After a very successful second event, we can’t wait to get back at it in 2022. Once again our sponsors will be heavily involved and ready to doll out thousands of dollars in gear for the third installment of the WON CA Tuna Jackpot.
The format for the competition is the top 3 largest tuna caught during the California Tuna Jackpot are in the money. The team that catches the biggest tuna during the 26 hour period wins 70 percent of the total cash in the entry pool. The second largest tuna wins 20 percent, and the third largest tuna wins 10 percent. Based on 50 participating teams, the first place team will take home a cool $7,000, while second takes $2,000 and third place takes $1,000.
The entry fee is $400 per team of four, there must be a minimum of two members on each boat. Each team member over four is $100 additional for each member. No more than 6 people are allowed on any tournament boat during tournament hours, and all people on the boat must be on the registered team. The California Tuna Jackpot will have optional tuna and yellowtail jackpots available for teams interested in boosting their chances at big money payouts.
Teams are encouraged to sign up as early as possible with at least their general team entry, so we can make sure all team members are registered and have completed the necessary paperwork to be eligible for team earnings. Teams may send entry by mail with options included. Options are available online and can be paid by check, wire transfer or money order in advance or at Anglers Choice on September 9th from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. The captains meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. SD Marlin Club.
Once a team has completed their registration process and has been cleared by WON, registered teams may launch at any facility of their choice, and begin their journey to their first location. Tournament fishing times are September 10th from 4:00 A.M to 6:00 A.M. September 11th. All tournament fish “MUST” be presented to our official weigh station by boat at the San Diego Marlin Club with all team members on board. The weigh-in will be held at the S.D Marlin Club dock between 9:30 A.M. and 11:30 A.M on September 11th. If you wish to weigh your fish in on Saturday evening, instead of staying out all night Saturday, your team may weigh in on Saturday evening from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the SD Marlin Club. The scales will close on Saturday promptly at 9:00 PM. All teams must be inside the Ballast Point landmark entry of the bay by 10:30 A.M. Sunday (if you did not already weigh-in on Saturday evening) to be eligible to weigh their catch on Sunday.
The California Tuna Jackpot awards show will commence at 12:00 P.M. September 11th at the S.D. Marlin Club parking lot with our event sponsored raffles and awards presentation for the top 3 teams and optional winners.
Don’t miss out on this 3rd annual event during yet another amazing West Coast Tuna season. WON looks forward to growing this event for years to come!
For more information contact Tournament Director Billy Egan at (949) 366-0248 bille@wonews.com or check out our California Tuna Jackpot Facebook page.
