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Join us in building the excitement around this year's 8th Annual Charity Redfish Fishing Tournament. This event is Georgia's largest family friendly beach fishing tournament brought to you by Tybee Fishing Company.

With over $30,000 in cash & prizes for this event & a mere $65 entry fee (earlybird pricing, until sept 15th, will be $75 after Sept 15) , this is one fun day at the beach you do not want to miss! Last year's 1st place winner won $10,000 for a 41.5in redfish. Do you think you can beat that? This tournament is family friendly, with an adult & a youth division. There will be an incredible tournament raffle (such as a vacation package to Key West, Tybee Hotel stays, fishing charters & something BIG) & tons of other fun activities on tournament day. Do you have what it takes to be crowned this year's Big Bully award winner?

TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION

Date: Oct 7 & 8th

Cost: $75 day of the event (just $65 prior to Sept 15th), $35 for youth (Under 16, Parent or guardian must accompany youth anglers, if youth angler catches a larger fish than the adult winner, they do not win the adult payout)

Calcutta Entry: $10 (must be registered for the redfish tournament to enter)

Adult pot pays 1st, 2nd & 3rd places, Youth pot pays 1st place

Registration/Check In: 6am at North Beach Parking Lot

First Cast at 8am

Lines in at 5pm on Saturday & 4pm on Sunday

Day 1 After gathering & raffle is @ Huc-A-Poos

Day 2 After Gather & Reward ceremony is @ Huc-A-Poos

TOURNAMENT RULES

1)Live, frozen, dead & artificial baits are allowed

2)Location: Northbeach, Tybee Island, Starting at North Beach Jetties & over a mile and a half of beach line moving towards the pier. Final boundary line will be marked & announced to all participants via our facebook group & email to all participants the night before.

3)This is a CPR (catch, photo, release) event so contestants must have their fish measured by an official then safely released. No redfish to be kept during this event.

4)Anglers must have current Georgia Saltwater Fishing License.

5)Winner is determined by longest redfish (Tie breaker goes toward the fish with the most spots, second tie break goes to the fish that was caught first)

6) Make sure you only have 2 rods in the water at any time, as we will be checking. Bait rods, would count as 1 of your 2 rods.

7) We are recommending no more than 15-20 feet between rods. Let’s be courteous of each other.

8) The fishing boundaries will be clearly marked and announced. Any angler outside of these markers will not be eligible to register any fish that are caught outside the boundary.

9) Participants can arrive as early as they want, but cannot hold spots for others.

10) All participants MUST register at the registration tent, no exceptions as per our permit we must have liability forms signed.

Calcutta/Added Entry - Largest Bluefish of Tournament
In addition to our regular prize money, any angler registered in the tournament may enter this level for $10.00. 100% of the monies collected will be paid back to the largest bluefish in the tournament. LAST YEAR'S WINNER WON $2,000 FOR A 15 BLUEFISH!!!

This is a CPR event so we will recommend that only circle hooks will be allowed if using live or cut bait.

ABOUT THE CHARITY

The Ronald McDonald House Charities Of The Coastal Empire

The Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of the Coastal Empire is a registered 501(c)3, non-profit that operates solely on donations- 100% of all donations stay here in the Coastal Empire. The cornerstone program is the Savannah Ronald McDonald House that provides more than 4500+ family night stays each year to critically ill and injured children and their families, with a “Home away from Home.” Other core programs include the Ronald McDonald Family Rooms® in St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital and Children’s Hospital at Memorial Hospital Medical Center, the Hospitality Cart Program located in the Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®, a mobile dental clinic providing free dental cleanings and examinations, care to underserved, school- age children in Beaufort County (SC).

Mission: The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities© of the Coastal Empire is to create, find and support programs that directly enhance the health and well-being of children and families.

More Info @ www.rmhccoastalempire.org

HOTEL DISCOUNT UPDATE

Hotel Tybee: 20-25% Off Room Rates For Tournament Goers - (GROUP CODE REDFISH23)

Phone: 912-786-7777

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Where can I purchase shirts?

Please Note: There will be limited quantity of shirts available at the registration tent. The only way to gaurantee you get one is to pre-order it. You can pre-order your shirt through the same link as registration. Click Here Click Get Tickets Scroll down past Donations into the Add-ons section Click on the option you want, hood or no hood (click on the blue price link) Select size & color
How early can you set up?

There is no time restriction for this. Arrive early to get your spot.
When does the tournament start & end?

Registration: 6am, Oct 7th Day 1 First Cast: 8am, Oct 7 Day 1 Lines In: 5pm, Oct 7 Day 2 First Cast: 8am, Oct 8 Day 2 Lines In: 4pm, Oct 8 Please Note: You do not have to register both days. If you registered day 1 you can go straight to your spot. Please Note: You can catch bait & fish prior to the 8am first cast but all lines must be brought in and recast at 8am.
How is the winner determined? How are ties broken?

Winner will be the longest fish down to the 1/4in measurement. Tie Breaker 1: Number of spots on both sides of the fish. Make sure your official counts both sides. Tie Breaker 2: If 2 fish are caught with the same size & the same number of spots. the first fish caught will win.
How does the raffle work?

Our raffle is the main way we get to raise money for the charity. Please considering participating so we can continue to write these great checks to our local hero's. We will have volunteers walking the beach during day 1 & 2. We will also sell raffle tickets a the after party at Hucapoos.
What is a Calcutta?

The Calcutta is another word for side bet for a second fish. The main tournament winner will be for the longest redfish. We do have a second fish that can win you some $$$. The Calcutta fish is the Blue Fish. This fish eats the same bait as the redfish, so it was selected as the Calcutta fish. In order to register for the Calcutta you must enter the tournament and then pay the side bet amount of $10 extra (this is not included in your tournament ticket price). The longest bluefish will win! Last year the Calcutta pot paid over $2,200 for just the $10 entry. You can register by Clicking Here, selecting "Get Tickets" & selecting the "Calcutta"
Can I sign up for Calcutta only?

No! In order to register for the Calcutta you must enter the tournament and then pay the side bet amount of $10 extra (this is not included in your tournament ticket price). The longest bluefish will win! Last year the Calcutta pot paid over $2,200 for just the $10 entry. You can register by Clicking Here, selecting "Get Tickets" & selecting the "Calcutta"
Do you have to sign in if you preregistered?

Yes, everyone who is attending the tournament must sign the liability waiver at the registration tent. If you do not sign in at the tent and catch a fish, your fish will not count. Please Note: You do not have to register both days, once you sign up you do not have to sign up again.
What are the boundaries?

Boundaries will start at Northbeach jetties and go towards the pier. The exact boundary marker will be announced the day before the event. Anyone fishing outside of the boundary line will not count.
Is there a limit to the amount of space I can spread my poles apart?

Anglers are allowed 2 rods in the water. We suggest a max of 20 ft between your rods. This does not mean that other anglers have to have their rods 20 ft from yours.
Is the use of drones, bait launchers, etc. allowed?

No! All casts must be traditional.
How are the fish measured?

Each zone has measuring officials that will take official measurements. The measurement will be to the 1/4 in. Please Note: Our officials are volunteers. They are the only reason we can put on this event. Each measurement must be co-signed by the official and the agreed with by the angler.