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03 August 2012
C-Quarters Kingfish Shootout
And MBARA Tourney Set
Two of the year’s more significant Forgotten Coast saltwater fishing tournaments will be held in August. First up is the C-Quarters Marina 9th Annual Kingfish Shootout August 4 & 5 while August 25th marks the date of the annual Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association (MBARA) tournament.
Proceeds from the C-Quarters event will go to the Leukemia Research Foundation. Thus far this Jimmy Crowder sponsored tourney has raised more than $650,000 for the cause. Proceeds from the MBARA events help fund the building of artificial reefs off the Forgotten Coast coastline.
The 9th Annual Kingfish Shootout to be held on August 4th & 5th with the Captain's Meeting at C-Quarters Marina the night of August 3rd. This year, the Shootout will be for kingfish only.
The guaranteed payout will be $16,500 with 10 places. You can win $5,000 for the biggest kingfish. The boat registration fee has been reduced to $250 per boat.
The shootout sponsors note, “With continuing thoughts of Lisa Crowder Jackson we are excited about the potential positive impact this event is going to have not only for the charity, the Leukemia Research Foundation, but the City of Carrabelle and Franklin County as a whole.
“Thank you to all our previous sponsors and fishermen. We hope to see you the first weekend in August with the catch of a lifetime, winning the $5,000.”
No matter the weather, the tournament will not be postponed. Here are the additional rules…
C-Quarters Marina Kingfish Shootout Official Tournament Rules
Safety and Conduct
1. Participants shall follow all applicable laws and rules regarding safety requirements.
2. Participants shall obey all applicable laws and rules concerning the limits and licensing related to the taking of marine life.
3. Participants are to follow high standards of sportsmanship and courtesy.
4. At the discretion of the weigh master, violation of any of the above rules may lead to disqualification.
5. C-Quarters Marina officials may come aboard your vessel to inspect at any time.
Weigh-In
1. Vessels cannot pass the check point (gazebo on river) until 7:00 a.m. but must pass the check point each day to qualify and must not go out beyond the starting boat until the flare is fired. You must check-in at the check-in station (gazebo on river) by 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
2. At the discretion of C-Quarters Marina, a marine biologist may take samples of catch.
3. No mutilated fish will be weighed. (At discretion of weigh master.) The fish must be in whole condition.
Scoring Single Fish
1. Scoring is based on the weight of a single fish entered by a registered boat.
2. In the event of identical weight, the first fish weighed shall prevail.
3. All fish to be considered in the scoring must be weighed on official scales at C-Quarters Marina.
4. Winner will be subject to a polygraph test.
Weather
1. The tournament will not be cancelled due to the weather or sea conditions with the exception of a hurricane or small craft warnings.
2. Entry fees are non-refundable; this is a non-profit event.
Tackle and Methods
Fish must be hooked and landed on a single rod and reel, pole, or hand line. No electric reels allowed on vessel.
Fishing Boundaries
1. The boundaries are from Gulf County to Taylor County.
2. You must fish off the coast of Florida.
Docking Prohibited
Once out of the channel, a participant may not approach a dock, marina, or pull along another boat.
Communications
Ship to shore communications for safety and tournament information will be maintained throughout the tournament on marine
channel VHF 08.
Anglers and Sponsors Meeting
A captains and sponsors meeting will be held at C-Quarters Marina on Friday, August 3rd at 6:00 pm. It is mandatory that one person per boat attends the anglers meeting. Any changes in rules will be made at that time.
1. Registration forms may be completed at the meeting or any time prior to the meeting.
2. The rules of the tournament may be revised after this page has been posted. Obtain official rules at the anglers and sponsors meeting or request a copy be mailed to you.
Entry Fee
1. An entry fee of $250.00 (two hundred fifty) per boat is required.
2. Any donation of $1,000 or more will receive one free boat entry.
Decision Final
The decision of the weigh mast shall be final and non-negotiable.
KINGFISH SHOOTOUT SCHEDULE
August 3rd - Friday:
- 6:00 p.m. Captains Meeting/late registration/Calcutta
- 8:00 p.m. Free meal to Captains and Crew
August 4th - Saturday:
- 7:00 a.m. Can go by check point but must not go beyond
the starting boat until the flare is fired - 7:00 p.m. Check in time at Check Station (Gazabo on River)
August 5th - Sunday:
- 7:00 a.m. Can go by check point but must not go beyond
the starting boat until the flare is fired - 4:00 p.m. Check in time at Check Station (Gazebo on River)
- 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Raffle Drawings
- 5:15 p.m. Awards
MBARA KINGFISH TOURNAMENT
The Captain’s Meeting for the MBARA Kingfish Tournament will be the evening of Aug. 24 while the fishing takes place the next day. First place in the Kingfish division will be $3,000, $2,000 for second, and $1,000 for third. The biggest Wahoo will pay $1,000 and the prizes for the Spanish Mackerel will be $500 for first, $300 for second, and $200 for third.
You can read all about the tourney in Ron Child’s column in the “A” section (page 4) of this publication.
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