Posted: 06 July 2003 at 8:46am | IP Logged

Texas International Fishing Tournament
P O Box 2715 • South Padre Island, TX 78597
(956) 943-8438

Friday August 1		Fishing Contest: Begins at 6:30 a.m., Bay Division & 7:00 a.m. Offshore. Weigh station opens at Southpoint Marina in Port Isabel, 2 - 8 p.m. Dock time - Bay, 5 p.m.; Offshore, 8 p.m.
Saturday August 2		Start Fishing: Begins at 6:30 a.m., Bay Division and 7:00 a.m. Offshore. Weigh station opens at 2 - 7 p.m. at Southpoint Marina. Dock time - Bay, 5 p.m.; Offshore, 7 p.m. Supper: SPI Convention Centre, 8:00 p.m. Live Entertainment; 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Sunday August 3		Awards Presentation: SPI Convention Centre, on South Padre Island, 1 p.m.
General News
Weigh-In Limits:		Each angler 13 years and older will be restricted to weighing in the single heaviest fish of each eligible species per day. Points will be accumulated during the two days of fishing. Catch and Release points in the Offshore and Tarpon Division will count toward the Texas Grand Championship.
Fishing Days:		There will be two days of fishing, Friday, August 1 and Saturday, August 2. Playday is Thursday, July 31. All contestants and their families are urged to join in the activities for juniors 21 and under.
Bad Weather:		One day of fishing will constitute a tournament. Parties will be held as scheduled.
Accommodations:		Hotel, motel, RV and beach house rentals are widely available. Additional lodging information may be obtained by calling the South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-343-2368 or 1-800-SO-PADRE, the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-527-6102 or the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce at (956)761-4412.
Polygraph Test:		All contestants, including minors1, agree to take a polygraph test if required by a T.I.F.T. Executive Board member or the T.I.F.T. weighmaster. Such test shall be taken at the time and place requested by the T.I.F.T. Executive Board. Failure to take or pass a polygraph test will result in disqualification. (1If a contestant is a minor, a parent or legal guardian shall agree for the minor to submit to such polygraph testing.)