It’s in Alabama. It’s in Florida. It’s on the state line.
It’s the 11th annual Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo coming up June 6-8.
Called the “funnest” fishing tournament, it will include a three-day beach party and awards ceremony that has daily weigh-ins with a fish viewing area, live music, great Flora-Bama food and vendors.
The tournament takes place at the Flora-Bama Ole River Grill beach area. It is just across the street from the infamous Flora-Bama Lounge at 17401 Perdido Key Drive. It is a three-day tournament with anglers competing for first, second and third place in 30 categories.
For those not signed up and fishing in the tournament, there will also be a three-day beach party.
Official rodeo rules can be found here.
Official schedule and Details of the Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo:
June 6
- Fishing Rodeo: Opens at noon
- 2 to 7 p.m.: Weigh station open at Yacht Club Beach
June 7
- Fishing Rodeo: Closes at 7 p.m.
- Noon to 7 p.m.: Weigh station open at Yacht Club Beach
June 8
- Awards ceremony: 11 a.m. at the Flora-Bama Yacht Club
What ticket information do I need for the Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo
- Participants must purchase a ticket by noon on June 7 to compete.
- Everyone must enter one of two divisions when fishing − the kids’ division or the adult division.
- All ticket prices already include sales tax.
- The King Mackerel division is SKA-sanctioned this year.
- Sign-out is not required this year.
- Participants do not have to sign out from any specific location. They may begin fishing at noon on June 6. Fish may be caught from any location between Cape San Blas and the Texas/Louisiana border.
- Participants must weigh in no later than 7 p.m. on June 7.
- Weigh-in is next to the Flora-Bama Ole River Grill in the beach area. All boats that cannot fit under the Ono Island Bridge, bring your fish in by vehicle.
For more information, visit florabama.com.
Jim ‘Zig’ Zeigler’s beat is the colorful and positive about Alabama -- her people, places, events, groups and prominent deaths. He is a former Alabama Public Service Commissioner and State Auditor. You can reach him for comments at [email protected].
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