Fishing Tournament

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The Texas Academy at Lamar University will be hosting a Fishing Tournament as our students largest fundraiser of the year. Our goal is to promote camaraderie and environmental stewardship through an inclusive fishing event while raising funds for student activities and academy improvements. Join us in celebrating the joy of fishing and investing in a brighter future for Texas Academy students.

SUMMER 24 TOURNEY SCHEDULE COMING SOON

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SPONSOR THE FISHING TOURNAMENT

Tiered Sponsors

Bronze-$500 
Medium Company Logo on Sponsor Banner
1 teams | 4 tickets
10 Maximum per category

Silver-$750 
Medium Company Logo on Sponsor Banner
2 teams | 6 tickets
8 Maximum per category

Gold-$1000 
Large Company Logo on Sponsor Banner
3 teams | 8 tickets
5 Maximum per category

Platinum-$2000 
XL Company Logo on Sponsor Banner
5 teams | 10 tickets 
10X10 Tent Space
3x6 foot banner
Logo on our Fishing Tournament Webpage
Verbal and visual shoutouts at all recruiting events
4 Maximum per category

Diamond-$5000 

2XL Company Logo on Sponsor Banner
8 teams | 16 tickets
10x20 Tent Space
3x6 foot banner
Speaking time at Captain's Dinner
Single Color Logo on 25-26 Student Body t-shirt
Logo on our Fishing Tournament Webpage
Verbal and visual shoutouts at all recruiting events
3 Maximum per category

Exclusive Sponsors

Maximum 1 sponsor per category

Towel Sponsor - $1000
Medium Company Logo on Sponsor Banner
Logo on hand towel given to all anglers

Captains Dinner Sponsor - $1500
Speaking time at Captains Dinner
Large Company Logo on Sponsor Banner
Logo on our Fishing Tournament Webpage

Green Reel Prize Sponsor - $1500
Logo on winners check 
Medium Company Logo on Sponsor Banner
Sponsored by "Company Name" on trophy
Logo on reusable shopping bags given to anglers

Prize Sponsors

Maximum 1 sponsor per category

1st Place Sponsor - $2500
Logo on winners check 
Sponsored by "Company Name" on trophy
10X10 Tent Space
Large Size Logo on Sponsor Banner
Logo on our Fishing Tournament Webpage

2nd Place Sponsor - $1750
Logo on winners check 
Sponsored by "Company Name" on trophy
10X10 Tent Space
Medium Size Logo on Sponsor Banner
Logo on our Fishing Tournament Webpage

3rd Place Sponsor - $1750
Logo on winners check 
Sponsored by "Company Name" on trophy
10X10 Tent Space
Small Size Logo on Sponsor Banner
Logo on our Fishing Tournament Webpage

All sponsors will be given the opportunity to provide a marketing item to place in the Green Reel Bags that will be given to all anglers. 

 

SUMMER 24 SPONSOR LINK COMING SOON

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

REDFISH TOURNAMENT ⋄ $250 Entry Fee

Get ready for the ultimate angling experience! Join fellow fishing enthusiasts from around the state as they compete for the coveted title of Redfish Champion. Prepare your gear, fine-tune your techniques, and get ready to cast your line.

 

PRIZES
1st Place - $2500 + trophy 2nd Place - $1750 + trophy 3rd Place - $1000 + trophy

 

Optional Team Side Pots

Team side pots - $50 buy-in per team, per category:

Most Spots (touching spots equal 1)
Heaviest Single (under 28in)

In the event of a tie on any side pot, the tie will be broken by earliest weigh-in time.

Payout for each side pot category:

Most Spots - $150 (first only)
Heaviest Single - $200 (first only)

Weigh-in stringer: maximum of three (3) fish

"Most Spots" side and heaviest redfish are not required to be part of the three (3) fish tournament stringer.

All teams are automatically entered into Green Reel category. 

Schedule of Events

Captains' Dinner - Friday, 12th - Location TBD

5:00 am - Boat checks of aerated live wells
5:30 am - Dock departure; time is tentative and could change to ensure safe light for all participants to launch in a safe and orderly manner
6:30 am - Battle of the anglers begins
2:00 pm - Weigh-in starts
4:00 pm - Weigh-in closes; all participants must return to the dock and submit their catches for weigh-in

The awards ceremony will take place after the weigh-in is completed, with the top anglers being recognized for their efforts.

 

RULES AND REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON