* Tournament will start at 6:30 AM with a honor lines in start.

* Boats are to return to Fish Tale Marina, located in Ft Myers Beach for weigh-in. Weigh-in is from 4:30 PM until 6:30 PM.

* Only specified Grouper and Snapper will be eligible for tournament weigh-in.

* Tournament grouper for weigh-in must measure 22 inches minimum in length or it will be disqualified. (No Exceptions)

* Maximum of 3 grouper (Black, Gag, Red) and 2 snapper per boat are eligible for weigh-in, all grouper and snapper will be weighed individually.(Any foul play will result in the team disqualification for any and all prizes and events.)

* Any fish weighed in the tournament become the property of the tournament.
(Any additional fish donated will be appreciated!)

* All fish must be caught on rod and reel, no electric or hydraulic reels, no spear fishing or explosives.

* No mutilated or frozen fish eligible; at Weigh Masters' discretion (all decisions are final).

* No boat may off-load their catch until verified by tournament official.Tournament catch slip must be presented to Weigh Master by 6:30 PM.

* Radio channel communications will be provided at Captain meeting.

* In case of mechanical breakdown, fish cannot be transferred from one boat to another.

* Any tournament boat towed-in past the deadline of 5:00 PM, due to mechanicalbreakdown, will have eligibility determined by tournament officials (all decisions final). Please keep in contact with tournament officials.

* The heaviest grouper in the team bag of 5 will determine total weight tiebreaker.

* Any rule changes will be announced at the Captains' meeting. Anglers are responsible for being well informed of all rules.

* Any boat in tournament and not weighing-in fish must contact the Weigh Master by 6:00pm.

* Courtesy and respect are expected!!

* Teams in the top 5 will be polygraphed!!