2nd AnnualCatch, Click,
& Release

• Anglers must submit a photo of an eligible reef fish (red snapper, red grouper, gag grouper, or other species exhibiting barotrauma) on a descending device to enter a category.
  • The photo must include the angler and the fish on a rigged descending device ready for release.
  • The fish must be caught within the tournament dates and entered under the date it was caught.

• Any descending device (SeaQualizer, Roy’s Fish Saver, Shelton Fish Descender, FishSaverPro, etc.) may be used as long as it is rigged with at least 1-pound of weight and 60’ of line.

• One contest entry per trip per species. For example, you may submit both a red grouper and red snapper from the same trip, but not two red snappers from the same trip.

• The grand prize fish story category may be entered for each fish submitted and is completely optional.

• Anglers must submit the photo and catch information via an entry form.
  • Contact info@returnemright.org for questions about or issues with the form or to submit via email.

• Anglers must abide by all local and federal fishing regulations.

• Photo evaluation criteria

• • The photo includes the angler and the fish on a descending device.

• • Best Practices – the angler is properly handling the fish (i.e. a hand gaff isn’t being used to hold the fish).

• • Creativity – i.e. multiple fish on one descending device, unique setup to enhance release efficiency.

Examples of eligible photos:

*Always prioritize best handling and release practices over photos.*

*All metadata from photos is private and will never be shared.*

• Grand Prize
  • Best Story Category:
    • Fish with Return ‘Em Right on a full day offshore fishing charter in one of the 5 Gulf States (Travel not included, up to 4 anglers + 2 staff from RER) – $2500 value

• 1st Place Prizes
  •  Red Snapper Wrangler Category:
    • PENN Fathom Electric Reel on an Ally II Bent Butt Rod – $1400 value

• • Red Grouper Guru Category:
    • E-SeaRider Marine Bean Bag – $200 value

• • Gag Grouper Grappler Category:
    • Engel cooler pack with Return ‘Em Right Shirt, hat and koozie – $200 value

• • Best of the Rest Category:
    • Bajio Sunglasses of your choice (non-prescription) – $250 value

• 2nd Place Prizes
  • All categories:
    • Return ‘Em Right hat and shirt – $50 value

• Best Story (selected by the Return ‘Em Right team):
  • Best story (experiences with descending devices, fishing experiences or the significance of fishing to your life, etc.) and accompanying photo of any other species that suffers from barotrauma.

• Red Snapper Wrangler (winners selected by social media voting on top two entries):
  • Winning photo of a red snapper released on a descending device.

• Red Grouper Guru (winners selected by social media voting on top two entries):
  • Winning photo of a red grouper released on a descending device.

• Gag Grouper Grappler (winners selected by social media voting on top two entries):
  • Winning photo of a gag grouper released on a descending device.

• Best of the Rest (winners selected by social media voting on top two entries):
  • Winning photo descending any other species visibly affected by barotrauma (mutton snapper, black grouper, yellowedge, snowy, black sea bass, etc.).

• Step 1: Catch an eligible reef fish species and take a photo of the fish on a descending device with the angler in the picture.

• Step 2: Submit your picture via the tournament entry form. Be sure to include a short story of your catch for the optional grand prize category.

• Step 3: The Return ‘Em Right team will score pictures based on evaluation criteria. The top two finalists for each photo category will be decided by a social media vote.