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A UNIQUE MONTHLY CONTEST FOR KAYAK ANGLERS
Each month, this group of competitors launches from different parts of the bay and beyond with targeted/eligible fish changing each time. For the novice and seasoned anglers young and old. You'll find how quickly you make friends and learn new areas! The new 2021 season begins Tuesday, March 9th with entry registration and continues until April 2022!
The challenge of new areas and specific fish keeps the competitors on their toes!
From the less developed south shore of Tampa Bay to urban east Tampa to hidden freshwater gems, we explore it all!
A tournament with monthly prizes as well as points accumulated to determine the top contestants at end of year FF Final!
TOURNAMENT #11 WINNERS
FF TOURNAMENT #12: ALLIGATOR LAKE, SAFETY HARBOR
Back to the swamp Feb. 20th!
We return to Alligator Lake right in bass season! This is our last regular season contest and the eligible area includes nearby Coopers Bayou/ Safety Harbor shoreline as a bonus for those who still need saltwater fish.
FF2021 CONTESTANTS TOP TIER
FF TOP TIER SUMMARY
Top six move slightly! Dave Knorr has overtaken Brian and Toni is closing in on both of them. Dave Lefevre is barely holding off Bill as Mirek racks up another badge!
FF2021 CONTESTANTS middle TIER
FF MIDDLE TIER SUMMARY
The middle-tier still sees Craig at the top but Dylan Gaughan made a big move at last month's Crisp Park!
FF2021 CONTESTANTS lower TIER
FF lower TIER SUMMARY
The lower tier is filled with folks that have not competed since the start of the year but Don is back from an injury for the January 15th tournament so I expect him to rise quickly! (Remember, entering a tournament automatically earns you 10 points.)
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FF 2021 BULLET POINTS
- No refunds for missed tournaments.
- If the weather is a factor, the contest will be rescheduled.
- Novice to seasoned anglers welcomed.
- 12 monthly contests including Final.
- Your pictures taken of qualifying fish during eligible hours on the day of the contest will be sent to Glen Pla via email: plaglen5@gmail.com
The new 2021 level badges!
These are the different level badges (minus the snook badge that is being worked on for the moment.) that each contestant has to complete during the year for a chance to compete at the top level in the Final. Only the redfish, trout, and snook will be available as collectible stickers as of right now. Find out what it takes to complete each level in the coming days here on this page.
FF RULES FOR 2021 SEASON
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Pics that may not make the grade!
Flipping fish
Fish has to be lying flat with nose to 0 and other end clearly visible for correct measurement. I have to make a judgement (I do my best) on clean measurements so take your time with the pic. Also, be sure your stick's measuring increments are easy for me to see. I would suggest using a marker to fill in faded numbers.
Measure from 0
I can't make an exact measurement when fish does not start at 0. This will really come into play later on when precise measurements will have to count. Remember, take your time with qualifying pics.
I try to be as fair and precise as I can with everyone's pics.. but it is sometimes not an easy job so bear with me as we have the whole season in front of us.
