Third Coast Open

 

This is separate from the conventional tournament. By choosing to fish the TCO, you forfeit your ability to partake in the traditional TCFT.

Overview:

  • Individual fly fishing tournament.

  • TCO is open to boats, kayaks or wading.

  • All individuals on a boat must be registered for TCO.

    • Guides included even if they're not fishing the tournament.

  • Entry cost: $125.00 per angler.

  • $25.00 of each entry fee contributes to the 1st place award.

  • Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

  • Open to all ages and both amateur and professional fly anglers.

  • Two-day fishing event on Friday and Saturday.

Schedule:

  • Captains Meeting: Thursday (5/23) 6:00-8:30 pm at Rudys.

    • Receive poker chip and wristband for CPR Tournament.

    • Opportunity to enter a side pot for fly tying with provided materials.

  • Fishing Times:

    • Friday: Line In 6:00 AM - Line Out 7:00 PM.

    • Saturday: Line In 6:00 AM - Line Out 1:00 PM.

  • Check-in 

    • Bluff’s Landing Marina from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

    • The Awards Ceremony will begin at 3:15 p.m.

Rules:

  1. Combined inches of 3 biggest redfish over two days.

  2. Redfish are not restricted to the 20“-28” slot.

  3. Max one jetty fish allowed.

  4. Side pots: Time Stamp app must be used along with a poker chip and wristband.

    1. Black drum- Longest black drum wins this category. 

    2. P.O.S Fly- Tie a fly with supplies we provide at captains meeting and catch fish to be entered into this side pot. Longest fish wins.

    3. Spot pot- Spots will be based on one side of the fish.

  5. C-P-R style (Catch, Photo, Release).

  6. Show provided wrist band or poker chip holding fish on measuring board.

  7. We will take the measurements from the three photos submitted at check-in

  8. Fish documentation using Timestamp Camera app and Metal Check-It Stik.

  9. Fish will be measured on a Metal Check-It Stik with measurement numbers clearly visible to the 1/8”.

  10. Clearly show the fish’s nose at end of the device and the tail at the other.

  11. Final scoring measurement will be determined by the official judge. Clear and concise photos are required.  If it’s unclear, we will go with the shortest discernable length.

  12. Anglers must record all caught fish on provided score card.

Tiebreaker:

  • Tiebreaker based on the largest individual fish.

Other Details:

  • This is separate from the conventional tournament. By choosing to fish the TCO, you forfeit your ability to partake in the traditional TCFT.

  • Check-in location: Bluff’s Landing Marina.

  • Texas Parks and Wildlife and state boating regulations apply.