Frequently asked questions.


Safety Meeting
Where and when is the safety meeting?

The safety meeting and registration will be held at the Blue Gill Restaurant onThursday, September 15, 2011 beginning at 7:00 p.m.


Weigh Station
Where will the weigh scales be located?

Weigh Scales will be available at Gulf Coast Divers in Mobile, Alabama during regular business hours. (251)342-2970
Gulf Coast Divers weigh station is open Mon. thru Sat. 9am-6pm

Down Under Dive Shop in Gulf Shores, Alabama during normal business hours. (251)968-3483
The Weigh Scales at Down Under Dive Shop will be open Wed., Thurs., and Fri. from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Try to arrive 30 minutes before close to make sure your fish gets weighed as the rules set by ASA require us to shut doen the scales at those times.

Tacky Jacks Marina located at Cotton Bayou Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama between Highway
161 and the Beach Blvd.  October 15th  (Saturday ONLY) 4-6 p.m.



Awards Ceremony - October 15th - 7:00 P.M.

The awards will be held at the Tacky Jack Marina in Orange Beach beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tacky Jacks will offer complete dining services and there will be a live band for your enjoyment.



How does the prize money get distributed?

Please Read the following important information

The formula below is based on a minimum of 50 divers.
Less than 50 will cause the formula to be adjusted to cover the fixed
cost associated with the successful operation of the tournament.
For example:  t-shirts, trophies, scale's, and other necessary expenses.

Prize Disbursement Formula Example:

50 Divers enter at $55.00 each = $2750.00
$40.00 per entry goes to prize pool.

The remaining $15.00 of the entry fee to be
used for tournament operations.

The breakdown:

50 entries X $40.00 = $2000.00
divided by 5 (Fish Categories) less the operation
funds leaves $400.00 per fish category.

1st place would receive $200.00
2nd place would receive $125.00
3rd place would receive $75.00

Notice: Remember cash disbursements will vary depending
on whether there are more or less divers participating and number of fish categories.



Do I need a license to spearfish?

Yes, a "State of Alabama Spear Fishing License" is required and may be obtained by sending a money order or cashiers check to:  Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Buy Your Spearfishing License Online

Game and Fish Division
64 N Union
Montgomery, Alabama 36130

Permits are priced as follows:  Resident $6.00  Non Resident $8.50
Include the following information with your payment
Name, Address, Date of birth, Height, Weight, Color of eyes, Color of hair

State drivers license number  (I'd advise sending a copy of your drivers license to avoid errors)
NOTICE:  Licenses may be purchased in person at the Marine Resources office located on Dauphin Island, Alabama (251)861-2882 or in Gulf Shores, Alabama (251)968-7576.




Recreational Size and Bag Limits for Alabama State Waters
"new"Alabama Creel Limits


South Alabama Dive Shops

 Down Under Dive Shop
1129 Gulf Shores Pkwy.
Gulf Shores, AL
(251) 968-3483

 Underwater Works Dive Shop
Hwy. 98
Fairhope, AL
(251) 928-5550

 Gary's Gulf Divers

Southern Skin Divers Supply
4515 5th Avenue South

Birmingham, AL  35222

(205) 595-3052


 Gulf Coast Divers
1284 Hutson Dr.

Mobile, AL
(251) 342-2970


This page is continually being brought up to date... check back often. Last updated on
  July 30, 2011

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