2024 CFOA OFFSHORE TOURNAMENT

1. Tournament: This is a one day tournament to be held on Saturday May 18th, 2024. In case of unfishable weather as determined by the Tournament Director, the tournament make up day will be Sunday, May 19st or, on a later date to be determined by the Tournament Director.
2. Fishing Regulations: All fish must be caught on hook and line and in accordance with applicable Florida and Federal recreational rules and regulations. From the time that a fish strikes or takes a bait or lure, the angler must hook, fight, and bring the fish to the boat without the aid of any other person. A foul hooked fish may not be weighed in the tournament. Electric or power driven reels are not permitted. (Power downriggers are permitted). Stinger rigs are allowed. All gaffs must be equipped with a single hook and be no longer than 8 feet. Flying gaffs or detachable head gaffs are not allowed. Harpoon or lance attachments are prohibited.
3. Entry Fee: Entry fee is $175, and to be eligible the signed and completed entry form and entry fee must be received at the captain’s party or from the online system.
4. Captains meeting: Attendance at the Captains meeting on May 17th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm is recommended by at least one team member to pick up the registration card. All boats must display the registration card at all times during the tournament. All boats must monitor channels 16 & 71 throughout the tournament.
5. Time: The tournament shall commence at 6 a.m. on the tournament day and no lines (including sabiki) shall be in the water prior to that time. All boats weighing fish must check in via radio and be in visual site of the dock-master or tournament boat by 5 p.m. on the day of the tournament. No Exceptions!

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