Bay Baits announces newest fishing tournament to hit the Emerald Coast
Bay Baits, a locally owned and operated bait and excursions shop in Santa Rosa Beach, invites anglers of all ages to fish in the the first Bay Baits Inshore Classic May 19 and 20.
“With the success of our other annual fishing tournament, the Bay Baits Benefit, we wanted to give the community another chance to come out and enjoy a great weekend of fishing in South Walton,” said Jacob Watkins, co-owner of Bay Baits.
This Trout and Redfish tournament is set to offer prizes valued at over $3,000 dollars in Bay Baits gift certificates. Each angler, who can win in either the motorized vessel or non-motorized category, will compete to see who can bring in the heaviest trout and/or redfish. Entry into the tournament is 35 dollars and anglers must pre-register through the Bay Baits Website.
Activities start Tuesday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m. for anglers that would like a few tips before dropping their lines with a fishing seminar, which is free for those registered for the tournament and 10 dollars for all others, at The Bay restaurant.
Then, on Thursday, May 17 at 5:30 p.m., registered participants can enjoy that Captains’ Meeting & Dinner. The 25 dollar ticket includes access to the buffet and one draft beer at The Bay.
The competition begins on May 19 at 7:00 a.m. Weigh-ins will be held both Saturday and Sunday at Bay Baits at the foot of the 331 Bridge in Santa Rosa Beach. On Sunday, May 20, the tournament will conclude with an after party from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The party will have live music, food, drinks, and an awards presentation. Friends and family are welcome to celebrate everyone who participated in the tournament!
A portion of the proceeds from this tournament will be donated to the Coastal Conservation Association of Florida, the state’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to marine fisheries and coastal conservation education and advocacy.
“CCA Florida is such an important organization. It does so much for our area when it comes to the conservation of our beautiful coast,” said Phillip Poundstone, co-owner of Bay Baits. “We are looking forward to getting the community out to enjoy a day or two fishing in the bay and bayous around South Walton.”
Bay Baits is looking forward to partnering with their title sponsors, Highway 98.1 and The Bay, to make this a unique, local tournament that anglers look forward to participating in.
To register or for more details about this event, visit www.baybaits.com.
If you or your business is interested in becoming a sponsor for this event, please contact info@thehivecreativeconsulting.com
Bay Baits is a locally owned and operated sportsman’s supply shop located at the foot of the 331 Bridge in South Walton. It offers a variety of goods, such as bait and tackle, to excursions and water sports rentals. For more information about Bay Baits, visit Home.
Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) was founded in 1977 after drastic commercial overfishing along the Texas coast decimated redfish and speckled trout populations. One of 19 state chapters, CCA Florida became the fifth state chapter in 1985. A 501(c)3 non-profit, the purpose of CCA is to advise and educate the public on conservation of marine resources. Through habitat restoration projects, water quality initiatives and fisheries advocacy, CCA Florida works with its over 18,000 members including recreational anglers and outdoor enthusiasts to conserve and enhance marine resources and coastal environments.
