Spring 2026 Pompano Showdown
It’s almost time for the spring tournaments! Join us for the Upper Limit (April 1–30) and the Panhandle Salt Pompano Showdown (April 10–12)—two of the Gulf Coast’s best surf fishing events.
Tournament Overview
Registration for the Showdown opens February 15, 2026.
Fishing Dates: April 10–12, 2026
Weigh-In Venue: Panhandle Salt, 13595 Perdido Key Dr., Pensacola, FL 32507
Weigh-In Time: Sunday, April 12 at 3 PM
Supporting: Pusching Forward (Matt Pusch)
Divisions & Prizes
Adult Division
1st Place – Cash + Prize Bucket
2nd Place – Cash + Prize Bucket
3rd Place – Cash + Prize Bucket
4th Place – Prize Bucket
5th Place – Prize Bucket
Kids Division (15 & under)
1st Place – Cash + Prize Bucket
2nd Place – Prize Bucket
3rd Place – Prize Bucket
Registration Fees
Adults $45
Kids (15 & under) $15
Rules Summary
One-Fish Weigh-In format
Anglers must record a continuous video showing their fish, angler's face, angler number, and surroundings.
No boats, kayaks, or bayside fishing.
Tournament range: Fort Morgan, AL → St. George Island, FL
Fish must remain fresh (not frozen or bled).
Kids Division does not require video submissions or angler number.
Angler Numbers:
Posted April 9 at 9:30 PM on Facebook and PanhandleSalt.com.
Showdown Anglers – Read This One:
The Upper Limit Tournament will be running straight through the Spring Panhandle Salt Pompano Showdown.
For Locals: If you are local, you can fish both tournaments and weigh the same fish for both. Weigh fish for two leaderboards.
For Out-of-Town Anglers: If you are traveling in to fish the Showdown, this is your chance to jump into The Upper Limit as well. Even though The Upper Limit runs the entire month of April, you’d still have a real shot at placing during your stay. You never know what kind of numbers you can put on the board in a few solid days on the sand.
Weigh-In Details: At the Showdown weigh-in, we’ll also be weighing fish for The Upper Limit. The scales won’t stop. One stop at the table counts for both tournaments.
Payout Structure for the Spring Upper Limit Tournamenrt: This spring, The Upper Limit will pay out 4 winners:
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Heaviest overall fish submitted
If you place and you’re from out of town, we’ll ship your prizes to you—no problem. Two tournaments. One month. One set of fish could place you in both. Don’t miss out.
Write your angler number on your hand.
Write your angler number on your hand.
Write your angler number on your hand.
Do not draw faces on your hand.
Write your angler number on your hand.
Write your angler number on your hand.
become a sponsor
Be part of the tradition. Support your community. Grow with us.
Support local anglers, grow your brand, and be part of one of the Gulf Coast’s biggest surf fishing traditions. This spring marks the 10th Panhandle Salt Pompano Showdown, and we’re inviting local businesses, brands, and community partners to join us as sponsors.
As a Showdown sponsor, your contribution helps fund cash prizes, expand community participation, and strengthen the Gulf Coast fishing community. Sponsors receive on-site exposure at the weigh-in, stage mentions, social media promotion, and direct engagement with anglers and families.
Whether you choose to attend the weigh-in or send prizes to represent your brand, every sponsor is featured across both tournaments — the month-long Upper Limit and the 3-day Pompano Showdown — giving your business maximum visibility.
This spring will be our 10th Panhandle Salt Showdown, and we want to make it one to remember.
Hey Sponsor,
Thank you for taking the time to consider participating in our events. This will be our first official weigh-in at the shop, and we already have the sponsor locations picked out and ready.
Sponsor Perks
As a Showdown sponsor, you are welcome to:
*Set up a booth/space at the weigh-in
*Sell and promote your products or services on-site
*Take the stage to talk about your brand, products, services, or mission
*Post on the tournament page leading up to the event to promote your business and any show specials
Our hope is that all sponsors can attend the weigh-in at:
Panhandle Salt
13595 Perdido Key Dr
Sunday, April 12th at 1:00 PM
If You’re Not Attending the Weigh-In
If you are not able to attend the weigh-in in person, please send all prize items to:
Panhandle Salt
1080 Chandele Lake Dr
Pensacola, FL 32507
Please make sure they arrive in time for the event!
We will distribute prizes evenly among winners and build prize bundles that include all sponsors’ products to use as raffles and giveaways during the tournament. You’ll still be well represented both at the event and on social media.
Sponsor Levels
Headline Sponsor – $1,000 cash donation + prizes
Center stage at the weigh-in
Featured placement in all event promotion
Premier Sponsor – $500 cash donation + prizes
Positioned just below the Headline Sponsor at the weigh-in
Supporting Sponsor – $300 cash donation + prizes
Partner Sponsor – $200 cash donation + prizes
All cash donations go directly to the winners.
The bigger the purse, the more anglers show up to weigh fish—and the more exposure every sponsor receives. If you’ve sponsored in the past, you already know how this works. If you’re a new sponsor, reach out and we’ll gladly walk you through the details.
We appreciate your support and hope to see you there!