The EPSFA will once again be accepting volunteers who would like to observe in the professional division of the tournament. If you would like to sign up to observe for the tournament you must meet the requirements below:

You must be at least 18 years of age

You must be available for both days of the tournament

You must agree to abide by the observor requirements are duties listed below

• Observers are a very important part of the “team”. They are responsible for ensuring fair play amongst the teams and can provide valuable information for their own team. Observers can be an actual team member who exchanges one day of observing with one day of fishing.
• Observers can be a volunteerwho wants to have fun and to be part of the event but who is not affiliated with the team.
• Observers can be a “for hire” position. In these instances, they are not affiliated with the team but offer their services for hire and have fun doing it. The usual fee range is anywhere from $40-$80 per day.
• Observers can volunteer strictly for the “learning experience”. They offer their time to observe so that they can learn from other, more seasoned anglers with no money obligation.
• Observers can volunteer for free with expectations of a “share” of the winnings if that team wins.

Observer Requirements & Duties:

• At 5:15 AM each fishing day, the observer reports to the assigned boat. You will spend the day monitoring your assigned team for compliance with the tournament rules.
• At the start of each morning, review the liability disclaimer form with all team members. The form is then signed by everyone on board the boat, and turned in at 5:30 AM at the Tournament Headquarters: (Sloppy Duck Saloon/Jr’s By The Bay).
• Using the Log & Score Sheet form, observer records each fish caught including: time of catch, weight, species, lure used, and the name of the teammate who brought in the fish. This information is important documentation for weigh-in and tournament decisions. Lure and tackle information provided by this record can also help the tournament bring in or maintain tackle sponsors!
• The observer ensures that start time, end time, and overall rules are obeyed, keeping the tournament fair for everyone.
• At the end of the fishing day, the observer and the captain must both sign the observer log and submit it with their catch at weigh-in.
• Observers must be 18 years of age or older, and do not need a PA fishing license.
• Observers should treat persons and property on their assigned boats with courtesy and respect, and should not hinder team members from fishing.
• Observers must accompany the days catch until the teams enter the weigh-in area.
• The observer is not to assist the team with fishing, netting, setting lines or provide any other form of aid used in the fishing process.

Observer Rights:
Observers are the tournament referees because they decide whether tournament rules are obeyed during the competition.

• Observers have the right to be treated by the captain and all team members on assigned boat with courtesy and respect.
• Observers have the right to move freely about on the boat.
• Observers have the right to inspect each fish caught on the boat for time of catch, weight, species, how it may have been hooked and lure information.
• Observers have the right to inform their team of methods and tactics used by the opponent’s team to score fish that day. Observers can provide key information.

If you can met the above criteria and would like to volunteer please click here to email our Tournament Director. You will need to include your name, address, and telephone number. We will be calling all volunteers prior to the tournament to verify that you are still available.