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Light Tackle Tournament
December 18th – 21st 2024
1. Eligible Species
a. Tournament is a sailfish catch and release tournament.
2. Fishing Days
a. Eligible Fishing Days – December 19th, 20th and 21st 2024
b. Each Boat May Select Two (2) of Three (3) Eligible Fishing Days as Tournament Fishing Days
3. Awards
a. Release Points
i. Top Boats - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall
ii. Top Boat Daily (One Each of the 3 days)
iii. Top Overall Captain
iv. Top Overall Mate(s)
v. Top Overall Member Boat
vi. Top Overall Member Angler
vii. Top Overall Lady Angler
viii. Top Overall Junior Angler
b. Meat Fish
i. Largest Dolphin
ii. Largest Wahoo
iii. Largest Tuna
iv. Largest Kingfish
4. Captains Meeting
a. December 18th 2024, at 6 PM
b. This meeting is mandatory for all Captains.
5. Crew Members and Professional Anglers
a. A boat may have a maximum of Three (3) paid professionals on board during fishing time
b. A Professional is Defined as someone who has been paid for their professional services as a captain, mate, or crew member, while engaging in fishing within the last twelve (12) months.
c. One of the paid professionals may be a Professional Angler should the team choose to have one.
6. Anglers
a. Registration includes Four (4) anglers.
b. Additional Anglers are allowed. There is no limit on the number of anglers per team.
c. Professional Angler Restrictions:
i. Only One (1) professional angler per boat
ii. A Professional is Defined as someone who has been paid for their professional services as a captain, mate, or crew member, while engaging in fishing within the last twelve (12) months.
iii. Final determination of an angler’s eligibility will be made by the Tournament Rules Committee.
5. Tackle, Rules and Catch Regulations
a. Bait: Dead bait only tournament (lures are allowed)
b. Line Tes