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Catch a big one this October!

Established in 1948, The Destin Fishing Rodeo is the ultimate fishing tournament for saltwater anglers of all ages.

• Open Everyday – October 1st through October 31st
• The Rodeo is FREE to angler’s fishing aboard a registered boat in the Rodeo. to contact a registered boat go to: www.destinfishingrodeo.org/registeredboats.html
• Weigh-ins everyday on the docks at A.J.’s Seafood & Oyster Bar from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.
• Open to Private and Charter Boats
• FREE entry for Pier, Bridge, Jetty & Surf Fishing
• Over 30,000 anglers compete throughout the month of October
• Over $100,000 awarded in cash and prizes
• Daily, weekly and overall prizes.
• Junior, Teen, Ladies and Senior Divisions.
• Virtually every gamefish is recognized with awards during the Rodeo. Whether you’re trolling inshore for King Mackerel, offshore for Marlin and Sailfish, or fishing the deep bottoms for Red Snapper and Grouper, you’ll be in the running for prizes. Click here for more information on tournament

Located on Destin Harbor.
1/4 mile East of the Destin Bridge. ::MAP::

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Capt. Joe. Hebert had a captive audience at Copeland's Gun Shop Aug. 20. Lori Ceier/Walton Outdoors

Successful techniques shared at fishing seminar

Captain Joe Hebert of Fish-On Lures and Silly Willy jigs held a fishing seminar at Copeland’s Gun Shop on Friday, Aug. 20. Capt. Joe demonstrated his line of lures, jigs, rods and reels.

Copeland’s Gun Shop carries a complete line of Capt. Joe’s products.

Copeland’s Gun Shop
 is located at 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S, 
Freeport, Florida 32439
Tel: (850) 835-4277

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Dinner and auction to be held at Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club

The Santa Rosa Beach chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association Florida will be holding a fundraiser at the Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club Sept 2.  There will be a cocktail reception, raffle and silent auction at 6 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. and live auction at 8:30 p.m. Auction items include trips, Hells Bay boat, Costa sunglasses, Yamaha engines, fishing tackle and more.

The local chapter are the sponsors of the annual Grayton Beach Kid’s Fishing tournament held every year. The CCAs objective is to conserve, promote and enhance the present and future availability of our coastal resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public.

Tickets are $60 per person or $110 per couple. Corporate and reserved tables begin at $700 for a table of eight. For additional information please contact Deron Strickman (850) 246-2583 or Trip Aukeman (850) 559-0060.

Download registration form at: http://www.ccaflorida.org/chapters/southwalton.html

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Captain Joe Hebert of Fish-On Lures and Silly Willy jigs will be holding a fishing seminar at Copeland’s Gun Shop on Friday, Aug. 20 from 2 – 5:30 p.m.

The first 50 in attendance will receive a Captain Joe’s Silly Willy jig.

Copeland’s Gun Shop
 is located at 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S, 
Freeport, Florida 32439
Tel: (850) 835-4277

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Anglers compete for speckled trout, redfish, catfish and ladyfish on the Choctawhatchee Bay

Nick’s Restaurant in Basin Bayou is hosting speckled trout, redfish, catfish and ladyfish tournament on the Choctawhatchee Bay on Sept. 11. Starting time will be at daybreak. This is a Choctawhatchee Bay tournament and all fish must be caught on the Bay or estuaries from Brooks Bridge to Peach Creek.
Entry Fee-$ 50.00 per person
All payouts guaranteed.
(Guaranteed payouts – Based on a minimum of 50 anglers)

FISH                              1ST PLACE    2ND PLACE    3RD PLACE
SPECKLED TROUT         $500                 $300                 $200
REDFISH                        $500                 $300                 $200
CATFISH                        $300                 $200                 $100
LADYFISH                      $300                 $200                 $100
• SLAM BONUS WEIGHT – $100 TO THE ANGLER WITH THE MOST TOTAL WEIGHT
OF ALL SPECIES.
All contestants are subject to a polygraph test.

Download Showdown entry form

Download Showdown rules

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Tournament to benefit Destin History and Fishing Museum

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort will be the home of the Sandestin Celebration Fishing Tournament August 25-29. This new tournament celebrates the favorable conditions in the Gulf of Mexico and will bring the fishing and boating community together to show the world that Florida’s Emerald Coast is open for tourism and fishing.

Entry Fee: $1,000 
Optional Entries: $250, $500, $1,000, $2,000 and $5,000 for each category
Divisions: Under 35’ and over 35’ 
IGFA rules apply
Categories: 
Cash Awards 
Catch and Release – Blue Marlin 400 points, White Marlin 200 points, Swordfish 200 points, Sailfish 175 points, Spearfish 175 points
Blue Marlin – min length 103”, Dolphin, Tuna, Wahoo, Swordfish – min length 50”, King Mackerel, Amberjack, Grouper
Non-Cash Awards 
Top Boat, Top Lady Angler, Top Jr. Angler, Top Overall Angler
For registration information Click here

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