Redfish Tournament

[CuttinAPath]

well i'm gonna check some calendars and make sure I pick a weekend where nothing is goin on, and i'll put somethin together and wait for a little feedback...Does anybody know if any type of licensing or permit is needed to put on a tournament?

[Warrior]

1st step you need to be supporting other tournaments in the area like any NFGFC,Rocky's,Jerry's Bait if you want people to support your Tournament.

[CuttinAPath]

How would I go about supporting these tournaments? I would if they were 2 redfish and not all trout tournies lol jk but seriously, you mean support them by entering them or giving donations??

[Gulf Coast]

How would I go about supporting these tournaments? I would if they were 2 redfish and not all trout tournies lol jk but seriously, you mean support them by entering them or giving donations??

You have a lot to learn young grasshopper !!

[CuttinAPath]

Well sounds like you like you have a lot to teach Mr. Miagi...so lets hear it! I'm open to learning

[Reel Cowboy]

How would I go about supporting these tournaments?

Really?

,you mean support them by entering them?

Yes

[reelbad]

Can't we all just get along?, Seriously, Just come to the next NFGFC meeting and get to know some of the folks and come fish a tournament. If you do not enjoy fishing with us,just let me know and I will give you your entry fee back.

[Jumptrout51]

There is no shortage of inshore tournaments around this part of the Gulf.
If there was a call for more redfish tournaments there would already be more redfish tournaments.

If a well managed,well run,well sponsored redfish tournament trail was introduced it would probably have a following.
It takes a tremendous amount of work to set up and maintain a successful tournament,especially a tournament trail.

[Gulf Coast]

Yes R/b is right if you fish the NFGFC I will give you my "big red" side pot money "IF" you can win it !! All you have to do is wight in one .Try walking before you run !!

[GaryDroze]

Crazy. My two passions are running and fishing. This competitive fishing thread sounds just like competitive running threads, where somebody proposes hosting a new race, and the naysayers attack. The solution: let them give it a shot, and the market will decide. One of three things will happen:

1. Successful event! Now it's on the annual calendar. Naysayers clam up. Proponents cheer.
2. Marginal event. Host will either give up or regroup to make it better. Naysayers/proponents squabble.
3. Utter flop! Host gives up. Naysayers cheer. Proponents clam up.

Life is short. Host that sucker, and I'll support it (once, anyway).

[Warrior]

Yes by coming and fishing our Feb. NFGFC Tournaments weighs in 2 Redfish that would be a start don't know your abilities but I have fished the FLW Redfish tournaments before it takes alot of time and money to be competitive these local tournaments allow less time and money to be successful.Also most are run by very professional folks with a wonderful group of fishermen and women supporting them.

How would I go about supporting these tournaments? I would if they were 2 redfish and not all trout tournies lol jk but seriously, you mean support them by entering them or giving donations??

[CuttinAPath]

Figured some of yall would decide to be cocky and all "i know everything about everything" but if yall put ya dagum egos aside and help a newbie get somethin off the ground it might turn into to somethin yall can win some $ in and have fun with...for those of you that posted positive info I appreciate it...im not saying im all of sudden gonna just throw a huge 2 refish tournament next week all by myself. Just tryin to get some gears turning here, if you dont have anything helpful or positive to add go click the little button that says new topic and start your own llittle thread so you can be mr cocky from your computer chair.

If any yall wanna help me get somethin off the ground, or even step in and start one up yourself so i can fish it, let me know!

[Reel Cowboy]

Tell ya what,

Come to the next NFGFC meeting (Tally) or tournament (Carrabelle) and ask some folks what they like and don't like. Really listen and you'll get better ideas on how to make yours better.

Talk to Warrior or Redtrout (Brian Hurley) or Casey Cook or Otto about what it takes to put a tournament on. Those guys have put some dang good ones together and know the ins and outs of the operation side of it. The Redtrout is a great format (80+ boats) and the fall tournament looks to be just as great. Warrior's tournament Saturday (25+) was one of the most unique and fun ones I've been a part of, I mean where else can you go and fish for a big trout and red or going after a limit of slot fish? Otto's Jack & Jill tournament was a great draw as well and probably would've been bigger if the weather had been better.

If you're really serious, let some of those guys know what you've got in mind.

[SHOWBOAT]

Tell ya what,

Come to the next NFGFC meeting (Tally) or tournament (Carrabelle) and ask some folks what they like and don't like. Really listen and you'll get better ideas on how to make yours better.

Talk to Warrior or Redtrout (Brian Hurley) or Casey Cook or Otto about what it takes to put a tournament on. Those guys have put some dang good ones together and know the ins and outs of the operation side of it. The Redtrout is a great format (80+ boats) and the fall tournament looks to be just as great. Warrior's tournament Saturday (25+) was one of the most unique and fun ones I've been a part of, I mean where else can you go and fish for a big trout and red or going after a limit of slot fish? Otto's Jack & Jill tournament was a great draw as well and probably would've been bigger if the weather had been better.

If you're really serious, let some of those guys know what you've got in mind.

Agreed. In addition to getting some first hand experience, you'll meet folks with scales, measuring sticks, connections to sponsors and weigh-master expertise. There is some money tied up in these items and you don't want to purchase to run one tourney. If you're serious, then there will be people at both the meeting and tournament who can help you. If you want to organize from your computer chair, then best of luck.

[Jumptrout51]

So far the only people you have heard from have been running monthly tournaments for 12 years or more.
Not all of them were what we would call successful in the beginning.
We are speaking from experience.
BTW,our tournaments are still running and getting bigger.