2018 Program of The Mobile Big Game Fishing Club Tournaments
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2018 Program of The Mobile Big Game Fishing Club Tournaments Memorial Day Labor Day Invitational May 24 - 28 Junior Angler BillfishLimited Ladies Tournament August 30 - Sept 3 Outboard Shootout July 6 - 7 July 27 - 29 August 3 - 5 Outboard Shootout May 24 - 26 August 30 - Sept 1
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2018 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Memorial Day Tournament
May 24 - 28
Memorial Day Outboard
Shootout
May 24 – 26
0 P riz e arlin*
1,000 ,00 State Record Blue M Junior Angler Tournament
$ labama July 6 – 7
for the A:
d by
Presente Billfish Limited Tournament
July 27 – 29
Ladies Tournament
August 3 - 5
Labor Day Invitational
August 30 - September 3
Labor Day Outboard Shootout
August 30 - September 1
Memorial Day Tournament
Ladies Tournament
Billfish Limited Tournament
Labor Day Invitational
* Prizes apply to the main Memorial Day and Labor Day Tournaments only.
For additional information:
www.MBGFC.org Blake Michaleski - 251.978.3404; blake@mbgfc.org
Kinette Crain - 251.455.4593; kinette@mbgfc.org
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2018
Board & Officers
Angelo DePaola Wesley Williams Zack Williams John Nicholas
President VP Tournaments VP Programs VP Clubhouse
Wes Williams Bill Haffner Blake Michaleski Brian Bailey, Jr. David Cain
Treasurer Secretary Marketing & Events Coordinator Board Member Board Member
Joe Crow Parker Huddle Richard Inge Frank Terrell Clay Carrington
Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member
Todd Martin Bennett Long Chris Park Brian Leiser Burley Shedd
Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member
Scott Cooper Robert Cook Mack Graham Todd Nicholas Kinette Crain
Advisor Advisor Advisor Advisor Executive Assistant
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PRESIDENTS OF THE
MOBILE BIG GAME FISHING CLUB
2018 Angelo DePaola 1979 Ralston C. Reynolds
2017 Angelo DePaola 1978 Larry A. Johnson
2016 Burley Shedd 1977 John J. Arata
2015 Bill Hixson 1976 Ralston C. Reynolds
2014 Bennett Long 1975 Jim Nethery
2013 Jim Cox 1974 Fred Cushing, Jr, MD
2012 Scott Delaney 1973 Gin Arnold
2011 Bill Hixson 1972 Jack Horner
2010 Bill Hixson 1971 Gerry Cabaniss, Jr
2009 Bill Waechter 1970 C. M. A. (Max) Rogers
2008 Parker Huddle 1969 C. M. A. (Max) Rogers
2007 Todd Martin 1968 Jere Austill, Jr
2006 Joe Crow 1967 Jere Austill, Jr
2005 Steve Levi 1966 Jere Austill, Jr
2004 Parker Huddle
2003 Wes Williams
2002 Wes Williams
2001 Bruce McCrory
2000 R. Mack Graham
1999 Jim Bailey
1998 Mark Boney
1997 Merlin J. Wagner, Sr
1996 Roger M. Setzler, MD
1995 Walter C. (Bill) Haffner
1994 Robert L. Green, MD
1993 Robert L. Green, MD
1992 Robert L. Green, MD
1991 James R. (Roger) Payne
1990 H. Thomas (Tommy) Praytor, Jr
1989 James R. (Jim) Busby
1988 John A. Walker
1987 Richard P. (Dick) Collier
1986 William A. (Bill) Orrell
1985 Earl McMurphy
1984 Earle W. Long, III
1983 Tom Bagwell
1982 Tom Bagwell
1981 Bobby E. Johnson
1980 Bobby E. Johnson
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Mobile Big Game Fishing Club - 2018 Capital Campaign Update
Dear Members, Corporate Sponsors, Supporters & Friends,
First and foremost, please remember that the Mobile Big Game II. Billfish Pavilion Wall of Fame
Fishing Club (“MBGFC”) is a non-profit organization which was The wall behind the main bar on the Pavilion has been reserved for
formed over forty-nine years ago with the goal of fostering, a pyramid layout of contributors. Unique high quality sculptures of
promoting, and increasing interest in the sport of big game the applicable contribution levels have been permanently affixed
fishing, oceanography, marine biology, and other similar fields. to the wall with an engraved plaque to contain the contributor’s
Many people don’t realize that all net proceeds raised by the MBGFC’s name/message. The sponsorship levels are limited in quantity as
tournaments are allocated yearly to local charities and other follows:
organizations that support the ideals on which the Club was founded.
Grand Slam $25,000 SOLD, none available
As represented by the MBGFC’s outstanding facilities at Orange
Beach Marina, the Club has invested heavily over the last several Blue Marlin $15,000 (2) available
years in upgrading its facilities, remodeling the Clubhouse and White Marlin $5,000 (1) SOLD, (3) available
building the new Billfish Pavilion. These improvements were Sailfish $2,500 (2) SOLD, (6) available
made so that each tournament participant, Club member, sponsor,
supporter and overall fishing fan can more thoroughly enjoy their III. Billfish Pavilion Teak Furniture
time spent at the MBGFC. However, the MBGFC needs financial
support in order to pay for these improvements. All of the funds High quality teak table & chair sets are available as a lasting
required to make the recent improvements were made available sponsorship opportunity. This furniture will be used permanently
by bank loans. on the Pavilion and will be commemorated with a plaque
permanently affixed to each table containing the contributor’s
The kick off to the Capital Campaign officially began in May
message. The sponsorship levels are as follows:
2009. The initial goal was set to raise $250,000, an amount that
represents the debt incurred by the recent dramatic improvements A. St. Thomas Set: 4 ft. high top bar table & 4 bistro bar chairs
to the MBGFC Clubhouse, grounds and the new Billfish Pavilion. ($2,500 donation)
*To date the MBGFC has received donations totaling over (1) SOLD**, (11) available
$100,000! We are well on our way to reaching our goal, thanks to B. Bahama Set: 6-8 ft. extension table & 8 high chairs,
those that have supported the MBGFC in the past. ($4,000 donation)
As a reminder, the MBGFC Capital Campaign consists of the (1) SOLD***, (10) available
following three avenues for raising the much-needed capital:
**Many thanks to Mr. Michael Lovett (“Pool Shark”) of Cox Pools
I. Billfish Boulevard for the St. Thomas set sponsorship.
***Many thanks to the Michael Lovett family for the
Commemorative Pavers only $250! Reserve one today! Bahama set sponsorship in Memory of Lisa Lovett.
Billfish Blvd. is the walkway of commemorative pavers connecting
the Orange Beach Marina parking lot to the Clubhouse and Now, it’s your opportunity to support the Club that defends the
Pavilion. Individual pavers are available for a $250 donation and will rights of the recreational angler, hosts your favorite tournaments
be engraved per the contributor’s instructions. Special areas are in the Gulf of Mexico, supports charities, creates opportunities for
reserved on the walkway for corporate sponsors and the affiliated lasting friendships and business relationships and continues to
brands they represent. These pavers offer a once in a lifetime create life-long memories for you and your family.
affordable opportunity to permanently preserve your association Thanks to all those that made contributions to the MBGFC since
and support of the MBGFC. To date over 115 pavers have been the kickoff of our Capital Campaign. Your support is greatly
SOLD! Thank you for your support! appreciated and needed.
On behalf of the MBGFC Board of Directors & Fundraising
Committee,
Tight Lines,
C. Bennett Long
For more information or to make a donation, contact: Chairman, Fundraising Committee
Blake Michaleski, 251-978-3404 or blake@mbgfc.org
Please make a donation today! Become a part of history,
forever preserve your association with the MBGFC and
support an organization that gives back to the Community
we all live and fish in.
Membership
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CRAIG REAVES ROBERT BAIRD, IV DRAKE GIBSON CURRAN NICHOLAS
FRANK REED KAILOU BAZOR OLIVIA GLEASON MARY KEENAN NICHOLAS
RICHARD ALEXANDER KEVIN DONAHOE ALLEN KRAKE JOHN REED SAM BEALL THOMAS GLEASON, III MCKAY NICHOLAS
RICHARD ALEXANDER, JR JOHNNY DORLAND RICHARD LACEY, JR FORREST RINGOLD OLLIE BILLINGSLEY JANSON GRAHAM MARY ELISE NOLEN
JOHN ARENDALL, III DAVID DORSETT, IV STEVE LADAS CRAIN ROGERS PRESLEY BILLUPS CONNER GRAY MEGAN REESE NOLEN
ANNA AVRIGIAN JAMIE DOUGLAS JOHN LADD, III MIKE ROGERS WADE BISHOP BRADEN GUY ALDEN PARK
BRIAN BAILEY ROBERT DOUGLAS KEITH LAMBERT MYRON ROGERS SIMS BLAKENEY JACK HAFFNER ASHLEY PARK
BRIAN BAILEY, JR ROBIN DOUGLAS MITCHELL LATTOF, JR. STEVE ROSS STEWART WOODS BOYCE TY HAFFNER KESSLER PARK
JAMES BAILEY DAVID DURDEN MITCHELL LATTOF, III TAMMY ROWELL ANN CHASON BROCK PATRICK HALEY MACKENZIE PARK
TREY BAIRD VINCE DRAKE EDWARD LEATHERBURY, JR KEE RULAND CHRISTOPHER BROCK RAMEY HALEY ALEX PARTIN
PAUL BAROCO, MD RUSSELL EDWARDS LEE LEBOEUF AUSTIN SCHELL GRIER BROUGHTON SAM HALEY ANNE FRANCES PARTIN
CHRIS BAZOR GAVIN ELLIS BRIAN LEISER HENRY SCOTT MADDIE BROUGHTON KATIE HARKNESS MONROW PARTIN
JULIE BEALL DARWIN ELLISON BENNETT LONG BOB SCHWARZ SARAH GRACE BROUGHTON KENNY HART BRAY PERLOFF
GLENN BEARD SEAN ELY EARLE LONG, III AARON SEMIKLOSE ELLE BROWN JACK HIXSON JORDAN PERLOFF
JIMMY BEASON JOHN ENQUIST FORREST LONG MATTHEW SERGER BURK BROWN SELLERS HIXSON JORDAN PFEFFLE
THURMON BELL ART FARVE CHAD LOPER ROGER SETZLER, MD KEVIN BROWN WILLIAM HIXSON KATE PFEFFLE
THOMAS BENTON DOMINICK FICARINO, JR FRANK LOTT, JR MITCH SHAKLEFORD COLEMAN BRYARS, JR BARBARA HORNER CAROLINE PICARD
JAKE BILLINGSLEY TIM FOX FRANK LOTT, III BURLEY SHEDD DAVIS CAIN MARY HORNER CHASE PICARD
WALTER BILLUPS BRIAN FRANC LOGAN LOVETT CHRIS SMITH NOAH CAIN SARAH HORNER LUCI ANN PICARD
DANIEL BISHOP JIM FRANKS MICHAEL LOVETT CHRIS SMITH ROEN CAIN ALICE HUDDLE PHILIP PICARD
AUSTIN BLAKENEY SCOTT FREEMAN MICKEY MADDOX MACLIN SMITH, JR QUIN CARPENTER CHRISTIAN HUDDLE THOMAS PLOURDE
BRIEN BLAKENEY JEFFREY FRIEDMAN MARK MALLET SHAY SMITH ANNIE CARRINGTON KATE HUDDLE DREW PRATI
CLARK BOYCE, JR ERNIE FROST CRAIG MARTIN CHARLES SMYLY BO CARRINGTON SARAH HUDDLE JAKE PRATI
WILLIAM BRAKEFIELD, III MORGAN GARNER TODD MARTIN, III MARK SOFGE SADIE CARRINGTON WILLIAM HUDDLE ELLA RAINEY
ALEC BREAUD DAVID GARY DEAN MASON CHAD SOLOMON SETH CARTER COLEMAN INGE HALEY RAINEY
CHRIS BROCK JARROD GIBSON MICHAEL MCDERMOTT JOHN SPOTTSWOOD, JR THOMAS CHERONES JOHNNY INGE ELIZABETH RINGOLD
LARRY BROCK, MD THOMAS GLEASON, JR JOHN MCGUIRE JEFF STALLINGS SHAY CLEMENS HARRISON JONES GRACE ANNE RINGOLD
CANDACE BROUGHTON LLOYD GORDON CHARLIE MCLEAN SANDS STIMPSON ANNIE COOK WILL JONES LILLIAN RINGOLD
ALLAN BROWN DANIEL GRAFTON RICHARD MCLELLAN JIM STOWE ANNIE COOPER CATES KENNEDY ANNE CATHERINE SCOTT
KERRY BROWN HARDY GRAHAM AUTREY MCMILLAN, JR HUDSON TAPIA CURRIE COOPER LOCKE KENNEDY CAROLINE SCOTT
COLEMAN BRYARS JANSON GRAHAM STEADMAN MCMURPHY FRANK TERRELL RYAN COOPER TYLER KENNEDY ELLA FREANCES SCOTT
MICHAEL BURROUGHS MACK GRAHAM DOW MCVEAN MIKE THIERRY SCOTTY COOPER ASHLEY KINSEY PAUL SCOTT, JR
ROBERT BURROUGHS MICHAEL GRAY SONNY MIDDLETON SKIPPER THIERRY, JR CALLIE CORTE THOMAS KINSEY HUTCH SEMIKLOSE
DAVID CAIN DUNCAN GREENWOOD ROB MIDDLETON ANDREW THOMPSON DEL CORTE, JR ALEX KRATE SANDERS SEMIKLOSE
WESLEY CARPENTER STACY GUY RICHARD MILLER LISA THOMPSON-PLOURDE HALLIE CORTE HARRY LADAS BRADY SMITH
BLACKSHEAR CAR- DANIEL HAEUSER MIKE MINTO MARVIN THOMPSON ROSEMARY CORTE BRITTON LAMBERT CONNER SMITH
RINGTON BILL HAFFNER JOHNNY MOORE TY THOMPSON LEE VELLA COURTNEY MARGARET LEATHERBURY NOBLE SMITH
CLAY CARRINGTON CHIP HAFFNER PARKS MOORE JOSHUA TICE BRENTSON COX VIRGINIA LEATHERBURY SPENCER SMYLY
STEVEN CARTER CHRIS HALEY EDWARD MORRISSETTE ROLLINS TINDELL DYLAN COX BROOKS LONG, JR BILL STAFF
JASON CASE DANIEL HAEUSER HARRIS MORRISSETTE BRAD TINNEY KENSLEY COX CHARLIE LONG FRANK STALLINGS
TIM CASTEIX GRANT HARKNESS, JR HARRIS MORRISSETTE, JR THOMAS TURNER ANNA GRAY DELANEY ANN BRADLEY LONG JEFFREY STALLINGS
WILLIAM CHAMBERS RUSS HART BEN MURPHY KENT UPTON HELEN DELANEY ANN ASHFORD LONG FRANK TERRELL
SCOTT CHERONES GLENN HELTON MOONEY NALTY, III PETER VANLINGEN JACKSON DELANEY LAYTON LONG GRACIE THOMPSON
FRAZIER CHRISTY DEB HERBERT RONNIE NATAL KEITH VICKERS JAY DELANEY LIBBY LONG WRIGHT THOMPSON
SHAWN CLEMONS LANCE HILL JIM NETHERY TAL VICKERS LILY DELANEY GREY LOPER TEDDY TINNEY
STEVE COKER BILL HIXSON ALFRED NEUMANN, JR BILL WAECHTER MACK DELANEY SARA BETH LOPER TOWNSEND TINNY
ROBERT COOK RALPH HOLLOWELL JOHN NICHOLAS JOHN WALKER ROSS DELANEY DAVID LOTT BAKER TINNY
ANGUS COOPER JACK HORNER SHANE NICHOLAS ASHLEY WALTERS SUTTON DELANEY JOE LOTT AUSTEN TURNER
SCOTT COOPER CLARK HUDDLE TODD NICHOLAS MIKE WARD WARNER DELANEY JACQUE MARTIN PETE VANLINGEN, JR
DEL CORTE PARKER HUDDLE BO NOLEN JASON WATTS WILLIAM DELANEY JOHN MICHAEL MCGUIRE DOBBSON VICKERS
JAY CORTE MICHAEL HUDDLE STEVEN OLENSKY JIM WEST, MD CHARLIE JANE DEPAOLA JORDAN MCGUIRE JONAH VICKERS
JOHN COURTNEY JOE HUDSON TRIP PALMER, III JOSEPH WHITING ANTHONY DITTA JOSEPH MCGUIRE SIMS VICKERS
ANDY COX GREGORY HULETT CHRIS PARK ANDY WILLIAMS AUDREY DITTA LANDON MCLEAN ZACHARY VICKERS
BRENT COX ROSS HUTCHISSON, JR SHAWN PARK, IV BONNER WILLIAMS HAYES D’OLIVE ATKINS MCMILLAN JULIA PALMER WACHTER
JACK COX RICHARD INGE ED PARKER ELYSE WILLIAMS JACK DONAHOE AUTREY MCMILLAN, III WILL WACHTER
JIM COX TRUITTE JACKSON FRANK PARKER JUSTIN WILLIAMS DYLAN DOUGLAS APPIE MCMURPHY ASHTON WALTERS
JOE CROW STEVE JANES, SR WILEY PARKS TOMMY WILLIAMS BENTON DORSETT PERRY MCMURPHY GARRETT WALTERS
JEFF CULTON GARNER JEFFREY BLAIR PARTIN WES WILLIAMS HARRISON DORSETT ELIZABETH MCVEAN REESE WALTERS
RUSS CUNNINGHAM RODDY JERKINS BARRON PARTRIDGE WESLEY WILLIAMS DAVID DORSETT MOLLY MCVEAN CELENI REES WHITING
MARVIN DAY ROBERT JETMUNDSEN JASON PATE ZACK WILLIAMS ALLIE DRAKE SARAH DOW MCVEAN BRADEN WILLIAMS
SHEREE DEES SHELBY JOHNSON ROGER PAYNE RODNEY YOUNG AUSTIN ELY HUNTER MIDDLETON GRACE WILLIAMS
BROOKS DELANEY DOUGLAS JONES ALLEN PAYTON ANDREW ZIEMAN BLAKE ELY MOLLY MIDDLETON JOHN PATRICK WILLIAMS
DAVID DELANEY JORDON JONES ELLEN PEEL GREG ZIEMAN, DMD BRANDON FARVE ALEX MOORE LIZZIE ZIEMAN
DREW DELANEY KEL JONES JEFFREY PERLOFF BILL ZUNDEL, JR LAUREN FOX LYONS MOORE PATRICK ZIEMAN
MARK DELANEY ROCKY JONES ANTHONY PETRO BRYSON FRANC PARKS MOORE JANE ZUNDEL
MICHAEL DELANEY LEE KENNEDY ROBERT PFEFFLE JUNIOR MEMBERS CHARLOTTE FREEMAN HARRIS MURPHY WILLIAM POWELL ZUNDEL
SCOTT DELANEY MARCUS KENNEDY KELLY PICARD CLAIRE FREEMAN MARY REBECCA MURPHY
ANGELO DEPAOLA NEIL KENNEDY PAUL PRISTAS THOMAS ARENDALL MURPHY FREEMAN ALEXANDER NEUMANN
ANTHONY DITTA STEVEN KINSEY GARLON RAINEY WILL ARENDALL ELLIOT JANE GARNER MILES NUEMANN *PAID AS OF 5/1/178
WENDY D’OLIVE CHARLOTTE KOPF RICK RAMBEAU EVELYN BAIRD LILY CATE GARNER WILLIAMS NEUMANN
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MBGFC 2018 Memorial Day & Labor Day
Tournaments Outboard Shootout
Format
Eligible Boats: The Outboard Shootout will be open to any
outboard boat
Fishing Days: The Outboard Shootout will begin Friday after
Captain’s meeting and conclude with shootout boats
being inside of Perdido pass rocks by 8:00pm Saturday.
Weigh-Ins: Weigh Dock will be open from
5-9 p.m. on Saturday
Boat Entry Fee
$500 includes: 4 Meal Tickets, 4 Tournament Shirts and 1 Ditty
Bucket for unlimited anglers. Additional meal tickets may be
purchased. If a shootout boat also registers in the Memorial
Day or Labor Day Tournament, a $150 registration credit will
be issued within 2 weeks following the conclusion of the
tournament.
Awards
Tournament Champion wins $7,500 cash
(based on 20 boat field)
Tournament Champion is based on catch and release points
and one point per pound for each fish weighed on the dock.
Line class bonus does not apply.
Optional Cash Awards Categories
Catch and Release $125, $250, $500, $1,000
Tuna $125, $250, $500, $1,000,
Dolphin $125, $250, $500, $1,000
Wahoo $125, $250, $500, $1,000
Top Boat 27’ and Under $250
Most points by boat 27’ and under winner-take-all
Top Boat 28’ and Over $250
Most points by boat 28’ and over winner-take-all
Cash Awards Payout Structure: Boats fishing the ‘Shootout’ must weigh in their fish on
19 or less boat entries: 1st Place –100% Saturday. Fish weighed in on Saturday would be eligible
20-29 boat entries: 1st Place –60%, for both tournaments.
2nd Place – 40%
30 or more boat entries: 1st Place –50%, Video Verification for catch and release will follow same
2nd Place – 30%, 3rd Place – 20%. rules as MBGFC Memorial Day Tournament.
Boats wanting to fish both the Shootout and Memorial/ All angling rules tournament rules will be the same
Labor Day Tournaments must pay full entry fees for the ‘Shootout’ as for the Memorial/Labor Day
into both the Memorial/Labor Day Tournament and Tournament.
the ‘Shootout.’ If a shootout boat also registers in
the Memorial Day or Labor Day Tournament, a $150 There are no line class bonus points in the ‘Shootout.’
registration credit will be issued within 2 weeks following
the conclusion of the tournament. There is no blue marlin kill division in the ‘Shootout.’
Boats entering the ‘Shootout’ and Memorial/Labor Day Participants may participate in all tournament activities
Tournament may enter into the cash awards for both the (Kick-Off Party, Captain’s meeting, Champions Breakfast).
‘Shootout’ and the Memorial/Labor Day Tournament,
the ‘Shootout’ individually, the Memorial/Labor Day
Tournament individually, or neither.9
Cash Awards
All boats in our tournaments will be eligible
to enter the optional cash awards categories.
Anglers desiring to enter may do so at
tournament headquarters between 6 and 10
PM the night of the captain’s meeting. Each
CATEGORIES
boat crew may enter as many categories as they BLUE MARLIN OPEN DIVISION:
desire for their own boat. (Pays top three places in each category)
$100 $300 $500 $1000
Cash award winners will be announced for $2500 $5000 $10,000 $25,000
each category at the conclusion of the awards
ceremony for each tournament. Checks will be
CATCH AND RELEASE: (Pays top three places in each category.
issued within two weeks after the tournament is Line Bonus Points DO NOT Apply)
completed. The cash award form must be filled $100 $300 $500 $1000
out completely on the night of registration. No $2500 $5000 $10,000 $25,000
cash award check can be issued without a social
security number. Proper tax forms will be issued TUNA • DOLPHIN • WAHOO:
at the end of the year. (Pays top three places in each category)
$100 $300 $500 $1000
The amount of the awards in each category will $2500 $5000 $10,000 $25,000
be 100% of the amount entered in that category
minus 10% deduction. The remaining money TOP CAPTAIN AND CREW: (1st Place Only)
will be divided among the winners at 50%, 30%, $500
and 20% respectively for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, TUNA • DOLPHIN • WAHOO: (1st Place Only for each species)
(60%, 40% to 1st and 2nd place if only 2 fish $500 $1000
are eligible, and 100% to the winner if only one
fish is eligible). In the event there is only a single WINNER TAKE ALL: (1st Place Only - LARGEST FISH ON DOCK)
$1000
entry within any cash award category, a full
refund for that entry will be issued.
In the event of a tie in any cash award category,
cash awards will be split equally among the All marlin in the blue marlin open division, and
winners. Refer to rules for details. catch and release must have the appropriate video
confirmation as set forth in the video verification
section of the rules.
“Feel free to contact any
ALL FISH MUST MEET THE ELIGIBLE FISH
MBGFC member REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE RULES
on how to join today” All major credit cards accepted with service fee.
No checks except MBGFC Members!10
Conservation Tournament Start, Fishing Times, In the interest of conservation the MBGFC has set a Blue
Eligible Ports of Departure: Marlin lower jaw to fork length (LJFL) minimum of 110
The MBGFC and its Tournament Committee vigorously inches which is above the Federal minimum. There is a limit
support Catch and Release in all of its tournaments. Boats may depart after the captains meeting AND the of one Blue Marlin per boat, per day in possession at any
Representatives of the National Marine Fisheries Service owner, captain, or registered angler has signed out on the time. While a participating boat can catch a total of
may be on hand during the tournaments to view and study official sign out sheet. Boats may only leave from Mobile one Blue Marlin per tournament fishing day, such
all fish, obtain catch information, and, if need be, prepare Pass, Perdido Pass, or Pensacola Pass for all tournaments. a boat can only be in possession of one Blue Marlin
the fish for further study. All anglers are responsible for the Boats are to remain in the water from the time at any time. An eligible Blue Marlin to be weighed
proper disposal of any and all fish that they bring to the of departure after the captains meeting until and entered into the tournament must be brought
weigh dock. The tournament committee may at its discretion returning to the weigh dock. Boats are not to the dock and weighed before the same boat can
elect to retain any fish for display, testing, or further study. permitted to be placed on a trailer during the catch and retain an additional Blue Marlin on the
tournament. Departure from Florida will disqualify anglers second day of the tournament. Blue Marlin below the
Registration and Mandatory for any Alabama State Record Prizes. Fishing may begin MBGFC 110 inch minimum length will not be weighed. The
Captain’s Meeting after the captains meeting unless otherwise specified at possession of a Blue Marlin below the 110 inch minimum
Tournament Registration can be done online at www. the captain’s meeting. On the last day of the tournament, will subject the offending boat to disqualification from the
mbgfc.org or on site at the MBGFC Clubhouse located on boats must be at the designated check point before 6 p.m. entire tournament without refund and also the forfeiture
the grounds of Orange Beach Marina. For the Memorial and for Memorial Day and Labor Day Tournaments , 4 p.m. for of all other prize winning fish, including cash awards, or
Labor Day Tournaments, including Outboard Shootouts, Ladies Tournament, 7 p.m. for Junior Angler, and 8 p.m. for points. The possession of an undersized Blue Marlin by
onsite registration is Thursday evening from 4-8 p.m. Billfish Limited,(or an alternative time designated at the Federal standards will be reported to the proper conservation
Registration is closed Friday and the mandatory Captains Captains Meeting). Boats returning via Perdido Pass must be authorities. No retention of White Marlin, Spearfish or Sailfish
Meeting will be held at 12 p.m. Friday with sign out to inside the Perdido Pass Rocks before the designated time. at any tournament will be allowed. The Junior Angler, Ladies,
follow. Onsite registration for the Ladies, Billfish Limited, Boats returning via Mobile Pass or Pensacola Pass must and Limited Tournaments are Catch and Release only for all
and Junior Angler tournaments will be held on Friday be in the channel immediately north of the Perdido Pass Billfish species.
evening from 4-8 p.m. with mandatory Captains Meeting at Bridge before the designated time. Upon arrival, boats must
approximately 8 p.m. and sign out to follow. The captain, immediately contact MBGFC on VHF channel 72 so that The MBGFC minimum weight for all Tuna, Wahoo, and
owner, or a registered angler must attend the Tournament officials can visually verify time of arrival and, for Dolphin is 20 pounds. Yellow Fin and Big Eye Tuna must also
mandatory Captain’s Meeting to be held at approximately 8 the Memorial and Labor Day tournaments, issue a weigh in have a curved fork length of 27”. Blue Fin Tuna are eligible
p.m. Only the captain, owner, or a registered angler number to determine the order in which you will proceed to as current federal regulations allow. The Junior Angler
can sign out their boat. If proper sign-out is not performed the weigh dock. No fish will be entered into the tournament Tournament has additional eligible fish categories and also
after the Captain’s Meeting, the offending boat will be for any boats that are not verified by the MBGFC to be at the has its own minimum size requirements for Tuna, Wahoo,
disqualified from the entire tournament without refund of designated check point before the designated time. If you and Dolphin.
entry fees and will receive a 90% refund of any cash return before the weigh dock opens, it is your responsibility
to complete weigh in before the designated check in time or All caught Blue Marlin and released Billfish must be reported
awards placed. Any rules changes will be discussed at this
otherwise contact MBGFC tournament committee before the to a committee boat and a verification number obtained.
meeting. By signing out at the Captain’s Meeting, the captain,
designated check in time to confirm your on time arrival and, Video verification is required for ALL Blue Marlin categories
owner, or registered angler acknowledges that they:
if applicable, obtain your weigh in number for subsequent and catch and release billfish; refer to the video verification
1. Have received the tournament guide and the tournament weigh-in. section of the rules for details.
designator.
The Junior Angler Tournament may have different starting All participants in MBGFC tournaments shall adhere to IGFA
2. Understand and agree to abide by all rules in the
and fishing times to be discussed at the Captains Meeting. conventional tackle rules and regulations. However, MBGFC
tournament guide.
will allow a mate or fellow angler to hook a fish and 'one
3. Have a copy of the rules applying to optional awards for Licenses, Permit Requirements, pass' the rod to the angler in the first minute of the fish
breaking an Alabama State Record. (if applicable to that and Regulations: being hooked. This is the only deviation from IGFA rules and
tournament) regulations MBGFC will allow. It shall be clearly understood
All fish must be caught in accordance with IGFA rules. Federal
4. Understand all topics discussed at the Captain’s Meeting. that any angler catching an Alabama State Record Blue
law requires you to be in possession of a Highly Migratory
Marlin, with any assistance and not in accordance with IGFA
5. Understand that all Anglers, Captains, Mates, Crew Species permit in order to land and possess any tuna or
and Alabama State Record Fish Rules and Regulation, may
(“Participants”) and Guests fish in the Tournament at their billfish or to catch and release billfish. A valid HMS permit
not qualify for the $1,000,000.00 award for breaking the
own discretion and at their own risk. All Participants and must be available to tournament officials at weigh-in.
currect Alabama state record.
Guests agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Mobile Information regarding HMS permits may be obtained from
Big Game Fishing Club (“MBGFC”) and its Members, the NMFS or visit www.nmfspermits.com. Registered anglers Prize Categories And Ties
the MBGFC Board of Directors, Orange Beach Marina are also responsible for obtaining a valid Alabama State
Fishing License. Registered anglers fishing on charter boats 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Blue Marlin*, Wahoo, Tuna, and
(“OBM”), Sponsors and their agents and employees and
are responsible for verifying that the charter boat provides Dolphin. In the event of a tie, the first fish to the dock will be
all other persons directly or indirectly connected with
a valid Alabama state saltwater fishing license. Registered declared the winner.
the tournament from any liability, loss, personal injury
or property damage, including Attorney’s fees they may boats and anglers must comply with all Federal and Alabama
suffer arising from their participation in the Tournament state laws and regulations regarding fishing licenses, size
and all other activities occurring at the MBGFC facility limits, and bag limits. MBGFC has its own minimum weights
and/or OBM. in the Tuna, Wahoo, and Dolphin Categories and a minimum
Blue Marlin lower jaw to fork length of 110 inches.
No tournament refunds will be made after the official
sign out. Eligible Fish11
1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Place Catch and Release Prizes are following elements utilized in the process of billfish video cameras) is the only video criteria that would make a
awarded to BOATS according to total catch and release verification: billfish ineligible for points in the Blue Marlin Category.
points including line class multipliers. In the event of a tie, 1. Angler fighting the fish. 4. “Catching” of the fish - one of the following must occur:
the BOAT to reach the point total first as determined by
GPS time of release will be declared the winner. Additional 2. Rod and reel being used for the catch. a. Swivel at the rod tip
categories are included in the Junior Angler Tournament; one 3. Tournament designator* b. Mate touching the leader
prize per category per angler.
4. Species of billfish caught - video of the dorsal, anal, and c. Wind-on leader onto the rod tip
Top Club Member, Top Male Angler**, Top Lady Angler **, pectoral fins AFTER THE FISH IS CAUGHT will assist
Top Junior Angler ** (must be 18 years of age or younger at in clear billfish species identification. (In the event the All videos must be shown on equipment at the MBGFC
the start of the tournament), Top Small Boat ** (32 feet and verification video does not provide adequate information clubhouse grounds and must be submitted before the close
under), and Top Large Boat ** (Over 32 feet). for billfish species identification, 200 points will be of the weigh dock at the end of the tournament. Verification
awarded.) judges will not board any boat to judge video. For a digital
* Not awarded during the Junior Angler and Limited video recording device, the original digital video files from
5. “Catching” of the fish - one of the following must occur: your recording device must be made available and submitted
Tournaments.
1. Swivel at the rod tip for verification purposes. It is your responsibility to have
** Not awarded during the Junior Angler Tournament. 2. Mate touching the leader necessary cables or connection that will allow your camera to
play back on a larger screen for judging. All video verification
Top Club Member, Male, Lady, Junior, and Boat awards will 3. Wind-on leader onto the rod tip submissions become the property of MBGFC; see disclaimer
be determined by TOTAL POINTS including catch and NOTE: Once the fish is “caught”, the video should section of rules. All tournament committee decisions are
release points with line class multiplier and points from all NOT BE TURNED OFF until steps 6-7 are complete. final.
other eligible fish (1point per pound). Ties will be broken
using GPS time of release. If no billfish are released in a prize 6. Release of the fish in healthy condition Billfish Reporting
category, the first fish to the dock will be used to break any 7. Video of GPS time clearly showing time and date; GPS You are required to report any caught Blue Marlin or
ties. must be set to Central Daylight Time (UTC minus 5 Catch and Release billfish to an official tournament
hours). GPS time will be used for determining ties in the committee boat or tournament official after the
Catch and Release Rules catch and release prize categories only. Failure to record fish is released or gaffed. Tuna, Wahoo, and Dolphin do
Points will be awarded for catch and release billfish. The the GPS time of release will result in the time of release not need to be reported. Committee boats will monitor VHF
catch and release tournament PRIZES are awarded to boats being 11:59 p.m. on the day of the release as determined Channel 72, or you can call, the phone number designated
according to catch and release point totals including line by the committee boat verification number and date. at the Captains Meeting. You must contact a committee boat
class bonus multipliers. The catch and release Cash Awards *If an additional video camera is used, tournament or tournament official as soon as possible. Billfish reporting
are awarded to boats according to catch and release point designator MUST be shown again. It is always a good idea to committee boats can be relayed when necessary. You
totals WITHOUT LINE CLASS BONUS MULTIPLIERS. All to show the designator when the fish is being filmed at the are responsible for recording your verification number. Be
catch and release video submissions will be reviewed and, if boat. prepared to give the following information:
verified, documentation of video verification will be given to In accordance with federal regulations, BILLFISH MAY NOT 1. Name of Boat
the angler or boat representative by the weigh master, dock BE REMOVED FROM THE WATER AND ANY BILLFISH
staff, or member of the tournament committee. 2. Name of Angler
REMOVED FROM THE WATER WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE
FOR CATCH AND RELEASE POINTS. 3. Species of Billfish
Billfish Points and Line Class Bonuses; Line class
applies to prizes only. Any of the following can result in a video being ineligible for 4. Pound Test Line
Line class bonus points are awarded for the use of smaller catch and release verification and therefore will not qualify 5. Time of release.
line as defined by IGFA rules. Total points are computed by for catch and release points for tournament prizes or cash 6. Classification of Angler (M, F, or Jr.)
multiplying the base Billfish points times the line bonus awards:
multiplier. Base Billfish Points are: Blue Marlin 500 Points, 1. Failure to show the tournament designator. Protests
White Marlin, Spearfish or Sailfish 200 Points. Line samples 2. Failure to show the tournament designator if additional
may be requested. The line bonus multipliers and points are: All protests must be submitted in writing to the Vice-
video camera is used. President of Tournaments or Tournament Chairman no later
Blue Marlin White Marlin/Spearfish/ Sailfish 3. Failure to show the “catching” of the fish. than 30 minutes following the closing of the weigh dock
130 lb test line - 1.00 500 200 after the conclusion of the tournament. Protests must be
80 lb test line - 1.25 625 250 4. Failure to show the release of the fish in healthy accompanied with a $500 protest fee. Only a successful
50 lb test line - 1.50 750 300 condition. protest will result in the refund of the $500 protest fee. All
30 lb test line - 1.75 875 350 5. Turning off video after “catch” before the fish is released. decisions of the Tournament Committee are binding and
20 lb test line - 2.00 1000 400 final. MBGFC reserves the right to make exception to any rule
6. Removal of a billfish from the water.
when the Tournament Committee decides it is in the best
Video Verification Requirements For gaffed Blue Marlin, video is required to have the interest of the participants, spectators and or the MBGFC.
Video verification is required for All Eligible Billfish, both following clearly shown.
Catch and Release and weighed Blue Marlin to be 1. Angler fighting the fish. Weigh Dock
entered into the Blue Marlin category. The video requirements The official weigh dock for all tournaments is the MBGFC
for Catch and Release and weighed Blue Marlin are different 2. Rod and reel being used for the catch.
dock. Weigh dock times vary with each tournament and
and defined below. 3. Tournament designator; failure to show designator (in are subject to change. Any changes will be discussed at the
All Catch and Release videos should clearly show the the primary video or video from additional camera/ captain’s meeting. See separate schedules for specific12
times. All fish brought to the dock must be in edible and Verification videos can subsequently be brought to the For the Ladies, Junior Angler,
fresh condition. Any evidence of freezing will disqualify clubhouse by car or other means. A weigh in number must and Limited Tournaments, weigh-in
any fish. The weigh master has the right to refuse still be obtained and such videos must be presented for and video verification will all occur at the MBGFC
any mutilated fish or fish considered to be in poor review before the close of the weigh dock. Please notify the dock and there will be no video verification drop off
condition. All fish must be brought to the weigh Tournament Committee if you plan to hand deliver videos for in Terry Cove. Otherwise, the weigh-in procedure is
dock on the boat upon which they were caught verification and do not need to weigh any fish. identical for the Ladies and Limited Tournaments.
unless granted permission by the tournament • Depending on conditions, MBGFC will have boats 36’ and
committee in the interest of the safety of the The Junior Angler Tournament has its own weigh in
under come to the side of the weigh dock. Boats over 36’ will procedure and fishing times that will be discussed
participants or spectators and or the MBGFC. be accommodated on the front of the weigh dock.
Someone from each boat must at all times remain with the at the Captains Meeting.
fish to be weighed. Catch card documentation will • The MBGFC may have boats waiting in the marina canal to
be provided at weigh dock. The angler must sign and fill empty places at the weigh dock, but please do not enter Awards Presentation
verify the weight before it becomes official. Any angler the marina canal until your boat number/ name is called An official awards presentation will be held following each
who wins may be subject to a lie detector test, and winning • All boats in line for the weigh dock should leave enough tournament. Updates may be obtained from the weigh board
billfish anglers in the cash awards will be asked to furnish room for boats entering Orange Beach Marina (and not going on the weigh dock during each day’s weigh-in. For the Junior
video verification (as described in the video verification to the weigh dock) to be able to pass freely. (This means Angler and Ladies Tournaments, awards will be presented
section of the rules) that that fish was indeed caught by boats needing fuel and/or going to their assigned slip.) in the clubhouse at the conclusion of the tournament. The
them during the tournament. Members of the NMFS may awards presentations for the Memorial Day, Limited and
be on hand at the weigh dock to sample various contents of • Please – NO WAKE - Idle speed only - to minimize damage Alabama Invitational Labor Day Billfish Tournaments will take
any and all large fish presented to them. Please cooperate to spectator boats due to surge. Experienced operators use place on the day following the tournament at approximately
in the interest of science, and help us obtain as much one engine in gear. 9:30 AM following the awards brunch.
information as possible for the future of offshore fishing • Please cut your engines once you are tied to weigh dock.
and this magnificent resource. The weigh board does Diesel fumes are hazardous to the health of the dock crew Cash Awards
not necessarily reflect the official standings of the and spectators. These categories are separate and are not included in the
tournament. entry fees. Payout is determined by total money received
• All boats that require video verification (with or
without fish to weigh) should drop off the angler/ boat for each category minus 10% for MBGFC expenses with
Instructions For Weigh-In the remaining 90% split 50%, 30%, 20% for 1st, 2nd, and
representative with the video equipment and all cables at the
Memorial Day and Labor Day Tournaments only designated video verification dock in Terry Cove. A shuttle will 3rd place in each category. If only 2 fish are eligible the
• Boats returning via Perdido Pass must be inside the Perdido take the angler or representative to the clubhouse for video remaining 90% will be divided 60%, 40% for 1st and 2nd
Pass Rocks before 6 p.m.. Boats returning via Mobile Pass or verification. place. If only one fish is eligible the 90% will go to that fish.
Pensacola Pass must be in the channel immediately north In the event there is only a single entrant in a particular cash
• Boats that only require video verification award category, a 100% refund will be issued. For any cash
of the Perdido Pass Bridge before 6 p.m. unless otherwise have the option to come to the weigh dock to
designated at the Captains Meeting. You must call the MBGFC award category in which there are 2 or more participants and
be acknowledged by tournament officials and there are no eligible fish, a 90% refund will be issued. All
Tournament committee on channel 72 once you reach the spectators and are encouraged to do so.
designated check point to confirm your time of arrival and winners are subject to a polygraph examination at
be assigned a weigh-in number if needed. Your weigh-in • Keep Tournament Channel 72 clear during weigh dock the discretion of the Tournament Committee; see
number will determine the order in which you are called to operation hours. Boats waiting to be called to weigh dock polygraph policy section of rules.
the weigh dock. should carefully monitor Channel 72 and when your boat/ In the event of a TIE in ANY cash award category,
number is called, respond to dock master that you are cash awards will be split equally among the winners
• The weigh dock will be open Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. proceeding as directed. If a boat does not respond when as follows;
• The MBGFC will begin monitoring VHF Channel 72 at 2:30 called, dock master will call next boat in line.
p.m. for assignment of weigh-in numbers to allow boats Three or more ties for 1st place will evenly split 1st, 2nd,
• Once your boat is at weigh dock, do not get off of your and 3rd place cash awards. Two ties in first place will evenly
needing to weigh fish access to the weigh dock. boat until instructions are given to determine when your split the 1st and 2nd place cash awards and second place
• On Sunday, the weigh dock opens at 3 p.m. and will close fish will be weighed. If you are weighing tuna, have tuna winner(s) receive the 3rd place cash award. If there are no
after all eligible boats have completed their weigh in and/or permit ready before coming to weigh dock. Once all fish on ties in first place, 2nd place ties will evenly split 2nd and 3rd
video verification. your boat are weighed, the dock master will tell the captain/ place cash awards. Third place ties (without ties in 1st or 2nd
owner and you will be asked to depart and make room for place) will evenly split 3rd place cash awards.
• After you obtain your weigh-in number, position your boat the next boat.
in the channel outside the entrance to the Orange Beach
Marina Canal and wait for your number/boat name to be • “Catch card” documentation for all eligible fish will be issued Catch And Release
called. at the weigh dock. Color Video movie confirmation is mandatory; see
• All fish to be weighed must arrive by boat on the boat upon • Please help us to minimize the time required to weigh video verification section of rules. Catch and Release
which the fish were caught unless granted permission fish by following directions. We will allow you time to cash awards are awarded according to the total
by the tournament committee in the interest of the have pictures made but please clear the dock immediately catch and release points accumulated for each boat
safety of the participants or spectators and or the afterwards. This is a courtesy to your fellow fishermen who and not the individual angler.
MBGFC. are waiting in the harbor. Categories are $100, $300, $500, $1000, $2500,
• All verification videos must be brought to the designated • Tournament participants should not use channel 72 to $5000, $10,000, and $25,000
check point on the boat upon which they were caught. inquire about the results of the tournament.13
All Catch and Release must be verified under the rules as Disclaimer appointed by the MBGFC whose opinion shall be final. If any
stated under general Catch and Release rules. Payout is 1st, registered angler or occupant of a vessel refuses to submit
Registrants accept the following conditions: Participants
2nd and 3rd places in each category. There will be NO LINE a to a polygraph examination, or if any registered anger
enter the tournament at their own risk. The MBGFC, its
BONUS POINTS when calculating catch and release point or occupant gives a response which, in the sole opinion of
members, officials, committee members, and all persons
totals for Cash Awards. Each verified blue marlin caught the polygraph examiner, is untruthful, then the offending
directly or indirectly connected with the tournament shall
and released is 500 pts and all White Marlin, Sailfish, and angler(s) on the boat shall be immediately disqualified
be exempt from any liability for loss, damage, negligence,
Spearfish are 200 pts. If video verification committee cannot
harm, or injury to any participant, entrant, sports fisherman, without further notice from the tournament in question. Any
verify the species of your billfish, it will be classified as a
his companions, boat captains, crew members, vessels, and registered angler(s) that is disqualified shall not be
white marlin.
equipment, which may occur during registration or during entitled to any prizes, awards, or refund of the entry
the tournament. By completing the tournament application
Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin the participant acknowledges that such recordings become
fees or cash award fees.
Categories are $500 and $1000 for the Tuna, Wahoo, the property of the MBGFC and gives consent for the MBGFC
and Dolphin with 1/3 of total money for 1st place in each to use without payment or restriction any photograph, video,
category. Tuna, Wahoo, and Dolphin each have a $100, or audio recording in which any participant may appear, for
$300, $500, $1000, $2500, $5000, $10,000, and any purpose whatsoever, in regards to but not limited to
$25,000 category. Payout is 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each advertising, promotional material, and/or sale. All winning
category.. entrants agree to submit to a polygraph examination (lie
detector test) at the request of the Tournament Committee.
Largest Fish On Dock Failure to submit will subject the entrant to disqualification
Winner take all for largest fish on dock, $1000. at the Tournament Committee’s discretion. One day of
fishing constitutes a complete tournament. In the event
Blue Marlin of inclement weather any part of the tournament may be
Winners are required to verify a caught billfish with
color video movie proof (not digital pictures) and
canceled, postponed or continued. All participants and boats
shall exercise good sportsmanship and courtesy whether at When it comes to
are subject to a polygraph examination; see video
verification section of rules
the dock, underway, or fishing. Any participant that violates
federal or state law will be disqualified. If the tournament FUN, Go Big or
Go Home!
shall be canceled for any reason beyond the control of the
Categories include: $100, $300, $500, $1000, $2500, MBGFC, entrants will be refunded a prorated share of their
$5000, $10000 and $25,000. entrance fee at the discretion of the tournament committee.
Top Captain and Crew Cash Award ($500) is awarded No refund will be made after the official start of the
to first place only according to Catch and Release points tournament (discussed at the captain’s meeting). Payment
without line class multiplier and points from all eligible fish. of an entry fee, completion of the tournament
application form, and sign-out at the captains
JOIN US!
Cash Award Payments meeting by the designated boat representative
constitute a representation by each angler, owner,
Mobile Big Game
Cash award winners will be announced at the end of the
awards ceremony. Results as read at the awards ceremony are captain, and crew member that he/she has read and
fully understands the Tournament Rules and that
unaudited. Cash award checks will be issued within 2 weeks
after the tournament is complete provided there are no he/she shall abide by such rules and the decisions of
the Tournament Committee.
Fishing Club
outstanding appeals or disputes. No cash award checks
can be issued unless the cash award sheet is completely filled MBGFC Polygraph Policy
out including a valid Driver’s License Number and Social
Security or tax ID number. An IRS form 1099 will be sent to In consideration for the MBGFC’s processing each tournament
all Cash Award Winners at the year’s end. participant’s registration acceptance of his or her entry,
each registered angler specifically agrees and consents to www.MBGFC.org
Withdrawal Policy voluntarily submit to a polygraph examination(s) that will be
(A) If pre-registered and withdraw prior to 4:00 p.m. conducted by a polygraph examiner selected by the MBGFC,
registration, you will be refunded everything less credit card at any time until all prize winners and awards are determined
fees. and announced. Further, each registered angler agrees
(B) If pre-registered and withdraw prior to sign out and after to obtain the agreement and consent of each and every
4:00 p.m., you will be refunded all cash award less credit card occupant of the boat from which he or she fishes during the
fees and entry fees less credit card fees and $75 fee for food, tournament
ditty bag, per angler.
(including but not limited to the captain and crew) to
(C) If you withdraw after sign-out at Captain’s meeting, no submit to a polygraph examination or examinations as
refund will be given. described above. The method and conduct of all polygraph
examinations, and the interpretation of the results thereof,
shall be in the sole judgment of the polygraph examiner$10,000 Cash $10,000 Cash
5' Marlin Trophy 5' Marlin Trophy
Valued at $10,000 Valued at $10,000
RULES
• Must fish either MBGFC Memorial or Labor Day Tournaments
• Must fish PBGFC International Tournament
• Most Points accumulated at the end of MBGFC Labor Day Tournament wins
POINT SYSTEM
• Weighed Blue Marlin – 1 point per pound
• Catch & Release Blue Marlin – 500 point
• Catch & Release White Marlin, Sailfish, Spearfish, or unidentified billfish – 200 points
• Dolphin (1 per boat) – 3 points per pound
• Wahoo (1 per boat) – 2 points per pound
• Tuna (1 per boat) – 1 point per pound
Boats may weigh mutliple tuna, dolphin, wahoo, but only the alrgest of each species will count towards the point total each tournament.
BONUS POINTS
• 501 points awarded to each boat that fishes all 3 Tournaments
• 75 Points awarded to each club member boat for each tournament fished
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS THAT MAKE "THE CLUB CUP" A REALITY!
Angelo DePaola/Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty • Cox Pools • Gulf Shores Power Sports • Pensacola Rubber & Gasket15 2017 Member Annual Award Winners AWARD WINNER 1st Place Blue Marlin Ryan J. Cooper 3rd Place Tuna Deb Hebert 2nd Place Tuna Ryan J. Cooper 1st Place Tuna Austin Blakeney 3rd Place Dolphin Ryan J. Cooper 2nd Place Dolphin Christopher Brock 1st Place Dolphin Hayes D'Olive 3rd Place Wahoo Ed Parker 2nd Place Wahoo Sims Vickers 1st Place Wahoo Jordan Perloff 3rd Place C&R Michael Burroughs 2nd Place C&R Robert Burroughs 1st Place C&R (Dr. Robert H. Mudd Award) Ryan J. Cooper Top Lady Laurie Jones Top Male (Jere Austill Award) Robert Burroughs Top Junior (Bill Orrell Award) Ryan J. Cooper Top Out of Territory (Tommy Praytor Award) Todd Martin, III Top Small Boat (Tommy Gleason Award) Whippin Post Top Private Boat (Austin Lacey Award) Quick Time Top Charter Boat Lady Ann
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41st Annual Memorial Day Tournament
May 24 – 28
Blue Marlin, Catch & Release, Tuna • Wahoo • Dolphin
& 7th Outboard Shootout
May 24 – 26
Catch & Release, Tuna • Wahoo • Dolphin
Thursday, May 24th Chairman
Registration & Cash Room: 4 PM - 8 PM Brian Leiser
MBGFC Clubhouse
Co-Chairmen
Registration is per angler with a minimum of
4 anglers for boats over 32 feet, or 3 anglers Parker Huddle
for boats 32 feet and under.
Member Fee: $200 per angler at any time Committee:
Non-Member Fee: Zack Williams
Before midnight Mon., May 21st - $250 Clay Carrington
After May 21st - $300 Marvin Day
Outboard Shootout: $500 per boat Angelo DePaola
Dinner: 6 PM - 8 PM
Party: 4 PM - until
Friday, May 25th
Registration will be closed Friday
Cash Room: open 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Light Breakfast Food/Drinks: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Mandatory Captains Meeting
and Sign Out: 12 PM
Cash Awards Sheets distributed
Departure & Fishing open immediately
following Sign Out.
Saturday, May 26th
Fishing
J&M Tackle Weigh Dock
open 5 PM - 9 PM
Shootout Boats must return inside
the Perdido Pass Rocks by 8 PM
Sunday, May 27th
Fishing $1,000,000
Boats must return inside the For State Record
Perdido Pass Rocks by 6 PM Blue Marlin
J&M Tackle Weigh Dock
open 3 PM
Monday, May 28th
Awards Breakfast: 9:30 AM18
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Memorial Day Tournaments
2017 Category Place Weight Points Boat Angler
Memorial Day Blue Marlin
Winners Catch & Release 1st Place
2nd Place
1500.0
1125.0
Quick Time
Breathe Reel Deep
3rd Place 1000.0 Born 2 Run
4th Place 750.0 Lisa Joe
5th Place 625.0 Alma Ann
Dolphin 1st Place 53.2 53.2 Get Reel Larry Hipsh, Sr.
2nd Place 30.4 30.4 Get Reel Justin Hamner
Top Club Member 1st Place 1248.0 Quick Time Robert Burroughs
Top Junior Angler 1st Place 566.4 Sea Mixer Elliot Davis
Top Lady Angler 1st Place 250.0 Breathe Reel Deep Shay Clemons
Top Male Angler 1st Place 1248.0 Quick Time Robert Burroughs
Top Boat 1st Place 1748.0 Quick Time
Tuna 1st Place 750.2 750.2 Patron Tom Shumate
2nd Place 691.8 691.8 Shock wave Austin Blakeney
3rd Place 167.0 167.0 Reel Happy Edward Leatherbury, Jr.
Wahoo 1st Place 49.6 49.6 Southbound Brody Smith
2nd Place 44.8 44.8 Southbound Sims Vickers
3rd Place 41.6 41.6 Lucky 2 Fred Owen
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