Tournament Awards and Fees

Eligible species are BIG EYE (Thunnus Obesus), YELLOW FIN (Thunnus Albacores) and BLUE FIN (Thunnus Thynnus). Participants are eligible in two categories, but a competing boat can win in only one category. There will be three available purses (prize money amounts) in each of the two categories. At least 60% of all entry fees collected will be divided into the six prize amounts. Fish must weigh a minimum of 30 pounds each.

Download the 2011 Entry Form

SINGLE LARGEST FISH
The winners will be selected based upon the weight of the individual fish weighed.

• First Place: 50% of Category Pool
• Second Place: 30% of Category Pool
• Third Place: 20% of Category Pool

HEAVIEST STRINGER WEIGHT (In Pounds)
Each participating boat may weigh-in up to 5 fish per day to compete for a two-day total pound catch (Maximum of 10 fish for two days).

• First Place: 50% of Category Pool
• Second Place: 30% of Category Pool
• Third Place: 20% of Category Pool

LARGEST DOLPHIN AWARD

• First Place: $2500
• Second Place: $1000
• Third Place: $500

JUNIOR DIVISION*

• $1,000 will be awarded to the junior angler who catches the largest tuna.
• $500 will be awarded to the junior angler who catches the second largest tuna.
• $250 will be awarded to the junior angler who catches the third largest tuna.
• Junior Angler must be 16 years of age or younger.

LADIES DIVISION AWARD* (1st, 2nd & 3rd Awards)

• A cash award of $1500 will be presented to the lady angler who catches the largest tuna.

*To be eligible you must be signed up at registration and follow tournament guidelines.

ADDED ENTRY: 8 CATEGORIES

After entering the OC Tuna Tournament, those anglers that feel as though they are especially proficient in tuna fishing may enter their boat in the added entry divisions on their perceived skill level. 90% of the entry fees collected will be awarded.

TOURNAMENT ENTRY FREE
$800 before 5pm July 8, 2011
$900 July 14, 2011 3pm - 7pm Under Tent

• Level A* $300 - Daily
• Level B $500 - Winn Takes All
• Level C $500 - Split 50/30/20
• Level D $1,000 - Split 50/30/20
• Level E $2,500 - Split 50/30/20
• Level F $5,000 Jackpot -- Winner Take All**
  (Heaviest Single Tuna)
• Level G $200 50/50 Split
  (50% to Single Largest Tuna %50 Ocean City Reef Foundation, Jimmy Jackson Reef Project)
• NEW Level H $100 Winner Tales All - Largest Dolphin
• NEW Level I $200 - Boats Under 40'*** - Winner Takes All
  (50% Goes to Heaviest Tuna Caught, 50% Goes to the Most Tuna Caught (lbs.))

* Based on 2 required days of fishing (not to include lay day)
** In the event that no one wins this category all money will be refunded
*** Manufacturers Length WTA split 50/50 with Single Largest Tuna & Heaviest Stringer.

• If you win the ProJackpot you are still able to win either Most Pounds or Heaviest Single Fish. ProJackpot is a completely separate winning.
• Anglers can enter all 9 categories if eligible.

All fees reflect 5% cash discount. If paying by credit card, add 5%