2024 Fishing Funds the Cure Tampa Bay

2024 Fishing Funds the Cure Tampa Bay

Friday, October 4, 2024 to Saturday, October 5, 2024
 | Fishing Tournament
General
 
Redfish
Snook
Spotted Sea Trout
Phone:561-707-8923
Email: brett@snookfoundation.org


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The Tampa Bay Fishing Funds the Cure event is still the premier fishing tournament on Florida’s West Coast. This tournament features two full days of inshore fishing for redfish, snook, and trout and has become a favorite event among master fishermen and sponsors! The event will kick off on Thursday night, October 3, with a tropical gala dinner reception, open bar, and live and silent auctions. Friday, October 4, is the beginning of the two-day inshore fishing tournament with professionally guided boats and includes breakfast and lunch. Awards will be presented on Saturday afternoon during a ceremony at the Tradewinds Resort. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided on Saturday as well. Please contact Brett for any tech issues at 561-707-8923



Team Event
Min: 1 Angler
Max: 6 Angler


St. Pete BeachPinellas County, Florida


Tournament is over

Website: http://nationalpcf.org/how-you-can-help/special-events/grand-slam-fishing-tournament/


Announcements

Events & Schedule

Tropical Gala Dinner

10/03/2024 03:00 PM

Tradewinds Island Grand Resort

Breakfast

10/04/2024 07:00 AM

Tradewinds Island Grand Resort

Fishing begins

10/04/2024 09:00 AM

Marine Max

Lines out, return to shore

10/04/2024 03:00 PM

Fashion Funds the Cure runway show

10/04/2024 06:00 PM

Tradewinds Island Grand Resort

Breakfast

10/05/2024 07:00 AM

Tradewinds Island Grand Resort

Fishing begins

10/05/2024 09:00 AM

Marine Max

Lines out, return to shore

10/05/2024 03:00 PM

Awards ceremony/ BBQ dinner begins

10/05/2024 03:00 PM

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Crew

Chris Geib
Director
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Dave Dennison
Captain
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Davis (Daddy Dave) Markett
Captain
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Chris Wiggins
Captain
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Phil Pegley
Captain
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Kyle NiFong
Captain
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Keith Benson
Captain
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John McLay
Captain
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Frank Diaz
Captain
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Brady Nelson
Captain
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John McMillan
Captain
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Curt Romanowski
Captain
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Rob Gorta
Captain
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Ric Liles
Captain
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Thomas Dominguez
Captain
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Mickey Gibbs
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John Gordon C*
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Bryan Foley
Captain
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Chris Prevatt
Captain
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Eddie Cooper
Captain
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Taylor Cowieson
Captain
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Jim Pollard
Captain
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Michael Murphy
Captain
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Lee Murray
Captain
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Terry Russo
Captain
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Tom Briese
Captain
Joe Burruezo
Captain
Jason Johnson
Captain
Brett Norris
Captain
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Conner Baird
Captain
Bryan Foley
Captain
Cody Gibbons
Captain
Darryl Pastaul
Captain
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Captain
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TJ Stewart
Captain
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Robert Little
Captain
Brandon Corwin
Captain
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Captain
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Lee Blick
Captain
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Josh Prunier
Captain
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Capt Matt Morrison
Captain
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Ted Nesti
Captain
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Captain
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Jason Thompson
Captain
Eddy Cooper
Captain
Andrew Kouris
Captain
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TREY RODRIGUEZ C*
Captain
Jeremy Himes
Captain
Sergio Atanes
Captain
Rob Gorta
Captain
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Chuck Fesler
Captain
Cameron Fesler
Captain
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Kyle Wallace
Captain
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Will Burbach
Captain
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Capt Ryan Harrington
Captain
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Chase Krutzky
Captain
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Mark Dillingham
Captain
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Ty Colby
Captain
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Michael Ikemeier
Captain
Timmy Esgrow
Captain
Kris Winkel
Captain
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Kristopher Boesch
Captain
Michael Fields
Captain
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Jacob Rogers
Captain
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William Wise
Captain
FRANK BIRD C*
Captain
Carl Snodgrass
Captain
Tom Austin
Captain
Nick Halenkamp
Captain
Steve Herndon
Captain
Brandon McCorkle
Captain
Gavin Oneil
Captain
Steve Swindel
Captain

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Rules and RegulationsClick to Read

  Eligible Fish: 
• Redfish, Snook, and Trout 
• One entry per species  
. 
•All fish entries must be submitted immediately after fish is landed via iangler tournament app. 
• No exceptions! General Rules: 

• Boats must depart and return to tournament fishing headquarters by water. Boats may depart in any order, but not before the starting signal is given by tournament officials. Please watch your wake in and out of the marina. Reckless boat handling will not be allowed. No trailering. 
• Anglers must hook, fight and bring the fish to the boat the day of the tournament without captain handling the rod. Captain can cast but cannot hook the fish. 
• All entries must be submitted via the iangler tournament app and contain the following: picture of catch, angler name, team, captain name, fish species, and length.
• If there is an issue with the submission, the scoring committee will reply via the app and call the captain. 
• No catches will be accepted after 3:00 p.m. on either fishing day. More detailed "lines out" time instructions may be given on site due to phased start times.
• All effort must be made to release fish alive. 
• Natural and artificial baits permitted. 
• Chumming permitted. 
• Scents permitted. 
• Lures may be trolled. 
• Anglers or guides supply own bait, lures, and flies. 
• Anglers may not wade from the boat to fish. 
• There must be at least two (2) anglers on every participating boat. In the absence of a teammate or angler, a substitute angler may be approved by the tournament committee. 
• Tournament committee may elect an alternate starting location for either or both days of competition as demanded by weather conditions. 
• Fish must be entered immediately after fish is landed. 
• In the event of a tie, the team or angler who enters the fish first will be declared the winner. 
• The penalty for any rules violation is no points for the day. All protests must be in writing and signed. They must be presented to a rules committee member by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the violation. 
• Weather Policy – the safety of our anglers, participants, and staff is our primary concern. If inclement weather or other safety concerns arise, the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation and tournament organizers reserve the right to modify, limit, or cancel the event as necessary. 
• If you are seen fishing in a closed area, your team catches for that day are disqualified. Angling Requirements: 
• As a light tackle tournament, The Yerrid Foundation Grand Slam Fishing Tournament l requires line of maximum 20# breaking strength for fish caught using natural or artificial baits. Catch Qualifications and Registration: 
• A digital image is to be used for all photos. It is the sole responsibility of the angler to capture a clear image of the entered fish showing an accurate overall length measurement of that fish. 
• Catch shall be laid on the device, nose butting the lower or left end of the measuring device. You may have to steady the fish while on the measuring device. Take photograph of the whole fish, making sure the nose and tail are in the photo and that size gradations are visible. 
• Once satisfied with the catch photo, release the fish. Handling should be kept to a minimum and should only be done with wet hands. The measuring board should also be wet for the protection of the fish.
• All decisions relating to angler and catch eligibility, as well as scoring, shall be the responsibility of the tournament officials.
Scoring: 
• ALL fish entries must be submitted via the iangler tournament app immediately after fish is landed. In-person entries will NOT be accepted. 

• Due to the nature of the contest as an all release tournament, there are no size restrictions on the length of the fish (minimum or maximum) that will be imposed. 
• Fish measurements will be judged on total length, to the nearest ¼ inch. 
• Anglers are urged to utilize hooks with barbs bent down to facilitate unhooking. When fishing with natural bait, anglers are urged to use bronze (varnished) hooks that will rust quickly if left in the fish. 
• This is a Grand Slam Team Tournament – it is intended that our top awards feature team Grand Slam catches and as such, each team shall present their longest Redfish, Snook, and Spotted Sea Trout for the Team Grand Slam calculation. 
• Grand Slam – This is a team category. Winners are determined by the total length accrued of the longest Redfish, Snook, and Trout entered by the team.
Prize Categories: Grand Slam (TEAM) – Most total inches for Redfish, Snook, and Trout (1 entry per species). Must catch a fish in each species. (Redfish length in inches + Snook length in inches + Trout length in inches = Total inches)
Top Anglers (INDIVIDUAL) – Longest single fish (in inches) for each species – Redfish, Snook, and Trout. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes are awarded on a single fish entry. Each angler limited to one prize.

Additional Photo Instructions:
1. Boat will provide measuring device.
2. Measuring device must have clear, visible inch- markers and numbers. 
3. Fish must be laid over measuring device, nose AT zero - tail at measured length. Tails can be pinched.
4. No hands under fish (lifting head, etc.)
5. entire fish must be in image.
6. take photo from directly above fish - not behind tail. 

Failure to comply with above photo rules may result in reduction of points/inches OR total disqualification of the fish. Tournament directors decisions are final. 

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