THE ANCIENT CITY GAME FISH ASSOCIATION

REDFISH SPOTS Tournament

 

DATE:  Saturday, October 30, 2004

 

FISHING:  This tournament is an In-Club tournament for ACGFA Members only.  This is an “Angler Tournament,” anglers can fish against each other on the same boat.  Anglers must fish in local waters.  Federal State, and/or County fishing laws and regulations always apply.

 

SAFETY:  SAFETY IS ALWAYS FIRST.  Safety is paramount; Captains are responsible for the safe and legal operation of their boats at all times.

 

QUALIFYING FISH:  Fish eligible for this tournament are Redfish (Red Drum, Red Bass).  All fish must be caught on hook and line and landed in whole condition.  Angler’s must strike and fight their fish unassisted to the net.  Fish must be of legal length, bag and possession limits.  The winning fish will be the Redfish with the most spots counted on both sides of the fish’s body. Spots must be separated to count.  Spots that are not separated, irregular or misshaped will count as one spot.  The Judge’s count is final.  In case of a tie, the earliest fish judged will win.  Entering a fish that is not legal will result in disqualification from the tournament.  Mutilated fish will not be counted.

 

JUDGING: will be at the St. Augustine Shrine Club on the afternoon of the annual ACGFA Fish Fry.  Anglers may bring their fish for judging by boat or vehicle anytime from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

You may donate your fish to the fish fry or you may keep the fish.  It doesn’t get any easier than this!

 

CHECKOUT and CHECK-IN:  There is none; however, you must be registered for this tournament by signing in during the October monthly club meetings or calling (see below).

 

RADIO: Captains are reminded that they should have an operational VHF radio on board their boat for safety.  Many ACGFA members monitor VHF channel 68.

 

AWARDS:  The prize structure for this tournament is.  $600 will be awarded to the top three anglers. 

1st place $300 - 2nd place $200 - 3rd place $100.   The top three angler’s awards will be presented at the annual Fall Fish Fry.

 

PROTEST:  The Tournament Chairman will settle any protest.  The Tournament Chair’s decision is final.

 

ENTRY FEE:  Entry fee is $10.00 per angler.  There is a 10-person minimum for this tournament.

 

WEATHER:  Use your best judgment, but have fun.

 

TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN:  If you have questions, Contact James Manucy at 824-6436.