10th Annual Tybee Island Charity Redfish Tournament
Catch a redfish, win $10,000. Tybee Island's Official Charity Beach Redfish Tournament. Over $30K in Cash & Prizes. Sponsored by Bass Pro
Date and time
Location
North Beach, Tybee Island
Railwood Avenue Tybee Island, GA 31328 United StatesAgenda
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Pre-Tournament Event - Meet & Greet & Sign Liability Waivers
6:00 AM
Registration Starts at 6am, Oct 11th at Northbeach
8:00 AM
Day 1 First Cast 8am, Oct 11th
5:00 PM
Lines in 5pm, Oct 11th
5:30 PM
Day 1 Gathering at Hucapoos
8:00 AM
Day 2 First Cast 8am, Oct 12th
4:00 PM
Day 2 Lines in 4pm, Oct 12th
5:00 PM
Award Ceremony at Hucapoos
About this event
10th Annual Tybee Island Charity Redfish Tournament, Oct 11 & 12th
- If you would like to join our list of sponsors or host our pre-tournament event, please email Nathan at Tybeefishingco@gmail.com
Last Year's 1st Place $10,000. This will be our biggest year yet, with the largest payouts! Who will be crowned champion this year?
*THIS YEAR IS LIMITED TO 350 ANGLERS, last year we had over 425 so make sure you register today!
$ 85 - Regular Registration
$50 - Kids registration (Under 16, Parent or guardian must accompany youth anglers, if youth angler catches a larger fish than the adult winner, they do not win the adult payout)
Huge Raffle This Year Featuring: Vacation Package To Key West, Tybee Hotel Stays, Rods, Reels, Fishing Charters & Something Big From Our Sponsors!
Day 1 & Day 2 After Events @ Huc-a-poos
Tournament Sponsors: Bass Pro Shop, Bull River Marina, Billi Jo Cape - Realtor
- If you would like to join our list of sponsors please email Nathan at Tybeefishingco@gmail.com
Tournament rules are as follows
- Date: Oct 11 & 12th
- NEW: Pre-tournament event, Friday Oct 10 from 6-9pm [We are looking for a location for our pre-tournament registration event, please email Nathan if interested at tybeefishingco@gmail.com]
- First Cast at 8am
- Lines in at 5pm on Oct 11 & 4pm on Oct 12th
1) Live, Frozen & Artificial baits are allowed. Traditional casting only, no kayaks, drones or any launching mechanisms allowed.
2) Location: North Beach, Tybee Island. Registration Tent will be in the North Beach parking lot. Fishing area will start at The North Beach jetties. The end mark will be determined closer to the tournament start date. We will email each participant as well as announce on our group facebook page
3) This is a CPR (catch, photo, release) event so contestants must have their fish measured by an official then safely released
4) Anglers must have current Georgia Saltwater Fishing License
5) Winner is determined by longest Redfish (Tie breaker goes toward the fish with the most spots, second tie breaker goes to the fish that was caught first) We will have official measurers stationed all along the beach to help measure and safely release.
6) 2 Pole Limit. NO EXCEPTIONS. Only 2 rods in the water at anytime. If you have a pole in the water for bait, that counts as one of your two poles.
7) Top 3 adult places receive CASH & PRIZES. 1st place youth entry pays!
8 ) We are recommending no more than 15 feet between rods. Let’s be courteous of each other.
9 ) The fishing boundaries will be clearly marked and announced. Any angler outside of these markers will not be eligible to register any fish that are caught outside the boundary.
1 0) Participants can arrive as early as they want, but cannot hold spots for others.
1 1) All participants MUST register at the registration tent, no exceptions as per our permit we must have liability forms signed.
Calcutta/Added Entry - Largest Bluefish of Tournament In addition to our regular prize money, any angler registered in the tournament may enter this level for $10.00. 100% of the monies collected will be paid back to the Largest Bluefish in the tournament. Last year's Calcutta winner won $2,000 on his $10 entry. **Must be entered in the redfish tournament to enter!)
This is a CPR event so we will recommend that only circle hooks will be allowed if using live or cut bait.
About The Charity
Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of the Coastal Empire is a registered 501(c)3, non-profit that operates solely on donations- 100% of all donations stay here in the Coastal Empire. The cornerstone program is the Savannah Ronald McDonald House that provides more than 4500+ family night stays each year to critically ill and injured children and their families, with a “Home away from Home.” Other core programs include the Ronald McDonald Family Rooms® in St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital and Children’s Hospital at Memorial Hospital Medical Center, the Hospitality Cart Program located in the Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®, a mobile dental clinic providing free dental cleanings and examinations, care to underserved, school- age children in Beaufort County (SC).
Mission: The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities© of the Coastal Empire is to create, find and support programs that directly enhance the health and well-being of children and families.
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Sponsor: BASS PRO SHOP SAVANNAH
When you're stocking up for a hunt, preparing for some morning fishing, or embarking on a family camping trip, Bass Pro Shops is the first your go to place to shop. Located conveniently to serve the greater Savannah area. "We are thrilled to have Bass Pro Shop's continued support for this event. It's been 10 years in the making and we couldn't have found a better main title sponsor. Thank you Vaugh & the Bass Pro Team" - Nathan & David
Phone: (912) 961-4200
Email: customerservice@bullrivermarina.com
Address: 14045 Abercorn St #1503Savannah, GA 31419
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Sponsor: BULL RIVER MARINA
At Bull River Marina we have everything you need to enjoy the beautiful waters of Savannah, Georgia! Book your tour, rental, or private charter online and contact us to learn more about dockage. "Bull River Marina has donated to this event ever since the beggining and we cannot stress how important they are to the event and our local community. Please show your love and support their great establishment." - Nathan & David
Phone: 912-897-7300
Email: customerservice@bullrivermarina.com
Address: 8005 US-80, Savannah, GA 31410
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Sponsor: BILLI JO CAPE - REALTOR
Making Georgia home ownership dreams come true. "I have personally used Billi Jo for my purchase in the greater Savannah area and cannot recommend her and her team enough! They are incredible" - Nathan
Owner: Billi Jo Cape
Phone: 912-800-3072
Email: billijorose@gmail.com
Facebook Page: CLICK HERE
Frequently asked questions
Please Note: There will be limited quantity of shirts available at the registration tent. The only way to guarantee you get one is to pre-order it. You can pre-order your shirt through the same link as registration. - Click Get Tickets - Scroll down past Donations into the Add-ons section
There is no time restriction for this. Arrive early to get your spot.
Registration: 6am, Oct 12th Day 1 First Cast: 8am Day 1 Lines In: 5pm Day 2 First Cast: 8am Day 2 Lines In: 4pm
No. Just one day. NEW: Pre-tournament event, Friday Oct 11 from 6-9pm at The Britannia Pub on Wilmington Island (140 Johnny Mercer Blvd, Savannah, GA) where you can register & sign the liability waivers so you don't have to wait in line the morning of the tournament. All participants sign in.
Winner will be the longest fish down to the 1/4in measurement. Tie Breaker 1: Number of spots on both sides of the fish. Make sure your official counts both sides. Tie Breaker 2: If 2 fish are caught with the same size & the same number of spots. the first fish caught will win.
Our raffle is the main way we get to raise money for the charity. Please considering participating so we can continue to write these great checks to our local hero's. We will have volunteers walking the beach during day 1 & 2. We will also sell raffle tickets a the after party at Hucapoos.
The Calcutta is another word for side bet for a second fish. The main tournament winner will be for the longest redfish. We do have a second fish that can win you some $$$. The Calcutta fish is the Blue Fish. You must be registered for the redfish tournament to enter the Calcutta
Yes, everyone who is attending the tournament must sign the liability waiver at the registration tent. If you do not sign in at the tent and catch a fish, your fish will not count. Please Note: You do not have to register both days, once you sign up you do not have to sign up again.
Boundaries will start at North beach jetties and go towards the pier. The exact boundary marker will be announced the day before the event. Anyone fishing outside of the boundary line will not count.
Anglers are allowed 2 rods in the water. We suggest a max of 15 ft between your rods. This does not mean that other anglers have to have their rods 15 ft from yours.
No! All casts must be traditional.
Each zone has measuring officials that will take official measurements. The measurement will be to the 1/4 in. Please Note: Our officials are volunteers. They are the only reason we can put on this event. Each measurement must be co-signed by the official and the agreed with by the angler.
Organized by
Tybee Fishing Company is a Team committed to the expansion of Coastal Georgia's Salt Water Fishing Scene. Visit us at www.TybeeFishingCo.com for Georgia's best fishing experience.
Thank you
Team Tybee