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Could
this be a record year for the Redfish Classic?
The
Maverick Boats Redfish Classic is the one event that many
Flatsmasters anglers look forward to the most.
Some say it’s the easiest event of the year, with teams
using any type of bait to catch their pair of redfish.
Others claim it’s a tough tournament because loads of
fish are caught and it usually comes town to the hundred of a
pound to determine the final standings.
This
year, fueling the debate is the fact that the last month has
produced some monster weights in other recent
Charlotte
Harbor
events.
This year teams may need 14lbs. to make Sunday’s Top
Five Shootout. Water
Temperatures are finally stabilizing and live bait is
everywhere, so look for lots of reds at the scales on Saturday.
Over
90 teams will compete in this weekend’s Maverick Boats
Flatsmasters second event of the year- The Redfish Classic
Tournament.
Weigh
In’s are open to the public.
Below
is a complete list of events
Thursday, May 8th,
2008-
Early Check In (NOTE- new Locations & Times)
11:00am to 2:00pm – Ingman Marine in
Port Charlotte
3:00pm to 5:00pm – J & C Drydock Marine in Punta Gorda
Teams may pick up Capt Bags and draw boat numbers, avoid check in
at Capt. Meeting
Friday,
May 9th, 2008 – Flatsmasters Capt Meeting
6:30pm to 8:30pm– Goal Post Grill &
Bar, 3575 Tamiami trail,
Pt. Charlotte
At least one member of each Team required to attend.
Food and drink for all competitors.
Giant Raffle with thousands of dollars in prizes.
Saturday,
May 10th, 2008- Redfish Classic Day #1 of Competition
| 5:30am |
Coffee, Juice, and Donuts on the Deck at
Laishley
Park,
Marina Ship’s Store
open for bait, ice, last minute items.
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| 6:15am
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Boat Check at Pump Out Dock-Mouth of Basin
Life vests on, Kill
Switch Check, Livewells open to inspection.
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| 6:45am
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Flatsmasters numbered start- Just west of the bridges.
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| 1:30pm
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Scales open at Harpoon Harry’s Dock Check In with Committee
Boat at Marker #14. |
| 3:30pm |
Tournament Ends- You must be checked in or in line at
the committee boat or you
are late!
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| 5:30pm |
Award Ceremony on Harpoon Harry’s Stage
Announcement of Top
Five Finalists Places 6th
through 20th awarded
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Sunday,
May 11th, 2008- Redfish Classic Day #2 of Competition
| 6:00am
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Top Five Teams Check In at Harpoon Harry’s
Coffee, Juice, and Donuts inside
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| 6:30pm
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Pre Tournament Meeting and Cameraman Assignment
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| 6:45am |
Top Five Shootout- Shotgun Start!- Public Invited
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| 3:30pm
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Top Five Shootout Weigh In- Harpoon Harry’s Dock
All five finalists
weigh in together with TV Cameras rolling to determine The Redfish Classic Winners!
The Public is invited to Harpoon Harry’s for the Weigh In
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