It’s almost time for our annual fishing tournament! In our 6th year hosting we are extremely excited to be out in Port Mansfield, TX.
Blues Chill and Grill
Our host for the last 2 years has been amazing. The bar right by the water gives you that chill vibe. Music in the evenings and great drinks definitely make it a must stop and a great spot for our tournament!
Sunset Motel
If you’re looking for a place to stay, look no more! Here at the Sunset you will get a special nightly rate when you mention the RPP Pesca Tournament! Special thanks to Amanda and Matt for their hospitality!
Advanced Urgent Care
With locations in Brownsville, Weslaco, and now Laredo Advanced Urgent is our Platinum Sponsor for this year’s tournament! We would like to thank the Saenz family for their generosity towards the PESCA TOURNAMENT.
Bebo’s Angels
Our benefactor, Bebo’s Angels is a non profit organization here in the Rio Grande Valley. Created to provide education and support to those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. RPP Outdoors is proud to donate to this organization.
Registration
To register click on the Tournament Registration Tab and enter your team information! For those wanting to pay via Zelle, Cash App or Venmo please send to $pagarcia2020 or to 956-926-9397.
Cost Per Boat & Side Pots
The cost per boat entry is 350.00. To those wanting to enter the Calcutta, a fee of $100 per specie will be charged. Fees for Trout, Red, and Flounder. You may enter the same fish used in tournament for the Calcutta.
Up to 4 anglers per team will be allowed. Fishing guides are allowed and count as one of the 4 anglers.
Bait and artificial is allowed.
Tournament Shirts
Tournament shirts will be provided to teams who register by April 14th. No exceptions.
Rules
Cashapp: $pagarcia2020
6th Annual Pesca Tournament
April 26, 2025
Boat registration Fee: $350 Captura side pot : $100 Pete Garcia:(956)926-9397
Fernando Perez:(956)460-1929
Location: Blues Chill and Grill
600 Mansfield Dr. suite B, Port Mansfield Tx 78598
1. All participants must have a valid/current fishing license from Texas Parks and Wildlife to fish this
tournament.
2. All persons in boat must be entered in the tournament by 9:00 PM April 26, 2024. A Limit of 4
persons per boat. Spectators are not allowed on boats during tournament hours.
3. 6th Annual Pesca Tournament shirts will be provided for boat participants that register by April 10,
2025. Late Registration April1, 2025 – April 10, 2025 ($400)
4. Online registration will be available on Rancho Pisto Pesca Facebook page. For any questions, please
feel free to contact us through our Facebook page or call/text phone numbers above. Cash app
payments, please follow up with text or phone call.
5. The captains’ meeting is to be held at Blues Chill and Grill April 25,2024 6pm. Attending is not
required but we encourage you to attend in case you have any questions.
6. Tournament hours will start April 26, 2025, at 6:30 AM. Check-in will not be required. Boats will be
allowed to launch from Port Mansfield down to South Padre Island (Arroyo City and Port Isabel
included). We ask that you please respect and observe the honor system. Weigh in will be between
12-3pm. 1 specie per boat, we encourage to participate in catch and release of any other fish that
will not be weighed in. Please advise tournament staff if you are releasing your fish after weigh In.
The awards will follow at 5 PM at Blues Chill and Grill.
7. Red fish weighed in for the Heaviest Red Fish Division must measure between 20” – 28” (inches).
8. Trout weighed in for the heaviest Trout Division must measure between 15” – 20” (inches).
9. Flounder weighed in for the Grand Champion must measure between 15” – no limit” (inches).
10. Grand Champion will be determined by the heaviest combined weight (Redfish, Trout and Flounder)
11. If fish does not measure within the parameters mentioned above during weigh in. Team is subject to
disqualification for its category and will not be allowed to present a different fish.
12. Fish used for the Heaviest Red division and Heaviest Trout division, Will be allowed to be used for
the Captura side pot.
13. If fish does not measure within the parameters mentioned above during weigh in. Team is subject to
disqualification for its category and will not be allowed to present a different fish.14. Heaviest Red fish for the Captura side pot, wins all monies for that division.
15. Heaviest Trout for the Captura side pot, wins all monies for that division.
16. Heaviest Flounder for the Captura side pot, wins all monies for that division.
17. In the event of a weigh tie, the fish turned in first will prevail.
18. All fish must be brought in by boat on to the dock and accompanied by the entire team. Upon
surrendering fish, your Boat Number and team name must be provided. You must be in line and
within sight of the weigh master or Director by 3:00 PM.
19. Only registered participants will be receiving a meal.
20. All fish will be subject to inspection by Weigh Master. Fish cannot be altered in any way. All
decisions by weigh master are final.
21. All fish must be caught by hook and line. Using handheld rods and reels. 2 rods per person. Each
Angler must remain within sight of boat.
22. Fishing is restricted to inshore waters of the bay. No gulf fishing or Jetties.
23. Guides may be used at an individual’s expense and counts as a participant on the team.
24. Registration fees are non-refundable.
25. In the even that a participant is suspected of cheating, he or she will be subjected to a polygraph
test. This decision is at the sole discretion of the Tournament committee or Director. Should the test
be failed or if person refuses to participate in the polygraph test, the tournament committee or
Director reserves the right to disqualify boat participants and forfeit all winnings. Please remember
that this tournament rules are set and enforced so that all participants have a fair shot at all
winnings.
26. Participants are expected to follow the highest standard of sportsmanship, courtesy, and ethics.
27. If there should be any dispute of any kind with the decisions of weigh master or Director. Protest
will be accompanied by a cash fee of $300 which will be returned only if protest is upheld.
28. Participants must obey all Federal, State, and Local laws at all times. Violation of any Federal, State,
and/or Local laws will result in the disqualification of you and your team from the tournament.
29. Participants of the age of 17 and under will have to be accompanied by an adult.
30. Participants in the 6th Annual Pesca Fishing Tournament will register and participate at their own
risk. Rancho Pisto Pesca, its members, weigh master, sponsors, committee members and all persons
directly or indirectly connected with the operation of the tournament are exempt from liability for
loss, damage, negligence, harm and injury suffered by any participant, entrant, sport fisherman,
his/her companions, which may occur during the tournament or in going to or coming from the
tournament.
31. We would like to thank Rancho Pisto Pesca Family, returning participants and you for participating in
the 6th Annual Pesca Tournament.
