July 11, 2017
By Florida Sportsman Editor
This nationwide, one month long, online tournament will be fun and for a good cause!
The Florida Bass Paddlers are proud to announce the FBP "Reds, White, and Blue" fundraiser. This kayak fishing tournament is meant to raise money for Honoring the Brave and Team River Runners. Each month, St. Augustine Paddle Sports, in conjunction with Team River Runners, host a day on the water for veterans to come out and enjoy kayaking as well as stand up paddle boarding. This special day is for our veterans to get out on the water with their families and have a good time. While there are many volunteers who help with bringing gear for our veterans to use, there is simply not enough. The money raised through this fundraiser will help buy gear to be used each month, so regardless of how many veterans come out, there will be enough gear for everyone.
Official tournament rules:
* Tournament will run from August 1st 6:30am to August 31st 11:59pm Eastern time.
* "On-Line" tourney open to anglers anywhere in the USA!
* Open to kayaks, canoes, and SUP's. Paddle or Pedal only.
* Artificial lures only.
* Kayak needs to be visible in picture.
* $40 entry fee to sikorawilliam1@gmail.com via Paypal
* $5 to "Biggest Red / $20 to TRR/ Balance (less PayPal fees) goes to pot.
* $5 for "TourneyX" fee.
* Anglers can "Donate More" via Paypal.
* You may fish wherever you are allowed, no trespassing!
* Redfish only.
* Catch, Photo, Release.
* Closed mouth and natural lay (no pinched tail).
* Any store purchased fish measuring device.
* Numbers on device must be visible.
* KBF Rules apply.
* Identifier will be released day before the tournament.
* Anglers are judged on total length of their 3 biggest reds.
* In the event of a tie, times of picture submition will be the deciding factor.
* Top 3 anglers in total length will be eligible for cash prizes.
* Cash payout to top 3 anglers in "Overall Length".
* All prizes to be paid after close of tournament.
* Cash prize can be paid via Paypal or money order.
* All competitors are participating at their own risk.
Prize Breakdown
1st Place: Wins 50% of the pot and a Swag Pack courtney of Outdoors with Jake
2nd Place: Wins 35% of the pot and a Logo Hat courtesy of Personaform Designs
3rd Place: Wins 15% of the pot and Inshore Swag Pack courtesy of Florida Bass Paddlers
Biggest Redfish wins the "Big Red" cash prize
Smallest Redfish wins a Fundraiser Shirt
In addition, there will be a weekly "Biggest Redfish Weekly Prize!
Week 1 Winner wins a $25 gift certificate courtesy of Tailin'Toads
Week 2 Winner wins a $25 gift certificate courtesy of Outdoors with Jake
Week 3 Winner wins a $25 gift certificate and Flounder Pounder Tumbler
Week 4 Winner wins a custom Hawg Trough and Fish Grip Lock courtesy of On the Water Innovations
