CCA Florida STAR Fishing Tournament: Why I Just Joined

Wouldn’t it be great if every cast you made this summer could win you a boat, a truck, or a wide array of other prizes… all from a single catch…

Well this fishing fantasy is now a reality thanks to the CCA Florida STAR Fishing Tournament!

I just joined this one of a kind fishing tournament by STAR CCA, and here is why you should too!

If you like to catch redfish along the Gulf coast of FL, you can exponentially increase the amount of excitement to every one of your fishing trips for a span of over 3 months this summer by simply joining the inaugural CCA Florida STAR fishing tournament.

Best of all, there are nearly $500,000 in prizes available to participants!

When I was fishing inshore tournaments in the past, the most rewarding part was the fact that every cast was a potential winner… and every bite on a tournament day created an instant boost of adrenaline!

The only problem was that there were only a select few tournament offerings in my area, not to mention many of the weekend tournaments conflicted with my schedule, so those most exciting days on the water were few and far between.

But unlike the traditional inshore fishing tournament, this STAR CCA Florida tournament is a 3+ month-long span of fishing excitement! And that is the core reason why I am so excited to participate in the STAR CCA Florida fishing tournament (Presented by Yamaha).

This 2015 CCA Florida STAR Tournament begins on May 23rd and lasts all the way to September 7th. So anyone that can get out on the water at least once during that 108-day span has a chance to win awards as awesome as a new truck or even a new boat!

All you have to do is spend about 5 minutes to complete your online registration which involves a payment of just $60 (or just $30 if you’re already a member of CCA).

CCA Florida STAR Tournament Details

Here is how you win the BIG PRIZES:

Eighty specially tagged redfish are the STAR attraction of the upcoming CCA Florida fishing tournament. These redfish are being released along the Gulf coast of Florida, and the first 6 registered anglers to catch one will win amazing prizes like a free truck or a boat, trailer, and motor package.

In addition, there are other divisions with chances to win more great prizes with eligible species including snook, seatrout, cobia, and sheepshead. These divisions include an Open, Ladies, Youth, Fly, Kayak, and Professional Guides, so there are ways to win for just about everyone.

Another featured division unique to Florida STAR is the Conservation Division:

This division is designed to reward anglers who submit the most catch information during the 108-day tournament. The fish data received will be a huge help to help CCA in its science-based fisheries management activities.

CCA Florida STAR Tournament Registration

Registrations can be done completely online at any time and there are no mandatory captain’s meetings to participate.

Below are directions:

1. Click here to get to an informational page where you can learn more about this tournament
2. Click on the orange button to join the CCA
   • If already a CCA member, you can simply log in on that page
3. Select your CCA membership level of choice
4. Scroll down to the STAR tournament registration section and select the “Florida STAR Tournament” option (2nd from the bottom)
5. Fill out your account and payment information

Once registered, you then can download the free app if you plan to use the most efficient means to submit your catches… click here and scroll towards the bottom or go to your app store and search for “CCA Florida STAR”.

Conclusion

Tournament fishing makes a fun day out on the water even more exciting given that each cast could pull in the next big winner. With the added efficiencies of technology, anglers of all abilities and locations are having more and more access to fun and rewarding competitions.

For any and all anglers planning to fish the Gulf coast of Florida anytime this summer, this CCA Florida STAR tournament seems to be a great option. There’s roughly $500,000 of prizes available, and the cost is minimal.

I certainly look forward to participating and I’ll most definitely be on the search for of those prized redfish.

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