| 1.
Entry Blanks: All entries must be on official entry blanks
available at all certified weighing stations and mailed to Tournament
Headquarters promptly. All entry cards must be postmarked no later
than thirty days after weigh in or release
of fish. No entry received after November 10,
2009 will be considered. All entry cards must be completed in
full for eligbility. |
| 2.
Ecology Award: Release entry blanks are available at all
official weighing stations and at Tournament Headquarters. Recognition
is given at the end of the trounament to Male, Female, Youth, and
Boat Category Winners. Ecology Certificates will be presented to anglers
with 100 or more points. Fish must be alive and in good condition
when released. A release occurs when the hook is physically removed
or wire is cut by the angler or mate. Any catch and release
points earned on a licensed charter boat will go towards the charter
boat's total points. They cannot be credited to an individual. |
| Fish
Amberjack
Barracuda
Billfish*
Black Drum
Bluefish
Channel Bass
Cobia
Dolphin
Flounder
Grouper
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel |
Point
Value
10
10
150
10
10
10
50
50
10
20
20
50
|
Fish
Ladyfish
Largemouth Bass
Other Tuna
Shark
Sheepshead
Snapper
Spadefish
Spanish Mackerel
Striped Bass
Tarpon
Trout
Wahoo
Yellowfin Tuna |
Point
Value
10
10
20
10
10
20
10
10
20
100
10
100
100 |
| *Includes
Marlin, Sailfish and Swordfish |
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| 3.
Angling Methods: All
fish entered must be caught on rod and reel except for freshwater
species and sheepshead; cane poles permitted for these species. No
handlines are permitted. Fish snagged, gigged, shot,
netted, or harpooned are ineligible. Anglers must play
and land fish without assistance. Length of fish and catch
limits must meet Federal and State laws. |
4.
Tackle Divisions:
Saltwater:
Ultra Light Tackle - 8 lb. test line or less.
Light Tackle - Over 8 lb. through 20 lb. test line.
General Tackle - Over 20 lb. test line.
Fly Rod - 20 lb. test tippet or less.
Freshwater:
Ultra Light Tackle - 8 lb. test line or less.
Light Tackle - Over 8 lb. through 14 lb. test line.
General Tackle - Over 14 lb. test line.
Fly Rod - 20 lb. test tippet or less. |
| 5.
Fly Rod Regulations: Rods must conform to generally accepted
fly fishing customs. The lure must be a recognized type of artificial
fly and not natural or preserved. |
| 6.
Official Waters: Fish must be caught in waters of Berkeley,
Charleston or Dorchester Counties. Offshore catches must be made in
boats leaving from and returning to waters between South Santee River
and South Edisto River. It is permissible to enter fish caught in
the Edisto River and its tributaries and the Santee River provided
boats launch from and return to the tri-county area. Offshore waters
are beyond the 3 Nautical Mile Line. Inshore waters are inside the
3 Nautical Mile Line. |
| 7.
Weighing Stations: All fish must be weighed at an official
Trident Tournament Station or by a Trident Fishing Tournament committee
member. Certified personnel of weigh stations will conduct weigh-in;
however, angler will , by his signature, attest that an official weighmaster
performed the weigh-in. Anglers may not weigh in their own fish. |
2008-2009
Official Weighing Stations
Please see below for updated stations
page updated 6-23-09 |
James
Island |
Crosby's
Fish & Shrimp Co.
Folly Road Tackle Shop |
2223
Folly Rd., Charleston, SC 29412
805 Folly Rd., Charelston, SC 29412 |
795-4049
762-7397 |
West Ashley |
|
Haddrell's Point - West
Charleston Angler
Ripley Light Marina
Ripley Light Yacht Club
|
47 South Windemere Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407
654 St. Andrews Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407
56 Ashley Pointe Dr., Charleston, SC 29407
95 Ripley Pointe Dr., Charleston, SC 29407 |
766-3220
571-3899
766-2100
852-9069 |
North
Charleston |
| Cooper
River Marina
|
1010 Juneau Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29418
|
554-0790 |
Folly
Beach |
| Folly
Beach Fishing Pier |
101 E. Arctic Ave., Folly Beach, SC 29439
|
588-3474 |
Johns
Island |
| Barton
& Burwell
Bohicket Marina |
3155 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island, SC 29455
1880 Andell Bluff Rd., Johns Island, SC 29455 |
559-2214
768-1280 |
Isle
of Palms |
| Isle
of Palms Marina |
50 41st Ave., Isle of Palms, SC 29451 |
886-0209 |
Mt.
Pleasant |
|
Barton & Burwell
Charleston Angler
Daniel Island Marina
Haddrell's Point
Mt. Pleasant Seafood
Tolers Cove
Mt. Pleasant Pier (new) |
675-B Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
1795 Hwy 17, Suite 107, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
669 Marina Dr., Ste. 102, Charleston, SC 29492
855 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
1 Seafood Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
1610 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
|
216-3711
884-2095
884-1000
881-3644
884-4122
881-0325
614-9810 |
| Monck
Corner |
| Angler's
Sporting Goods
|
605 N. Hwy. 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
|
761-1171
|
| Summerville |
| Charleston
Angler |
2139
N. Main St. Suite F, Summerville, SC 29483 |
871-9362 |
Harleyville |
| Haskel
Parler |
163
E. Main St., Harleyville, SC 29448 |
|
Trident
Fishing Tournaments |
Charleston
Coastal Angler Tournament
SCSSA Tournaments
Lowcountry Anglers Tournament
Carolina Lady Anglers Tournament
Saltwater Sports Club Tournament
|
| 8.
Judging: All entries will be approved and judged by the Tournament
judges and winner notified. Selection to be based on overall performances
as determined from valid entry forms and participation in the Ecology
Program . Questionable entries will be disqualified. Decisions of
the judges are final. |
| 9.
Ties: No duplicate awards will be made. Earliest entry will
be named winner. |
10.
Awards: Plaques will be awarded for heaviest eligible fish
in each tackle division. Charter boat/captain can only fish under
the charter category, not the recreational.
Special Awards:
Outstanding Saltwater Angler - Inshore & Offshore
Outstanding Freshwater Angler - Male, Female, Youth
Outstanding Lady Angler - Inshore & Offshore
Outstanding Youth (16 yrs. & under) - Inshore & Offshore
Outstanding Light Tackle Award, includes Ultra-light - Inshore &
Offshore
Outstanding Fly Fishing Award
Ecology Award (based on release points) - Male, Female, Youth, Outstanding
Boat (Inshore & Offshore)
..and Outstanding Charter Boat (Inshore
& Offshore)
Outstanding Out-of-the-Area Catch (based on the outstanding catch
by an out-of-the tri-county angler), ..Inshore
and Offshore
Boat Award - Inshore & Offshore (recreational and charter)
Special Recognition Awards (special awards based on merit). No minimum
weight required for certificates ..for
youth.
New Tournament Record
Outstanding Catfish Award*
Outstanding Shark Award*, Inshore & Offshore
*Please not that all Catfish and Shark catches will be judged exlcusively
for the Outhstanding Catfish and Outstanding Shark awards. Catfish
and Shark entries will not be used in judging any other outstanding
awards. |
| 11.
Enter All Eligible Fish: Anglers are encouraged to enter
all eligible fish as this will count toward selection of outstanding
anglers, outstanding boats and special awards. |
| 12.
Certificates:
A Master Angler's Certificate will be awarded during
the course of the tournament to each
youth angler entering an
eligible fish meeting or exceeding the nimimum weight requirements.
Certificates will be presented for each eligible fish entered. |
| 13.
Tournament Decals: An official decal of the tournament will
be awarded to each angler entering. |
14.
Photo Contest: Open to all tournament participants starting
November 1, 2008 through October 31, 2009. You may enter the contest
by sending any size "sport-fishing" photo or slide, color
or black and white, from the tri-county area.
1st Place - $100.00 and photo will be on front cover
of brochure
2nd Place - $75.00 and photo also on front cover
of brochure
3rd Place - $50.00 and photo will be in brochure
4th Place - $25.00 and photo will be in brochure |
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