Optional entry prize structure - Shootout
Pick 3
- Estimated Pot$37,800
Before the start of fishing, 3 of the 5 eligible species in the tournament will be drawn from a sealed container. The three that are chosen will be the 3 target species in the Pick 3 for that day. If there is no winner, the purse will roll over into the next PBSC tournament where the process will start all over again. See rules for details. Entry fee is $200 per boat.
Bluewater Bonanza
- 1st Place$4,950
- 2nd Place$2,970
- 3rd Place$1,980
Winners in this category are determined based upon the heaviest combined weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 44 boats, which is the number of boats entered last year. Entry fee is $250 per boat.
Semi-Pro Bonanza
- 1st Place$1,755
- 2nd Place$1,053
- 3rd Place$702
Winners in this category are determined based upon the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 26 boats, which is the number of boats entered last year. See rules for eligibility requirements. Entry fee is $150 per boat.
Bluewater Challenge
- Heaviest Fish Overall
$9,180
This category awards a hefty payout to the team that weighs in the heaviest fish overall. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 68 boats, which is the number of boats entered last year. Entry fee is $150 per boat.
The Big Three
- Heaviest Fish$7,200
- 2nd Heaviest Fish$4,320
- 3rd Heaviest Fish$2,880
This category dishes out big bucks for the 3 heaviest fish weighed in the tournament. Enter the Big 3 and the Bluewater Challenge for a chance to win over $16,000 for one fish! Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 64 boats, which is the number of boats entered last year. Entry fee is $250 per boat.
Kay Dee Dubya Jackpot
- Estimated Pot
$42,480
Catch a weighable Dolphin, Wahoo and Kingfish in the tournament and you’ll have a chance to line your pockets with some extra cash!! If no team weighs the KDW trio, then the prize money from this tournament will roll into the next leg of the PBSC. The pot will continue to grow in each PBSC tournament until someone hits the pelagic jackpot and brings the heaviest KDW trio to the scales. Entry fee is $200 per boat. See rules for details.
Holy Mackerel
- Heaviest King$3,712
- 2nd Heaviest King$2,227
- 3rd Heaviest King$1,485
This category awards prize money for the heaviest 3 Kingfish. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 55 boats, which is the number of boats entered last year. Entry fee is $150 per boat.
Ante Up
- 1st Place$4,725
- 2nd Place$3,150
Winners in this category are determined based upon the heaviest combined weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based on 35 boats, which is the number of boats entered last year. Entry fee is $250 per boat.
Fish for Charity
- Top Team$1,125
- Charity$1,125
Both teams and charity win in this category with a 50/50 split between the high point team and the tournament charity. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based on 25 boats, which is the number of boats entered last year. Entry fee is $100 per boat.
Small Boat Bonanza
- 1st Place$1,890
- 2nd Place$810
Winners in this category are determined based on heaviest combined weight. To be eligible for this calcutta your boat must be under 26 feet and a maximum 400HP. Amounts listed above are based upon 20 boats. Entry fee is $150 per boat.
Fish & Chips
- 1st Place$13,500
In this winner take all category a stout payout is awarded to the team with the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amount above is based on 30 boats. Entry fee is $500 per boat.
Mid-Range Bonanza
- 1st Place$2,520
- 2nd Place$1,080
Winners in this category are determined based on the heaviest combined weight. Eligible to boats 27 to 32 feet. Amounts listed above are based on 20 boats. Entry fee is $200 per boat
