots must be bigger than a pencil eraser and must not be connected in any way.
25. Awards, Drinks & Food: 5PM, October 15, 2011 at West End Marina 21706 Burnett Galveston, TX.
26. IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER, THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED, IF FOR ANY REASON EVENT CANNOT BE HELD ALL ENTRY FEES WILL BE REFUNDED

Payout scale based on 50 teams as follows:

1st Place $1500.00
2nd Place $1100.00
3rd Place $800.00
4th Place $500.00
5th Place $300.00

[fishingrx]

forgive me if I overlooked it, but how much is the entry fee?

[michelle]

Team Ebony & Ivory is all in

hilarious!!

[WestEndAngler]

forgive me if I overlooked it, but how much is the entry fee?

$50-60 / angler probably be $60 w/ $10 optional side pot. We are bringing in a title sponsor for this one. Details will be released and sponsors are encouraged to contact me ASAP.

[Jerkyourcroaker]

Team Fresh Dead has got it on the calendar. Look forward to donating my entry fee to the greater good.