1. How many anglers per boat entry may fish the tournament?
The Mid-Atlantic Rockfish Shootout is a TEAM tournament and there is no limit to the number of anglers or team members per entry, however, there must be at least two (2) members per entry. You must also designate one of your team members as the team captain.

2. How many tournament days does my team entry fee cover?
One tournament day, please see explanation below:
Any boat may enter all eligible days so long as it enters as a different team name each day. This is a one-day tournament, however, you may fish three days if you pay three entry fees and enter under a different team name on each of the three days.
For example, if you would like to fish all three days, you would enter under your team name as follows: Team Waterman’s I, Team Waterman’s II and Team Waterman’s III, and you would pay a separate entry for each day, along with separate skill levels if you so choose.

3. How does my ASA participation and points get reflected in the tournament?
Your ASA fishing days (max of 2 days) will count towards ASA points and must be declared at the Captain’s Meeting on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 on the form that will be provided by the tournament. If you choose to fish a third day, you may do so, but it does not count toward your ASA points. ASA will weigh in 1 fish per day to count toward your ASA points. You may weigh up to 3 fish per day to count towards your Mid-Atlantic Rockfish Shootout points.

4. How can I become a member of the ASA before fishing in the Mid-Atlantic Rockfish Shootout?
A team of ASA representatives will be present at the Captain’s meeting to sign up any angler who wishes to participate in the ASA for the 2007 calendar year.

5. When and where is the Captain’s Meeting?
The Captain’s Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 7:30pm at the Surfside Oceanfront Inn, located at the Virginia Beach oceanfront at 1211 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

6. Is the Captain’s Meeting mandatory?
Yes. If your team captain is unable to attend the captain’s meeting, you must contact the tournament at 757.319.5146.

7. What are the fishing hours and from where do I start?
Lines in at 8am, lines out at 2pm - you may leave from any inlet in Virginia. The Northern boundary is the Wachapreague sea buoy and the Southern Boundary is the sea buoy at Oregon Inlet. Only fish caught between 8am and 2pm will be eligible for weigh-in.

8. Where can I weigh in my fish?
You may weigh in your eligible fish at either Rudee Inlet or Lynnhaven Inlet at Long Bay Pointe Marina.

9. How does the Mid-Atlantic Rockfish Shootout work scoring?
Your team receives one (1) point per pound. In case of a tie, the fish that are weighed first shall be deemed the winner.

10. Are there any recommended hotels or great angler rates for the tournament?
We recommend the Clarion Resort ($69/night), the Ramada Inn on the Beach ($69/night), the Dolphin Inn ($79/night) or the Turtle Cay Resort ($89/night).  Reservations can be made by contacting Gold Key Resorts at 877-282-2322.

11. Where will daily score updates be posted?
Daily score updates will be posted and updated at the weigh in station at Rudee Inlet. After the day’s weigh in has been completed, scores can be found on our website at www.midatlanticrockfishshootout.com, or you can call 757.319.5146 for a recorded update.

12. What number should I call during the tournament if I should have any questions?
You may call our tournament phone during the hours of 7:30am and 10:00pm with any questions. The tournament phone number is 757.319.5146.

13. On what basis are the top 7 places awarded?
1st Place - 21’ Contender, retail value - $50,000 / 2nd Place - 50%, 3rd Place - 20%, 4th Place - 12%, 5th Place - 8%, 6th Place - 6%, 7th Place - 4%

14. What happens if the weather all three days is unfishable?
If all three days are cancelled, the tournament reserves the right to hold the tournament on Sunday, January January 13th, 2008. The tournament will be determined by 5pm, Saturday, January 12th, if Sunday, January 13th will be fished. For updated messages, please call 757.319.5146.