Frequently asked questions.


Safety Meeting
Where and when is the safety meeting?

The safety meeting and registration was held at the Blue Gill Restaurant on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, beginning at 6:30 p.m.


Weigh Station
Where will the weigh scales be located?

Tacky Jacks Marina located at Cotton Bayou Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama between Highway
161 and the Beach Blvd.  Friday 5-7 p.m. and Saturday 5-7 p.m.



Awards Ceremony - September 20, 2008 - 7:00 P.M.

The awards will be held at the Tacky Jack Marina 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.



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


Hotels and Accommodations
Gulf Shores, Alabama

Best Western                   East Beach Blvd.    Gulf Shores, AL                     (251)948-7047
Courtyard by Marriott      3750 Gulf Shores Pkwy.  Gulf Shores, AL           (251)968-1113
Days Inn                          26032 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, AL      (251)981-9889
Gulf State Park Hotel        East Gulf Shores Blvd.  Gulf Shores, AL              (251)948-4853
Holiday Inn                      East Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores, AL                        (251)948-6191
Perdido Beach Resort        27200 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, AL      (800)634-8001
Ramada                            610 West Beach Blvd.  Gulf Shores, AL               (251)948-8141
Lewiston Hall - Gulf Shores Hotel in Foley, Alabama

 For additional area accommodations click here

Dauphin Island, Alabama

Bayside Motel                   510 Lemoyne Dr.  Dauphin Island, AL                 (251)861-4994
Gulf Breeze Hotel             1512 Cadillac Ave. Dauphin Island, AL                (251)861-7344
Harbor Lights Inn             1506 Cadillac Ave. Dauphin Island, AL                (251)861-5534

 For additional Island accommodations click here

 Campgrounds
Gulf Shores, Alabama

Southport Campgrounds                         Gulf Shores, Alabama                     (251)968-6220
Full Hook-Up ............... $21.00 Daily (includes cable tv, sewage, water, electricity)
Partial Hook-Up ........... $17.00 Daily (includes water, electricity)

Callaway's RV Court                       Hwy. 180, Gulf Shores, Alabama            (251)968-7969

Gulf State Park                                     Gulf Shores, Alabama                     (251)948-6353 or
                                                                                                               (251)948-7275

Bay Village                                 5975 Easy St., Gulf Shores, Alabama         (251)968-5613

Doc's RV Park                                Hwy. 180, Gulf Shores, Alabama             (251)968-4511

Island Retreat                                Hwy. 180, Gulf Shores, Alabama             (251)967-1666

Boggy Branch                                 Hwy. 59, Gulf Shores, Alabama              (251)955-5203 or
                                                                                                                (251)955-5303

Dauphin Island, Alabama

Fort Gaines Campground                    Dauphin Island, Alabama                      (251)861-2742
Call for quotes ... two night minimum


Charter Boats
Where can I find a boat to charter?

Alabama Deep Sea Fishing aka Hudson Marina across the street from the Community Center.
Mike, I have two boats that my son and an employee run.  One is 42' and the other is 50'.  Good Times I and Good Times II.  Our prices are based on 8 people minimum.  6 hours is $800.00,
8 hours is $950.00, 10 hours is $1200.00, and 12 hours is $1450.00.  Add 10% for each
person over 8 (Private Charters over our own private reefs).  I have a charter boat booking service for approximately 20 boats. The name of the company is Who's Who Independent Charter Boat Booking Service.  The web site is Boat Booking Service (251) 981-3733.  We also offer shared expense charters at $100.00 for six hours, $130.00 for 8 hours, and $150.00 for 10 hours (per person).  We also have a charter office at Hudson Marina (251)981-4127.
I think you will like it here at Hudson Marina. Tell your people they are welcome to dock in any empty slip on the new pier for your tournament so long as everything is kept clean. Thanks, Jack


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
 25814 Canal rd.
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 161
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251)968-4279
 Air and NITROX available.

Deep South Divers of Alabama
7131-B Airport Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36608
(251)414-5225

Gulf Coast Divers
1284 Hutson Dr.
Mobile, AL
(251)342-2970


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