IFA Redfish, Kayak events coming to Rockport
The Redfish Tour event will launch Saturday, and Sunday will be for the Kayak Fishing Tour. The events are the second of three regular-season tournaments for the Texas Division, one of six divisions of IFA Tour events running from the Carolinas to Texas.
In the IFA Kayak Tour, all tournament participants will compete using artificial baits only and will not be allowed to use any live, formerly live or prepared baits. In addition to introducing artificial-bait only guidelines, the IFA Redfish Tour will also cease its cap on the 27-inch maximum length measurement on redfish caught during competition. Previously, competitors could receive up to the maximum of 27 inches in length for any redfish that adheres to the guidelines set forth in this catch-photograph-release tournament format. IFA Kayak Tour tournament winners are decided by a combined total length measurement of their largest redfish and largest speckled sea trout.
The rule modification gives anglers the credit for the entire size of their catch, helping to fuel interest in redfish competitions and spotlight those conservation efforts that help ensure trophy-class fishing opportunities.
The tournament will pay 20 places (based on a 100-boat field) plus Big Redfish, Big Trout and Junior Angler Awards. The winner will take home a Hobie Mirage Pro-Angler, valued at $2,399.
The second-place prize will be a Hobie Mirage Outback, valued at $1,749. Third place receives a Hobie Quest, valued at $949.
The IFA Redfish Tour is for two-angler teams, and fishing from motorized boats is allowed.
In addition to a possible $60,000 in payouts per event (based on a 100-boat field), the first-place prize package for all 18 IFA Redfish Tour regular-season events is a fully loaded 2010 Ranger Banshee Extreme. The boat is powered by a 60-horsepower, four-stroke Yamaha outboard and is equipped with a Power-Pole shallow water anchor, Minn Kota trolling motor, Humminbird electronics, Blue Point Fabrication metal work, Bob’s 4-inch Ultra Light Jackplate and a Loadmaster trailer. The entire first-place prize package is valued at $30,000.
Event Details:
IFA Redfish Tour Presented by Cabela’s
Rockport, Texas
Texas Division
Competition Date: June 12, 2010
Registration and Check In: Begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 11
Captains Meeting: Begins at 7 p.m. following registration and check in
Location: Cove Harbor Marina
121 North Cove Harbor
Rockport, Texas 78382
(361) 790-5438
Launch Site/Weigh In: Cove Harbor Marina
Check-in times: TBA at Captains Meeting
IFA Kayak Fishing Tour Presented by Hobie Fishing
Rockport, Texas
Texas Division
Competition Date: June 13, 2010
Registration and Captains Meeting: Begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 12
Location: Cove Harbor Marina
121 North Cove Harbor
Rockport, Texas 78382
(361) 790-5438
Take-off: Location of your choice
Weigh-in: Seaworthy Marine
102 S. Fulton Beach Road
Fulton, Texas 78358
(361) 727-9100
