The 6th Annual Bloodydecks Yellowtail Shootout is rapidly approaching and we’re happy to report that guys are already catching yellowtail, and it’s shaping up to be a banner season. This year’s event, scheduled for June 22-24, will once again take place at Dana Landing in Mission Bay.
The Yellowtail Shootout is the largest yellowtail tournament in California, and this year should have one of our biggest payouts to date.
With solid yellowtail action already reported from the Coronados to La Jolla and around Catalina, you can bet that even more teams will participate in the Shootout, making the cash prizes even bigger.
Get in on all of the action for just a $300 entry fee (three anglers). The basic entry fee includes Tournament Entry, Official Tournament Shirt, Official Tournament Visor, Angler Goody Bag and Full Access the Awards Party.
We make sure no one goes home empty handed. Each tourney bag is valued at more than $100 and is stuffed with great giveaways from our sponsors. There’s also a steady supply of door prizes and raffles to sweeten the deal. If you really want to cash in, take advantage of the Optional Winner Take All Jackpots of $100, $300, and $500 per team.
There will be cash and prize payouts for the overall biggest fish for winners:
Place / Payouts
1st Place / $5,000 Cash + Prizes
2nd Place / $,2500 Cash + Prizes
3rd Place / $1,000 Cash + Prizes
4th Place / $750 Cash + Prizes
5th Place / $500 Cash + Prizes
*Total Purse is based upon 100 teams participating.
In 2011 we moved the event back to Mission Bay where the parking is free and the atmosphere is chill. Teams raved about the Awards Party and the meal that San Diego favorite Phil’s BBQ put together for participants. We’re happy to report that we’ll have Phil’s back for this year’s big feast.
The 2012 Yellowtail Shootout will kick off with the mandatory Captain’s Meeting on Friday, June 22nd from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at San Diego Boats. San Diego Boats is located right next to the Dana Landing Market on Mission Bay.
Fishing begins on Saturday, June 23rd and culminates with the “After Party” Awards Banquet on Sunday, June 24th at 11 a.m.
Once again the Bloodydecks Yellowtail Shootout will offer the “Dash for Cash Card Prize” for the first qualifying yellowtail brought to the Dana Landing scale by water. First yellowtail to the dock wins $1,500 in Dana Landing gift cards!
The “After Party” Awards Banquet will be held at San Diego Boats. Phil’s BBQ will be on hand to cater the lunch. The After Party will also have a huge raffle and Vendor Village showcasing all of the great gear available from the event sponsor. Public is welcome at the Vendor Village. The tournament is open to all anglers fishing from private boats.
Our Vendor Village will be packed to the gills thanks to the lineup of industry sponsors supporting the Shootout. We’re happy to report that Berkley will be back for another year, as well as Salt Life, Aftco, Fish Works, Fish Dope, 5th Avenue Insurance, Montauk Tackle Co., Accurate, San Diego Boats, Defiance Boats, Pacific Coast Sportfishing, Dana Landing, Worldwide Fish Mounts, Boldwater, AVET, Navionics, Fish Trap, Melton, Mustad, Everingham Bros., Top Gun, Squidco, Simrad, Scale Master, Salty Dawg Custom Rods, Nim Custom Rods, Harbor Island West Fuel Dock, Make a Wish Tuna Challenge, Acid Rod, West Marine, UniGoop, Catalina Offshore Products and Lowrance.
If you need some help putting a team together, check out the ride-sharing thread in the tournament forum here.
For more information on the event, visit email here.