As of April, 2000, IGFA has announced
the initial list of tournaments approved as
qualifying events for the Rolex/IGFA Inshore
Championship Tournament scheduled for Spring
2001. The tournaments accepted represent over
8000 anglers, 6 countries and 7 states.
Various locations in the Florida Keys are
currently under consideration for this
tournament headquarters, as well as various
tournament coordinators experienced in Keys
tournaments. Selections will be announced in the
near future.
There have been questions from several of the
qualifying tournaments that apply to everyone.
The following is an update:
1. This tournament is individual competition.
If the winner from a qualifying event cannot
attend, the second place winner is eligible to
participate.
2. The Rolex/IGFA championship will be a 3
day fishing event. Any practice days will be at
the expense of the angler.
3. We will have a fleet of boats (back
country types) and professional guides selected
for the tournament. A drawing will be held for
the boats/guide. Anglers will change boats each
day.
4. The approximate cost will be between $1200
and $1500. This includes the registration fee,
three days of fishing with boat and guide,
angler bag, and all social events.
5. Targeted species are: Tarpon, Bonefish,
Permit and possibly other species such as
Redfish, Snook, etc. A point system will be used
with points allocated based on the use of flys,
bait, or artificial lures.
6. Good tackle will be available for the
angler, or the angler may bring his/her own
tackle.
7. Hotel expense and meals, other than those
at the social events, are the responsibility of
the angler. We will have several hotels to
choose from with varying rates. Air fare is the
responsibility of the angler.
8. The first and second place winners will
receive an engraved ROLEX watch and trophy.
There will be numerous trophies and prizes for
the various categories.
9. For those of you not familiar with the
Florida Keys, spring is a beautiful time with
temperatures in the 70-80 range with usually
light winds. In the spirit of the Keys, all
events will be casual. Anglers are encouraged to
wear shirts from the club or tournaments you are
representing.
The IGFA staff, trustees, representatives and
a host of volunteers are looking forward to
hosting you at ICT 2001.
GOOD FISHING!
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