Saturday, August 26, 2006. The tradition of the twentieth annual Redfish Rodeo continues. The primary goal is to promote "catch & release", while generating a donation to the CCA for use in their conservation efforts on the Texas coast.
A two-person team event, this honor system tournament is open to anyone. To qualify for a prize, fish must be caught on a fly cast with a fly rod & reel. Each participant must catch, land, measure, and release their own fish. Team partners should witness each catch. Individual entry cards must be signed and attested with two signatures, and submitted no later than 6:30 PM at HQ.
Single fishers can enter and are awarded honorable mention in lieu of prizes.
Entry Fee is $40 per person prepaid. Or you may register for $50 Friday, August 25 (6:30 to 9:30PM) or Saturday August 26 (5:30 to 7 PM). Headquarters (HQ) is the City Park Pavilion in Rockport, TX. (directions to: 1-877-929-7977)
Prizes will be awarded for the longest redfish, speckled trout, and slam. A slam is two to five fish, one fish from each of the five categories: speckled trout, redfish, flounder, black drum, or sheepshead. Lengths are measured to the nearest 1/8".
All Texas fishing regulations apply. In the event of a tie, a coin flip will determine the winning entry. Fishing begins at first light on August 26th and ends at 4:00 PM.
A catered dinner will be served at 7 PM, followed by awards, introductions, casting contests, raffles and storytelling. The event ends at 9 PM with the "everybody wins something" door prize drawing.
The
Redfish Rodeo is sponsored and supported by fly fishing clubs, fly
shops, fishing guides, and vendors. For more information call
713-875-4289, or visit www.texasflyfishers.org.
Very important note, just prior to the event, please contact either
of these sources to confirm the Redfish Rodeo has not been
rescheduled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstance.
Volunteers are needed to assist the Committee. Door prizes
are also needed. Call 713-875-4289 for details.