TOURNAMENT RULES, REGULATIONS, AND CATEGORIES
RULES & REGULATIONS:
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Trout are slotted. No Trout over 20" will be weighed.
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Maximum of 5 anglers per team.
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In order to participate in the weigh-in you must have your fish in the weigh master line by 5pm. The weigh-in is at the Fulton Convention Center (former Paws and Taws location). The weigh-in is held from 3-5pm on the day of the tournament.
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All anglers must abide by all Parks & Wildlife Rules and Regulations
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You may not leave the dock before 5:30 AM.
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No glassy-eyed fish will be weighed.
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No Reds over 28” will be Weighed.
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An individual fish may enter more than one category.
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Length prevails in case of weight tie.
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All Weigh Master rules are final.
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No sorting or substitutions in the weigh-in line.
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All fish must be caught on a rod & reel.
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All boats must have a fisherman that currently reside or previously resided in DeWitt or have received a personal invitation from a member of the board.
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All fish must be caught the day of the tournament after 6:00 AM.
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No fishing guides, previously licensed fishing guides, or professional fisherman are allowed to fish in the tournament nor allowed to be on the boat. This includes, but is not limited to, fisherman who are sponsored, fish in a circuit, etc.
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If ever caught cheating in this fishing tournament, your team will be automatically disqualified with no reimbursement. There will also be a lifetime ban for all members on the team.
TOURNAMENT CATEGORIES:
Pescadores Slam: Heaviest Trout, Red, and Flounder. You must have all three to weigh- in to this category. Trout and Red will need to be slotted. If no team weighs-in a trout, red and flounder, it will then go to a 2 fish weigh off. (Example: Trout and Redfish, Redfish and Flounder or Trout and Flounder). IT CANNOT BE 2 FISH OF THE SAME SPECIES
Trout Stringer : 3 Trout Slotted 15"-20".
Red Stringer: 2 Red slotted 20” – 28”.
Heaviest Redfish: 1 Red slotted 20”-28”.
Heaviest Trout: 1 Trout slotted 15”- 20”.
Heaviest Flounder: 1 Flounder.
Heaviest Hardhead: 1 Hardhead.
Spot Pot: 1 Redfish with most spots. Must be slotted 20” - 28”.
FAQ
WHEN IS THE DEWITT PESCADORES TOURNAMENT?
The 2024 tournament will be held July 13th, 2024.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER THE TOURNAMENT?
Anyone may enter, as long as at least one person on the team currently has or previously had a residence in Dewitt County.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ENTER?
The entry fee is $125 per person.
WHERE IS THE TOURNAMENT?
402 N Fulton Beach Rd, Fulton, TX
WHAT DOES THE ENTRY FEE INCLUDE?
The entry fee will enter everyone in the spot pot, Pescadores Slam, and also includes meal and entertainment at the post-tournament awards ceremony. You will need to BYOB.
HOW CAN I BECOME A SPONSOR FOR THE TOURNAMENT?
For sponsorship information, please email us at dewittpescadores@gmail.com
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