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Miss Reel Her In · Jr. Miss Reel Her In · Official Tournament Rules
Tournament Registration — $30 (Required)
Every participant must complete the $30 registration. Your registration includes entry into Miss Reel Her In (16+) or Jr. Miss Reel Her In (Ages 3–15) and eligibility to compete for the crown, sash, title, and title prizes. Optional species divisions are $15 each add-on.
👑Miss Reel Her In (Ages 16+)
MISS REEL HER IN (AGE 16+) – OFFICIAL RULES
OVERALL TITLE: MISS REEL HER IN CROWN
The Miss Reel Her In Title Winner will be determined by the single largest/heaviest eligible fish overall caught during tournament hours.
•Species does NOT determine the overall winner
•Winner is based solely on the heaviest single fish weighed in
•This is the official crown/title of the tournament
ELIGIBLE SPECIES
Only the following species are eligible for division entries:
•Flounder
•Redfish
•Speckled Trout / White Trout
•Sheepshead
•Tripletail
SPECIES DIVISIONS – $15 ADD-ON (OPTIONAL)
Species divisions are a separate $15 add-on per angler and are OPTIONAL.
Important:
•You MUST be registered for the Miss Reel Her In tournament $30 entry to participate in any species division
•Species divisions are not included in base registration
Each species has its own payout/division winner based on the largest/heaviest fish of that species.
Available add-on divisions:
•Flounder Division – $15
•Redfish Division – $15
•Trout Division – $15
•Sheepshead Division – $15
•Tripletail Division – $15
Participants may enter multiple or all divisions by purchasing each add-on separately.
ELIGIBILITY
•Open to female anglers ages 16 and up
•Must be officially registered for the Miss Reel Her In Tournament Title Division to compete
•15 and under must register for Jr Miss Reel Her In Tournament Title Division
•All anglers must follow state fishing laws and safety regulations
CATCH RULES
•Fish must be caught during official tournament hours
•Fish must meet all state size and legal requirements
•All fish must be weighed at official tournament weigh station
•Tournament officials have final authority on eligibility and scoring
CATCH & RELEASE POLICY
•Catch and release fish are NOT eligible for the overall title (crown)
•Only weighed and officially verified fish qualify for prizes and standings
OFFICIAL DECISIONS
All decisions made by tournament officials regarding fish eligibility, weights, disputes, and scoring are final and binding.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
All registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
The tournament will proceed in light rain or normal weather conditions.
In the event of severe weather or unsafe conditions, tournament officials reserve the right to cancel or postpone the event for the safety of all participants.
If the event must be canceled due to severe weather, the tournament will not be rescheduled and will instead convert into a raffle-based prize drawing using registered participants.
By registering, all participants acknowledge and accept these terms.
🌟Jr. Miss Reel Her In (Ages 3–15)
JUNIOR MISS REEL HER IN DIVISION
OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT RULES
Ages 3–15
ELIGIBILITY & REGISTRATION
•All contestants must be between the ages of 3 to 15 years old
•Contestants must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times
•All participants must be officially registered before fishing begins
•All contestants must furnish their own bait and tackle
TOURNAMENT TIMES
•Fishing begins: 8:00 PM, September 25th, 2026
•Fishing ends: 5:00 PM, September 26th, 2026
•All fish must be caught within the official tournament time window
•Contestants must be in line and documented by closing time to qualify for weigh-in
FISHING LOCATIONS
Fishing is allowed anywhere in coastal and inland waters, including: Boats, Docks, Piers, Beaches, Harbors, Bays, Ponds. (Basically anywhere a fish can legally be caught in accordance with state law.)
FISHING ASSISTANCE RULES
•Ages 6 and under: Parents may assist with baiting hooks, casting help, and removing fish from line. Ages 7 and up: No assistance allowed with baiting, hooking, casting, or landing fish. All contestants must complete their own fishing actions appropriate to their age division
•Safety always comes first and overrides all tournament rules
ELIGIBLE SPECIES (SALTWATER)
•Speckled Trout
•Redfish
•White Trout
•Flounder
•Sheepshead
•Tripletail
SCORING & WEIGH-IN RULES
•One (1) fish per category, per contestant may be entered
•The largest fish overall determines the Junior Miss title winner
•Winner is determined by heaviest fish overall
•In case of a tie, the first fish weighed in wins
•All fish must be properly measured before weigh-in (please measure twice)
•You may enter the same Fish in a division and for the Title ONCE must be declared when weighed in.
REDFISH CATCH, PHOTO & RELEASE RULE
•All Redfish over 25 inches must be Catch, Photo & Release only
•These fish are NOT eligible for weigh-in
•Fish must be:
o Measured clearly on an approved measuring device
o Photographed or video recorded with measurement visible
o Released immediately after documentation
•Proper submission is required to qualify for CPR Redfish entry consideration / Not eligible for the Title only this division.
USM CATCH & RELEASE TAGS
•Official Catch & Release tags provided by the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will be issued at the Captain’s Meeting
•Tags are required for all Catch, Photo & Release entries (including Redfish over 25 inches)
•Tags must be clearly visible in all photos/videos
•Failure to properly display tags may result in disqualification of that entry
FISHING REGULATIONS
•All contestants must follow Mississippi state size and creel limits
•Illegal fish will NOT be accepted for weigh-in
•Contestants and guardians are responsible for verifying legality before submission
WEIGH-IN & FINAL AUTHORITY
•All fish condition and compliance includng the right to gut the fish will be inspected at weigh-in
•All decisions of the Weighmaster are final
•The Weighmaster and Partner have full authority on all rulings, fish condition, and rule compliance
LIABILITY RELEASE
•Participants enter the Reel Her In Tournament at their own risk
•Reel Her In, its directors, coordinators, volunteers, sponsors, and affiliates are not liable for: Injury, Loss, Damage, Negligence of any kind.
RULE CHANGES
•All rules are subject to change up until the start of the tournament
•No changes will be made after the official start time
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
All registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
The tournament will proceed in light rain or normal weather conditions.
In the event of severe weather or unsafe conditions, tournament officials reserve the right to cancel or postpone the event for the safety of all participants.
If the event must be canceled due to severe weather, the tournament will not be rescheduled and will instead convert into a raffle-based prize drawing using registered participants.
By registering, all participants acknowledge and accept these terms.
Please also read and follow Miss Reel Her In Rules.
🌊Conservation Guidelines
✓Reel Her In is proudly partnered with CCA Mississippi for marine conservation.
✓All participants must hold a valid Mississippi saltwater fishing license.
✓All minimum size and bag limits as established by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) apply.
✓Anglers are encouraged to practice responsible catch-and-release where applicable.
✓Proper fish handling techniques must be used at all times.
✓Littering or dumping of any kind in or near the water is strictly prohibited.
Rules are subject to updates. The most current version is always available on this page. For questions, contact tournament officials.