Our Mission
At Rudee Inlet Ladies Open, we are dedicated to promoting sportfishing and supporting women in the fishing industry. Our goal is to facilitate competitive, sustainable, and enjoyable fishing tournaments that foster community and conservation.
GET HOOKED
at Rudee Inlet Ladies Open
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SchEdule of events
Saturday, August 15
Captain's Meeting
6 p.m.
Location TBD
Crazy Crew Contest
7-9 p.m.
Location TBD
Details TBD
Tournament Party
7-10 p.m.
Location TBD
Details TBD
Sunday, August 16
Lines In
8:30 a.m.
Lines Out
3 p.m.
Weigh In
3-7 p.m.
Location TBD
Awards Party
7-10 p.m.
Location TBD
Details TBD
GET IN ON THE ACTION
Categories
Mandatory Entry Fee
$200
Level I: Billfish Release
$300
Level II: Largest Mahi
$250
Level III: Largest Tuna
$250
Level III: Largest Wahoo
$250
Proceeds from entry fees benefit McLeskey Comprehensive Breast Center. 15% of proceeds from all other categories benefit tournament operational costs.
RULES & REGULATIONS
Registration
Registration
Registration
All boats must be registered with the Tournament Committee and entry fees paid to qualify for prizes.
Anglers
Registration
Registration
There is no limit to anglers per team, but all must be registered before fishing starts.
Non-Sonar
Registration
Captain's Meeting
This is a non-sonar fishing tournament and all use of omnidirectional sonar is prohibited.
Captain's Meeting
Captain's Meeting
Captain's Meeting
At least one person from each boat should attend the Captains Meeting. All participants are responsible for knowing and abiding by tournament rules.
Dates & Times
Captain's Meeting
Dates & Times
The tournament fishing day is August 16. Lines-in at 8:30 a.m. and lines-out at 3 p.m. Neither lines nor teasers are allowed in the water prior to or after official fishing hours.
Boundaries
Captain's Meeting
Dates & Times
All boats must fish within 100 nautical miles of the Rudee Inlet Sea Bouy. Fish must be hooked within these boundaries but may be fought outside of the boundaries once hooked.
Release & Meat Fish Categories
Release & Meat Fish Categories
This is a release-only tournament. In order to qualify as a release, the billfish must remain in the water per Federal Law.
A billfish is considered released when the leader connection is wound to the tip of the rod or a mate touches the leader.
Release & Meat Fish Categories
Release & Meat Fish Categories
Release & Meat Fish Categories
A cash prize will be awarded to the boat that scores the most total release points. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided by the first boat to achieve the winning total. Blue marlin will receive 400 points, white marlin, sailfish, hatchet marlin and spearfish will be awarded 150 points for each release.
Indisputable video or photo evidence of all billfish may be requested to be provided to Committee by the winning boat for final verification.
Release & Meat Fish Categories
Winning gamefish will be determined by weight. In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by the first fish weighed in.
All gamefish eligible for prizes must be offloaded and weighed in. Gamefish may arrive via boat or vehicle.
Billfish Reporting
Billfish hooked and reported to the Committee Boat prior to lines-out may be fought until released. Any billfish still being fought at lines-out must be reported to the Committee Boat prior to lines-out.
Billfish Reporting
Billfish Reporting
Billfish Reporting
All billfish releases must be communicated to a Committee Boat on tournament VHF Channel 79 for official time verification. In the event of radio communication failure, a time confirmation must be obtained from another participating tournament vessel and written on the Release Form.
Billfish Reporting
Billfish Reporting
All billfish release forms must be fully filled out and signed by the captain before turned into Weighmaster. Billfish scorecards are compared to the Committee Boat radio log for verification and official time of release.
Rod & Reel
Rod & Reel
This is a rod-and-reel, hook-and-line tournament. IGFA Saltwater Equipment and Angling rules apply.
Rod & Reel
Rod & Reel
Rod & Reel
After hookup, only a female may fight the fish. Mate is allowed to adjust drag after the rod is passed to the female.
Rod & Reel
Weather & Mechanical
J-Hooks may be used with entirely artificial lures only. Circle hooks MUST be used with any natural bait.
Weather & Mechanical
Federal & State Regulations
Weather & Mechanical
Weather-related decisions are at the sole discretion of the Captain. A “weather day” may be called by the Tournament Committee. Any substitute boats must be registered with the Tournament Committee.
Federal & State Regulations
Federal & State Regulations
Federal & State Regulations
All boats and participants must comply with Virginia and Federal Fisheries laws and regulations regarding fishing licenses, vessel permits, fishing gear, size and bag limits.
Tournament Protests
Federal & State Regulations
Federal & State Regulations
Any protest by any participant must be submitted in writing to the Tournament Committee.
Contact Us
Contact Us
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