RODEO RULES
2024 Tournament Rules and Regulations
Eligibility and Registration:
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Every Angler must complete a tournament official entry form.
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Tournament entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
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All Anglers must have a valid fishing license for the waters being fished.
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All Anglers must pay the entry fee of $95.00. Early Registration is $80. Day of registration is $115
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This is a TEAM competition. No non-participants on the boats that are fishing in the tournament.
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Anglers under 18 years of age must have the signature of his/her parent or legal guardian on the entry form, as well as the participant’s signature.
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Format/ Scoring:
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Fish will be brought to the “Official Weigh-In Station” at Sweet Water Marina in Delacroix, LA.
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This is a FIVE species tournament. Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead and Bass.
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Maximum four man teams per boat. Kayak teams can be a maximum of four kayaks (one man per kayak). Kayaks teams must stay in sight of each other.
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Redfish will be scored on a “3 fish stringer” basis. Combined weight. 27” maximum. NO Redfish over 27 inches will be counted.
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Redfish- Each team will be allowed to turn in a maximum of 3 redfish. At the end of the tournament, we will take each teams heaviest three fish for a total combined weight to be scored for the podium.
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Speckled Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead and Bass will be scored on heaviest fish. (One Fish)
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Speckled Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead and Bass– Each team will be allowed to turn in one fish per person (limit 4) on the team’s behalf. If you are fishing by yourself, you will be allowed one fish per species. The potential for one team to claim multiple podium spots will be a great incentive to put more people on your boat and thus increase overall tournament success.
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Anglers must pre-weigh their fish and only bring the fish to weigh station that they wish to count towards the tournament.
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Any fish altered (after being caught) which enhances the weight will not be allowed, will be grounds for immediate disqualification and the girls will make fun of you.
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All fish must be caught on a hook and line in a conventional sporting manner. Live bait is acceptable.
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One participant from the team is required to sign the Official Scorecard to certify their boat’s catch.
Competition:
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The Rick’s Fishing Tournament is restricted to the surrounding waters of Delacroix Island. Anglers must launch their boats at Sweetwater Marina or surrounding marina’s if space is limited.
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This is a ONE DAY tournament. The tournament will begin at 6:00 AM Saturday (6/08/2024) morning. Anglers must be back at the Sweetwater Marina before 4:00 PM to weight their fish. Anglers MUST BE IN LINE before 4:00 PM on Saturday (6/08/2024) to officially weigh their catch.
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The Tournament Director, Erich White and the Tournament Committee Officials have final say on any rules and decisions. Officials are listed below.
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Tournament Committee Officials:
Tony Puglia
Anthony Puglia
Tiffany Long
Erich White
Sweetwater Marina
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Angler Code and Conduct:
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All anglers participating in the tournament are expected to act in a sportsman like manner at all times towards non-participants and participants alike. Violators of this rule will be disqualified.
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The violation of any rule, as determined by the tournament committee, shall result in automatic disqualification for the tournament and ineligibility of prizes and awards. The Tournament Committee’s decision will be final and may not by challenged.
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Safe boating shall be observed at all times.