13th Annual Scales ‘N Ales Fishing Tournament

13309 South Padre Island Drive,Corpus Christi TX 78418

22 April, 2023

Description

The Annual SAF Fishing Tournament is a fundraising event where fishers compete to raise money for boater and hunter safety, promoting the wearing of PFDs (personal floatation devices) and safety switches when driving a boat, and Search and Rescue for loved ones. The fishing tournament is held in and around the intercoastal waterways and bays surrounding Port Aransas and Corpus Christi, Texas. The 12th Annual SAF Fishing Tournament was a huge success. $16,750 was raised at the event, with all proceeds going directly to the local organization. Sponsorships Available! (Contact us for more information) Captain’s Meeting: Friday, April 21st, 2023 - 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Doc’s Seafood and Steaks—Waterline 13309 S. Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi, TX 78418 Phone: 361-949-6744 Tournament Rules will be discussed, and all Captains are urged to attend. Side Pots will be AVAILABLE: *At Captain’s Meeting, participants can sign up for side pots. *Side Pot fish may or may not be part of and weighed in on the Team Stringer *Raffle prizes will be drawn after weigh-in. *Disclaimer: • All participants required to sign a waiver before the tournament start • Scales ‘N Ales assumes NO responsibility for accidents and or misconduct by participants • Scales ‘N Ales promotes boating safety along with fishing ethics and morals • Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations are in force at all times 2023 Tournament Rules:Heaviest stringer tournament- 2 reds (SLOT 20”- 28”), 2 trout (SLOT ONLY 17” – 23”) and 1 flounderWeigh-in opens at 3:15 p.mFish MUST be in line by 4:00 p.m. – NO EXCEPTIONS*** NO DIVISIONS!!!****Anglers can use live, dead, and/or artificial baitsWade fishing and/or boat fishing is permittedTeams can consist of 2 - 5 peopleFishing times are 6:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Weigh-in is at Doc’s 1st Floor (Next to Marker 37)Side pots will be available for participationSide pot fish is in the slot, no oversized or tagged fishEntry fee: $150.00 per personMeal to be served at Doc’s after weigh-inCASH PAYOUTS: Cash/Plaques paid out to 5 teams!State/Federal Parks & Wildlife regulations apply at all timesTournament anglers must be wearing a life jacket when BIG motor is in operationThis is an Inshore tournament; therefore, you are not allowed to fish outside of the jetties, with no boundaries North or SouthThe weigh master will have the final say on the eligibility of any fish brought in to weighIn the event of a tie, the longest total inches of the team’s stringer will be the determining factor