Each event ticket includes an exclusive welcome dinner on Friday evening, a light breakfast to fuel your Saturday fishing, and a delicious dinner to cap off the tournament on Saturday night. In addition, each guest will receive (2) drink tickets for wine or beer at the lodge bar. All meals and activities will take place in the nostalgic Tarpon Lodge dining room and porch.

Each ticket also includes (5) raffle tickets for Saturday night’s epic raffle, featuring premium prizes from top brands in the fishing industry. Even if you don’t fish, you still have a chance to win! Tight lines!

Reserve Your Room at Tarpon Lodge

In the event that the lodge is full, we recommend checking on Airbnb, VRBO, and other local hotels in the area!

Tournament Rules

All scoring will be done on the Angler’s honor. Each angler must submit all scores to the app by 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Size. In order to be recorded as catches, certain species of fish must have a minimum length as outlined on the app when you submit your catch. Only five fish per species may be scored per angler.

Point System.  Points will be awarded at the point value given to each species as noted on the scorecard and will be multiplied depending on the method of catch: bait X 1, artificial X 1.5, and fly X 2.

Tackle.  In the artificial and fly fishing categories, baits should be “pure lures.”

Eligible Species: Trout, Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Cobia, Grouper, Snapper

Itinerary

FRIDAY:

·       6:00 – 8:00 pm Captain’s Meeting and Dinner

SATURDAY:

·       5:30 am Breakfast & Coffee available

·       7:00 am Lines in the Water

·       4:00 pm Lines out of the Water

·       5:00 pm Scorecard turn-in deadline

·       6:30 pm Dinner and Awards Banquet

FAQs

•Do I have to stay at Tarpon Lodge in order to participate?

No, you can make other lodging accommodations.

•Where is the captain’s meeting and awards ceremony banquet?

Tarpon Lodge 13771 Waterfront Drive Pineland, FL 33945 www.tarponlodge.com (239) 283-3999

•May I bring guests to the captain’s meeting and award banquets who don’t plan on fishing?

Yes, see the registration form for Non-fishing Guest ticket which will include the Captain’s Meeting dinner on Friday night and the Awards Banquet on Saturday. Only those paying the full registration fee will receive tournament shirts and be eligible for the raffle.

•Is there a secure place to keep my boat and trailer during the nights of the event?

Yes, secure parking will be provided by Tarpon Lodge. Please contact Tarpon Lodge for more info.

•What is the closest boat ramp to Tarpon Lodge?

 Pineland Marine, http://www.pinelandmarina.com/ Approximately 200 yards away.

•Who is eligible to fish in this tournament?

 Owners of Maverick, Hewes, Pathfinder, and Cobia boats and their guests. 

•Does this tournament have a cash payout?

 No. Trophies will be awarded to the top lady angler, youth angler and overall top scorer. In addition, raffle tickets will be awarded to each angler in proportion to their overall score. (Higher score = more raffle tickets = greater chance to win great raffle items.)

•If I’m from out of town, how will I know where to fish and at what time according to the tides?

Local MBG Pro Staff members will be on hand at the captain’s meeting to discuss the where’s and hows of fishing the area.

•I don’t typically fish tournaments. Why should I fish this one?

We like to refer to these as Funamants. They are more about fun, family, good food, and getting together with fellow MBG owners than competitive fishing. Every angler receives at least one raffle ticket and is eligible to win any of our great raffle prizes.

•When do ticket sales end?

 Last day to buy tickets will be April 31st, 2025.

•More questions?

Contact Kent Krebeck, kkrebeck@maverickboatgroup.com or (772) 465-0631, ext. 2128

Some of the fun from last year.