Spring Inshore Classic

Tournament Overview

Registration

Entry fee
- Early registration is $25 for members, $40 for non-members (through April 2^nd)
- Late registration is $40 for members, $55 for non-members (April 3^rd-7^th)

Note: Tournament performance shirts can be purchased at a discounted price if purchased at the time of registration.

Limited to 2 anglers (may compete as an individual)

If fishing by boat, there may be multiple teams aboard one vessel
If qualifying for the no motor category (kayak, paddleboard, wade fishing, etc.), teammates must remain within casting distance at all times

Structure and Prizes

Region: Nature Coast (Taylor, Dixie, Levy, and Citrus counties)
Target species: redfish and trout
Point system: combined length, 1 point per inch (fish outside the slot included)
Photo submissions to allow for catch and release
Prizes:
- Overall
  - 1^st place- $600 and plaque
  - 2^nd place- $300 and plaque
  - 3^rd place- $150 and plaque
- No Motor Category (does not include trolling motors)
  - 1^st place- $200 and plaque
- Calcutta
  - Biggest redfish in the slot
- Side Categories
  - Biggest fish caught on artificial
  - Most spots on a redfish
  - Smallest redfish

Rules

Lines in the water begins at 7:00 am
Artificial and natural baits are both permitted
Submit photos to UFSaltyGators@gmail.com
Photo submissions must:
- feature the tournament-approved measuring device along with the “unknown item” which will be announced via email the night before
- show entire fish with the head positioned exactly on the 0 mark and tails pinched
Teams may submit as many photos as they like, however only the longest fish from each of the target species will be counted towards the main prizes
For the “Best Fish Caught on Artificial” category, the lure must be clearly shown in the mouth for the photo submission
For the “Most Spots on a Redfish” category, two photos must be submitted (one showing each side of the fish)
- Length of the fish in each photo must match perfectly
All fish submitted must be caught on hook and line (including smallest redfish)
All photo submissions must be received by 3:00 pm
- Failed attempts to send due to lack of phone service will not be counted if received late
Teams must check in to the weigh-in at Swamphead Brewery between 5:00 and 5:30 pm (all members must be present)
- Failure to check-in before 5:31 pm will result in automatic disqualification
Tie breakers for all categories will be based on check-in time (first team to check in wins)