Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo 2017

[Melody]

The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, a Project of the Mobile Jaycees, was held July 21- 23 down on Dauphin Island in Alabama. The fishing rodeo was founded in
1929 and now attracts over 3,000 anglers and 75,000 spectators.

The ADSFR is a 3-day Captain's Choice tournament and a Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) sanctioned event. The total awards package is valued up to one million dollars in cash and prizes and anchored by a boat, motor, and trailer packages.

The 3-day event features 30 categories with prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in all categories. One Master Angler is also awarded along with cash prizes for King Mackerel, Speckled Trout and Big Game Jackpots.

The ADSFR has donated over $200,000 to the University of South Alabama Department of Marine Sciences and annually funds academic scholarships.


To learn more or give it a try in 2018 check out their website

http://www.adsfr.com/index.html

Or follow their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ADSFR/

[Melody]

First we've got to brag about our friend Wes who pulled in the biggest Pompano.

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Some of the guys from McCoy Outdoors over in Mobile.

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State Record Southern Stingray.

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A random shot of a nice Mahi Mahi.

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[Melody]

Here are some shots from the weigh in. They also collect research. There is a sea lab down on the island that works with students from the University of South Alabama Department of Marine Sciences

The Ladies that work the weigh in.

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The educational display.

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I'm not sure if they check their mouths like they do deer at check in stations. ??

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The line.

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[Melody]

One of those evil invasive lionfish.

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Lots of media coverage. I think that is Dr. Bob Shipp being interviewed. He's a local marine biologist and professor.

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One of the teams. Looks like this bunch has some serious sponsors.

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Close up of a weigh in.

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The random door prize. I think the awards ceremony tonight.

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[Melody]

Lots of snapper.


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More.

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A family's haul on day 1.

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[Melody]

Lots more fish. Usually there are shark but I didn't see any. One year when we sponsored there was a big hammerhead.

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They have lots of helpers on the docks.

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Lots of fish. Lots and lots of fish.

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I know it's a lot a photos but I just wanted to share. It's been a while since I've shown a local tournament.

[Bad 2 The Bone]

I can smell it from here!

[Melody]

It wouldn't surprise me with that many fish, lol.