Rules & Regulations
Gage Pitman Memorial
Rockin’ Reds Fishing Tournament
Rules & Regulations | 2023
OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, June 23, 2023 – Mandatory Captains Meeting
Woolley Park, Panacea, Florida
Late Registration 5:30PM – 7 PM
Captains Meeting immediately following Late Registration
Live Music by the “Beer Wagon” 6-8PM
Food will be available for purchase
OFFICAL WEIGH-IN STATION LOCATION & HOURS
Woolley Park, Panacea, Florida
Saturday, June 24, 2023 2 – 6 PM
Sunday, June 25, 2023 1 – 4 PM
| Offshore – RED SNAPPER (2 fish aggregate weight) | $250 / Boat ($300after Thursday, June 16) |
| Inshore – REDFISH (heaviest fish) | $150 / Boat ($200 after Thursday, June 16) |
| KAYAK (Saturday only) | $100 / Boat ($125 after June 16) |
| YOUTH (Saturday only) | $25 / Angler ($30 after June 16) |
100% Payout in Each Division
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Target Weight (will be announced at Captains Meeting):
- Red Snapper $1000 Payout
- Redfish $500 Payout
G & S Fence & Deck’s Saturday Payouts – $500 for the biggest (heaviest) Redfish and Red Snapper weighed in on Saturday.
SeaTow Members – Weigh a Fish Win $1000
SeaTow members registered in the tournament and weighing in an eligible fish will be entered into a drawing to win $1000 cash.
You must sign in at the SeaTow Booth before weighing in. NOTE: Must Be Present to Win
OPTIONAL JACKPOTS – 100% Payout for Each Jackpot
| Redfish with Most Spots | $50 Winner takes all |
| Redfish (2 day/2 fish aggregate weight) | $50 (must weigh in 1 fish each day) Winner takes all |
| Trout Bag (5 slot fish) | $50 Winner takes all |
| Red Grouper (heaviest fish) | $100 Winner takes all |
| Red Snapper (heaviest fish) | $100 Tier 1 – Pays 3 Places (1st 50% / 2nd 30% / 3rd 20%) |
| Red Snapper (heaviest fish) | $500 Tier 2 – Winner takes all$500 Tier 2 – Winner takes all |
| Red Snapper (2 fish aggr. weight) | $100 Tier 1 – Pays 3 places (1st 50% / 2nd 30% / 3rd 20%) |
| Red Snapper (2 fish aggr. weight) | $500 Tier 2 – Winner takes all |
You Can Only Enter One Tier – Surprise Jackpot
FISH DROP OFF
– You may drop your fish at the park entrance and then go park; however fish dropped off are not considered in line. Signs will be posted.
- Saturday – you must be in line with your fish by 6:00 PM EDT on Saturday, June 24, 2023
- Sunday – Final Weigh-In – You must be in line with your fish by 4:00 PM EDT on Sunday, June 25, 2023.
RULES and COMPLIANCE
The rules of this tournament may be amended verbally or in writing at the Captain’s Meeting. Anglers are responsible for knowing all of the rules. This is a Recreational Boat Tournament. Tournament fishing hours begin at 5:30 AM EDT on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Fish must be weighed at Woolley Park in Panacea.
FISHING AREAS Departure points: Boats must depart from and return to a port within Wakulla, Franklin, or Taylor counties.
A boat may only win one place in their division. In the event of a tie, the first fish weighed in will win.
All fish presented for weigh-in must be fresh, in edible condition, and must not have been frozen, and must be caught during tournament fishing hours. Acceptability of fish will be determined by the Tournament Judge. All fish must adhere to recreational size and bag limits of the State of Florida. Anglers must hook their fish on a single rod and reel. Electric reels are allowed. Deck mounted winch devices (“one-armed bandits”) are prohibited. Drone fishing of any kind is prohibited.
Handling: Fish qualifying for places on any of the tournament competition leader boards will be documented with the official weight and Boat Name, gut checked and released to the angler.
Lie Detector (polygraph) tests will be administered to randomly selected anglers at the tournament board’s discretion. Individuals selected for the polygraph test must pass all portions of the test to be eligible to receive any prize. Failure to do so for any reason will result in immediate disqualification.
Rule violations, the eligibility of entrants or entered fish, disqualifications, and any other matters not specifically covered by these rules will be decided by the Tournament Judge in consultation with the Tournament Chairman. The Tournament Judge may disqualify any person who commits any violation of tournament rules. Decisions of the Tournament Judge are final and non-negotiable for all entrants.
Protests of any nature must be submitted to the Tournament Chairman in writing at the time the fish is being weighed. No protests will be accepted once a fish has been weighed and left the stage. Protests must be accompanied by a cash deposit of $100.00 to be binding on the outcome of this tournament. An unsuccessful protest will forfeit the $100.00 deposit.
SAFETY AND CONDUCT
All entrants participate in the tournament at their own risk and will follow all applicable laws and rules for safe boating, including those regarding USCG equipment requirements. You will also follow all applicable laws pertaining to the taking of marine fish; and will follow high standards of sportsmanship and courtesy. Any participant who exhibits threatening behavior or who otherwise engages in disorderly, illegal or improper conduct of any kind is subject to immediate disqualification from the Tournament. All fish must adhere to recreational size and bag limits of the State of Florida. Willful violations of marine laws or other violations of safe and proper conduct may lead to disqualification.
WEATHER CONTINGENCY
The tournament will not be canceled or postponed due to weather or sea conditions. Entry fees are non-refundable. All anglers participate at their own risk.
PHOTO and VIDEO RELEASE
The participants specifically agree and consent to the use of any photograph, motion picture, video or audio recording in which they appear or are heard by the Rock the Dock Fishing Tournament for any purpose whatsoever including, but not limited to resale, advertising, and promotional material without compensation or restriction of any kind.
TOURNAMENT ORGANIZATION
Tournament Officials, Gage Pitman Memorial Officers, Panacea Waterfronts Florida Partnership Members, Tournament Committee Members, Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners, Wakulla County Parks & Recreation Department, and all other persons directly or indirectly connected with the operation of the tournament are exempt from any liability for loss, damage, injury, negligence, or harm to any entrant or equipment which may occur during the tournament.
The Gage Pitman Memorial, Inc. is a registered non-profit 501(c)(3).
CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION
Barbara Gardner PO Box 212 Panacea, Florida 32346 850/509-7585 rockinredsfish@gmail.com