
This is the 3rd Annual Van Wormer Resort Tuna Shoot Out. The tournament format will be the same as the Dorado Shoot Out except this time its the Biggest Yellowfin Tuna that will win. The largest tuna caught on September 13, 2014 will win approximately $35,000 (based on 100 teams entering). This is a one day tournament, so anyone can win. If you are entered in the tournament and you catch the heaviest Yellowfin Tuna on September 13, 2014 you will walk away with the cash. There will be over $100,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs. Entry fee is only $500 per team. Terrific prizes for the top three teams that catch the largest tuna Optional Cash Jackpots of $300, $500 and $1,000 and a new $2,000 jackpot with an 85% return rate.
Great drawing prizes of tackle, lures, rods, tackle boxes, gift certificates and return trips to Van Wormer Resorts. All participants will receive a free tournament shirt and hat Awards dinner will be held at Hotel Palmas De Cortez on Saturday, September 13th at 7pm.
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Teams can check in and register from 3pm-6pm at Hotel Palmas De Cortez. All teams participating in the Tuna Shoot Out MUST check in and pick up their wristbands,rules and goodie bags. No team will be permitted to weigh a fish without having checked in prior to the start of the tournament. September 12th Teams can check in and register from 3pm-6pm at Hotel Palmas De Cortez. If you are not prepaid prior to arrival, only cash will be accepted. |
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At 7am the Tuna Shoot Out will begin. Scale will open at 1pm at Hotel Palmas De Cortez. Scale will close at exactly 4pm. Award ceremony will begin at approximately 7pm at Hotel Palmas De Cortez. |
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