Frequently Asked Questions

Shallow Sport Owner’s Tournament FAQs: 

The 2024 Shallow Sport Tournament will be held on May 9-11, 2024!

How do I register?

Online Registration will open Thursday February 8th

Please note, pre-registrations will not be accepted after 12pm Wednesdays May 8, 2024

NO registrations will be excepted on Thursday. NO EXCEPTIONS!

There were many changes to the divisions and rules in recent years!

Please make sure you read and refresh yourself on our Tournament Registration page, and on the Rules pages.

My team is already registered, but I need to make a change to my registration. How can I do this?

Changes can be made using the following procedure:

1.) Go back to the registration site. https://shallowsport.profishingtournaments.com/
2.) Click “View Currently Registered Teams”
3.) Find your team and confirm your email when prompted.
4.) Remove and add anglers as needed.

*Changes will be accepted via email until noon, Wednesday May 8, 2024.

Please do not call or email us with any changes after 5:00pm Wednesday May 8, 2024. Any pending changes will be processed during packet pickup on Friday.

We are traveling in for the tournament, where should we stay?

South Padre Island has many beautiful resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals available.

If this will be your first time visiting the island, we recommend you start your search at www.SoPadre.com.

Our events will be held at the South Padre Island Convention Center and Louie’s Backyard. Due to the bay side locations for check in and weigh in, many find it easy to stay close by. Though the island is easily traveled and most places are boat owner friendly. Give them a call and let them know you will have your boat or trailer and they can help you with parking arrangements!

Where can we launch our boat?

The South Padre Island area has several boat ramps available. Many of our tournament participants use the boat ramp at Jim’s Pier, because of its close proximity to Louie’s Backyard. Jim’s Pier also rents out wet slips, so you can keep you boat in the water throughout the weekend. There are also ramps available at Isla Blanca Park & Parrot Eyes.

What is new this year?

Raffle: 

  • Door Prize Tickets: $5 each, 5 for $20, 30 for $100
    • This year, the door prizes will be a little different. Instead of door prize drawings we have some AMAZING bucket raffle packages! Door prize tickets will be placed in the bucket of the item you wish to win, and one lucky winning ticket will be drawn for each bucket! You must be present to win. 
  • Boat Raffle: WIN a 2024 Shallow Sport 24′ Classic
    • $20 each, 6 for $100
    • You do not have to be present to win.
  • Pick of the Litter: $100 each- Includes the limited edition event tumbler!
    • 3 Winners will be drawn and get the chance to pick their favorite door prize!
  • *NEW* GRAND SLAM LANYARD:  $250 -($375 VALUE!)
    • Includes:
      • 30 Bucket Raffle Tickets
      • 6 Boat Tickets
      • 1 Pick of the Litter Ticket
      • 1 Custom Event Tumbler
  • Keep You Stubs! You Must be Present to Win all prizes Except Boat Raffle!

When will the Boat Raffle take place? 

    Throughout the weekend, we will be selling boat raffle tickets for your chance to win a new 2024 Shallow Sport!

    The raffle ticket will be drawn at the end of events on Saturday night.

    We heard there were some rule changes, what are they?

    1. Anglers will register under the Guided or Amateur division. At registration they will specify whether they will be fishing with Artificial Only, or Open Bait. If a team is registered as “Artificial Only” there will be NO other bait allowed on the boat. If a boat is seen fishing with, or in possession of any bait other than artificial they will be immediately disqualified.
    2. Just like last year, weigh in will be per team instead of per angler. This means that each team is able to weight in 3 fish made up of (1) Redfish, (1) Speckled Trout and (1) Flounder. Visit our Awards page to learn more about trophies.
    3. All updated rules can be found at: RULES

    What can I expect from pre and new registration on Friday of the event? 

      We expect most of the slots for registration will sell out again. Please take this into consideration and PLAN AHEAD!

      Fully pre registered teams and Social Participants will be able to pick up their team numbers beginning at 5:00pm at the South Padre Island Convention center.

      Changes line will open at 5:30 where PAID slots may be altered. This may include angler name changes, team name changes, etc.

      If there are new team slots available, New Registration will open at 5:30pm. At this time additional anglers and teams may be purchased.

      What is the Captains Meeting, and who needs to go? 

      The Captains Meeting will be held at 7:30 pm in front of the stage. At this meeting we will go over the rules of the tournament and give out any directions or changes that may have taken place, and answer any questions regarding the tournament. At least 1 person from each team MUST be present at the meeting.

      We will go over all rule changes in detail. Please make sure you are there and attentive!

      I would like to Volunteer to help during the tournament. Who do I contact?

      First of all, Thank You! It takes so much to put on an event this size and we couldn’t do it without the help of our amazing Volunteers! As the tournament grows, we have more and more need for help! You can fill out our tournament volunteer form HERE!  

       

      If you have any other questions, please send them via email to Brittany@ShallowSportBoats.com.