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BackBone Lures 14th annual - you only get one jig
"Fish 'til You Lose It"
Backcountry Fishing Tournament
March 1, 2008
To Benefit: The Florida Keys Children's Shelter
Kickoff Party, Friday Feb. 29, 2008
Points: Awards:
Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon    400 Guided and unguided grand champions
Snook, Redfish    200 Team grand champions
Trout, Jack, Sharks, Ladyfish, Barracudas    20* Fishing Guide grand champion
*limit of 200 pts per angler in this category Jouniors and Ladies grand champion
 
  1. Anglers will be given their choice of one BackBone Skimmer Series Jig. Angler may fish this jig on their choice of tackle (spin or baitcasting), as long as the lure lasts. Once the lure is lost or no longer useable, tournament fishing will end for the angler.
  2. All fish must be taken according to IGFA rules, using line no greater than 12-pound test.
  3. Points will be awarded for fish that are landed, photographed and then released. Photo must show fish, ruler and jig. 20-point fish are not required to be photographed. All catches to be recorded on tournament score sheet.
  4. All fish (except 20 pt. Fish) must be 18" long, from nose to tip of tail, to qualify for points.
  5. No tipping with natural bait is allowed. You may add rubber grubs or other artificial tips.
  6. Chumming is allowed.
  7. All anglers must check in and out of Papa Joe's Marina, the Tournament Headquarters.
  8. Anglers catching any 2 of the top 5 species will be given priority over straight points.
  9. Only one boat may be used by anglers during the day and no fishing in No-Motor Zones.
  10. Fishing hours: boats may leave and fish at 7am. Lines in at 3:00. Back at the dock by 4:30pm
  
Click here for a printable entry form.