BloodLine RedFish Classic

BLOODLINE REDFISH CLASSIC

Louisiana’s Ultimate Redfish Showdown

The Bloodline Redfish Classic was created to bring anglers together through competition, strategy, storytelling, and the passion for chasing redfish across Louisiana waters.

This isn’t just another fishing tournament.

This is a season-long challenge designed to test every aspect of redfishing — location fishing, live competition pressure, consistency, adaptability, and the ability to perform when it matters most.

Every round pushes anglers one step closer to the Final Finale and the title of:

ULTIMATE REDFISH CHAMPION

WHY THE BLOODLINE REDFISH CLASSIC WAS CREATED

The Bloodline Redfish Classic was built differently for a reason.

Many tournament formats focus on only one specific style of fishing — typically targeting a single slot-size redfish under traditional tournament rules.

But redfishing is much bigger than that.

This tournament was designed from real conversations, real questions, real opinions, and real challenges brought up by anglers throughout Louisiana’s fishing community.

The goal was simple:

Create the ultimate all-around redfish competition.

Not basic.
Not traditional.
Not predictable.

The Bloodline Redfish Classic was created to test EVERY aspect of redfishing:

  • Location fishing

  • Big bull red fishing

  • Live pressure performance

  • Strategy

  • Adaptability

  • Consistency

  • Fish handling

  • Decision making

  • Tournament pressure

  • Real-time execution

Every round presents a different challenge.

Some rounds focus on precision and strategy with Louisiana slot fish regulations.

Other rounds push anglers into a completely different environment where they must:

  • Go LIVE on camera

  • Catch fish in real time

  • Weigh fish live

  • Perform under pressure

  • Chase oversized bull reds and heavyweight fish

The Go Live rounds are designed to showcase a completely different side of Louisiana redfishing — the raw power, unpredictability, and intensity of targeting giant bull reds.

This tournament is not about only catching one specific size fish.

It’s about proving who can consistently perform across EVERY element of redfishing.

That is what makes this:

THE BLOODLINE REDFISH CLASSIC

A true test of who deserves the title of:

ULTIMATE REDFISH CHAMPION

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

6 Rounds + Final Finale

The tournament season consists of:

  • 6 qualifying rounds

  • 1 Final Finale

Each round features a different style of competition to determine who is truly the most complete redfish angler.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

ROUND 1 — May 16th

Location Tournament Round

ROUND 2 — May 23rd

Location Tournament Round

ROUND 3 — May 30th

Go Live Tournament Round

ROUND 4 — June 6th

Go Live Tournament Round

ROUND 5 — June 13th

Location Tournament Round

ROUND 6 — June 20th

Go Live Tournament Round

FINAL FINALE — July 18th

The Top 10 anglers battle for the championship title.

LOCATION TOURNAMENT ROUNDS

Rounds 1, 2, and 5

Anglers must fish at a designated tournament location during the scheduled tournament hours.

Round Format:

  • 1 Redfish between 26"–27" may be kept

  • 2 additional RedFish sizes will be randomly selected before tournament launch

  • Fish must be legally caught during tournament hours

  • All Louisiana fishing and boating laws apply

Measurement Rules:

  • All redfish measurements must be measured using a tournament-approved slant board measuring device

  • Fish must be laid flat against the measuring board

  • Nose must touch the front stop of the board

  • Measurements must be clearly visible for tournament verification

  • Any altered, manipulated, or unclear measurements may result in disqualification

These rounds test:

  • Local knowledge

  • Strategy

  • Consistency

  • Precision fishing

GO LIVE TOURNAMENT ROUNDS

Rounds 3, 4, and 6

This is where things get aggressive.

There is NO size limit during Go Live rounds.

Go Live Rules:

  • Catch the fish

  • Weigh the fish on a digital scale

  • Go LIVE on Facebook during the catch

  • Tag the tournament page while live

  • Show fish weight clearly on camera

Scoring is based on:

TOTAL WEIGHT

Anglers may keep fish within Louisiana legal regulations if they choose to do so.

These rounds are designed to test:

  • Big fish capability

  • Live pressure performance

  • Speed

  • Consistency

  • Bull red fishing skill

FINAL FINALE

The Final Finale combines BOTH:

  • Location Tournament fishing
    AND

  • Go Live Tournament fishing

Competitors must:

  • Fish at the designated tournament location

  • Go LIVE during catches

  • Weigh fish live on camera

  • Follow all Louisiana laws and tournament rules

This final challenge is designed to determine who is truly the:

ULTIMATE REDFISH CHAMPION

FINAL FINALE QUALIFICATION

  • Anglers may miss up to TWO qualifying rounds

  • ONLY the TOP 10 anglers will advance to the Final Finale

  • Overall standings and performance throughout the season determine qualification

ENTRY FEES & PAYMENT INFORMATION

ONE-TIME REGISTRATION FEE

$10 Registration Fee

Required once per angler for the entire tournament season.

ROUND ENTRY FEES

Rounds 1–6

$20 Entry Fee Per Round

Final Finale

$100 Entry Fee

PAYOUT STRUCTURE & PRIZE DISTRIBUTION

Each tournament round payout is based on the total number of paid tournament entries.

Payout Breakdown:

  • 1st Place — 50%

  • 2nd Place — 30%

  • 3rd Place — 20%

This payout structure applies to:

  • Rounds 1–6

  • Final Finale

QUALIFYING ROUND PAYOUT EXAMPLE

Example:

20 anglers entered at $20 each

Total Pot:

$400

Prize Breakdown:

1st Place

50% of $400

= $200

2nd Place

30% of $400

= $120

3rd Place

20% of $400

= $80

FINAL FINALE PAYOUT EXAMPLE

Example:

10 finalists entered at $100 each

Total Pot:

$1,000

Prize Breakdown:

1st Place

50% of $1,000

= $500

2nd Place

30% of $1,000

= $300

3rd Place

20% of $1,000

= $200

IMPORTANT PAYOUT INFORMATION

  • Payouts are based ONLY on paid tournament entries

  • The $10 registration fee is separate from tournament payouts

  • Registration fees are used for overall tournament administration

  • Anglers must be officially registered and fully paid before tournament launch to qualify for payouts

  • Tournament organizers reserve the right to verify all scores, weights, and measurements before payouts are awarded

All payout decisions and final standings are subject to tournament director approval.

IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION

  • Each round must be paid individually

  • You CANNOT pay for all rounds in advance

  • Registration and payment are required before each round begins

  • Your spot is NOT confirmed until payment is received

PAYMENT METHODS

Venmo

@sev7noutdoors

PayPal

sev7noutdoors

PAYMENT RULES

  • Include your FULL NAME and ROUND NUMBER in the payment description

  • No refunds after payment submission

  • Failure to submit payment before launch time may result in disqualification

WEATHER, SAFETY & EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY

The safety of all anglers, passengers, and participants is the highest priority of the Bloodline Redfish Classic.

Tournament officials and organizers will monitor all weather and water conditions leading up to each tournament event.

Weather conditions considered may include:

  • High winds

  • Lightning

  • Severe thunderstorms

  • Dense fog

  • Unsafe water conditions

  • Small craft advisories

  • Tropical weather systems

  • Any condition deemed unsafe for tournament participation

If a tournament round is canceled, postponed, or delayed due to weather or safety concerns:

  • Notification may be announced up to 24 hours before the tournament
    OR

  • The morning of the tournament if conditions rapidly change

All weather-related tournament decisions are FINAL and will be determined solely by tournament organizers and the Bloodline Redfish Classic brand.

There will be NO public or participant voting regarding weather cancellations or postponements.

Tournament organizers reserve the right to delay, cancel, reschedule, or modify any event schedule in the interest of participant safety.

BOAT & WATERCRAFT RULES

Approved watercraft include:

  • Kayaks

  • Mud boats

  • Mud motors

  • Bay boats

  • Jon boats

  • Skiffs

  • Any legally operated watercraft

There are NO specific boat size requirements.

HOWEVER:

  • Bank fishing is NOT allowed

  • Anglers MUST remain inside their vessel during tournament fishing hours

  • If an angler exits the vessel during tournament competition, they may be DISQUALIFIED

  • If a boat becomes stuck or grounded, anglers must remain inside the vessel during active competition hours

Emergency situations may be reviewed at tournament director discretion.

ANGLER & PASSENGER RULES

  • Every person actively fishing MUST be officially registered

  • There are NO team divisions

  • Every angler competes individually

  • Multiple anglers may fish from the same vessel

  • Each angler must catch and present their OWN fish

  • Fish may NOT be shared between anglers

All participants MUST follow Louisiana boating laws regarding vessel capacity.

Example:

  • If a vessel is legally rated for 4 passengers, ONLY 4 people may be onboard during tournament participation

FISHING TACKLE RULES

There are NO restrictions on:

  • Rods

  • Reels

  • Fishing line

  • Artificial lures

  • Live bait

  • Dead bait

Any LEGAL fishing tackle or bait allowed under Louisiana regulations may be used.

GENERAL RULES

  • All Louisiana state fishing laws apply

  • Sportsmanship is required

  • Respect other anglers and boaters

  • Digital scales must be clearly visible during Go Live rounds

  • Unsafe boating or reckless operation may result in disqualification

  • Tournament director decisions are final

  • Have fun and fish safe

MEDIA RELEASE & CONTENT AGREEMENT

By participating in the Bloodline Redfish Classic, all anglers acknowledge and agree that photographs, videos, livestreams, audio recordings, drone footage, and other media captured during tournament participation may be used by tournament organizers and affiliates for promotional, advertising, marketing, social media, website, print, and brand-related purposes.

Participants grant the Bloodline Redfish Classic and Sev7n Outdoors permission to use their likeness, voice, vessel, images, video footage, and tournament-related content without compensation or additional approval.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Social media content

  • Promotional videos

  • Advertisements

  • Website media

  • Tournament recap videos

  • Sponsor promotions

  • Future marketing campaigns

Participation in the tournament serves as acknowledgment and acceptance of this media release agreement.

LIABILITY WAIVER

By participating in the Bloodline Redfish Classic, all anglers understand that fishing, boating, weather, water conditions, and tournament participation involve inherent risks.

Participants agree not to hold tournament organizers, sponsors, affiliates, property owners, volunteers, or hosts liable for injury, loss, theft, accident, damage, or death associated with tournament participation.