2. Guide Draw At the kickoff participating anglers will draw for their guide for either The Light Tackle World Championship or Fly Fishing World Championship based on their qualifying event designation and invitation. Anglers will fish with this guide each day during the tournament.

3. Anglers must sign out prior to departing each morning and may not leave the dock prior to 6:30 am. Anglers must turn in their daily score sheet signed by both the angler and the guide, no later than 4:30 pm, whether points are scored or not. Failure to sign out in the morning or turn in a score sheet will result in a 300 point penalty. If an angler chooses not to fish a particular day for any reason, the angler must notify the tournament committee by 7 am.

4. Eligible species for scoring are: Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Snook and Redfish with a limit of three (3) fish per species per angler per day.

5. Fishing hours: Lines in 7 am - Lines out 3 pm.  A fish hooked prior to 3:00 p.m. may be fought to conclusion and entered regardless of the time so long as the score sheet is turned in by 4:30 pm. No points will be awarded for any score sheet turned in later than 4:30 pm.

6. Fishing area: All boats must leave from and return to World Wide Sportsman docks. Fishing area is unlimited, but restricted to depths of water where a push pole may be used according to commonly accepted customs and practices. Fishing in man-made canals outside the boundaries of Everglades National Park or in Buttonwood Canal is prohibited. Anglers may wade from the boat to fish. Fishing in no motor zones within Everglades National Park will result in disqualification of day's points.

7. Boats & Trailers: Except when wading, anglers must fish from his or her guide's boat from which they departing the dock. The rules committee may make exception for mechanical difficulties. Guides may not use boat trailers after signing out in the morning until the daily score sheet is turned in to tournament committee.

8. The use of trolling motors is prohibited and shall not be allowed on any boat used in the tournament.

9. Light Tackle Championship Tackle: Tackle, lines and leaders must comply with Rule 1 above. Catches may be entered using fly, artificial lures or bait. Only one rod is allowed in the water at any time. Angler must cast and retrieve his/her own tackle. Maximum test line/tippet is 6 kg a/k/a 13.2 pound test for each category. (Manufacturer's stated test on label) A fish caught using any manufactured bait, fly or lure that is made for, dipped in, sprayed on, advertised, or otherwise intended to induce strikes through scent or smell by chemical or natural components, additions or ingredients may be entered for points in the bait category and not the artificial category.

10. Fly Fishing Championship Tackle: Tackle, lines and leaders must comply with Rule 1 above. Catches may be entered using only fly tackle only. Only one handed rods and single action reels, designed specifically for fly fishing may be used.  The rod must conform to generally accepted fly fishing customs and practices and must be longer than 6 feet. Only one rod is allowed in the water at any time. Angler must cast and retrieve his/her own tackle. Maximum test line/tippet is 6 kg a/k/a 13.2 pound test for each category. (Manufacturer's stated test on label) A fish caught using any manufactured fly that is made for, dipped in, sprayed on, advertised, or otherwise intended to induce strikes through scent or smell by chemical or natural components, additions or ingredients may not be entered for points.

11. Chumming is prohibited except for catching bait. Fishing is not allowed in the area influenced by the chum used to catch bait.

12. Official Catch: A fish is considered caught when the guide or angler measures and releases the fish. Measuring devices will be in the guide's ditty bag. Every effort must be made to remove the hook/lure and ensure a live release. Exception: Tarpon are considered caught when guide touches the leader. The boat must be out of gear when the guide touches the leader for release.

13. Scoring: Score sheets must be filled out at time of catch. Species, division and time of catch must be recorded. All anglers and guides must sign score sheets for each day of fishing.  Anglers using non-offset circle hooks within the bait division only will receive 25 bonus points per legal fish scored.

14. This is a 100% release tournament. The sole exception is a potential IGFA world record, weighed then released.