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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.
LARGEST SINGLE 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
LARGEST AMOUNT OF FISH CAUGHT (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. Winner will also qualify for the IGFA Junior Angler
Championship to be held in Florida. Junior Angler must be 16
years of age or younger.
- $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.
LADIES DIVISION AWARD
- An award of $1500.00 will be presented to the lady angler
which weighs in the largest single tuna. To be eligible you
must be signed up at registration and follow tournament guidelines.
ADDED ENTRY: 7 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 as follows:
- **Level A - $250 - DAILY
- Level B - $500 - WINNER TAKES ALL
- Level C - $500 - SPLIT 50/30/20
- Level D - $1000 - SPLIT 50/30/20
- Level E - $2500 - SPLIT 50/30/20
- **Level F - $5,000.00 winner take all
- Level G $200.00 50/50 Split
* 50% goes to Heaviest Tuna caught
* 50% goes to Most Tuna caught
**In the event that no one wins this category all money will be
refunded ** Based on two (2) required days fishing - NOT TO INCLUDE
THE LAY DAY.
Anglers can enter any or all of the categories.
To enter all 7 skill level categories: $10,000.
1st Place team in Largest Fish Division will receive invitations to compete
at the IGFA Offshore Championship.
Questions? Email tunatournament@ocfishing.com
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