2008 Gulf Coast Grand Slam

JoeZ · 07-02-2008, 05:32 PM

After a successful inaugural tournament in 2007, we at the Reef Fish Restoration Association are excited to bring the event back with a few changes that we expect will make it more exciting and interesting for all involved.The big change for this year is our date.We timed the 2007 event to coincide with the closing of the traditional fishing season and the end of red snapper season. This year, with so much turmoil surrounding the snapper, we moved it.Mr. Tommy Holmes of Outcast Fishing & Hunting offered us a slot alongside the Miller Lite Mega Shark Tournament -- august 8-10 -- and we agreed that we could not lose.Now we can put our signature event in front of a crowd of tens of thousands and showcase our sponsors and sport in a brighter light.With the addition of our Inshore Grand Slam division, we are adding a category that drew a lot of interest during last year?s tournament and believe it will only bolster our numbers in terms of participation. This is in addition to the categories for red snapper, grouper, triggerfish, amberjack and king mackerel as well as the Offshore Grand Slam ? an aggregate of all five species ? that served as the groundwork for this event.Our Captain's meeting will be August 7 at 6 p.m. -- registration will open at 5 p.m. (or just sign up now) at the RFRA Building at 1007 Pine Street across from Joey Patti's Seafood Deli.Here's the details:Offshore -- entry fee for species competition is $50 per person.This gets you in the money for the species but not the Slam. That's basically a $200 per boat jackpot.Inshore -- $150. That's it, not too confusing.PayoutsOffshore SpeciesPayouts based on 250 anglersGrouper, AJ, King1st: $1,5002nd: $1,0003rd: $500Trigger and snapper1st: $7502nd: $5003rd: $250Offshore SlamPayouts based on 50 boats1st: $5,0002nd: $2,5003rd: $1,500There also will be lady and junior anglers prizes to be determined.Inshore SlamPayouts based 40 boats1st: $25002nd: $12503rd: $750Largest of

each species$300 for largest trout, red or flounderLady Angler$250 ValueJunior Angler $250 ValueThere's also optional cash prizes if you're into that whole making lots of money catching fish thing.Questions? Let me hear them, I'm sure I missed something.

Flatspro · 07-02-2008, 08:32 PM

Joe there was a rumor of the inshore being a 2 day aggregate slam is that still going to be the case? If so I am in well either way I am in. Is the way in going to be at the palafox pier and is it going to be a shotgun start or just leave after the captain meeting.

JoeZ · 07-02-2008, 09:03 PM

It will be a two-day aggregate. That means you go get a slam on Saturday and another on Sunday and the biggest 2-day total weight wins.

It'll be a shotgun start for the inshore and it's all at P'fox Pier.

Tide In Knots · 07-03-2008, 08:23 AM

No shotgun start for offshore?

Strictly Bizness · 07-03-2008, 07:27 PM

:banghead:banghead:banghead:banghead

great. now i have to figure out how to tell my wife i can't take her on vacation for our 10 year wedding anniversary.

Captain Jake Adams · 07-05-2008, 01:25 PM

Can you place in more than one division?

Msstdog · 07-06-2008, 10:38 PM

Joe

On the inshore, shotgun both mornings, and if so what time? What are the calcutta levels for the inshore as well and will they be for the slam and/or the biggest fish? Thanks

DreamWeaver21 · 07-07-2008, 08:37 AM

Grouper = Gag how about a Warsaw?

Captain Jake Adams · 07-07-2008, 01:14 PM

Hey Joe, this sounds like an awesome event and we are planning on participating. Do you have any brochures out? If you do have any printed, you are more than welcome to dropsome offhere at the marina and I'd be happy to try and help promote this event to all of our customers. Another question, in the offshore division, can you stay out overnight and weigh the fish the next day or do you have to come back in each day?Do you take your best aggregate weight from the 2 days or do you weigh each day and add the aggs together? Also, what categories of cash awards are you planning on having?

JoeZ · 07-07-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Tide In Knots (7/3/2008)No shotgun start for offshore?

I'll answer these one at a time to avoid confusion.

No shotgun for offshore. You can leave at 5 p.m. Friday and fish until Sunday if you want.

07-02-2008, 05:32 PM	#1
JoeZ I eat Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gulf Breezin' it Posts: 4,219	2008 Gulf Coast Grand Slam <P align=left>After a successful inaugural tournament in 2007, we at the Reef Fish Restoration Association are excited to bring the event back with a few changes that we expect will make it more exciting and interesting for all involved.<P align=left>The big change for this year is our date.<P align=left>We timed the 2007 event to coincide with the closing of the traditional fishing season and the end of red snapper season. This year, with so much turmoil surrounding the snapper, we moved it.<P align=left>Mr. Tommy Holmes of Outcast Fishing & Hunting offered us a slot alongside the Miller Lite Mega Shark Tournament -- august 8-10 -- and we agreed that we could not lose.<P align=left>Now we can put our signature event in front of a crowd of tens of thousands and showcase our sponsors and sport in a brighter light.<P align=left>With the addition of our Inshore Grand Slam division, we are adding a category that drew a lot of interest during last year?s tournament and believe it will only bolster our numbers in terms of participation. This is in addition to the categories for red snapper, grouper, triggerfish, amberjack and king mackerel as well as the Offshore Grand Slam ? an aggregate of all five species ? that served as the groundwork for this event.<P align=left>Our Captain's meeting will be August 7 at 6 p.m. -- registration will open at 5 p.m. (or just sign up now) at the RFRA Building at 1007 Pine Street across from Joey Patti's Seafood Deli.<P align=left>Here's the details:<P align=left>Offshore -- entry fee for species competition is $50 per person.<P align=left>This gets you in the money for the species but not the Slam. That's basically a $200 per boat jackpot.<P align=left>Inshore -- $150. That's it, not too confusing.<P align=left>Payouts<P align=center>Offshore Species<P align=center>Payouts based on 250 anglers<P align=center>Grouper, AJ, King<P align=left>1st: $1,500<P align=left>2nd: $1,000<P align=left>3rd: $500<P align=center>Trigger and snapper<P align=left>1st: $750<P align=left>2nd: $500<P align=left>3rd: $250<P align=center>Offshore Slam<P align=center>Payouts based on 50 boats<P align=left>1st: $5,000<P align=left>2nd: $2,500<P align=left>3rd: $1,500<P align=left>There also will be lady and junior anglers prizes to be determined.<P align=center>Inshore Slam<P align=center>Payouts based 40 boats<P align=left>1st: $2500<P align=left>2nd: $1250<P align=left>3rd: $750<P align=center><P align=center>Largest of each species<P align=left>$300 for largest trout, red or flounder<P align=center>Lady Angler<P align=left>$250 Value<P align=left><P align=center>Junior Angler <P align=left>$250 Value<P align=left><P align=left>There's also optional cash prizes if you're into that whole making lots of money catching fish thing.<P align=left><P align=left>Questions? Let me hear them, I'm sure I missed something.

07-02-2008, 08:32 PM	#2
Flatspro Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 539	RE: 2008 Gulf Coast Grand Slam Joe there was a rumor of the inshore being a 2 day aggregate slam is that still going to be the case? If so I am in well either way I am in. Is the way in going to be at the palafox pier and is it going to be a shotgun start or just leave after the captain meeting. __________________ Chad Skeeles pensacolakayakcharters.com

07-02-2008, 09:03 PM	#3
JoeZ I eat Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gulf Breezin' it Posts: 4,219	RE: 2008 Gulf Coast Grand Slam It will be a two-day aggregate. That means you go get a slam on Saturday and another on Sunday and the biggest 2-day total weight wins. It'll be a shotgun start for the inshore and it's all at P'fox Pier.

07-03-2008, 08:23 AM	#4
Tide In Knots Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 352	RE: 2008 Gulf Coast Grand Slam No shotgun start for offshore?

07-03-2008, 07:27 PM	#5
Strictly Bizness Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: hopefully bump trolling hardtails in the GOM Posts: 988	RE: 2008 Gulf Coast Grand Slam :banghead:banghead:banghead:banghead great. now i have to figure out how to tell my wife i can't take her on vacation for our 10 year wedding anniversary.

07-05-2008, 01:25 PM	#6
Captain Jake Adams Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 320	RE: 2008 Gulf Coast Grand Slam Can you place in more than one division?

07-06-2008, 10:38 PM	#7
Msstdog Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Posts: 379	RE: 2008 Gulf Coast Grand Slam Joe On the inshore, shotgun both mornings, and if so what time? What are the calcutta levels for the inshore as well and will they be for the slam and/or the biggest fish? Thanks

07-07-2008, 08:37 AM	#8
DreamWeaver21 Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 550	RE: 2008 Gulf Coast Grand Slam Grouper = Gag how about a Warsaw?

07-07-2008, 01:14 PM	#9
Captain Jake Adams Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 320	RE: 2008 Gulf Coast Grand Slam Hey Joe, this sounds like an awesome event and we are planning on participating. Do you have any brochures out? If you do have any printed, you are more than welcome to dropsome offhere at the marina and I'd be happy to try and help promote this event to all of our customers. Another question, in the offshore division, can you stay out overnight and weigh the fish the next day or do you have to come back in each day?Do you take your best aggregate weight from the 2 days or do you weigh each day and add the aggs together? Also, what categories of cash awards are you planning on having?

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