BIG HAMMER CHALLENGE SHARK TOURNAMENT 2007-2017 - South Florida Shark Club

BIG HAMMER CHALLENGE SHARK TOURNAMENT 2007-2017 - South Florida Shark Club | Shark Fishing Forum and History Forum https://www.southfloridasharkclub.com/community/big-hammer-challenge-shark-tournament-2007-2017/ South Florida Shark Club | Shark Fishing Forum and History Discussion Board en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 16:20:43 +0000 wpForo 60 2017 BHC Receipts and Cash Prize Monies https://www.southfloridasharkclub.com/community/big-hammer-challenge-shark-tournament-2007-2017/2017-bhc-receipts-and-cash-prize-monies/ Sat, 20 May 2017 21:52:55 +0000 NOBODY HAS ANY IDEA WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE THIS MONTH LONG SHARK TOURNAMENT HAPPEN. IT''S HARD TO UNDERSTAND THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT TAKES TO MAKE ALL THIS HAPPEN . I pay for the food for the Awards party out of pocket and pay for the state park pavillion out of pocket AND I EVEN PAID CLOSE TO $2300 BETWEEN SHIRTS AND HATS MADE BY ONE WAY DESIGN IN HOLLYWOOD FLORIDA. ITS time money and effort it takes alot out of me and my wife. Below are some of the major expense involved with the Big Hammer Challenge. Id love to see someone do a month long tournament but most cant THEY HAVE NO IDEA.THESE ARE JUST THE LARGEST OF THE EXPENSES THERE ARE SOME THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED SUCH AS $300 TO SHARKBOUND RODS TO BE PAID THE DAY OF THE AWARDS PARTY. examine these figures so you can understand that i do this out of love for this sport without making a single dime -my only interest is in doing a good job and promoting our sport .Thank you all for the chance to serve you. MINUTEMEN PRESS $402 EVEROL REELS $3400 JW TROPHIES $1650 TROPHY WORLD $626 __________________ TOTAL $6078 IN EXPENSES 126 ANGLERS = $12600- $6078= $6522 LEFT OVER FOR CASH PRIZES

SHIRTS AND HATS PAID OUT OF MY POCKET

BHC REELS $3400

PRINT WORK- REGISTRATIONS, POSTERS ,LAMINATED BANNERS

THE BEST FISHING TROPHIES ANYWHERE

MORE TRADITIONAL TROPHIES]]> BIG HAMMER CHALLENGE SHARK TOURNAMENT 2007-2017 william https://www.southfloridasharkclub.com/community/big-hammer-challenge-shark-tournament-2007-2017/2017-bhc-receipts-and-cash-prize-monies/ 2017 BHC DISQUALIFIED TEAMS https://www.southfloridasharkclub.com/community/big-hammer-challenge-shark-tournament-2007-2017/2017-bhc-disqualified-teams/ Wed, 17 May 2017 15:31:15 +0000 Because the members of this team decided to slander this tournament and my person in public media (facebook)rather than address a complaint through the proper channels as indicated in the BHC Rules they have been Disqualified and there catches as well Disqualified. Had they filed a Formal Complaint before the end of the Tournament and sent in the accompanying $25 ; the complaint would of been heard and voted on by the 2017 BHC committee-the complaint was passed to me the day after the tourney ended Monday May 15,2017. Running this tournament never gets any easier it seems like every year we have those that want to oppose somebody's catch but they have not taken the time to Read the Rules so they carry on and bitch and complain but don't follow protocal to have a complaint properly addressed. If I were to DQ everyone that is suggested by pissed competitors ,half of those competing in the BHC field would be wiped out by angry, jealous, sore losers that want to find any little reason to knock somebody's catch off so they can move up one notch. I have the unsavory job of dealing with sort every year and thank God I have tough skin and can see right through the BS and the bad intentions. This Tournament is bullshitless because I don't tolerate it. God bless America and God Bless the hardest core shark fishermen that fish this tournament and give there all to win in a clean hard working way- not with deceit and bad intentions in there hearts People who have a tendency to cheat in shark fishing tournaments and killing sharks and displaying them like its funny or allowable behavior should not be trying to get other anglers catches disqualified. In the picture below which clearly shows the female anglers rod being supported by Raymundo Muniz a clear violation of BHC Rules . This picture was posted on facebook and quickly removed but not before somebody copied it and saved it to show a flagrant disregard of proper angler conduct.

First Shark Team: DSSH Girls Angler: Mercedes Oliva 8 ft 3 inch Lemon

Second Shark Team: DSSH girls Angler: Yunirka Oliva Tiger Shark 9 ft 3/4 inch

2nd Place Biggest Shark -$1000- Cash,Everol 14/0 Two Speed w Chaos Rod-Trophy and -Other prizes Adam Lopez -Team Apexlife 13 foot Hammerhead Shark

3rd Place Biggest Shark -$500 Cash,Everol 9/0 w Sharkbound Rod -Trophy and -Other prizes John Rene Team East Coast Fin Addicts -12 ft 7 in Hammerhead Shark

4th Place Biggest Shark -TIE- $250 to each winner TOTAL $500 Cash -GOLD CAPPED SHARK TOOTH,Trophy and -Other prizes Graig Guccione Team Saltwater Infidels 11 ft 10 inch Hammerhead Shark

4th Place Biggest Shark -TIE- $250 Cash -GOLD CAPPED SHARK TOOTH,Trophy and -Other prizes Matt Bishop -Team South Florida sharkers-Tiger shark -11 ft 10 inches (142 inches)

5th Place Biggest Shark - $2oo- Cash,Gold Capped Shark Tooth+Trophy and Other prizes Jake Gliddon 11 ft 7 in Tiger -Team Sharking downunder-Australia

SHARK MASTER WINNER -$250- Cash Prize & Trophy AWARDED TO THE ANGLER THAT CATCHES THE MOST SHARKS OVER 7 1/2 FEET LONG(most big sharks) Thought it was a Tie but after review Devin Valerie (Team Sharking Sport) won First Place with seven sharks and in Second Place with 6 sharks Australian Aaron Gliddon of Team Sharking DownUnder 10' 7 Hammer head

10' tiger shark caught by Devin Valerie of team sharking sport

8'4" bullshark catch by Devin Valerie of team sharking sport

Aaron Gliddon Team sharking downunder-10'5 tiger

Aaron Gliddon-9'9ft tiger

HAMMER KING TROPHY-CASH $250 Cash Prize & Trophy AWARDED TO THE ANGLER THAT CATCHES MOST HAMMERHEAD SHARKS DURING THE TOURNAMENT Three Way Tie with 3 Hammers each between John Rene of Team "East Coast Finaddicts", Devin Valerie of Team "Sharking Sport" and Garrett Williamson of Team "Fin Addict Issues" but the TOP PLACE is John Rene -Three Hammerhead Sharks 12ft 7 in (1st Week),10 ft 1 in(3rd week) and 10 ft 1 in (4th week) totaling 32.9 feet of Hammerhead Sharks

BIGGEST GOLIATH GROUPER First Place Goliath-WINNER GOT $350 Shawn Ramsey-Team: Shark Fever WPB 7 ft 10 in Goliath Grouper Second Place Goliath-WINNER GOT $250 Team 12345-Angler Alec Jackson 6 ft 7 in Goliath Grouper Biggest Non Shark (other than Goliath Grouper)WINNER GOT $200 Aaron Gliddon Team Sharking Downunder( Western Australia) Whitespot Guitatfish 6'9 (non shark)Caught on spinning 30lb briad shimano 6000 saragoosa

BIGGEST OF SPECIES ( BIG BOYZ ) Biggest Hammerhead Shark Award DanTabatabai-Team 12345 13 ft 1 1/2 Hammerhead Shark

Biggest Bull Shark Award Angler: Shawn Ramsey-Team: Shark Fever WPB - 9 foot 1 inch

Biggest Tiger Shark Award- Matt Bishop -Team Southern Sharkers-Tiger shark -11 ft 10 inches (142 inches)

Biggest Lemon Shark Award- Angler-William Jones 9 ft 1 1/2 in Lemon Shark Team On the Rocks -

Biggest Sand Tiger Shark(Replaces Dusky Shark) Team-Get Bent-Angler-Austin Dishman -Species-Sandtiger-Length-8 ft 11 in -State-NC

Biggest Dusky Shark Award --NONE CAUGHT in 2017 Biggest Mako Shark Award --NONE CAUGHT in 2017 TEAM CHAMPIONS MOST SHARKS CHAMPION TEAM -FIRST PLACE-Most Sharks caught by a Team 1st PLACE- $500 Cash,Trophy and Prizes Team "Get Bent" are the First Place Winners with 28 Sharks totaling 223.11 lineal feet of sharks. This outstanding Team of shark hunters hailing out of the state of North Carolina and consisting of Captain Austin Dishman,David Scmidt, Nathan Zrubek,Geoff Rouser, and Stephanie Rouser caught more sharks than most and only fished three weeks of the tournament. They caught sharks in two different states and many different areas. They did there research and came out on top.Congratulations. B

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Geoff and Staphanie Rouser of Team Get Bent CHAMPION TEAM -SECOND PLACE- Most Sharks caught by a Team 2nd PLACE- $350 CASH, Trophy and Prizes Team "Hammer N the Phenoms" wins Second Place Most Sharks with a total of 28 Sharks caught also But with less lineal feet 215.13 than Team Get Bent.Representing the South Florida Shark Club in an outstanding way this Team consisting of James Fuqua(jd hammer),Shannon Bustamante(seaweed, Jimmy Dean Fuqua,Matt Stahura, Mark Pohutsky,and Chris Milliotti put on a great show with many big sharks during the tournament.

CHAMPION TEAM -THIRD PLACE- Most Sharks caught by a Team 3rd PLACE- $250,Trophy and Prizes THIRD PLACE MOST SHARKS -27- "Team Sharking Downunder" Western Australia . With only one less shark than First or Second place team downunder caught more shark in Total Length with 227 lineal feet of sharks.This Australian 3 men Team consisting of brothers Aaron Gliddon,and Jake Gliddon and friend Jack Parry proved that Australia has some very massive sharks indeed. This Team proves that you can catch alot of big sharks with a small very dedicated team. Awesome work represent Australia mates.

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LINE CLASS CHAMPIONS AND SPINNING DIVISION CHAMPION Biggest Shark caught on Spinning tackle-Trophy and Prizes Team-Get Bent -Angler-Geoff Rouser-Sandtiger 7 ft 8 in (7'8" 50lb braid on class on spinning gear) State-NC

Biggest Shark caught on 50 lb test-Trophy and Prizes Team-Get Bent -Angler-Geoff Rouser-Sandtiger 7 ft 8 in Caught on 50lb Braided Line and on Spinning gear(State-NC)

Biggest Shark caught on 80 lb test - Trophy and Prizes Team Long Drop-Capt. Geric Fatheree (7 ft 8 in)Hammerhead Shark caught on suffix 80 lb test, on a Penn Senator 12/0

BEACH,PIER,BRIDGE & JETTY CHAMPIONS Beach Champion -Individual Angler catching the BIGGEST shark from a beach. Trophy and Prizes Dan Tabatabai-Team 12345 -13 ft 1 1/2 Hammerhead Shark

2)Pier Champion-Individual Angler catching the BIGGEST shark caught from a pier. Trophy and Prizes 2)Adam Lopez -Team Apexlife 13 foot Hammerhead Shark

3)Bridge Champion -Individual Angler catching the BIGGEST shark caught from a bridge. Trophy and Prizes Team Lil Rock- Angler Brad Williams 7ft 9 in Lemon Shark -7 Mile Bridge

4)Jetty Champion-Individual Angler catching the BIGGEST shark from a jetty Trophy and Prizes Angler-William Jones 9 ft 1 1/2 in Lemon Shark-Team On The Rocks(Cedar Key Fl)

FEMALE ANGLERS Biggest shark caught by a female(First place) - Trophy and Prizes Team: Shark Fever WPB-Female Angler: Taylor Leander-10 ft 1/2 in Hammer

Biggest shark caught by a female(Second place) - Trophy and Prizes Team-Get Bent -Stephanie Rouser-Sandtiger 8 ft 8 in(State-NC)

THE JUNIORS Junior Angler 1st Place Biggest Shark -(any angler less then 18 years old)Trophy and Prizes John Rene Team East Coast Fin Addicts -12 ft 7 in Hammerhead Shark

Junior Angler 2nd Place Biggest Shark-Trophy and Prizes John Rene -Hammerhead 10 ft 1 in

HARD LUCK TROPHY Given to the angler who comes closest to catching a Big One then loses It- Jay Cross Team "Little Rock" team little rock angler Jay Cross So Jay and I head out to the South Skyway Fishing Pier, and none of our other team mates decide show up or want to go out. We looked at each other when we got there, and told each other, “we are going to hook something big to tonight.” So about 2 hours after we get there, the tide starts going slack, and then about 15 minutes after that, Jay's 14/0 starts screaming. So he lets the fish eat then about 5 or 6 minutes he sets hook. He asked me to run get his harness, so I do, and by the time I get the harness and catch up to him, the fish has taken him all way down to the first bathroom on the pier, which is about 6 light poles from where we were fishing. About a 45 min or longer tug of war is going on with Jay and the fish at this time, and we have no clue what it is and Jay finally gets it close enough to see what it is; its a huge lemon shark (looks about 11 foot)! Jay finally gets the shark close enough to the pier, so we can start walking her down, and Jay gets about 2 light poles away from me, and the 9/0 starts, to click which was set up for jew fish. I grab the 9/0 and start, the tug of war. What ever the hell hit, it was huge. I have no clue what it was, as it wrapped me around the piling, and the line popped. I reel up and put the reel in the truck, and grab the banner and the tape and head down the pier to catch up with Jay. As I am getting close to him, the shark seemed pulled the hooks!

]]> BIG HAMMER CHALLENGE SHARK TOURNAMENT 2007-2017 william https://www.southfloridasharkclub.com/community/big-hammer-challenge-shark-tournament-2007-2017/2017-bhc-winners--updated--amp-complete-/ 2017 BHC Total Teams and Cash Collected https://www.southfloridasharkclub.com/community/big-hammer-challenge-shark-tournament-2007-2017/2017-bhc-total-teams-and-cash-collected/ Tue, 16 May 2017 12:51:58 +0000 If there any questions about the total Cash Prizes and how it is split remember that it is based on Total anglers competing so PLEASE READ the post below.In the 2017 BHC we ended up with 126 anglers in 31 TEAMS.From the Total collected we subtract expenses such as the cost of the Discounted Everol Reels $3400, trophies and other expenses.I am donating the cost of the T-shirts from One Way Design $2167.70 and $203.52 BHC Hats .Later I will publish all my receipts for all other cost including print work. Below is the breakdown of Teams.Welcome to wpForo 2.0.9 Teams Breakdown 1) 5-Two men Teams 2)6-Three men Teams 3)7-Four men Teams 4)8-Five men Teams 5)5-Six men Teams Total collected in Angler Registrations Fees was $12,600 ." TEAM BREAKDOWN # 1 NORTH EAST FLORIDA SHARK HUNTERS-3 MEN TEAM # 2 Team Get Bent- 5 MEN TEAM # 3 Team Apex Life-6 MEN TEAM # 4 Team Hammer and the Phenom's-Miami Florida-6 MEN TEAM # 5 Salt Water Infidels-6 MEN TEAM # 6 TEAM REEL FIN ADDICT ISSUES-Beaufort SC -6 MEN TEAM # 7 TEAM LONG DROP. Pensacola,FL.-4 MEN TEAM # 8 Team East Coast Fin Addicts - Palm Beach, FL-5 MEN TEAM # 9 Team Dirty South Shark Hunters-Miami,Fl -2 MEN TEAM # 10 Team Without a Paddle Miami/West Palm-6 MEN TEAM # 11 Sharking Downunder Australia-3 MEN TEAM # 12 TEAM APEX ANGLERS - Treasure Coast, FL-2 MEN TEAM # 13 Getcha Getcha Sharkon- Palm Beach Fl-4 MEN TEAM # 14 TEAM TRUE BLUE-Florida's Panhandle-4 MEN TEAM #15 - TEAM SOUTHERN SHARKERS Naples Fl-5 MEN TEAM #16 Deep South Sharkers out of South Georgia-2 MEN TEAM #17 Team Shark Fever-Miami Florida-5 MEN TEAM #18 Blackbeard's Ghost ---Florida panhandle-5 MEN TEAM #19~Team Lil Rock~ Clearwater, FL-5 MEN TEAM # 20 Team "Vic Hislop & Co" From Australia-2 MEN TEAM # 21 t.g.b sharkers Georgia-4 MEN TEAM #22 Team Fin-addicts-Punta Gorda -5 MEN TEAM # 23 Getcha Getcha SharkSon-3 MEN TEAM #24 Team South Santiva -Sanibel Florida-4 MEN TEAM #25 Team On The Rocks -Crystal River Florida-5 MEN TEAM # 26 Team: Shark Fever -West Palm Beach-3 MEN TEAM #27 Team Steele the Hammers-St Cloud, Fl-4 MEN TEAM #28 Team Dirty South Girls-3 MEN TEAM # 29 Team SharkingSport.com- WPB, Florida-2 MEN TEAM #30 Team 1,2,3,4,5 Boca Grande, Fl-3 MEN TEAM # 31 Team M.C.S.W Stuart ,Fl-4 MEN TEAM link below with individual names viewtopic.php?f=69&t=9391]]> BIG HAMMER CHALLENGE SHARK TOURNAMENT 2007-2017 william https://www.southfloridasharkclub.com/community/big-hammer-challenge-shark-tournament-2007-2017/2017-bhc-total-teams-and-cash-collected/ 2017 BHC Awards Party-Sunday. May 21- Oleta State Park https://www.southfloridasharkclub.com/community/big-hammer-challenge-shark-tournament-2007-2017/2017-bhc-awards-party-sunday-may-21--oleta-state-park/ Mon, 15 May 2017 13:21:19 +0000 The 2017 BIG HAMMER CHALLENGE Awards Party will be held starting at 1:00 pm next Sunday May 21st 2017 at Oleta State Park on the Intracoastal in North Miami Florida .It is time to celebrate some of the Best Land-Based Shark Fishermen on the planet who participated in the toughest most grueling of LAND-BASED shark tournaments anywhere.Again in 2017 it was a record breaking year with more over 11 foot sharks caught than ever before in our tournament. Make sure to mark your calendars for this event and invite your family and friends. We have rented the "Manatee Pavilion" which is right next to the Intra-Coastal waterway with a nice view of the bay.We will have a plenty of food and drinks for all so come hungry . We will also have the Bar BQ going with hot dogs and burgers and more .Bring the family and friends and help us celebrate together the best land-based shark fishermen anywhere on the planet.We will have valuable fishing equipment to raffle off. Don't forget to Bring your fishing pics and stories to share with others. Again this year we will have the famous 14/0 TUG OF WAR COMPETITION, as well as some other kids and adults events so bring your big reels if you feel strong .Please try and get there early the traffic into the park gets crazy and if the park gets full THEY WILL CLOSE THE GATE -so please come out as early as possible we will be there earlier setting up so let us know if you want to volunteer setting up or just come out and go to the beach with the kids. AGAIN FOR 2017 and about TEAMS THAT CANNOT ATTEND TO COLLECT THERE PRIZES. WITH A REDUCED FIELD OF ANGLERS IN THE TOURNAMENT THIS YEAR WE CANNOT PAY OUT OF POCKET TO SHIP TROPHIES AND PRIZES TO TEAMS NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE AWARDS PARTY -SO WE WILL REQUIRE SHIPPING COST FROM YOUR TEAM BEFORE WE SEND OUT YOUR PRIZES AND TROPHIES PACKAGE.IF ANY OTHER FRIENDS ARE ATTENDING WE WILL GLADLY HAND THEM YOUR TROPHIES and Prizes, BUT PLEASE NOTIFY US BEFOREHAND AND LET US KNOW WHO WE SHOULD GIVE THE ITEMS TO. ALL PACKAGES WILL BE WEIGHED AT US POSTAL AND THE COST OF SHIPPING RELAYED TO YOU BEFORE WE SHIP.PLEASE MAKE CONTACT WITH US AND LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE NOT ATTENDING AND NEED SHIPPING. ADDRESS- Oleta State Park------Manatee Pavillion 3400 ne 163 st North Miami Florida 33160

[]]> BIG HAMMER CHALLENGE SHARK TOURNAMENT 2007-2017 william https://www.southfloridasharkclub.com/community/big-hammer-challenge-shark-tournament-2007-2017/disqualified-sharks-2017-bhc/ 2017 BHC Top 10 Biggest Sharks as Of 5/9/17 https://www.southfloridasharkclub.com/community/big-hammer-challenge-shark-tournament-2007-2017/2017-bhc-top-10-biggest-sharks-as-of-5-9-17/ Thu, 27 Apr 2017 12:23:46 +0000 1)DanTabatabai-Team 12345 13 ft 1 1/2 Hammerhead Shark

2)Adam Lopez -Team Apexlife 13 foot Hammerhead Shark

3) John Rene Team East Coast Fin Addicts -12 ft 7 in Hammerhead Shark

4)Graig Guccione Team Saltwater Infidels 11 ft 10 inch Hammerhead Shark

5)Matt Bishop -Team South Florida sharkers-Tiger shark -11 ft 10 inches (142 inches)

6)Jake Gliddon 11 ft 7 in Tiger -Team Sharking downunder-Australia

7)Aaron Gliddon sharking downunder 11'7 tiger

8)Austin Dishman-Team Get Bent- 11 ft 5 inch Tiger Shark

9)Salt Water Infidels -Tom Phillips 11' 3 1/2" Tiger Shark

10)Team: Apexlife Angler: Josh Leeman 11' 2" Hammer

Once again we want to thank Everol Reels our main sponsor for there continued support. Everol is the builder of some the top lever drag reels in the world including there 20/0 and 18/0 models the biggest reels made today.We would like to thank the rest of our dedicated sponsors for there support as well including this year Sharkbound Outfitters and there amazing line of custom fishing rods .Bullbuster Fishing Line, Therapy Charter Fleet,Advantage Pawn and Loan,Chaos Rods,Crook & Crook Bait and Tackle and Anglers Bait and Tackle. We are honored to again bring together for one month of competition the best land-based shark fishermen around the planet Our Tournament may not the the biggest and may not be the best organized or sponsored shark tournament -but our goal to consistently CATCH THE LARGEST SHARKS CAUGHT IN ANY LAND-BASED SHARK TOURNAMENT CONTINUES TO BE A REALITY. We have accomplished that and will continue to do so with the participation of you the very dedicated hard core sharker. This one of a kind fishing tournament is brought to you by a very dedicated group of hard core shark fishermen with almost 50 years of land-based shark fishing experience. Our love of this sport and our passion for it is revealed in this event.This extraordinary event continues to blossom against the odds because we at the South Florida Shark Club and the anglers that fish in the Big Hammer Challenge believe in land-based shark fishing and in the FREEDOM to exercise our sport .We want to take this time to thank all of the amazing anglers who join us in this competition and are not afraid to defend this sport; without your continued support this tournament would not be possible.Thank You.Most years we add a few new categories to spice up the the competition and keep things interesting .We hope you will all enjoy the 2017 BIG HAMMER CHALLENGE SHARK TOURNAMENT. 2017 BIG HAMMER CHALLENGE CASH & TROPHY PRIZE CATEGORIES ALL CASH PRIZES BASED ON 300 PAID ANGLERS(50-6 MEN TEAMS)- COMPETING IN THE 2017 BIG HAMMER CHALLENGE SHARK TOURNAMENT,OTHERWISE CASH PRIZES WILL BE ROUGHLY 50% OF COLLECTED TOTALS TOP FIVE BIGGEST SHARKS CAUGHT 1st Place Biggest Shark -$4000 - $10,000 Cash--Everol 18/0 Two Speed Reel w Sharkbound Rod,Trophy and Other prizes 2nd Place Biggest Shark -$1000- $2000 Cash,Everol 14/0 Two Speed w Chaos Rod-Trophy and -Other prizes to be announced - 3rd Place Biggest Shark -$750-$1500 Cash,Everol 9/0 w Sharkbound Rod -Trophy and -Other prizes to be announced 4th Place Biggest Shark - $275 -$750 Cash -GOLD CAPPED SHARK TOOTH,Trophy and -Other prizes to be announced 5th Place Biggest Shark - $250-$500 Cash-GOLD CAPPED SHARK TOOTH ,Trophy and Other prizes to be announced ***Nurse sharks will ONLY count for TEAM and ANGLER totals but not Qualify for size in any category SHARK MASTER WINNER -$250- $500 Cash Prize & Trophy AWARDED TO THE ANGLER THAT CATCHES THE MOST SHARKS OVER 7 1/2 FEET LONG(most big sharks) HAMMER KING TROPHY-CASH $250 -$500 Cash Prize & Trophy AWARDED TO THE ANGLER THAT CATCHES MOST HAMMERHEAD SHARKS DURING THE TOURNAMENT BIGGEST GOLIATH GROUPER First Place -WINNER GETS $350 Second Place-WINNER GETS $250 Biggest Non Shark (other than Goliath Grouper)WINNER GETS $200 BIGGEST OF SPECIES ( BIG BOYZ ) Biggest Hammerhead Shark Award –Given to the Angler catching the largest Hammerhead shark - Biggest Bull Shark Award -Given to the Angler catching the largest Bull shark- Biggest Tiger Shark Award-Given to the Angler catching the largest Tiger shark Biggest Mako Shark Award -Given to the Angler catching the largest Mako shark Biggest Dusky Shark Award -Given to the Angler catching the largest Dusky shark Biggest Lemon- Given to the Angler catching the largest Lemon shark-. TEAM CHAMPIONS MOST SHARKS CHAMPION TEAM -FIRST PLACE-Most Sharks caught by a Team 1st PLACE- $500 Cash,Trophy and Prizes CHAMPION TEAM -SECOND PLACE- Most Sharks caught by a Team 2nd PLACE- $350 CASH, Trophy and Prizes CHAMPION TEAM -THIRD PLACE- Most Sharks caught by a Team 3rd PLACE- $250,Trophy and Prizes LINE CLASS CHAMPIONS AND SPINNING DIVISION CHAMPION THE THREE CATEGORIES BELOW REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PICTURES 1)Picture of the angler fighting the shark 2)Picture of the angler next to the shark beached with the rod and reel used to make the catch ,measuring tape stretched out along length of the entire shark(tip of nose to tail) 3)You must specify the lb test used ,make of line and reel brand name. 4)Your backing must be of same size as your top shot.Any combination braid/mono or mono/braid. MANDATORY PICTURES must be posted in your report in the Official BHC Tournament.No fight pic ,no prize-no exceptions. 1)Biggest Shark caught on 80 lb test - Trophy and Prizes 2)Biggest Shark caught on 50 lb test-Trophy and Prizes 3)Biggest Shark caught on Spinning tackle-Trophy and Prizes BEACH,PIER,BRIDGE & JETTY CHAMPIONS 1)Beach Champion -Individual Angler catching the BIGGEST shark from a beach. Trophy and Prizes 2)Pier Champion-Individual Angler catching the BIGGEST shark caught from a pier. Trophy and Prizes 3)Bridge Champion -Individual Angler catching the BIGGEST shark caught from a bridge. Trophy and Prizes 4)Jetty Champion-Individual Angler catching the BIGGEST shark from a jetty Trophy and Prizes Pier,bridge and jetty fishermen must beach there shark and take an up close picture with any shark to be submitted for LARGEST in any of these three categories.Please remember all Hammerhead sharks must be kept in the water for pictures.Same rules apply please take #1 Overall Picture,and #2 Tail picture for any shark to be submitted for LARGEST in any category .Pier,bridge and jetty anglers are not required to beach every shark if only competing for Total Numbers (Pier, Bridge and Jetty Champion Category)Only sharks over 5 feet long count.All sharks must be deemed to be over 5 foot long so please take pictures next to pilings or jetty rocks for scale when submitting catches for individual Total.Committee members will determine if all sharks meet the 5 foot minimum FEMALE ANGLERS Biggest shark caught by a female(first place) - Trophy and Prizes Biggest shark caught by a female(second place) - Trophy and Prizes THE JUNIORS Junior Angler 1st Place Biggest Shark -(any angler less then 18 years old)Trophy and Prizes Junior Angler 2nd Place Biggest Shark-Trophy and Prizes HARD LUCK TROPHY Given to the angler who comes closest to catching a MONSTER SHARK then loses it]]> BIG HAMMER CHALLENGE SHARK TOURNAMENT 2007-2017 william https://www.southfloridasharkclub.com/community/big-hammer-challenge-shark-tournament-2007-2017/2017-bhc-prize-categories/ Official 2017 Big Hammer Challenge Reports,Pics- Leaderboard https://www.southfloridasharkclub.com/community/big-hammer-challenge-shark-tournament-2007-2017/official-2017-big-hammer-challenge-reports-pics--leaderboard/ Fri, 14 Apr 2017 09:04:16 +0000 This is the section where you MUST post the pictures of every shark caught by your Team during the 2017 Big Hammer Challenge.This is also the section where we will post the Weekly Leaderboard SAFETY FIRST AND ALWAYS Always wear a life vest when deploying a bait.DO NOT DEPLOY BAITS WITHOUT FIRST PUTTING ON A LIFE VEST.Always respect Federal,State ,local and fishery laws.Always be aware of your surroundings and ALWAYS LEAVE ONE PERSON ON WATCH WHEN FISHING LATE AT NIGHT.ALWAYS fish with a buddy system preferably 3 or more persons. 1)WHEN POSTING A REPORT FOR THE BHC TOURNAMENT PLEASE POST THE TEAMS NAME AND THE ANGLERS NAME WHO CAUGHT THE FISH. 2) TAKE MANY QUICK PICTURES OF EACH SHARK AND THEN POST ONLY THE BEST ONES.MAKE SURE THE TAPE MEASURE IS CLEARLY VISIBLE IN ALL YOUR PICTURES SO WE CAN VERIFY SHARK OVERALL LENGTH.PLEASE RELEASE YOUR SHARK QUICKLY. 3)PLEASE POST THE SHARKS OVERALL LENGTH PICTURE AND THE UP CLOSE TAIL PICTURE SHOWING WHERE THE TAIL ENDS ON THE MEASURING TAPE 4)5)PLEASE REMEMBER WE ALSO NEED FIGHT PICTURES FOR THE SPINNING ,50 LB ,and 80 LB DIVISIONS, and also Fight Pics for PIER ,BRIDGE AND JETTY CAUGHT SHARKS. Don't Forget!!! 5)PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO HAVE YOUR SECRET ITEM (COCA COLA CAN OR BOTTLE)AND THE LAMINATED BHC SPONSOR BANNER IN YOUR PICS. 6)PLEASE REMEMBER TO VIDEO RECORD ON CEL PHONE OR CAMERA THE RELEASE OF ANY LARGE SHARK YOU THINK MAY BE IN CONTENTION FOR MAJOR CASH PRIZES (as per Rule #13) 7)PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN HANDLING SHARKS IN THE WATER KEEP LIMBS AWAY FROM THE BUSINESS END OF SHARKS WHICH IS BOTH ENDS BECAUSE A SHARKS TAIL CAN ALSO INFLICT SEVERE DAMAGE TO AN ANGLER. PLEASE BE SAFE AND SECURE -THIS IS A SPORTING EVENT AND NO SPORTING EVENT IS WORTH PUTTING YOUR LIFE AT RISK.ALWAYS FISH WITH A PARTNER NEVER ALONE PREFERABLY WITH A GROUP OF 3 OR MORE ,AND ALWAYS WEAR A LIFE VEST WHEN TAKING OUT BAITS.]]> BIG HAMMER CHALLENGE SHARK TOURNAMENT 2007-2017 william https://www.southfloridasharkclub.com/community/big-hammer-challenge-shark-tournament-2007-2017/official-2017-big-hammer-challenge-reports-pics--leaderboard/