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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 contest dates and all submissions must be received before the contest closes.

• 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.

• 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.).

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 – $195 value

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

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

2nd Place Prizes

• All categories:
  • Return ‘Em Right hat and shirt – $50 value

• 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.

Participants will be able to submit entries once the contest begins on June 1st, 2025.

Disclaimers

• Return ‘Em Right reserves the right to disqualify any entries if evidence of improper handling, release or a violation of rules is determined.

• Return ‘Em Right is not liable for any damages or injuries that may occur while fishing.

• Must be 18+ years of age to enter and agree to all rules of the contest.

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

• 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: