These rules are subject to the sole interpretation, application, and discretion of the Tournament Chairman, after consultation with the Rules Committee.

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Official Rules

These rules are subject to the sole interpretation, application, and discretion of the Tournament Chairman, after consultation with the Rules Committee.

This is a catch and release tournament and does not require that any fish be killed in order for an angler to accumulate points. Each team must come equipped with a digital camera, and will be provided with an official tape measure at the Captain’s Reception. The tournament begins immediately upon the first team’s Registration at the Captain’s Reception on September 23, 2011.   All scorecards and digital photos must be submitted to the rules committee at the designated drop-off site at River Palm Cottages, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on September 24,  2011.

There are no restrictions as to fishing locations, or means of getting there. Anglers may fish from a boat, shore, or anything in between, but all anglers must abide by all local, State and Federal Rules and licensing restrictions on fishing for game fish with hook and line. All team members must be within either sight or shouting distance of each other without the use of technology.

Anglers will target Snook, Tarpon, Redfish and Trout. Each fish will be measured by its Total Length. Total Length is defined as: the distance from the most forward point of the fish’s head to the hindmost point of the tail.  Snook caught on nautural bait will be awarded 2 points per inch. Tarpon, Redfish and Trout caught on natural bait will be awarded 1 point per inch. Additional points will be awarded for catches on artificial baits and for filling the scorecard as set forth in the chart below.  Scorecards should reflect the actual length of each fish.  Any measurement of ½ inch or larger will be rounded up to the next inch by the Judges for scoring purposes. Any measurement of less than ½ inch will be rounded down. The team that accumulates the most points wins.

Each Team’s Captain will be provided with an official scorecard at the Captains Reception. Each team may score up to three fish per species. Teams must photograph each scored fish on the team’s digital camera next to the official tape measure. Photos must clearly display the length of the fish through the use of the official tape measure. The photos shall be submitted, with the scorecard, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., as 3 p.m. on September 24, 2011 is the absolute deadline. Upon submission, the rules committee will copy each team’s memory card and validate their scorecard. Any submissions after 3 p.m. may be disqualified or incur a point reduction, at the sole discretion of the tournament chairman after consultation with the rules committee. Any technical difficulties with digital equipment will be dealt with on a case by case basis by the tournament chairman after consultation with the rules committee.   In the event of a tie, the winner will be the first to submit the scorecard at the designated drop-off site.  Cheaters will be disqualified and subjected to public stoning, and shall wear a t-shirt that clearly states: I cheated at a charity fishing tournament.

4 species – Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Trout

SPECIES	LIVE BAIT	ARTIFICIAL	FULL CARD BONUS
Snook	2 pts per inch	3 pts per inch	3 snook on card 25 pts
Tarpon	1 pt per inch	2 pts per inch	3 tarpon on card 50 pts
Redfish	1 pt per inch	2 pts per inch	3 redfish on card 25 pts
Trout	1 pt per inch	2 pts per inch	3 trout on card 20 pts per inch

Iron Man Slam – all 4 species caught (at least one of each) 100 pt bonus

Prizes

First Place Team (Up to 4 Anglers)

Second Place Team (Up to 4 Anglers)

Largest Snook (Individual Angler)

Largest Tarpon (Individual Angler)

Largest Redfish (Individual Angler)

Largest Trout (Individual Angler)

Largest Fish Caught on Fly (Individual Angler)

Largest Fish Caught on D.O.A. Lure – sponsored by D.O.A. (Individual Angler)

Top Guide

Top Lady Angler

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