Official Tournament Rules

1. Rule Changes

All tournament rules and regulations are subject to change up until the official start time of 7:00 AM on April 25, 2026. It is each angler’s responsibility to stay informed of any updates.

2. Fishing License Requirements

All anglers must possess a valid Florida Saltwater Fishing License unless exempt by age (under 16 or 65+). Prize winners may be required to present proof of license prior to receiving awards.

3. Waivers

Every participant must complete and sign the official tournament waiver prior to fishing. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

4. Entry Fees

All entry fees are non-refundable, unless the tournament is canceled entirely. In the event of inclement weather, efforts will be made to reschedule.

5. Minors

Participants under 18 years of age must have parental or guardian consent and a signed waiver. Any winnings exceeding $600 will be paid directly to the parent or legal guardian.

6. Registration

Registration must be completed online at www.iaff4420.org/fish.
All teams must be fully registered and paid by the conclusion of the Captains Meeting. No late entries or refunds will be accepted.

7. Team Structure

Maximum of four (4) anglers per boat

One angler designated as Team Captain

Entry fee: $400 per boat

8. Eligible Species

Only the following species qualify:

Redfish

Snook

Spotted Seatrout

9. Bait & Fishing Area

Live, dead, and artificial bait are permitted.
Fishing boundaries are the open coastline. All fishing must take place in publicly accessible waters.

10. Tournament Hours

Lines in the water: 7:00 AM

Final fish photo submission: 2:30 PM

11. Vessel Responsibility

Each participant is solely responsible for determining whether their vessel is seaworthy. Tournament organizers assume no responsibility for personal safety on or off the water.

12. Regulatory Compliance

All anglers must comply with current Federal and Florida fishing regulations.
Anglers fishing from non-USCG captained vessels must possess a valid Florida fishing license.

13. Boat Safety

All registered boats must meet State and USCG safety requirements.

14. Fishing Methods

Fish must be caught using handheld rod and reel only. No other capture methods are permitted.

15. Catch Documentation & Measurement

This is a catch-photo-release tournament.

Fish must be photographed on the official tournament ruler

Nose must be flush against zero

Tail pinched for maximum length

Entire fish clearly visible

Fish must be released immediately after measurement

All submissions must be uploaded through the iAngler Tournament App.

16. Photo Submission Deadline

All fish must be submitted by 2:30 PM.

17. Media Rights

All submitted photos and media become property of Pasco County Professional Firefighters and may be used for promotional or marketing purposes.

18. Slam Scoring

Each team’s Slam total is calculated by adding the longest:

Redfish

Snook

Trout

Only the largest fish of each species counts.

19. Tie Breaker

In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by the timestamp of the first completed Slam submission.

20. Awards Requirement

Winning teams must be present at the weigh-in ceremony to receive prizes.

Sportsmanship

Good sportsmanship is expected at all times. Any misconduct or unsportsmanlike behavior may result in immediate disqualification and possible ban from future events.

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