The Upper Limit (30A)
Hosted by Panhandle Salt | Venue: Yellowfin Ocean Sports
April 18 – May 17, 2025
The Upper Limit 30A is designed to raise awareness, foster new connections in the community, and, most importantly, have fun! We encourage all anglers, whether professional or novice, to fish with the utmost integrity. Please note that this is a land-based event; surfside fishing is permitted, but bay fishing is off-limits. No boats, kayaks, piers, drones, or any other vessel that would give an angler an advantage over the rest.
Prizes
- First place in the adult division will earn $1,000 in cash and a prize bucket valued at $500, generously provided by Buddy's Seafood, Panhandle Salt, Yellowfin Ocean Sports, SurfPro Tackle, Fish Gum, Redfin Fishing, and Portarod.
- First place in the kids’ division (under 15) will receive a similar prize bucket, excluding the Portarod system.
Entry Fees
- Adults: $40
- Kids (under 15): $20
Weekly Challenges
- Hosted by Yellowfin Ocean Sports
- A separate buy-in will be required.
- 100% of the weekly pot goes to the winner.
Tournament Rules
The angler with the heaviest legal Florida pompano limit (6 fish) wins, with separate divisions for adults and kids. How It Works:
- Fishing starts on April 18. Bring your legal pompano to Yellowfin Ocean Sports for weigh-in, located at 30 Heron's Watch Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- You may weigh fish throughout the tournament until you reach your 6-fish limit. For example, if you catch 2 fish on April 18 and weigh them, then catch 3 more on April 20, and 1 more on April 21, your total weight will be recorded on the leaderboard.
- Continue to bring in heavier fish to increase your total weight. The angler with the heaviest aggregate weight at the end of the tournament wins.
- Winners will be contacted and must be present at Yellowfin on Sunday, May 18, to claim cash and prizes.
- Boundaries: Destin to Panama City
Fish Preservation Guidelines
We understand that immediate weigh-ins may not be feasible. To preserve your catch:
- Wrap the fish in a dry towel and place it on top of a bag of ice in a cooler.
- We recommend bringing it to us within 48 hours for weighing. Please note that frozen fish will not be accepted.
Thank you for your commitment to marine conservation and for participating in this exciting event!
About the South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA)
SWARA is dedicated to enhancing our marine environments to support the community's fisheries and recreational activities. By creating artificial reefs, we strive to increase fish populations, improve biodiversity, and promote sustainable practices for future generations.
Support for Marine Conservation
A portion of angler registration fees will be donated to the South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA). Together, we aim to "protect and preserve our marine resources by creating sustainable habitats that help our fisheries thrive."
Habitat Development
We focus on supporting the entire food chain from the ground up to foster a stronger and healthier marine ecosystem.
Sustainability and Stewardship
Our "Built to L.A.S.T." philosophy emphasizes: Learn, Adapt, Share, and Teach.Creating Living Reefs for Generations
We are dedicated to building a brighter future for our children and our oceans. As Jacques Yves Cousteau famously said, “The sea, the great unifier, is man's only hope. Now, as never before, the old phrase has a literal meaning: we are all in the same boat.”
updates
March 2nd, 2025.
Tournament Dates: April 18 – May 17
Location: Destin to Panama City, Weigh-In Yellowfin Ocean Sports 30 Herons Watch Way, Santa Rosa Beach.
The Upper Limit 30A Series will challenge anglers across the Emerald Coast, testing their skills in some of the best surf fishing waters around. Stay tuned to our events page for updates, rules, and registration details!
Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370582661210436
March 1st, 2025.
Exciting News for 30A Anglers!
Panhandle Salt is teaming up with Yellowfin Ocean Sports this spring to bring a month-long surf fishing tournament to the 30A area! The tournament boundaries will stretch from Panama City to Destin and everywhere in between. With Yellowfin located right in the middle, weigh-ins should be smooth and hassle-free.
Since this is a Panhandle Salt event, please direct all tournament-related...