"Band the Slam" Inaugural Flats Fishing Tourney

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Inaugural South Brevard Ducks Unlimited
"Band the Slam"
2004 Inshore Flats Fishing Slam

When: Saturday, June 12, 2004
Where: Squid Lips Restaurant/Sebastian, Florida

Eligible Species: Trout/Redfish/Snook/Flounder

$5000.00 in cash (based on 100 adult entries) & merchandise


1st, 2nd, 3rd Heaviest Fish: Trout/Redfish $300, $200, $100
Most Spots: Redfish Merchandise
Longest Snook/Photo: Merchandise
Heaviest 1st place Ladies Fish: (any eligible species) Merchandise
Kid (15 yoa & under) Trash Slam: Jack Crevalle/Catfish/Ladyfish Merchandise
Heaviest Slam: Trout/Redfish Don Ray Limited Edition Print "Gator Trout"
Heaviset Grand Slam: Trout/Redfish/Flounder 12 gauge DU Shotgun

To encourage a safe release, a one-quarter pound per fish penalty will be deducted for any fish brought in dead at time of weigh in (excluding Trash Slam)

Registration opens @ Squid Lips 5:30 pm on Friday, 06/11/04

Mandatory Captains Meeting will begin @ 6:30 pm

Wade Fishermen: Check-in @ Squid Lips west parking area @ 5:30 am (pending)

Boat Fishermen: Bimini Start @ the east end of Fins Marina Channel @ 5:55 am (pending)

Weigh-In: Noon – 2:00 pm (Nextel Time)

All live fish will be "tagged" after weigh-in & prior to its release

Awards Ceremony: 4:00 pm

$50.00 per adult: includes a (1) one year membership & magazine to DU
$15.00 15 yoa: includes a (1) one year Greenwing membership & magazine to DU


For further info contact:

Capt Jeff Kraynik @ 321-725-3456
Tony Rushing @ 321-725-3246

Tournament Underwriters:

Boner Custom Rods
Eau Gallie Marine Center
McKinney Construction/MAC Metals
Sail & Sea Canvass Shop
Smith Surveying & Mapping


Tournament Sponsors:

Ameristitch Embroidery
Beef O'Bradys
Coastal Angler Magazine
Coastal Sportsmen of Florida
Don Ray Internet Studios
GAFF magazine
M&M Jewelry
PowerPro Fishing Line
Ridley's Gallery & Framing
Riptide Lures
Riverside National Bank
Sail & Sea Canvass Shop
Sign Design & Printwear


Ducks Unlimited Mission Statement:

Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.

All monies raised during this tournament after payouts go directly to Ducks Unlimited/National & are broken down into the following catagories:

3% Administration & Human Resources
12% Fund Raising & Development
85% Waterfowl/Wetlands Conservation & Education

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We'd like to welcome aboard (2) two new sponsors to the tourney:

Boater's World/Melbourne
Fergusons Trailer Parts & Service

We'd also like to announce that Boner Rod girl Brittany Lane will be @ the tournament selling rods, t-shirts, & available for pictures.

And of course, all monies raised after pay-outs go directly to Ducks Unlimited to conserve our vanishing wetlands.

Tight-Lines everyone

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We'd like to welcome aboard our newest Underwriter:

Bethal Marine Electronics of Melbourne.

Jules has stepped up & donated an Eagle Fish Finder/Depth Recorder, t-shirts, & other raffle items.

Thanks Jules!!!