2016 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE (Tentative)
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2016 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE (Tentative) Thursday, December 1st 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm Friday, December 2nd 5:30 am 6:30 am 7:00 am 8:30 am 3:30 pm 7:00 pm – 8:00pm 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Saturday, December 3rd 5:30am 6:30 am 7:00 am 8:30 am 3:30 pm 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Sunday, December 4th 5:30 am 6:30 am 7:00 am 8:30 am 3:30 pm 7:30 pm 8:30 pm
Tournament check-in and late registration Captain’s Meeting – Captains and Observers MUST attend! Pirate’s Welcome Reception. Cocktail Party & hors d’oeurves Observer check-in (Observers may pick up lunch at check in) Observers must be picked-up at Pirate’s Cove by tournament boats Check out begins, boats must check out with Committee Boat Lines in Lines out Boats must check-in with Committee Boat by 5:00 pm Observers must deliver tournament log by 6:00 pm Open Bar (wristbands required) Seafood Buffet Dinner by Pirate’s Loft Restaurant (wristbands required)
Observer check-in (Observers may pick up their lunch at check in) Observers must be picked-up at Pirate’s Cove by tournament boats Check out begins, boats must check out with Committee Boat Lines in Lines out Boats must check-in with Committee Boat by 5:00 pm Observers must deliver tournament log by 6:00 pm Open Bar (wristbands required) Observer check-in (Observers may pick up their lunch at check in) Observers must be picked-up at Pirate’s Cove by tournament boats Check out begins, boats must check out with Committee Boat Lines in Lines out Boats must check-in with Committee Boat by 5:00 pm Observers must deliver tournament log by 6:00 pm Awards Dinner by Pirate’s Loft Restaurant (wristbands required) Open Bar (wristbands required) Awards Ceremony
28th Annual Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Classic December 1 - December 4, 2016 Please PRINT all information.
Boat Name:
Boat Docked At:
LOA/Make/Year: Owner Name: Address: City:
State:
Email:
Ph:
Zip:
Captain’s Name: Captain’s Email:
Captain’s Cell:
Mate’s Name:
Mate’s Cell:
Observer Name:
Observer Cell:
NOTE: If your team fails to provide an observer each fishing day, you may use a stand-by observer if one is available. You must pay the stand-by a $200/day fee for their services. Failure to provide an observer will result in the disqualification from that day’s fishing (See attached Observer’s Requirements).
Entry Fees Prior to 11/15/16
After 11/15/16
Two Anglers & Two Non-Fishing Guests
$2,200.00
$2,500.00
Additional Angler (one ticket per event)
$ 325.00
$ 350.00
Additional Non-Fishing Guest (one ticket for all events)
$ 250.00
$ 250.00
Sub Total
$
6% Sales Tax
$
3% Credit Card Fee
$
Total
$
Please deliver completed forms to Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina 4307 SE Bayview St. Stuart, FL 34997 or fax to (772) 286-5126.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
PC2016 Cash
Received: BoatDate Name: Date conf. letter sent:
Check
Credit
_________ Payment: ________________________________________________ _________
SHIRT SIZE
✓ if PROFESSIONAL
✓ if FEMALE ANGLER
✓ if JUNIOR ANGLER
ANGLER #1: ANGLER #2:
ANGLER #3:
ANGLER #4:
Teams may have a maximum of four (4) registered anglers per boat with no more than two (2) of those registered anglers being professional. Any points caught by professionals will count towards the overall results for the Treasure Coast Series.
As defined by the Light Tackle Tournament, a professional is any person who has been paid for their professional services as a captain, mate or crew member while engaging in fishing within the last twelve (12) months.
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Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Classic Winner’s Circle
The following trophies will be presented during the Awards Ceremony: Grant Stokes Memorial Sportsmanship Award Top Male Angler Top Female Angler Top Junior Angler 1st place overall 2nd place overall 3rd place overall
Winner’s Purse will be broken out as follows (based on 30 boats): 1st place overall – 50% ($13,200) 2nd place overall – 30% ($7,920) 3rd place overall – 20% ($5,280)
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Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Classic Observer Requirements 1. Each team must provide an observer for each fishing day (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). If a team fails to provide an observer each fishing day, a stand-by observer provided by the Tournament Committee may be used if one is available. The team must pay the stand-by $200/day for their services. Failure to provide an observer will result in the team’s disqualification from that day’s fishing. 2. Observers are entitled to one tournament t-shirt, and it will be included with the tournament bag at registration. Be sure to include shirt size on team entry form. 3. Observers must attend the Captain’s Meeting on Thursday night. 4. Observer must be picked up from and dropped off at Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina. 5. Observers must check in by 5:30 a.m. daily. 6. Observer assignments will be distributed the morning of each fishing day. 7. The official observer’s log must be delivered to the Committee Boat by 6 PM Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 8. Observer will be provided lunch for each day of fishing, the boxed lunch will be available for pick up at check-in each morning. 9. Observers will randomly choose a line sample from the rod of their choice.
***This will be the last year that Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Classic will require observers. Next year we will be converting to digital verification.
! 2016 Official Tournament Rules This is a fun tournament and all participants are expected to fish in a sportsmanlike manner and to follow IGFA Regulations as well as the following additions. Please pay special attention to the “circle hook only” rule amendment (15e). 1. Minimum Boat Size: 30 feet LOA. Comfort and safety of observers must be considered. Final determination of boat eligibility will be at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. 2. Tournament fishing will begin at 8:30 a.m. All entrants must check out each day by radio with the Committee Boat before entering the ocean. Check out begins at 7:00 a.m. Tournament fishing will stop at 3:30 p.m. All boats inside Crossroads by 5:00pm will be considered on time. 3. All boats must have a VHF radio. Channel 73 will be the official communications channel. 4. Sailfish releases must be reported to the Committee Boat. The time the fish is reported is the official time of the release, however, all releases must be properly recorded on the observer's log. The observer's log is the actual scorekeeping device for this tournament. ALL RELEASES MUST BE CALLED IN VIA VHF RADIO (IF UNABLE THEN BY CELL PHONE TO THE COMMITTEE BOAT). THE COMMITTEE BOAT WILL RELAY OVER THE RADIO ANY RELEASES CALLED IN BY CELL PHONE. 5. An official release will be credited when the swivel touches the rod tip for the first time, or the mate takes control of the leader. THIS IS A SAILFISH RELEASE TOURNAMENT. 6. All sailfish must be caught on dead bait or artificial lures. No live baiting or chumming permitted. Dead bait or artificial teasers without hooks are permitted. 7. LEADER: The double line or wind-on leader, and the leader, shall not exceed 20 feet. The double line or wind-on leader may not exceed 15 feet in length. 8. Dangerous boat operating during tournament, and especially in the inlet area will result in DISQUALIFICATION! No passing allowed between Sandsprit Park and the inlet. 9. Backing down is permitted 10.Tournament fishing area: 1.
Northern Boundary 27.50’.00 North
2.
Southern Boundary 26.46’.00 North
11.Boats may leave and enter from St. Lucie Inlet. All boats must return to Pirates Cove Resort by 5:00 pm. Boats west of the Cross Roads by 5:00 pm will be considered on time. Any late returns shall be penalized by deducting all fish caught for that day. Mechanical or electrical problems will not excuse a late return.
12.No more than six lines per boat. Spinning Reels are not allowed. Any fish hooked before 3:30 pm and reported to the Committee Boat may be fought until caught, but vessel must be in by 5:00 pm. Any fish hooked after 3:30 pm on any fishing day is ineligible. 13.Sailfish catches must be reported to the Committee Boat as released. Boat name, angler name and time of release must be reported. Releases may be relayed if Captain cannot reach Committee Boat. 14.IGFA rules apply (see Attachement A). 15.The angler or crew will furnish all tackle and line. 1.
LINE AND BACKING: Momoi Diamond Line 20# HI VIS is the only line permitted in this tournament. Backing not attached to the fishing line is permissible with no restrictions as to size or material. If the fishing line is attached to the backing, the line will be classified under the heavier of the two lines.
2.
Double lines are measured from the start of the knot, braid, rill or splice, making the double to the furthermost end of the knot, splice, snap, swivel or other device used for securing the trace, leader, lure or hook to the double line. The double line shall be limited to 15 feet.
3.
LEADER: The use of a leader is not required. If one is used, it must meet the following specifications: The length of the leader is the overall length including any lure, hook arrangement or other device. There are no regulations regarding the material or strength of the leader. The combined length wind-on leader or double line, and the leader, shall not exceed 20 feet, including the hook.
4.
Single hook only.
5.
“NON-OFFSET” CIRCLE HOOKS ONLY – J-HOOKS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
6.
BAIT: Any natural dead bait or artificial lure may be used. Live bait is prohibited. Netting of bait is prohibited. Tossing of bait is prohibited.
7.
LINES & TEASERS: A Maximum of 8 (eight) lines per boat are permitted. 6 (six) lines with baits and 2 (two) teasers without rods. Teasers are permitted without hooks. Live teasers are not permitted. Teasers may be deployed from rod but with an electrical reel or kite rod with an electric reel. Teasers must come off the riggers.
8.
Neither teasers nor baits are allowed in the water until fishing starts at 8:30 a.m.
9.
Boats can be dead in water or moving forward for the first hook up. If baits are left in the water for multiple hook ups, the boat CAN be backing down, but any fish caught must be hooked, fought and released from the cockpit. If baits are brought in, they may not be put back out until normal trolling is resumed. NO PITCH BAITING IS PERMITTED AT ANY TIME.
10.
Release is official when swivel touches the rod tip or mate takes control of the leader. Leader must cut as close to the fish as possible. Deliberate jerking or snatching of leader by mate to cause the leader to break will disqualify the fish.
11.
In the event of a multiple hookup, the angler may make use of the rod holder to hold the rod. NO REELING OF LINE CAN OCCUR FROM A ROD HOLDER DURING THE HOOKUP.
16.The total number of fish caught will determine winners regardless of the number of days fished (up to three). 17.Only releases by registered anglers will count towards totals. Any registered anglers per boat, per day with no more than two (2) of those registered anglers being professional. Any points caught by professionals will count towards the overall results for the Treasure Coast Series. As defined by the Light Tackle Tournament, a professional is any
person who has been paid for their professional services as a captain, mate or crew member while engaging in fishing within the last twelve (12) months. 18.Scoring ties will be broken by the boat first achieving winning status as determined by the time recorded in daily catch logs. The numeric day of fishing for the boats in question will also be used to break scoring ties. 19.Competing boats must honor and give fighting boats all the room necessary. 20.Any protest must be filed in writing or by the angler on the observer’s daily log by 6:00 PM on the same day as the protested incident. A $100.00 protest binder must accompany all protests. This binder is refundable if the Rules Committee upholds the protest. All protests will be held confidential, and the Rules Committee’s decision WILL BE FINAL. 21.INLET: To maintain safety in a narrow channel, no passing between Sandsprit Park and the seaward side of the North/South breakwaters. A slower boat may, at its discretion, via Channel 73 VHF invite a faster boat to pass in the restricted area. Safe and gentleman-like conduct to and from Pirate’s Cove Marina is expected. 22.PENALTY: Any boat disregarding rule 21 that is reported to the Committee Boat will have one fish deducted. Boats violating this rule may be penalized only if another boat files a protest in writing to the Rules Committee. 23.Participants in the Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Classic enter at their own risk. Officials and all other persons connected directly or indirectly with the operations of the tournament shall be exempt from any liability for loss, damage, negligence, harm, or injury suffered to any participant, entrant, sportfisherman, their companions, boat captains, crew members, vessels and equipment which may occur during the tournament. 24.All boats must carry Liability Insurance. 25.Observers: Each boat must supply a qualified observer, and they will be assigned to boats fishing the tournament at the discretion of the tournament committee. Observers must be checked in with Tournament Committee at Pirate’s Cove Resort no later than 5:45am daily.
Any Questions about our rules please contact Dave Berard at 772-341-3669
2016 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE (Tentative) Thursday, December 1st 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm Friday, December 2nd 5:30 am 6:30 am 7:00 am 8:30 am 3:30 pm 7:00 pm – 8:00pm 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Saturday, December 3rd 5:30am 6:30 am 7:00 am 8:30 am 3:30 pm 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Sunday, December 4th 5:30 am 6:30 am 7:00 am 8:30 am 3:30 pm 7:30 pm 8:30 pm
Tournament check-in and late registration Captain’s Meeting – Captains and Observers MUST attend! Pirate’s Welcome Reception. Cocktail Party & hors d’oeurves Observer check-in (Observers may pick up lunch at check in) Observers must be picked-up at Pirate’s Cove by tournament boats Check out begins, boats must check out with Committee Boat Lines in Lines out Boats must check-in with Committee Boat by 5:00 pm Observers must deliver tournament log by 6:00 pm Open Bar (wristbands required) Seafood Buffet Dinner by Pirate’s Loft Restaurant (wristbands required)
Observer check-in (Observers may pick up their lunch at check in) Observers must be picked-up at Pirate’s Cove by tournament boats Check out begins, boats must check out with Committee Boat Lines in Lines out Boats must check-in with Committee Boat by 5:00 pm Observers must deliver tournament log by 6:00 pm Open Bar (wristbands required) Observer check-in (Observers may pick up their lunch at check in) Observers must be picked-up at Pirate’s Cove by tournament boats Check out begins, boats must check out with Committee Boat Lines in Lines out Boats must check-in with Committee Boat by 5:00 pm Observers must deliver tournament log by 6:00 pm Awards Dinner by Pirate’s Loft Restaurant (wristbands required) Open Bar (wristbands required) Awards Ceremony
28th Annual Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Classic December 1 - December 4, 2016 Please PRINT all information.
Boat Name:
Boat Docked At:
LOA/Make/Year: Owner Name: Address: City:
State:
Email:
Ph:
Zip:
Captain’s Name: Captain’s Email:
Captain’s Cell:
Mate’s Name:
Mate’s Cell:
Observer Name:
Observer Cell:
NOTE: If your team fails to provide an observer each fishing day, you may use a stand-by observer if one is available. You must pay the stand-by a $200/day fee for their services. Failure to provide an observer will result in the disqualification from that day’s fishing (See attached Observer’s Requirements).
Entry Fees Prior to 11/15/16
After 11/15/16
Two Anglers & Two Non-Fishing Guests
$2,200.00
$2,500.00
Additional Angler (one ticket per event)
$ 325.00
$ 350.00
Additional Non-Fishing Guest (one ticket for all events)
$ 250.00
$ 250.00
Sub Total
$
6% Sales Tax
$
3% Credit Card Fee
$
Total
$
Please deliver completed forms to Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina 4307 SE Bayview St. Stuart, FL 34997 or fax to (772) 286-5126.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
PC2016 Cash
Received: BoatDate Name: Date conf. letter sent:
Check
Credit
_________ Payment: ________________________________________________ _________
SHIRT SIZE
✓ if PROFESSIONAL
✓ if FEMALE ANGLER
✓ if JUNIOR ANGLER
ANGLER #1: ANGLER #2:
ANGLER #3:
ANGLER #4:
Teams may have a maximum of four (4) registered anglers per boat with no more than two (2) of those registered anglers being professional. Any points caught by professionals will count towards the overall results for the Treasure Coast Series.
As defined by the Light Tackle Tournament, a professional is any person who has been paid for their professional services as a captain, mate or crew member while engaging in fishing within the last twelve (12) months.
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Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Classic Winner’s Circle
The following trophies will be presented during the Awards Ceremony: Grant Stokes Memorial Sportsmanship Award Top Male Angler Top Female Angler Top Junior Angler 1st place overall 2nd place overall 3rd place overall
Winner’s Purse will be broken out as follows (based on 30 boats): 1st place overall – 50% ($13,200) 2nd place overall – 30% ($7,920) 3rd place overall – 20% ($5,280)
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Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Classic Observer Requirements 1. Each team must provide an observer for each fishing day (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). If a team fails to provide an observer each fishing day, a stand-by observer provided by the Tournament Committee may be used if one is available. The team must pay the stand-by $200/day for their services. Failure to provide an observer will result in the team’s disqualification from that day’s fishing. 2. Observers are entitled to one tournament t-shirt, and it will be included with the tournament bag at registration. Be sure to include shirt size on team entry form. 3. Observers must attend the Captain’s Meeting on Thursday night. 4. Observer must be picked up from and dropped off at Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina. 5. Observers must check in by 5:30 a.m. daily. 6. Observer assignments will be distributed the morning of each fishing day. 7. The official observer’s log must be delivered to the Committee Boat by 6 PM Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 8. Observer will be provided lunch for each day of fishing, the boxed lunch will be available for pick up at check-in each morning. 9. Observers will randomly choose a line sample from the rod of their choice.
***This will be the last year that Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Classic will require observers. Next year we will be converting to digital verification.
! 2016 Official Tournament Rules This is a fun tournament and all participants are expected to fish in a sportsmanlike manner and to follow IGFA Regulations as well as the following additions. Please pay special attention to the “circle hook only” rule amendment (15e). 1. Minimum Boat Size: 30 feet LOA. Comfort and safety of observers must be considered. Final determination of boat eligibility will be at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. 2. Tournament fishing will begin at 8:30 a.m. All entrants must check out each day by radio with the Committee Boat before entering the ocean. Check out begins at 7:00 a.m. Tournament fishing will stop at 3:30 p.m. All boats inside Crossroads by 5:00pm will be considered on time. 3. All boats must have a VHF radio. Channel 73 will be the official communications channel. 4. Sailfish releases must be reported to the Committee Boat. The time the fish is reported is the official time of the release, however, all releases must be properly recorded on the observer's log. The observer's log is the actual scorekeeping device for this tournament. ALL RELEASES MUST BE CALLED IN VIA VHF RADIO (IF UNABLE THEN BY CELL PHONE TO THE COMMITTEE BOAT). THE COMMITTEE BOAT WILL RELAY OVER THE RADIO ANY RELEASES CALLED IN BY CELL PHONE. 5. An official release will be credited when the swivel touches the rod tip for the first time, or the mate takes control of the leader. THIS IS A SAILFISH RELEASE TOURNAMENT. 6. All sailfish must be caught on dead bait or artificial lures. No live baiting or chumming permitted. Dead bait or artificial teasers without hooks are permitted. 7. LEADER: The double line or wind-on leader, and the leader, shall not exceed 20 feet. The double line or wind-on leader may not exceed 15 feet in length. 8. Dangerous boat operating during tournament, and especially in the inlet area will result in DISQUALIFICATION! No passing allowed between Sandsprit Park and the inlet. 9. Backing down is permitted 10.Tournament fishing area: 1.
Northern Boundary 27.50’.00 North
2.
Southern Boundary 26.46’.00 North
11.Boats may leave and enter from St. Lucie Inlet. All boats must return to Pirates Cove Resort by 5:00 pm. Boats west of the Cross Roads by 5:00 pm will be considered on time. Any late returns shall be penalized by deducting all fish caught for that day. Mechanical or electrical problems will not excuse a late return.
12.No more than six lines per boat. Spinning Reels are not allowed. Any fish hooked before 3:30 pm and reported to the Committee Boat may be fought until caught, but vessel must be in by 5:00 pm. Any fish hooked after 3:30 pm on any fishing day is ineligible. 13.Sailfish catches must be reported to the Committee Boat as released. Boat name, angler name and time of release must be reported. Releases may be relayed if Captain cannot reach Committee Boat. 14.IGFA rules apply (see Attachement A). 15.The angler or crew will furnish all tackle and line. 1.
LINE AND BACKING: Momoi Diamond Line 20# HI VIS is the only line permitted in this tournament. Backing not attached to the fishing line is permissible with no restrictions as to size or material. If the fishing line is attached to the backing, the line will be classified under the heavier of the two lines.
2.
Double lines are measured from the start of the knot, braid, rill or splice, making the double to the furthermost end of the knot, splice, snap, swivel or other device used for securing the trace, leader, lure or hook to the double line. The double line shall be limited to 15 feet.
3.
LEADER: The use of a leader is not required. If one is used, it must meet the following specifications: The length of the leader is the overall length including any lure, hook arrangement or other device. There are no regulations regarding the material or strength of the leader. The combined length wind-on leader or double line, and the leader, shall not exceed 20 feet, including the hook.
4.
Single hook only.
5.
“NON-OFFSET” CIRCLE HOOKS ONLY – J-HOOKS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
6.
BAIT: Any natural dead bait or artificial lure may be used. Live bait is prohibited. Netting of bait is prohibited. Tossing of bait is prohibited.
7.
LINES & TEASERS: A Maximum of 8 (eight) lines per boat are permitted. 6 (six) lines with baits and 2 (two) teasers without rods. Teasers are permitted without hooks. Live teasers are not permitted. Teasers may be deployed from rod but with an electrical reel or kite rod with an electric reel. Teasers must come off the riggers.
8.
Neither teasers nor baits are allowed in the water until fishing starts at 8:30 a.m.
9.
Boats can be dead in water or moving forward for the first hook up. If baits are left in the water for multiple hook ups, the boat CAN be backing down, but any fish caught must be hooked, fought and released from the cockpit. If baits are brought in, they may not be put back out until normal trolling is resumed. NO PITCH BAITING IS PERMITTED AT ANY TIME.
10.
Release is official when swivel touches the rod tip or mate takes control of the leader. Leader must cut as close to the fish as possible. Deliberate jerking or snatching of leader by mate to cause the leader to break will disqualify the fish.
11.
In the event of a multiple hookup, the angler may make use of the rod holder to hold the rod. NO REELING OF LINE CAN OCCUR FROM A ROD HOLDER DURING THE HOOKUP.
16.The total number of fish caught will determine winners regardless of the number of days fished (up to three). 17.Only releases by registered anglers will count towards totals. Any registered anglers per boat, per day with no more than two (2) of those registered anglers being professional. Any points caught by professionals will count towards the overall results for the Treasure Coast Series. As defined by the Light Tackle Tournament, a professional is any
person who has been paid for their professional services as a captain, mate or crew member while engaging in fishing within the last twelve (12) months. 18.Scoring ties will be broken by the boat first achieving winning status as determined by the time recorded in daily catch logs. The numeric day of fishing for the boats in question will also be used to break scoring ties. 19.Competing boats must honor and give fighting boats all the room necessary. 20.Any protest must be filed in writing or by the angler on the observer’s daily log by 6:00 PM on the same day as the protested incident. A $100.00 protest binder must accompany all protests. This binder is refundable if the Rules Committee upholds the protest. All protests will be held confidential, and the Rules Committee’s decision WILL BE FINAL. 21.INLET: To maintain safety in a narrow channel, no passing between Sandsprit Park and the seaward side of the North/South breakwaters. A slower boat may, at its discretion, via Channel 73 VHF invite a faster boat to pass in the restricted area. Safe and gentleman-like conduct to and from Pirate’s Cove Marina is expected. 22.PENALTY: Any boat disregarding rule 21 that is reported to the Committee Boat will have one fish deducted. Boats violating this rule may be penalized only if another boat files a protest in writing to the Rules Committee. 23.Participants in the Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Classic enter at their own risk. Officials and all other persons connected directly or indirectly with the operations of the tournament shall be exempt from any liability for loss, damage, negligence, harm, or injury suffered to any participant, entrant, sportfisherman, their companions, boat captains, crew members, vessels and equipment which may occur during the tournament. 24.All boats must carry Liability Insurance. 25.Observers: Each boat must supply a qualified observer, and they will be assigned to boats fishing the tournament at the discretion of the tournament committee. Observers must be checked in with Tournament Committee at Pirate’s Cove Resort no later than 5:45am daily.
Any Questions about our rules please contact Dave Berard at 772-341-3669
