Big Lake Redfish Rodeo, FEB. 11, 2012

[Ray]

TFO rods is donating 2 rods as kids prizes also.
Gonna be some good prizes for the kids.

[Ray]

We are going to let everyone launch where they want and weigh in at Calcasieu Point.

I am also going to set up a Paypal account so everyone who wants to launch elsewhere can pay early and not have to drive to Calcasieu Point to pay and launch.

[Ray]

1.All Federal and State rules and regulations will apply. Violations will result in disqualification of the entire team.
2. A maximum of three (3) anglers per team. Entry fee is $25 per person, Kayak fisherman may fish in teams of (2) anglers but must fish in locations together at all times. Wade fisherman must not have more than (3) anglers per boat and have to maintain all together in your wading area.
3. Fishing hours will begin at safe boating hours on Feb. 11, 2012 and contestants must be in the weigh-in line at Calcasieu Point by 2:00PM. Any team not in line by 2PM will be disqualified. Weigh-in begins at 12:00PM and closes at 2:30PM.
4. All fish must be caught on a rod and reel.
5. No fish may be accepted from or given to another team.
6. Boat, Wade, or Kayak fishing are all permitted within the stated boundaries.
7. Heaviest LEGAL 2-Redfish stringer below 27” each will win.
8. Boundaries: Participants may fish anywhere in Lake Calcasieu or its tributaries, and Black Lake, and must be public waters. No fishing on private property allowed.
9. In case of a tie, total length of the 2 Redfish stringer will determine the winner.
10. All Weigh master’s rulings are FINAL
11. Organizers are not responsible for any accident or injury, nor loss, damage, or theft to any property.
12. There will be a cash payout equivalent to 60% of the entry fees for 1st place, 2nd place 30% and 3rd place 10%.
13. Pot winners will be announced at 3:00PM.
14. IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER, THIS EVENT WILL BE CANCELLED. IF FOR ANY REASON EVENT CANNOT BE HELD ALL ENTRY FEES WILL BE REFUNDED.
16. Participants can launch anywhere that they like as long as their payment is received before they launch the day of the tournament .
17. There will be a youth division, the largest legal Redfish for the youth will win this division. This division is free with a paid entry and youth anglers to not count towards the total team. Youth must be 17 years of age or younger. Youth prizes are as followed.
1st Place Fishing trip for 2 with Black Max Charters.
2nd place free rod, Redfish lures and braided line.
3rd place free rod and Redfish lures.
18. Everyone is welcome to fish the event

Paypal account is: rduhon@yahoo.com I will need your full name if you pay this way.
I will be there for payment the day of the tournament.



There will be a side pot for the Red with the most spots and another side pot for the largest Speckled Trout. These side pots are to benefit the child of Josh Lincecum, who was recently diagnosed with Autism. The side pots will be $5 for each.

[Ray]

Send your money as a gift rather than a payment on Paypal. If you send the money as a gift, you don‘t get charged a fee from paypal. Just click send money, then click the personal tab & choose gift. The only way to keep the payouts right is if you do it this way or charge an extra $2.50 for online registration.

[Marshred]

How was the fishing? I will have to get in on the next one!

[Ray]

It was rough due to weather and water conditions.
But there was some good Reds brought in.

From the weighmaster(Chris Ramos):

These or the results of the Redfish Tournament that was held today and first I would like to say thanks to all that took place in the tournament because I seen the rough conditions from the land side so the water side was a lot rougher.

The kids division winner was Ethan Nunez who weighed two fish for a total weight of 12.08 lbs. The second place in the kids division went to Tyler with one fish weighed for a total weight of 3.45 lbs. They need a hats off to them for being out in these conditions and sticking it out. Good job guys.

There were a total of nine teams that weighed in for the adults and the first place team consisted of Brian Domec & Marty Fontenot had a total weight of 13.39 lbs. The second place team consisted of Jared Adams and Tom Adams with a total weight of 13.22 lbs. The third place team consisted of Noel Hinton, John Kuhn and David Guillory with a total weight of 12.87 lbs. Great job fellows.

The person that caught the redfish with the most spots was Brent Slusher with 6 spots.

There was a total of $350 given to the Autism charity in the side pot today.

Big thanks to Black Max Charters for the first place kids prize, a guided trip for 2.
Give a big shout out to all the people that were out to give the kids there prizes.
Duce Rods, TFO Rods, Jared Nixon and Biglake411.com for rods and lures.

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