UPDATE: DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECASTED FOR WEDNESDAY, WE HAVE CHANGED THE FISHING DAYS TO THURSDAY, JUNE 1 OR FRIDAY, JUNE 2.

This will allow more boats to participate and increase cash payouts.

Battle for the Buckle’s Fishing Tournament

Saltwater Cowboy Fishing Tournament

Hosted by OC WEST PRODUCTIONS
Thursday, June 1st or Friday, June 2nd, 2023

Registration

• Teams will consist of 4-6 Anglers per boat
• Entry Fees $500 per Team
• Teams and or Boats with less then 6 anglers may have PBR Contestants and PBR Staff embedded for the day
• Teams are encouraged to wear Cowboy Hats during the day especially when hooked up, for promotional purposes only, Anglers who participate will receive the first round (Cold Beer)ma on the house at Teasers after weigh-ins
• Meat Fish only will be accepted at the scales (Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo)
• Cash Payouts will depend on the number of paid Teams
• Fish will be weighed in ½ lb increments to determine a winner
• The Team, Captain and 1st Mate with the heaviest Stringer of up to 5 fish wins Championship Buckles
• Eligible Fish – Big Eye, Yellow Fin, Blue Fin, Long Fin, Wahoo, Mahi
• Blue Fin Tuna must be tagged before being removed from the boat
• A Stringer must consist of no less then 2 Fish and no more then 5 Fish
• Multiple Big Eyes can be added to the Stringer Weight
• Minimum Weight for Tuna is 30 lbs
• Minimum Weight for Wahoo is 15 lbs
• Minimum Weight for Dorado is 10 lbs
• The Angler with the Heaviest Tuna wins the Heavy Weight Buckle
• 100 mile Fishing Limit from the OC Inlet Sea Bouy, no matter what Marina/Inlet you leave from
• Lines in at 7am – Lines out at 3pm
• Scales open at 5pm – close at 7pm
• Must Comply with Federal, State and Local Laws
• IGFA Rules will apply