Back Bay Croaker Classic is a fishing tournament created by fisherman and marine artist, MARTY WILSON. Marty wanted to create a fishing and fun weekend that could be enjoyed by the whole family. He thought about which fish can be caught by anybody in the family and Croaker was the answer. Marty has two daughters and he knows how amazing a fishing with kids weekend can be. Thus, in 2008 came the 1st Back Bay Croaker Classic.On its 6th year Croaker Classic is bringing great news. Check out for updates.
One of the news for this year is the First Place Overall Prizes. The known $5,000.00 CASH is joined this year by a brand new HOT TUB valued at $5,000.00 by LEISURE HOME PRODUCTS.
With $10,000.00 as first prize for the overall place, and 15 places for the kids division with great prizes like 2 man kayak, wet suits, dive cameras, etc., this tournament is a great oportunity to have fun with your kids and have a shot in winning great prizes.
Come enjoy a fun weekend with great food and bands and maybe win some cash and prizes!!!!!
Schedule
July 12th, 2013 – FRIDAY
– 6:00 pm – Capitains Meeting at “The Dock Bar and Grill” (Non Mandatory)
July 13th, 2013 – SATURDAY
– 5:00 am – FISHING STARTS
– 3:00 pm – Open of scales
– 7:00 pm – Close of scales for the day
Entertainment – “MICHAEL VINCENT & DOUBLE SHOT” LIVE ON THE TIKI DECK
July 14th, 2013 – SUNDAY
– 3:00 pm – Open of scales
– 5:00 pm – Close of scales and END OF FISHING
– 6:00 PM – Awards Presentation
Entertainment – “5 DAY RUN” LIVE ON THE TIKI DECK
Prizes
$10,000.00 FIRST PLACE OVERALL DIVISION
Win $5,000.00 CASH + $5,000.00 Brand New Hot Tub by Leisure Home Products.
5 Places in the overall positions plus 15 places for the kids division (15 years old and under)
Ice chests full of prizes from academy sports & outdoors, kayaks from advanced collisions & more from dad’s super pawn, the dive shop in D’iberville…
How you can register
1. Here online
2. At the dock bar and grill – at the front door, fill the registration form and put in the drop box with the registration fee
3. Mail the registration form with the entry fee to 4603 kendall ave, gulfport ms, 39507. you can get the form on coastal angler magazine, academy sports, croakerclassic facebook, croakerclassic.com
We will NOT accept checks after July 8, 2013
Download the registration form
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Word Doc – New Registration form