Catch‐Photo‐Release

  • Open to the Public
  • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • $8,000.00 in Cash Prizes
  • Guided and Non Guided Divisions
  • Raffles, Giveaways & Auctions

Species:

Snook, Redfish, Trout, Mackerel, Grouper, Snapper, Tarpon


June 2nd and 3rd, 2023

Why Fish in the Rough Rider Charity Fishing Tournament?


  • All proceeds benefit the Rough Rider's local charitable missions. 
  • The Rough Riders donate over 18,000 Teddy Bears for kids, shelters and hospitals.
  • There is $8000 in cash prize money.
  • The host hotel is reasonable and fantastic!
  • It's a family friendly weekend.  Bring your spouse and/or kids to fish or hang at the pool.
  • Our Saturday pool party for those that don't fish is epic.
  • Friday's Captains party includes food and beverages.
  • It's fair, using guided and non-guided divisions.
  • We have Raffles, Giveaways & Auctions.
  • Our hospitality room is open at various times for beverages.
  • Saturday evening's banquet includes food and beverages.


Host Hotel

COURTYARD by Marriott

100 Riverfront Drive West, Bradenton, FL. 34205
941-747-3727 
Website for reservations: Courtyard by Marriott

No code necessary!  Friday - Sunday are booked through this link.  Call the above number to check in earlier or stay later.  Ask for sales dept. and tell them you are with the Rough Riders.


PRIZE PAYOUTS and CATEGORIES

  • 1st Place – Largest Snook, Redfish, Trout, Mackerel, Grouper, Snapper, Tarpon(Most Releases).
  • 2nd Place – Second largest Snook, Redfish, Trout, Mackerel, Grouper, Snapper, Tarpon(2nd most releases).
  • 3rd Place – Third largest Snook, Redfish, Trout, Mackerel, Grouper, Snapper, Tarpon(3rd most releases).
  • Eligible Grouper species are limited to not include Goliath.
  • Eligible Mackerel types are limited to Spanish and King.
  • Snapper species exclude Cubera.
  • All entries will include 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd place awards, per scored species, for all boats and kayaks.
  • All boat and kayak entries are limited to one prize per species.
  • Payouts will be awarded for all seven species in each of the two divisions (Guided & Non-Guided):

1st Place: $500, 2nd Place: $300, 3rd Place: $200



Sponsorship Opportunities

  • TOURNAMENT PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP $10,000.00
  • TOURNAMENT GOLD SPONSORSHIP $5,000.00
  • TOURNAMENT SILVER SPONSORSHIP $3,000.00
  • HOSPITALITY SUITE & SATURDAY AWARDS PRESENTATION SPONSORSHIP $2,000.00
  • FRIDAY RULES & REG’S / TOURNAMENT SCORING SPONSORSHIP $1,000.00
  • SNOOK LEVEL SPONSORSHIP $750.00
  • REDFISH LEVEL SPONSORSHIP $500.00
  • TROUT LEVEL SPONSORSHIP $250.00
  • BUSINESS CARD SPECIAL SPONSORSHIP $100.00

More Information


Tournament Events

Raffle Drawing


Your BEST VALUE is 6 TICKETS FOR $100
Single Tickets $25 Each

Raffle Drawing at 2023 Rough Rider Fishing Tournament Dinner Saturday June 3 2023 at Courtyard Marriot Bradenton.

Need not be present to win.  Drawing Saturday June 3.  Drawing location Tournament Dinner Marriott Courtyard Bradenton. All Entrants will be communicated as to who won the prize via email.

Party with the Rough Riders for the next year ON US!!!
WIN the Rough Rider Golden Ticket

Prize - 2 Tickets to the following Rough Rider Events. These events include a downtown Tampa Gasparilla Weekend Package.

  • 2 Nights Hotel accommodation at the Rough Rider Hotel 2024 Gasparilla Weekend, Hotel TBA Downtown Tampa. It has been Hilton last 2 years.
  • Approx Value $1100
  • 2024 Gasparilla Pre Party - Approx Value $50
  • 2024 Gasparilla After Party – Location TBA It has been University Club last 2 years. Approx value $50
  • 2024 Golf Tournament. Approx Value $300
  • 2023 Military Ball. Approx Value $200
  • 2023 Christmas Party – Approx Value $100
  • 2024 Sporting Clays Tourney. Typically held at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays– Approx Value $300
  • 2024 Andy Brown Fishing Tournament Weekend Wristbands. Approx Value $200
  • 2 Cases of assorted throw beads from the Rough Rider Quartermaster. Approx Value $130

TOTAL PRIZE Value - Approx $2200

Click Here to Buy your Raffle Tickets

Downloadable Documents

To become a sponsor please download the above "Sponsorship Info Document",  then contact:

Patrick Borchard, Committee Chair, (813) 838-7432, fishingchair@tamparoughriders.org
Stan Walker, Sponsorship Vice-Chair, (863) 397-9824, stanwalkerconstruction@gmail.com
Herb Moore, Sponsorship Vice-Chair, (813) 493-0823, rrherbmoore@gmail.com

Rough Rider Office - 813-248-1898 - 601 N 19th St . - Tampa, FL 33605

Wristbands

    • $95 - All Inclusive Wristband:  Captains' Kick-Off and Welcome Party, Pool Escapades, Main Dinner Banquet and Hospitality Room Access
    • $40 - Pool Escapades and Hospitality Room Access (a-la-cart option)
    • $30 - Captains' Kick-Off and Welcome Party (a-la-cart option)
    • $60 - Main Dinner Banquet (a-la-cart option)

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