Bouncer Smith Celebrity Inshore Slam

Official Working Guide & Tournament Rules

April 17–26, 2026 | Grant & Sebastian, Florida

1. Event Overview

A multi-day event pairing a public catch–photo–release inshore slam with Project SeaSafe’s hands-on conservation activation.

This is a simple catch, measure, photo tournament you can fish your way.

Fish any day during the event, sunrise to sunset. Catch a fish, measure it on your official IGFA ruler, take a quick photo with your registration card and color of the day, and submit it.

That’s it—you’re in.

There are multiple ways to win, so whether you fish one day or all four, you’ve got a shot.

Fishing is the draw. Clean water is the purpose.

Rules are unofficial and subject to change until the mandatory Captain’s Party on April 17th at The Old Fish House in Grant – Sebastian.

2. Week Schedule Overview

Bouncer Smith Celebrity Inshore Slam

  • Friday, April 17, 2026 – Captain’s Party @ The Old Fish House  – 5:00PM

    Registration, kickoff, IGFA ruler distribution, and Angler gathering, Raffles, Food and Fun. Meet Bouncer Smith, Blair Wiggins and more.

  • April 18–21, 2026 – Public Fishing Window

3. Registration & Entry

  • $90 Early Registration 

  • $100 Standard Registration (at Capt. Party)

  • $25 Junior Angler Registration with PAID ADULT

Adult – Registration Includes:

  • Captain’s Bag / Loaded Star brite bucket

  • Event shirt + sponsor extras

  • IGFA Official measuring device – IGFA Digital Membership

  • Tournament entry

  • April 25th Saturday – Awards and Fish Fry Ticket ($50.00 included with entry)

Registration Deadline:

Closes at the Captain’s Party on April 17, 2026

(All anglers must be registered to receive an official entry number)

No refunds 

4. What Participants Receive

  • Official IGFA World Record Measuring Device / approved ruler – IGFA DIGITAL membership ($75.00 value)

  • Free lure from IGFA – Rapala, Savage Gear or Z-Man at the Official IGFA Measuring table.

  • Entry into tournament scoring

  • Saturday Fish Fry + Awards Dinner ticket ($50.00 value)

Early Registrants Also Receive:

  • Captain’s Bag / Star brite/Star tron Bucket ($200.00 value)

  • Event shirt + sponsor items ($50.00 value)

  •  Raffle Ticket to main drawing

  • Entry in HANDLER FISHING SUPPLY early entry raffle – $1,000 Value (1-100) chance

Junior Anglers Receive:

  • Junior entry

  • Saturday dinner access

  • SeaSafe youth items

5. Public Tournament Format

  • Format: Catch • Photo • Release (length-based)

  • Fishing Dates: April 18–21, 2026

  • Fishing Hours: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM daily (EST)

  • Fish by boat, paddle craft, shore, or wading

  • No weigh-in – all entries via photo submission

Designed to be fun, family-friendly, and conservation-first

6. Eligible Species

7. Full Tournament Rules

  1. Have fun. Fish hard, enjoy your crew, and support clean water.

  2. Junior anglers are age 16 and under.

  3. All state and federal laws must be followed.

  4. Official fishing dates/times must be observed.

  5. All fish must be submitted via approved photo format.

  6. Photos may not be altered in anyway, any use of AI, editing software, photoshop will be disquilifed.

  7. IGFA measurement rules apply.

  8. Anglers pursuing IGFA records are responsible for proper submission.

  9. Potential IGFA records may be reviewed by the tournament committee.

  10. No weigh-in. Legal harvest allowed, but scoring is photo-based only.

  11. Timestamp of the uploaded entry for final qualifying entry breaks ties.

  12. Boundaries must be followed (see Map below).

  13. Each entry must show:

  • Full fish (nose to tail) Do NOT pinch tail.

  • Official measuring device

  • Entry number in same image – with the days correct color and code.

    (No exceptions)

  1. Hero shots encouraged but not used for scoring. Daily Special Prizes available for best photos though!

  2. Participants assume all risk (weather, safety, equipment).

  3. No weather make-up days.

  4. Tournament committee decisions are final.

  5. Fish may be submitted after capture, but must be:

  • Caught within official dates/times

  • Submitted by 8:00 AM on April 22, 2026

8. Photo Submission Requirements

  • One scoring photo per fish

  • Full fish visible on official ruler

  • Entry number visible in same image – with color for the day.

  • Must follow IGFA measurement standards (see below)

Incomplete or unclear photos may be rejected – or photos that have been digitally altered in anyway will be disqualified. 

9. Boundaries

  • North: 192 Bridge

  • South: Wabasso Bridge

  • No fishing beyond inlet bridges

  • No fishing outside the extended beachline

10. Junior Division

  • Juniors must fish with a registered adult

  • Multiple juniors may fish with one adult

  • Entries submissions must be done by participating adult

Bouncer Slam Awards

“COTE SLAM” (Star brite)  

In Honor of Kevin Cote

Combined length of Snook + Redfish + Trout

This is the benchmark.

Kevin was a true waterman, a dedicated Star brite captain, and the kind of angler who put in the time and did it right. Winning this Slam means you showed that same approach—consistent, skilled, and dialed across multiple species.

This isn’t luck. This is earned.

  • Top Angler: $2,000 cash & prizes 

  • Top Junior Angler: $500 cash & prizes

    Capt. Bouncer Smith

    Most Species Caught in One Day

    This is the grind.

    Capt. Bouncer built his name on time on the water, understanding the fishery, and finding a way to make it happen day in and day out. Winning this means you adapted, stayed after it, and put together a full day across multiple species.

    You don’t stumble into this. You work for it.

    • Catch the most eligible species in one day.

     Each fish must be:
    • Measured on the official IGFA ruler
    • Submitted with a valid same-day photo entry
    • Only one entry per species per day counts
    • Includes Tarpon (not measured, photo in water with registration number)

    👉 In the event of a tie:
    • Winner is determined by longest combined total length (cm) of all submitted fish, then by time.

    👉 The angler with the highest number of eligible species in a single day wins.

      Top Angler: $1,500 cash & prizes
      Top Junior Angler: $300 cash & prizes

Biggest of each species
Snook + Redfish + Trout + Sheepshead + Pompano + Black Drum + Bluefish + Mangrove Snapper + Jack Crevalle

Most Tarpon Releases

1 per day – Ties will be decided by submission time and date

 Each fish must be:
• Measured on the official IGFA ruler
• Submitted with a valid same-day photo entry

Adult or Junior

$500 Each (cash & prizes)

IRL Conservation Slam:

Combined length of 1 each –  Pompano + Sheepshead + Jack Crevalle any Angler $500 (cash and prizes)

5 for “YOGI” Scramble: Total CM length of 5 eligible species 

$500 (cash & prizes)

All entries excluding Tarpon must be:
• Measured on the official IGFA ruler
• Submitted with a valid same-day photo entry
• Only one entry per species per day counts
• Includes Tarpon (not measured, photo in water with registration number)

11. Open Individual Division

  • Adult anglers may fish solo or with others

  • Fish must be caught by the registered angler

  • No submitting fish for another participant

  • only one slam can be awarded per angler

12. Trash Bash – Presented by Star brite / Star Tron

  • Use your Star brite mesh bag anytime to clean our waterways.

  • Return a full bag to Old Fish House:

    Saturday, April 25 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Must be witnessed by staff or Bouncer Smith to get raffle ticket.

🎟 Receive a raffle ticket per verified bag

13. Yak Gear Kayak Calcutta

  • Largest fish (any eligible species)

  • Paddle craft only (no motors)

  • Free to enter at time of catch

Requirements:

  • Measurement photo (official format)

  • Hero shot with angler + paddle craft

  • Must identify submission as “Kayak Calcutta”

Eligible for multiple categories $500 (cash and prizes)

14. IGFA Recognition

Any verified pending IGFA records will be recognized at the Awards Ceremony.

15. After the Fishing – Join the Work

Saturday, April 25 – Clean Water Collective

Public conservation day featuring:

  • IRL Clam restoration (including drone drops)

  • New Swell Restoration – Mangrove Work (5,000+ plants)

  • CCA Oyster garden workshops

  • IGFA Youth education + vendor expo

  • Live art, media, and community engagement

Evening: Fish Fry, Awards, Live Music, Huge Raffle ($50.00 or free with tournament entry)

Sunday, April 26 – Community Cleanup

Led by Randy Nolan & Waterway Warriors

  • Must join us for morning safety briefing before beginning clean up. 7:30AM

  • Beach + waterway cleanup

  • Final event wrap-up

  • Return to Old Fishing House Trash Weigh-in before 1:00PM to get your raffle ticket for great prizes. (again you must attend morning brief to be eligible)

🕐 Cleanup runs through 1:00 PM – Raffle at 1:30PM

Final Note

Fish it. Work it. Be part of it

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