Walk on Water Salt Water Fishing Tournament Rules
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Eligible Fish:

Dolphin· Wahoo· King· Cobia· Tuna (Blackfin Only)

Ten pound minimum on all fish. All State Size and Quantity Limits Apply.  All Florida laws will be enforced by the Florida Marine Patrol.

Awards:

1st Place ...................................... $1,500 Cash, plus trophy
2nd Place...................................... $1,000 Cash, plus trophy
3rd Place ...................................... $750 Cash, plus trophy
4th Place ........... ........................... $500 Cash, plus trophy
5th Place ....................................... $250 Cash, plus trophy
Top Junior Angler, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place ... Cash, plus trophy
Great door prizes and raffles!

Tournament Schedule:

Friday, July 30, 2010

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Kick-off Party and Captains Meeting, St. Coleman's Parish Hall, 1200 South Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Captain's Meeting will start at 6:30PM.

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Lines in at 7AM

Weigh-in will be held from 2:00PM - 4:00PM at Alsdorf Boat Ramp, 2901 NE 14th Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Awards Party:

6:00PM at St. Coleman Parish Hall, 1200 South Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33062.

Barbecue buffet from 6:30PM to 7:30PM.

Awards will be presented at 8:00PM.

Tournament Rules:

1. Registered anglers are responsible for providing their own fishing vessel. The captain of the vessel is responsible for the safe operation of the vessel and for the safety of its passengers.
2. Fishing Hours: Lines in at 7:00AM (subject to change).  All boats that are eligible to weigh fish must be checked in at the weigh station by 4:00PM. NO EXCEPTIONS!  Check out: Subject to change.
3. No lines permitted in the water until 7:00AM.  Any checked out boat fishing before the 7:30AM announcement will be disqualified. Check Captains' Meeting.
4. Weigh-In: Saturday, July 31, 2010 between 2:00PM and 4:00PM at Alsdorf Boat Ramp, 2901 N.E. 141h Street., Pompano Beach, FL 33062. All fish must be brought to the weigh station in the boat that they were caught. All decisions of the weigh master are final.
5. Fishing Area Florida Waters only.
6. Tackle: All hook and line tackle.
7. Anglers must hook and reel their own fish Mutilated fish are not eligible.
8. The following species are eligible: Dolphin, King Mackerel, Wahoo, Cobia, and Blackfin Tuna.  Ten pound minimum (one point per pound).  Only three (3) of each species of eligible fish may be weighed per boat.   Current Florida State rules on limits and size will be enforced.  Florida fishing licenses will be checked.
9. Committee Radio: the tournament committee will monitor VHF channel 71 . Back up channel 72.
10. Registration fees will not be refunded for any reason.
11. Weather: In the event of inclement weather (decision rendered by the tournament committee), the tournament will be postponed to Saturday, August 7, 2010.  Additional rescheduling dates will be announced if necessary.
12. In case of a tie, the prize will be added with the next prize down and split between the tied parties.
13. Any protest must be submitted in writing with a non-refundable $100.00 deposit and delivered to the tournament committee by 6:00PM Saturday, July 31, 2008.  All decisions of the tournament committee shall be considered final.
14. It is expressly understood that all participants in the tournament enter at their own risk.  Committee members, officials, sponsors, and all other persons connected directly or indirectly with the operation of the "Walk on Water" Fishing Tournament shall be exempt from liability, loss, damage, negligence, harm, or injury suffered to any participant, entrant, sports angler, their companions, boat captains, crew members, vessels, and equipment which may occur during the Tournament.
15. By signing the entry form, the Captain and anglers consent that the St. Coleman "Walk on Water" Fishing Tournament may use without payment or restriction any photographs and video in which he or she appears for any purpose.
16. By signing this entry form, any angler, Captain, crew member, or occupant of the boat may be required to submit to a polygraph test as determined by the committee in its sole discretion.
17. You cannot be older than the age of 14 to qualify as a Junior Angler. Junior Angler Points will be the combined weight of each eligible species caught by the eligible angler.
18. Entry fees: Forms and payment received prior to midnight on July 23, $200 per vessel (up to four anglers).  Forms and payment received after July 23, $225 per vessel (up to four anglers).  Cash only if payment is made on 30 July.