Hi guys. I wanted to bring to your attention an upcoming tournament by Toadfish. I’ve been working on it with them because all the money raised will be split between the Toadfish Conservation Coalition (Oyster Restoration) and Release Over 20". If you’ve ever attended a Toadfish event you know they do things first class! The tournament is 100% catch and release using the Fishing Chaos app, and runs a week long from Sept 7 to Sept 13, followed by an epic party at Bohemian Bull on Sept 14. You can fish any time during that window and any where in public waters in SC. The big-3 (Redfish, Trout, Flounder) are included as well as…Toadfish! Plenty of categories to win, and giant prizes also. You get an awesome captains bag shipped to you when you sign up including jigs from Eye Strike, plastics from Z-Man, stuff from Toadfish and RO20 and a ruler to use during the tournament.
In order to support a push to not target bull reds during their spawn, only redfish 30" and under are eligible.
Thanks Optiker
I really like the part about not killing the female spotail that carry all the eggs
Now if only everyone would get onboard with not killing the big mama flounder
DNR needs to change the size limit!
Tell us again about how all the flounder over 14 inches are females
I’m fine with frying some twelve inch males and letting the girls go to make eggs
During the legislative sessions when the last flounder bill was passed, there was a bill to add a 20" upper slot for flounder that passed the House. Unfortunately, the Senate overrode it. We are not lobbyists or a political organization. If we all just voluntarily release the bigger flounder, we won’t need legislation, will we? We’re seeing more and more anglers and guides embrace and normalize releasing big flounder, and we hope that trend grows.
I’m checking my schedule! Might be a good opportunity to visit my sister in Charleston while I’m at it. I love Toadfish, their rods and products, and everything they are about. I’d love to fish the tournament if I can!
I should add: Now is the time to sign up. Don’t wait till the last minute, because we need to mail your captains pack that includes your ruler to use during the tournament!
I agree with you Optiker on releasing over 20 and I release regardless if a family member don’t request a red or flounder. Now that eye know better I try my best to do better. I’ve always acknowledged this site for knowledge and understanding. I’m just out fishing and looking for the big ones too post and release. I have offshore species that I engulf from time and enjoy. Inshore keeps me occupied when not doing house work, gardening, arguing with my neighbors about nothing and enjoying retirement. Life’s good
It was a 30" line painter!