[fish-aholic]

So, I considered it for this year, however with the wedding and everything else I wasn't able to make it. BUT, next year (already have permission from my wife) I would really love to get a team together and go hit it for a week. Teams need to be a minimum of 3 people and a maximum of 5, 3-4 people was a $200 entry fee this year and the 5th took it to $250. I figure if we start planning now, then we can make it happen. Anyone want to check it out with me? Since the Tournament lasts so long, I'm guessing it'll be hard to win in just a week, but apparently there are prizes for the largest caught of each species too....could possibly win that...So who's down for some florida sharking next summer? Here's the link to the rules http://shoreboundsharktourney.com/do...ry_Package.pdf

[ffemtreed]

That would be a blast, too bad most of us can afford to stay in FL for 40 days to have a legit shot at this.

[fish-aholic]

yeah, but a week of it to try for the largest of the species would be a blast....Chances at Bulls, Tigers, Hammers wooohoooo...lets go

[Pier_man0909]

they catch some BIG sharks in that tourney.

[fish-aholic]

Yeah I've been watching, looks like a 13' Hammerhead is the biggest so far this year....Can't wait to follow the results

[cudaman]

Hi all, I ran across this forum on the net and saw this topic. I know this thread is a year old, but I wanted to give you the information for this year's Shorebound Shark Tourney.

The tourney has now opened to Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas.

If you are still interested it would be great to know, you probably already know where to find the information with the rules and the entry form.

I am not sure if I can post that in here.

Thanks,

Herb

[Steve]

Sure you can Cuda, if it isn't the link in the first port, go ahead and post it.
Thanks for asking....

[cudaman]

Thanks man. The link to the entry form is here: Entry Form

For those of you that do not know about the Tourney:

For the fifth consecutive year, the Shorebound Shark Tourney is set to begin again this coming July 1st 2009 and will last 40 days. The grassroots tournament is geared towards Florida anglers that love to fish from the shore for BIG fish be it from the beaches, bridges, jetties, and piers.


This tournament was originated as a local tournament that expanded to the entire state of Florida. Well, many asked for it and it has now open to fishermen and fisherwomen in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas.

During the Florida tournaments an average of 250 sharks were caught. With these numbers of sharks caught we think it is a great opportunity to help with tagging programs. This is the reason why we now include bonus points for tag and release. In addition this tournament is 100% catch and release.

Many teams have already entered and you will have until June 15th 2009 to do so. You can have from 3 to 5 people per team and you can use kayaks or any other non motorized method to drop your baits. You can own a boat, just can’t use it to fish in the tournament.

The cost is $50.00 per angler. That entitles you to a tournament, awards, and giveaways.

There will be special awards as well and all participants will receive an official certificate of participation.

Spread the word and if you think you've got what it takes sign up. Simply visit the website shoreboundsharktourney and peek around. The entry form is in the Team Package link and it is a direct link that includes the rules.

This year the tournament is about points and a few surprise categories....let me know if you put a team together and give me the team’s name in advance....Or you can just send the entry form to our address in the Entry Form.


Thanks again,



Herb