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Optional Prize Structure
from PBSC 2023 Program
by jbunn
Ante Up
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 35 boats. Entry fee is $250 per boat.
Big Three
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 $16,000 for one fish! Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 64 boats. Entry fee is $250 per boat.
Bluewater Bonanza
Winners are determined based upon the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 44 boats. Entry fee is $250 per boat.
Bluewater Challenge
WINNER TAKE ALL Heaviest
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 68 boats. Entry fee is $150 per boat.
Fish & Chips
WINNER TAKE ALL
In this winner take all category a stout payout is awarded to the team with the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amount listed above is based on 30 boats. Entry fee is $500 per boat.
Fish For Charity
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 25 boats. Entry fee is $100 per boat.
Holy Mackerel!
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 55 boats. Entry fee is $150 per boat.
Kay Dee Dubya Jackpot
WINNER TAKE ALL
Estimated Jackpot
$42,480
Catch a weighable Dolphin, Wahoo and Kingfish in the tournament and you’ll 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. Entry fee is $200 per boat.
Mid Range Bonanza
Winners in this category are determined based on heaviest combined weight. Eligible to boats from 27 to 32 feet. Amounts listed above are based on 20 boats. Entry fee is $200 per boat.
Pick 3
WINNER TAKE ALL Estimated
Before the start of fishing, 3 of the 5 eligible species in the tournament will be drawn from a sealed container. The 3 that are chosen will be the 3 target species in the Pick 3 for that day. If there is no winner, the purse will roll over into the next PBSC tournament where the process will start all over again. See rules for details. Entry fee is $200 per boat.
Semi-Pro Bonanza
Winners in this category are determined based upon the heaviest combined total weight. Prize money is based upon the number of boats entered. Amounts listed above are based upon 26 boats. See rules for non-pro eligibility requirements. Entry fee is $150 per boat.
Small Boat Bonanza
Winners in this category are determined based on heaviest combined total weight. Eligible to boats 26 feet and under. Amounts listed above are based upon 20 boats. Entry fee is $150 per boat.
Note: General Entry Fees Are Non-Refundable
Charity Calcutta (50% to winner/50% to charity)
Fish & Chips
Holy Mackerel
Kay Dee Dubya Jackpot
Semi-Pro Bonanza (see rules for eligibility details)
Small Boat Bonanza (see rules for eligibility details)
Payment by Wire Transfer and Credit Card:
Payment by wire transfer - contact the o ice for instructions.
Payment by CC - a 3% convenience fee will be applied to all payments by credit card.
Payment by Check:
Check must be postmarked by: April 21, 2023.
Make your check payable to Bluewater Movements, Inc.
Record team name and tournament name on check.
MAIL CHECK TO:Bluewater Movements - PO Box 50114, Lighthouse Point, FL 33074

Upon receipt of check, tournament sta will contact you to assist in the final step of recording your boat & angler information in the online system for the tournament.
NOTE: NO CHECKS ACCEPTED AT KICKOFF PARTY. CASH, VISA, MC, AMEX ONLY. ALL REGISTRATION AND CALCUTTA PAYMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED BY CLOSE OF KICKOFF PARTY.
All participants must acknowledge and electronically sign waiver using online registration.
*By registering for the Shootout all participants acknowledge that they have read and will abide by all tournament rules. They further acknowledge a complete understanding and agreement to item 23 located in the rules section of this book. All participants further consent to polygraph examination as deemed necessary by the tournament committee.

