Aquatic Safaris is this weekend Jun 7-8: http://www.aquaticsafaris.com/SPTOURN1.html


Discovery Diving is next. June 14-15.

I'm planning on hitting the discovery diving tournament, though I have a feeling that it is going to be kind of disappointing. Nothing on their website about it- I've talked to them and it is only a $20 entry fee, but as of today, no one had entered.

From an undated past web page (I don't think anything has changed)

Winners will be chosen by the largest fish in the following categories: Sheepshead, Grouper, Flounder, Black Sea Bass, Cobia and Miscellaneous Edible Fish (excluding Sharks, Rays and Amber Jack). Additionally, a Total Poundage Prize will be awarded by determining one fish from each category to get the total weight for each person.

Anyone else? Good chance of scoring glass to put on your commercial spearfishing application... :smthumbup:

"Miscellaneous Edible Fish" leaves a lot of room for intrepretation. After an unsuccesful all night shark hunt, I once gave a luke warm bonita with multiple hook holes in it to a guy who may or may not have been named Lootie. I have a high level of confidence that it was served up as the main course for dinner that night. Someone call Teh Wicked, as the sole entry, he's sure to score some glass to go with that T-shirt he's so fond of.

I know- I guess it covers triggerfish, snapper, hogfish, etc. A big category. The tourney seems skewed to inshore fish- Black Sea Bass as a category?

Okay, here are the official rules for Discovery's Tourney. Sounds like there are a few entrants now. If Team Teh Wicked doesn't enter, I might get a shot at glass!

Discovery Diving Company’s Annual

Spearfishing Tournament

June 14 & 15, 2008


Rules and Registration


OFFICIAL RULES

1.

All participants must register with Discovery Diving Company by 12 noon on June 14th. The registration fee is $20.00.
2.

Registration may be done in person, by phone (252-728-2265) or by mail (address below).
3.

Check (payable to Discovery Diving Company), Credit Card (Visa/MC) or cash are acceptable forms of payment for the registration fee.
4.

This spearfishing contest is open to everyone.
5.

Entrants may pursue and attain targets by means of SCUBA, free diving and snorkel methods.
6.

Catch must be weighed in daily at Discovery Diving between 10 am and 6 pm on the 14th and 15th.
7.

Only official weights will be accepted.
8.

Participants may take no more than three fish in each category. Only one fish per category will count toward total overall weight.
9.

Knowledge of the local marine fishing laws and regulations is entrants’ responsibility and all laws will be strictly enforced.
10.

First prize goes to the contestant with the Highest Combined Weight. First, Second and Third Prizes are awarded in each of 6 categories: Black Bass, Cobia, Flounder, Grouper, Sheepshead and Miscellaneous Edible Fish (excluding Sharks, Rays, and AmberJack).
11.

You or your appointed representative must be present (or accessible by phone) to accept the awards, which will be made at 6pm on the 15th.
12.

The resolution to any issue will be by the management of Discovery Diving Co., Inc. and their decision will be final.
13.

All winners must consent to the use of their names and images for the purpose of future promotional materials