New division offers six winners $25,000 in prizes for redfish captured with the most spots.
The Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Florida STAR competition presented by Yamaha is thrilled to announce the newest division to the summer-long fishing event, the Drum Spots “Lots-A-Spots” redfish division presented by Gulf States Automation. The new division adds a unique twist to the popular catch-photo-release competition by awarding anglers for catching redfish with the highest number of spots.
Unlike any other division, “Lots-A-Spots” celebrates one of the most distinctive and eye-catching features of redfish, the iconic black spots. Participants in this division will submit photos of his or her catch, and the fish with the most combined spots on both sides will be awarded prizes.
“We’re thrilled to introduce the Drum Spots ‘Lots-A-Spots’ division presented by Gulf States Automation to the 2025 CCA Florida STAR competition,” STAR Director Capt. Leiza Fitzgerald said. “This exciting, new division adds another level of fun and strategy for our anglers, rewarding those who reel in the redfish with the most spots. It’s a great way to celebrate the unique beauty of these fish while encouraging participation in a conservation-minded, catch-photo-release fishing competition.”
The “Lots-A-Spots” division continues STAR’s mission to highlight Florida’s diverse marine resources while encouraging sustainable practices through catch-photo-release participation. Anglers who participate in the division must submit photos of the left and right side of the redfish. The winning fish will be the redfish with the most spots counted and combined on both sides of the fish’s body.
The 2025 CCA Florida STAR competition presented by Yamaha invites anglers and non-anglers alike to participate for their chance to win prizes valued at almost $500,000, including boats from Carolina Skiff, Sea Born, Spyder and Micro Draft Skiff, Yamaha motors, scholarships and more.
Lots-A-Spots Division Prizes
1st Place: SUP Customs Hybrid Skiff with trolling motor bow mount, Minn Kota Riptide Power Drive 12V Trolling Motor & transom bracket with 6HP Yamaha, Power Pole Micro, and a great accessories package plus a Ross Currington Art replica of winning redfish
2nd Place: Abyss Battery 36V Battery with charger, Ross Currington Art replica of winning fish, Bull Bay Rod/Florida Fishing Products Reel and Bajio Sunglasses
3rd Place: Power Pole 8ft Sportsman, King Sailfish Mount replica of winning fish, Bajio Sunglasses and Relentless Knife
4th Place: original art piece by Ashton Howard, RCI optics and NLBN Package
5th Place: Bay Flats Lodge fishing trip for two plus food and lodging for two nights, RCI Sunglasses and Toadfish Package
6th Place: Humminbird Helix 7, RCI Sunglasses, Zman Baits, Toadfish Package and NLBN Package
Registration is open throughout the competition. To register for STAR 2025 or for more information on divisions, prizes and more, visit ccaflstar.com.