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2nd 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 9, 2010 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. All Weigh master’s rulings are FINAL
21. Sponsors and organizers are not responsible for any accident or injury, nor loss, damage, or theft
to any property.
22. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 teams along with a cash payout to the top 5 (see below)
23. 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.
24. Awards, Drinks & Food: 5PM, October 9, 2010 at West End Marina 21706 Burnett Galveston,
TX.
25. 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 $1600.00
2nd Place $1000.00
3rd Place $800.00
4th Place $500.00
5th Place $300.00
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