2026 BIA Inshore Anglers Fishing Tournament
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Shields Marina, St. Marks, FL
- $70 per angler | $30 ages 12 & under
- Species: Speckled Trout • Redfish • Sheepshead
- Boats & kayaks welcome
- FREE Shirt Deadline 10/23
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Pre-Tournament Welcome Party (Strongly Encouraged)
Anglers are encouraged (not required) to attend the Pre‑Tournament Welcome Party for the rules & instructions overview, plus shirt and goodie bag pickup.
- Date/Time: 11/4, 5:30–7:00 PM
- Location: Smith Thompson Shaw Colón & Power, P.A. office (3520 Thomasville Rd 4th floor, Tallahassee, FL 32309)
Food and beverages will be provided. It’s strongly recommended that at least one angler per boat/kayak attend to stay current on rules and updates.
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Tournament Day Schedule (11/7)
- Lines in the water: 6:00 AM sharp (no lines in the water before 6:00 AM)
- Weigh‑In Location: Shields Marina
- Weigh‑In Check‑In Window: 2:00–4:00 PM
- Check‑in will NOT begin before 2:00 PM
- No weigh‑in tickets will be issued after 4:00 PM sharp
- Air horn at 4:00 PM: if you have not checked in by the horn, you cannot weigh in (even if you’re in the parking lot)
- Important: Each angler must check in individually and must be present when their fish is weighed.
Motor Raffle Sponsored by DR Horton!
Prize: Riptide Terrova Trolling Motor (80 lb thrust | 72” shaft)
Estimated value: $3,200
Ticket Options:
- 1 ticket for $50
- 5 tickets for $200
Drawing: Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Location: Shields Marina, St. Marks, FL
Important: Winner must be present at Shields Marina at 4:00 PM to claim the prize. No refunds. All ticket sales are final.
Species & Format
- Eligible species: Sheepshead, Redfish, Speckled Trout
- Only one fish per angler per species is eligible for placement/purse.
- Grand Slam awarded to the angler with the largest (by weight) fish in each of the three species combined.
Key Rules (high-level)
- Hook and line only (handheld rods and reels only).
- Fish must be legal under current state/federal regulations, meet measurement requirements, and be in full body form (no rotten or mutilated fish).
- Eligible fish may be caught by land, boat, or kayak. No transferring fish from boat to boat.
- No hired captains/tour guides/commercial fishermen permitted. Everyone on the boat must be paid and registered.
- Boats must enter/exit from Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson, or Taylor County.
- All fish weigh in at Shields Marina (arrive by boat or car).
- The Honor System applies throughout the tournament and weigh-in.
Rules Updates & Official Rules
- Tournament rules and regulations may be updated through the completion of the Pre‑Tournament Welcome Party. The official rules are the rules posted on the BIABB website on tournament day. Anglers are responsible for staying current.
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