
Rules & REGulATIONS
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All anglers must have a Texas Fishing License, unless exempt.
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All fish must be caught by rod and reel only. All fish of all species must meet state and federal requirements. Live bait and/or artificial lures are acceptable.
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All occupants of boat must be registered in the tournament and a maximum of 4 lines may be in the water at any time.
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Fisherman may launch their boats from anywhere they choose. Please observe the honor system and do not begin fishing before 6:00 AM.
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Trout eligible for stringer and largest individual fish may not exceed 23”.
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Redfish eligible for stringer, heaviest individual fish, and spot pot must be within the TPW Slot (20” - 28”).
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Flounder eligible for stringer and heaviest individual fish must be over 14”.
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The team with the heaviest stinger of five (5) fish will be determined the winner. In the event of a tie, the time of the team’s stringer weigh-in will determine winner (Earliest entry wins).
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A team’s stringer can be made up of no more than five (5) fish (trout, red, founder only) for the weigh-in and may not include more than two (2) redfish. Any other combinations are acceptable.
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Black drum weighed in for the individual fish award must be within the TPW Slot (14”- 30”). In the event of a tie, length shall serve as a tie-breaker.
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For those teams competing in the voluntary red fish spot pot, the total spots will be counted for both sides of the fish.
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Weigh-in of non-compliant fish will not be weighed. Once the weigh-master has been given a team’s fish no substitution of fish is allowed.
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All teams must be in the weigh in line no later than 2:00 PM. Late entries will be disqualified. Angler assumes responsibility of meeting rules and requirements.
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A guide’s fish may be included in the total stringer weight, but not for the largest fish categories.
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All weights will be determined by The Weigh Master scales. The Weigh Master will keep the official time, make all final decisions and enforce all tournament rules and regulations.