Everybody is invited to attend this all new tournament. Shore Divers, Kayakers, Powerboats, tank divers and freedivers. The Bay has just cleared up and it is time to take advantage of some of the funest diving around.


2012 FSDA Interbay Spearfishing Championship
(Saturday, February 11th Tampa, Florida)

The Florida Skin Divers Association invites all Spearfisherman, Woman, Juniors to participate in the competition and camaraderie of the “2012 FSDA Interbay Spearfishing Championship.” This one-day tournament will be held in Tampa Bay, Florida on Saturday February 11th, 2012. Recognition will be given on individual levels based upon an aggregate point scoring system. Additional recognition will be given to the individual turning in the single largest fish of the tournament and largest stone crab.
Agenda / Rules:
1. This Tournament will be a one-day tournament held on Saturday, February 11th 2012 at The Gandy Bridge Beach, located on the North West side of the Gandy Bridge, just West of the radio tower.
2. The Rain Date/ Small Craft Advisory date for this tournament will be Saturday February 18th, 2012.
3. Registration will be held on the day of the tournament from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM.
4. The cost will be $25.00 per diver plus F.S.D.A. Membership for non F.S.D.A members of $15.00.
5. No diving limits. Divers may dive anywhere inside of Tampa Bay during the tournament as long as they are inside of the new Skyway Bridge.
6. All competitors must possess and present a valid State of Florida Fishing License to compete in the competition.
7. All Divers and Capitan’s are Required to attend The Tournament Briefing / Captains Meeting, that will be held on the beach at 8:00 AM Sharp.
8. This Tournament will start at 8:15 AM and end at 3:00PM. At 8:15 AM after the Captain’s Meeting, all boats, kayaks and shore divers may safely leave the beach and head out to hunt the waters of Tampa Bay. All competitors must be back at the beach and in the weigh-in line, no later than 3:00 PM.
9. All competitors and fish must be in weigh-in line by the 3:00 PM cut off time. No exceptions!!
10. Boats are the sole responsibility of each competitor. Breakdowns of any type are no excuse for not returning to the dock in time for the 3:00 PM cut off. Any competitor that arrives at the weigh-in line after 3:00 PM cut-off may be disqualified.
11. All fish belong to the competitors.
12. Awards will be given to the Overall Tournament Winner, The Top Junior Diver, Top Female Diver, The King Crab and The Largest Fish. All awards will be presented following the weigh-in.
13. The Eligible Species List is as follows:

• Mangrove Snapper
• Hogfish
• Sheephead
• Black Drum
• Black Sea Bass
• Sand Perch
• Lizard Fish
• Mullet
• Jack Cravalle
• Barracuda
• Spade Fish
• Lady Fish
• Stone Crab (10 claws)
• Grey Grunt
• Flounder
• Cobia
• Catfish
• Lion Fish
• Spanish Mackerel
• Porgy

14. Scoring: 10 points per fish, 1 point per pound (No Max), 1 fish per category. The highest aggregate point total wins. Example: 7 fish turned in x 10 points per fish = 70 points. 56 lbs total weight = 56 points. Total points = 126 points.
15. Kayak and shore divers will be given a 1 point per fish bonus in order to level the field for everyone.
16. Any infraction of any Florida State Law, will also result in disqualification.
17. No swapping of fish between competitors and team members is allowed.
18. Fish must be in fresh iced condition when presented to the weigh master.
19. The King Crab Competition will be calculated separately from the main competition. The diver that presents the largest single stone crab claw will be crowned “The King Crab”.
20. The Big Fish Competition will be calculated separately at the end of the weigh-in. Competitors wishing to enter their largest fish from the eligible fish categories may do so once all of the teams and individuals have weighed their days catch. Heaviest fish wins.
21. Disqualification: Violation of any State Laws, Unsportsmanlike conduct, or tournament rules may result in disqualification.
22. Protest: Any diver or boat driver may file a protest with the tournament chairperson. A protest committee will be formed. The tournament Chairperson will vote as a tie breaker if necessary. All decisions of this committee are final.
23. Observers are not required: This tournament is for honor. Be sure that you are deserved to be honored, and follow all of the rules.
24. There will be a special Raffles with proceeds benefiting diver’s rights.
25. This is a fun competition, please dive safe and enjoy the day.
26. Make all entry fee checks payable to “Florida Skin Divers Association”.

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I've been keeping my eye on a trophy lizardfish just waiting for this tournament!

Fantastic

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Chris Grauer- "To protect, promote, and grow the sport of spearfishing" www.spearfishingplanet.com

This is a really cool idea- cannot wait!

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Been looking forward to this........thanks GR!!

Having an aerial map (google earth) showing what the actual boundary is for "inside of The Skyway Bridge" would be beneficial since there are some areas in that region that could be considered outside of the Skyway but are very close.

Game on bitches!!

Probably not a bad idea. There's one wreck that's pretty well known that by the rules would be about 100' outside the boundaries, and there's a whole system of artificial reefs that would be less than 1/4 mile outside the boundaries.

The tournament rules have been changed to include shore divers and kayakers. The starting point and weigh-in will now be on the Gandy Beach (aka Redneck Riviera) located on the south west side of the Gandy Bridge just west of the radio tower.

Cheers,

G.R.

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Here is a Google earth shot of the tournament location on the West side of Gandy Bridge.

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Smoked mullet and red solo cups at the weigh-in

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Northwest or southwest?

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Tampa Bay Spearfishing Club

Registration and weigh-in are at the southwest side of Gandy. Look for the git er' done'rs.

You should add a tough mudder category where you have to race through the mud carrying your stringer

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I think I'd have a crew of 10 or more coming over IF we didn't have a little gig on the same day...

By this time next year the TCSDs club will be tearing up the tourney scene! GRRRRrrrrrr!

This summer we are planning on hosting the first ever "Trashiest Diver Contest" for fun and fund raising as well - Like this one! We plan on having trash fish and loose garbage collected and weighed - The winner will be crowned the Treasure Coasts "Trashiest Diver!" And a fitting trophy will be awarded! LOL! The trash fish will be made into burley or chum and made available to club members!

I wish we would have known earlier about the "innerbay" contest... Depending on conditions here, some of us may make the run over if we are forced to cancel!

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I will be slaying from a wave runner. Looking forward to it!

Awesome.... This tournament will be a blast. So far it looks like 60 divers will be attending or more. That is a lot of smoked mullet and red solo cups

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soooo stoked for this tournament i dont suppose anybody has a spot on the boat for me ??? if you do shoot me a txt at 727 410 1512 just tell me what i need to bring and i will be there early with bells on thanks
-Warren 3

Warren ^3 -- has the right stuff, anyone with room should consider giving him a ride

Chris

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Chris Grauer- "To protect, promote, and grow the sport of spearfishing" www.spearfishingplanet.com

I have six people on my boat. Anybody have a place for me?

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haha GR i found a spot guys thanks i will see you all at the capts. meeting !!!

If anyone needs a spot filled please let me know, or else I will be yaking it. Also, will this be a BYORPC expectation for the weigh in? Can't wait! E.

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