IGFA Certified Heaviest World Record Red Snapper Catch

The liability of Big Cash Snapper is limited to the amount payable to the Winner of the Tournament, provided that such Winner complied with the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement and the Tournament Rules. This Agreement is null and void unless the Registration Fee is received by Big Cash Snapper prior to the start of the tournament. The Event Descriptor Form, the Official Tournament Rules are a part of this Agreement and shall remain in effect in their entirety during the term of the tournament.

Registered, and eligible tournament participants shall be eligible to receive prizes in the event that the prize winning events specified by the conditions of the tournament occur in the manner prescribed by the Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions contained herein.

World Record Catch Promotion Date(s): 6/1/25 – 8/31/25
Maximum Prize Limit: $100,000
Maximum Aggregate Prize Limit: $100,000 Tournament Location:

The Tournament shall be conducted within the territorial waters of the State of Texas, including the common boundary waters of Texas and Louisiana as defined by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), and the extension of Texas borders seaward up to 200 nautical miles. Any fish caught outside these boundaries shall be ineligible for entry. (https://bigcashsnapper.com/map/)

Registration is mandatory for all eligible anglers participating in the Big Cash Snapper Fishing Tournament.
Registration Fee: $15.00
Coverage Concept: Catch a IGFA Certified World Record Heaviest Red Snapper and Win!

● Event to take place 6/1/25 – 8/31/25 with fishing not to exceed 92 day The Tournament shall commence at 12:01 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST) on June 1, 2025, and conclude at 12:01 a.m. CST on August 31, 2025 ("Tournament Period"). Only fish caught within the tournament period shall be eligible for prizes. In the event that the Federal recreational private Red Snapper season is closed early, the Tournament period will be adjusted accordingly to coincide with this closure date. If the Federal recreational private Red Snapper season closes early, you can still fish if the State waters remain open for Red Snapper fishing.

● All eligible anglers must be pre-registered in the Big Cash Snapper Fishing Tournament Participants must complete the official Tournament registration form and pay the applicable registration fee(s) prior to tournament start date June 1st, 2025. This can only be done by paying and registering online, a time stamped registration number will be issued to you by email. The entire responsibility of the validity of the entry status falls solely on the entrant/angler.
● Only 2 rods per angler allowed.
● Species limited to: Red Snapper / Lutjanus Campechanus as scheduled and determined by the IGFA Records then evident. Note: only one limit of $100,000 per species is allowed. In the event of a tie in weight, the fish weighed in first shall be declared the winner. If the weigh-in times are identical, the participant who registered for the Tournament first shall be declared the winner.
● Polygraph of World Record winning angler is mandatory by sponsor as condition precedent to claim consideration.
● Grand Prize is restricted to single limit liability per species.
● Official IGFA record keeping authority must certify new record prior to claims consideration.
● IGFA Sportfishing rules and regulations apply. Coverage for ONE Stated Species: Limits of Liability: $100,000/ Total Aggregate of $100,000

A. DURING TOURNAMENT

In order to qualify for prize, anglers must catch a IGFA certified heaviest Red Snapper within the specified body of water named on this contract and be certified by the International Game and Fish Association (IGFA) as the new all-tackle World Record Weight holder for that exact species of fish.
1. All fish must be weighed in public with a minimum of two tournament officials acting as attesting witnesses and not affiliated with the winner.
2. All fish must be weighed on official tournament scales. Scales must be certified to calculate to one tenth (1/10) of a pound. Below is a list of weigh-in stations, we assume no liability for scales being closed,

● Galveston: Galveston Yacht Basin
(409) 765-3000
715 N Holiday Dr, Galveston, TX 77550
● Surfside: Surfside Marina
Santos: 979-418-1768 or (979) 230-9400
827 Gulf Rd, Surfside Beach, TX 77541
● Matagorda: Matagorda Harbor Bait & Tackle
Mark: 979-637-0962 or (979) 863-7620
189 County Rd 213, Matagorda, TX 77457
● Port Aransas: Dolphin Docks
(800) 393-3474
300 W Cotter Ave, Port Aransas, TX 78373
● SPI/Corpus Christi: Roy’s Bait & Tackle
(361) 992-2960
7613 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412

3. A winning fish’s weight must be the gross weight achieved when fish is first weighed, i.e. no penalties or credits are considered under this contract.
4. If the existing record is calculated in a different method of measurement than required above, the equivalent weight must be exceeded.
5. All IGFA weigh in and conventional tackle rules and regulations shall apply.
6. All winners must submit to and pass, in a conclusive manner, a polygraph examination administered by a licensed polygraphist provided by the client and agreed to by Big Cash Snapper and/or its affiliates.

B. Reporting Requirements

1. Claims notification: Immediate telephone notice by client to the claims department of Big Cash Snapper must be reported no later than the first business day after the catch. If caught on the last day of the tournament it must be reported by 7 PM.
2. Proof of Claim: The following items and completed documentation must be furnished to Big Cash Snapper as proof of a prize claim (forms furnished by Big Cash Snapper):

(a) Affidavits of two Officials;
(b) Affidavit of Winner;
(c) Affidavits of Witnesses to Official Weigh In;
(d) Affidavit and Certification of Polygraph Examiner; and
(e) World Record Certification from the IGFA.

3. Investigation: Upon receipt of Proof of Claim, Big Cash Snapper and/or its affiliates may conduct a reasonable investigation including but not limited to requiring the winner to produce the Witnesses to the Official Weigh In, the Winner, and/or Promotion Officials for polygraph examination as a condition to payment of the claim if, in the sole opinion of Big Cash Snapper and/or its affiliates such an examination is warranted by the facts.

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").
● A. Forfeiture: Any participant disqualified from the Tournament shall forfeit their entry fee and any claim to prizes.
● B. 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

● A. Final Decision: The decisions made by the Big Cash Snapper Tournament Rules Committee and the Tournament Director are final and binding.
● B. 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.