Rules and Entry Information

What do you need to compete?

1) A Good Quality Digital Camera 4.0 MegaPixel Minimum -- See Photo info

2) Approved Measuring Device

3) Angling Skills Whats this?

How to Compete? (short version):

1) Find the tournaments that are taking place in your particular region. (You MUST have an address located within that region to be eligible; this is where the prizes and prize money will be sent)

2) Register Online and Pay the entry Fee. Details

3) At midnight on the day the tournaments begins, your personalized entry token will become available (it will also be emailed to you).  The token is a random 6 digit number.  You can print it out, or write it down and you must bring it with you when you fish the tournament. You may sign up for a tournament that has already begun, but your token will not be available for 12 hours.

4) JUSTFISH!!!

5) This tournament is based on the length of the fish, not the weight.  You are required to take 2 photos.  When you catch a fish, take a 1 high quality photo of the fish next to your approved measuring device with the token in the photo, and 1 high quality photo of the fish next to the "reel-end" of your fishing rod. Click Here to view an example of correct photography methods.

6) Upload the photos to your account, and you will be ranked accordingly. All submissions must be submitted before midnight on the last day of the tournament. The top 10 lengths in each category win prizes, cash and JustFish Bonus Points.  You may "upgrade" your catch as many times as you please as you catch bigger fish throughout the tournament period.

How we calculate measurements?
Payouts and tournament schedule
JustFish Points...?

How to Compete? (Detailed Version):

1) GENERAL PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY FOR REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS

Participation is open to anyone 18 years of age or older that is currently residing in Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. To register for a regional tournament you must be a resident of the qualifying region or be residing in the qualifying region and have an address located within that region.   A map of the states that are contained in each region can be found here. Your provided address MUST be located within the state/region that you are competing. This provided address is where all prize money will be sent. A copy of the winning anglers photo ID may be requested (not required) in order to collect prize money.  Any false information provided by the registered angler will lead to disqualification. Failure to comply with these rules will result in forfeiture of prizes.  Online registration and acceptance of the terms and conditions must be done in order to participate.

The winners will be ranked according to length and not weight.  All submissions must be submitted before midnight (eastern standard time) on the last day of the tournament. All winners are validated by The JustFishTournaments.com staff. The winners will be announced within 48 hours of the conclusion of each tournament. The prizes will be awarded (mailed) within 5-8 business days thereafter via Check in the mail.

JustFishTournaments.com reserves the right to reject any entry that does not comply with the spirit of the rules of the tournaments. Final tournament eligibility will be determined only by JustFishTournaments.com staff. All persons affiliated with JustFishTournaments.com and related companies are not eligible for any tournaments.  You may sign up for a tournament that has already begun, but your token will not be available for 12 hours.

JustFishTournaments.com uses eastern standard time.

2) SAFETY

Safe boating must be observed at all times. During competition each participant is required to comply with all U.S. Coast Guard regulations, Wildlife Management regulations, and all other applicable laws and regulations.

3) PERMITTED FISHING METHODS

All fish must be caught by hook and line, with live or artificial bait. Any fish that shows signs of mishandling, mistreatment, gigging, spearing or other methods of catching fish other than hook and line will be disqualified. JustFishTournaments.com is a proud supporter of catch and release fishing, and we require fish to be alive when photographed.  Click here for proper handling and releasing methods. Anglers must abide by all state rules and regulations. Absolutely no fish caught in fish hatchery waters or fish culture stations will qualify.  We carefully examine every photo for signs of spearing or gigging.

4) FISHING LOCATIONS

Each tournament is specific to each particular state or multiple states. Each region is defined by state boundaries and can be viewed here. Each participant in a regional tournament MUST provide an address that is located within the specific state or region that the tournament is being held. This is the address where all prize money will be sent.  All fishing locations must be in waters accessible according to the law, U.S.C.G., and Wildlife Management regulations.

5) MEASURING DEVICES

More Info about Proper Measuring Devices.

All fish measurements must taken using a measuring device approved by JustFishTournaments.com. Examples of Approved devices are shown below.

JustFishTournaments.com may request a digital image of the measuring device and reserves the right to verify measuring devices.  

JustFishTournaments.com requires in multi-fish tournaments that the same measuring device is used throughout the tournament. This is for verification purposes and to prevent cheating. JustFishTournaments.com at its sole discretion will disqualify anyone suspected of using an inaccurate measuring device; we will disqualify anyone using a false ruler.  Winners may be asked to submit a digital image their measuring device next to your car keys for verification.

NOTE: If you use a Florida Sportsman law stick/sticker, or if you use an contractor grade self-retracting tape ALL THE NUMBERS ON THE DEVICE must be visible in the photo.  It is important when taking photos that the measuring device be placed above or below the fish.  Do not place the fish on top of the tape or ruler (unless you are using a hard-board measuring device - - see measuring devices).

6) UNIQUE TOKENS

A unique 6 digit numeric code (token) is published at midnight (eastern standard time) on day the tournament begins.  It will become available under your profile at midnight the day the tournament begins.  Your personalized token will also be emailed at midnight to registered entrants.  A registered angler may print it out, or write it down on paper. This unique token MUST be present and clearly visible in the photo with the fish and the measuring device. You may sign up for a tournament that has already begun, but your token will not be available for 12 hours (it will be emailed then as well). 

7) DIGITAL CAMERA INFO

JustFishTournaments.com has specific rules regarding your digital camera. You must have a camera that has at least 4.0 Megapixels.  Cell phone cameras are not permitted.  Your Digital Camera settings MUST be set to the Highest Quality and Resolution, and must be in JPEG format. The time settings in the camera must be set accurately.

It is recommended that you take multiple photos and choose the best one to upload to ensure you have a photo that will work.

All Photos Must be Uploaded to your profile in Jpeg format. They may not be edited in any way. All images MUST be show the fish clearly. Both images MUST taken with the same camera.

No image editing is allowed! See Verification

8) PHOTO INFORMATION

Online anglers are required to take 2 photos of the fish with the same camera for each photo you submit. Your fish must be alive when photographed.

1) One picture with the fish next to the ruler showing the entire fish body with the 6 digit token for verification.

2) One picture showing the entire fish body next to the "reel-end" of your fishing pole.

This is a properly taken photo of the entire fish next to the "reel-end" of your fishing rod.

 
You may take the photo of the fish lying on the ground if you are fishing by yourself.
(The token is not required to be in this photo)

Length is calculated from the tip of the nose (for Redfish) or the bottom lip (for Speckled Trout, Flounder, Snook, and Largemouth Bass) to the tip of the tail (tail may be pinched for Redfish, Snook, and Largemouth Bass), with the fish lying on a flat surface.  JustFishTournaments.com takes measurements according to FWC "total length measurment."

If you use a Florida Sportsman law stick/sticker, or if you use an contractor grade self-retracting tape ALL THE NUMBERS ON THE DEVICE must be visible in the photo. It is important when taking photos that the measuring device be placed above or below the fish.  Do not place the fish on top of the tape or ruler (unless you are using a hard-board measuring device - - see measuring devices).

Photographs should be taken from above the center of the fish. No bending or unnatural placement of the fish will be tolerated and could be grounds for disqualification. Scoring photos must show the entire fish on the measuring device with the token present.  If any part of the fish is left out of the photo we can either disqualify you or only give you credit for the inches that are visible and clear.

More Examples of Proper Photo and measuring techniques

It is very important that you take proper photos.  The judging committee will review all of the photos to verify angler reported results. Just FishTournaments.com staff will have final judgment on the lengths and will modify all inaccurate results. Fish are judged with an accuracy of 1/10^th of an inch. How we calculate measurements?  Submitted fish must be above legal limits according to the fishing laws and regulations in your state. 

No image editing is allowed!  Violators will be caught and disqualified. See Verification.

JustFishTournaments.com promotes Catch-Photo-Release fishing and requires the fish to be alive when photographed. A lot can be told from a photograph, and we have trained eyes looking for specific clues. Fish that has been in a cooler/freezer for awhile (aka “dead fish”) can be spotted very easily, so please don’t do it.  When the photos are taken, the fish must be alive. After the photos are taken, there is nothing we can do to prevent anglers from keeping legal fish.  We promote catch and release, but we understand that anglers fish for food as well as sport.

9) ONLINE FISH SUBMISSION

Each entrant will upload their fish online under their account by clicking the “Submissions and Tokens” link in the "Tournaments" tab.  Each angler can upgrade their catch as many times as they please as they catch bigger fish throughout the tournament period.   When a catch is upgraded the new photo will replace the old one.  The last photo that you upload will be the fish used for placement or points.   The anglers can view their catches by clicking the “Submit Entry” link (in the "Submissions and Tokens" link,) then clicking the corresponding file name you want to view.  All submissions must be submitted before midnight (eastern standard time) on the last day of the tournament.

10) JUSTFISH POINTS SYSTEM

JustFish Points are awarded each and every time you participate in a tournament and catch fish.  Every tournament participant is eligible for points regardless of placement in the tournament.  JustFish Points can be redeemed for future Tournament Entry fees, and items in our JustFish Store.  You may use available JustFish points to discount or pay for products in our online shop. 

More JustFish Points info.   

SINGLE FISH TOURNAMENTS SCORING

With the single fish tournaments anglers’ fish will be scored within 1/10^th of an inch increment. Anglers receive 10 JustFish points per inch and 1 JustFish point per each 1/10^th of an inch. The longest fish caught will be the winner of single fish tournaments. Every angler will receive JustFish points regardless of placement in the tournaments see points.   The same fish can count for multiple tournaments if they run at the same time, BUT you must take seperate photos of the fish, each with the token that corresponds to the correct tournament.  One token for each tournament you are entered.

MULTIPLE FISH TOURNAMENT SCORING - SLAM TOURNAMENTS

This event is scored with the combined lengths of all the qualifying fish according to the specific tournament. The fish will be scored within 1/10^th of an inch increment. Anglers receive 10 points per inch and 1 point per each 1/10^th of an inch.  You must catch all the qualifying fish to place.  For Example:  On a Red, Trout, Flounder SLAM all three fish must be caught, photographed, and submitted to place.  You cannot catch 2 of the 3 species and place.  JustFish Points will be awarded regardless of placement.

NOTE: Placement in the top 5 in each tournament will receive Bonus JustFish Points on top of the points received for total length. 

11) REDFISH and SNOOK SLOT SCORING FORMAT

Redfish and Snook are a highly regulated species. JustFishTournaments.com is a proud supporter of catch and release. In SOME multiple fish slot tournaments Redfish or Snook that are over the slot limit will not be eligible for placement or JustFish points.  The angler's goal in these tournaments is to catch the longest slot fish with the tail FULLY pinched.  In slot tournament the fish tail MUST be fully pinched.  JustFishTournaments.com will clearly specify which tournaments use this format on the tournament schedule, and will specify the rules for each region. The rules will be based on the fishing regulations of each specific region or state.  JustFishTournaments.com judges Redfish and Snook on "total length" with the tail in a pinched position.

12) LARGEMOUTH BASS and CRAPPIE TOURNAMENTS

Just Fish bass tournaments include Black Largemouth, Sawanee, Spotted, Redeye, and Shoal Bass FWC Species List). Striped bass are not included in this particular category, for obvious size reasons.  Crappie tournaments include the black crappie and the white crappie. Fish are to be photographed in the same manner as explained in the Photo-Info Section. Bass and Crappie are measured with the mouth closed and the tail pinched.  JustFishTournaments.com judges largemouth bass based on "Total Length".  Improper measuring may lead to loss of length and/or disqualification.

13) VERIFICATION OF PHOTOS

Any photos that are edited, touched-up, or tampered with will be immediately disqualified, and your membership to the site will be canceled.  Cheaters will be prosecuted by state and federal laws.  JustFishTournaments.com staff have had years of experience in photo-tournaments. Our staff has been trained in the digital forensics field and knows how to determine a fake. We know what to look for within the metadata, and we use multiple techniques and software in determining the legitimacy of the photos. We require all photos to be clear, and of the highest quality for these reasons. We scrutinize each photo carefully down to every pixel. We do not tolerate falsification.

14) PROTEST OR ENTRY DISPUTES

All disputes on all entries must be made within 24 hours of the final tournament results. All requests for disputes must be submitted via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . All protests will be carefully examined, and all decisions by the JustFishTournaments.com staff will be final. We will notify you within 48 hours the resolution of your claim.

15) REFUNDS

JustFishTournaments.com does not issue refunds for any circumstances, however if you cannot participate in a tournament that you registered for you may request it in email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) at least 12 hours before the start of the tournament and you can use your registration fee for another tournament within 6 months.  You cannot get a refund after the tournament you are registered for has begun.

16) TIES

JustFishTournaments.com staff have experience in photo tournaments, and we understand that ties do occur. In the event of a tie, the winner of goes to the angler that submitted their catch first.  Meaning, it goes to the first angler who uploads their photos and has it verified by our staff.  It is vitally important that your photo is well taken, the measuring device is clearly visible, and the entire fish can be clearly viewed.  Blurry photos will not be accepted.  See Photo Techniques for further information on this subject.

17)  RELEASE OF LIABILITY

All contestants must agree to the rules of participation, and the terms and conditions at registration.  Each participant in the tournaments agrees that the employees, directors, representatives and agents of JustFishTournaments.com are not liable for any harm that happens to their personal property, to themselves, or to anyone that is participating in the tournaments. All registered participants must take all safety precautions while fishing and take responsibility for themselves while participating in the tournaments.

18) PHOTO RELEASE STATEMENT

Once the photos are submitted by users, uploaded to profiles, or submitted in forums they become property of JustFishTournaments.com.  Registered anglers and registered members grant JustfishTournaments.com the right to use their uploaded photos for publication on the website for leaderboard purposes, and they shall not be entitled to receive any royalties or compensation associated with the use of the photos.  We will never use your personal photos for advertising or promotion.  

19) RULE CHANGES

Rules may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the JustFishtournaments.com director. Any rule changes will be effective only after they are set in place. Though JustFishTournaments.com will notify all members via email about the rule changes, it is the responsibility of the members of JustFishTournaments.com to keep themselves informed of any changes that might take place.