Optional entry prize structure - Slam
Pick 3
- Estimated Pot $32,940
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.Ā If there is no winner, the purse will roll over into the next PBSC tournament where the process will start all over again.Ā Estimated pot is based on a rollover scenario from Saltwater Shootout. See rules for details.Ā Entry fee is $200 per boat.
Bluewater Bonanza
- 1st Place$3,510
- 2nd Place$2,106
- 3rd Place$1,404
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 39 boats, which is the number of boats entered last year. Entry fee is $250 per boat.
Non-Pro Bonanza
- 1st Place$1,485
- 2nd Place$891
- 3rd Place$594
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 14 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
$6,480
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 48 boats, which is the number of boats entered last year. Entry fee is $150 per boat.
The Big Three
- Heaviest Fish$5,625
- 2nd Heaviest Fish$3,375
- 3rd Heaviest Fish$2,250
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 $12,800 for one fish! Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 50 boats, which is the number of boats entered last year. Entry fee is $250 per boat.
Kay Dee Dubya Jackpot
- Estimated Pot
$31,680
Catch a weighable Dolphin, Wahoo and Kingfish in the tournament and youāll 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. Estimated pot is based on a rollover scenario from Saltwater Shootout. Entry fee is $200 per boat. See rules for details.
Holy Mackerel
- Heaviest Fish$3,240
- 2nd Heaviest Fish$1,944
- 3rd Heaviest Fish$1,296
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 48 boats, which is the number of boats entered last year. Entry fee is $150 per boat.
Ante Up
- 1st Place$4,050
- 2nd Place$2,700
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 30 boats, which is the number of boats entered last year. Entry fee is $250 per boat.
Fish for Charity
- Top Team$900
- Charity$900
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 18 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.
