$10,000 Captain’s Cash Prize Rules- Awarded to the registered and licensed Texas boat Captain that was linked to the participant during the participants first registration and who wins the $50,000 Big Cash Snapper Heaviest Red Snapper prize. Only one Captain referral prize will be paid out to the Captain linked to the declared winner of The Big Cash Snapper (Heaviest Red Snapper) and must meet all below requirements:
● Open to licensed boat captains ONLY(Licence will be verified)
● All Captains must be 18 years of age to enter
● Captain registration is Free
● No salaried or commissioned employee of Big Cash Snapper, LLC. is eligible to enter the competition for a prize.
● Participants are only allowed one registration that is linked to a Captain. In the case of multiple registrations by the same participant, the first Captain that was linked will be awarded the referral prize. If your first registration was not linked to a Captain, NO Captain will receive the referral prize money.
● Captains are eligible to fish both, The Big Cash Snapper Prize and the World Record Red Snapper Bounty, but are required to register and pay registration fees (See Big Cash Snapper Rules Link) (See World Record Bounty Rules Link).
● Captains are ineligible to link to other Captains or to themselves. Therefore, NO Captain referral prize money will be paid out if a captain catches The Big Cash Snapper (Heaviest Snapper).
● Captains are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of their registration information. Big Cash Snapper, LLC is not responsible for errors in anglers registration information . A time and date stamped registration number will be sent to you by email from each prize pool registered in, check this information to make sure it is correct.
● All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Unsportsmanlike conduct, as determined by the Tournament Director, may result in disqualification.
Protest
● Any and all protests must be submitted in writing to the BIG CASH SNAPPER
Tournament Director at 509 Northview Friendswood, TX 77546, by 5:00 p.m. on
September 12, 2025.
● The written protest must include the following:
- Protestor Information: Provide the name, address, and contact information of the
protestor.
- Statement of Legal and Factual Grounds: Clearly state the legal and factual
grounds for the protest, including a detailed explanation of why the protest
believes the Big Cash Snapper Tournament Rules Committee and the
Tournament Director’s decision was incorrect.
- Supporting Evidence: Include any relevant documents or evidence that support
the protestor's claims.
- Relief Requested: Specify the relief or remedy sought by the protestor, such as
the cancellation of the prize awarded or a re-evaluation of proposals.
- Signature: The protest must be signed by the protestor or an authorized
representative.
Polygraph Examination
All participants, including minors (through their parent or legal guardian), agree to submit to a
polygraph examination upon request by the Tournament Director. Failure to take or pass the
polygraph examination will result in disqualification. Participants are responsible for their own
travel expenses related to the polygraph examination. The Tournament Director reserves the
right to order a polygraph test at any time.
Disqualification
● Grounds for Disqualification: The following actions will result in disqualification
from the Tournament:
- Violation of any federal, state, or local fishing regulations.
- Violation of any of these Official Rules.
- Failure to take or pass a polygraph examination.
- Unsportsmanlike conduct.
- Any act of dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation.
- Having been charged with or convicted of an offense as defined in TPWD Rules
& Regulations or Chapter 66, Section 66.023 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Code ("Fraud in Fishing Tournaments").
● Forfeiture: Any participant disqualified from the Tournament shall forfeit their entry
fee and any claim to prizes.
● Ban: Any individual disqualified under Section 13.1 shall be banned from
participating in any future Big Cash Snapper tournaments.
Final Decisions and Prize Winner Responsibilities
● Final Decision: The decisions made by the Big Cash Snapper Tournament Rules
Committee and the Tournament Director are final and binding.
● Tax Responsibility: Prize-winners are responsible for paying any applicable
taxes and The winner will be given IRS form 1099.
The decision of the BIG CASH SNAPPER Tournament Rules Committee and the Tournament Director, in their sole discretion, shall be final on any matter.
Release, Hold Harmless, and Indemnity
IN CONSIDERATION OF BEING ALLOWED TO ENTER THE BIG CASH SNAPPER
TOURNAMENT, EACH PARTICIPANT AGREES AND CONTRACTS TO RELEASE,
INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS BIG CASH SNAPPER, LLC, ITS OFFICERS,
DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR AND
ALL COMMITTEE PERSONS, THE TOURNAMENT SPONSORS, AND WEIGH-IN STATION
OWNERS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND
REPRESENTATIVES FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, OR DAMAGES ARISING
OUT OF OR IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER CONNECTED WITH THE TOURNAMENT,
INCLUDING ITS PLANNING, OPERATION, OR CONDUCT, AND INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY, WRONGFUL DEATH, SURVIVAL
DAMAGES, ECONOMIC LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGES, OR CLAIMS RELATING IN ANY
WAY TO THE AWARDING OF PRIZES IN THE TOURNAMENT. IT IS THE EXPRESS
INTENTION OF THIS AGREEMENT THAT EACH ENTRANT IS INDEMNIFYING EACH OF
THE FOREGOING RELEASED AND INDEMNIFIED PARTIES FROM THE CONSEQUENCES
OF THEIR OWN NEGLIGENT CONDUCT, WHETHER SOLE NEGLIGENCE OR
CONTRIBUTING NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, OUTRAGEOUS MISCONDUCT,
STRICT LIABILITY, COMMISSION OF TORT, BREACH OF CONTRACT, AND BREACH OF
WARRANTY. THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF ANY MINOR ENTERING IN, REGISTERING
FOR, OR FISHING IN THE TOURNAMENT DOES FURTHER CONTRACT AND AGREE THAT
THIS RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT SHALL BE BINDING UPON ANY
MINOR ENTERING THE TOURNAMENT. WINNERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO EXECUTE AN
ADDITIONAL RELEASE, INDEMNITY, AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT UPON
RECEIPT OF ANY PRIZE.
Dispute Resolution
ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE TOURNAMENT
SHALL BE SETTLED BY BINDING ARBITRATION CONDUCTED IN GALVESTON, GALVESTON
COUNTY, TEXAS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES OF
THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. JUDGMENT UPON THE AWARD
RENDERED MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION THEREOF.
Attorney's Fees
SHOULD LITIGATION OR ARBITRATION RESULT BETWEEN A PARTICIPANT AND BIG
CASH SNAPPER, LLC, THE PREVAILING PARTY IN SUCH LITIGATION OR ARBITRATION
SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS.
Governing Law
These Official Rules shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
Severability
If any provision of these Official Rules is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck from these Official Rules, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Official Rules, together with the Release and Indemnity Agreement and any other documents incorporated herein by reference, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.
