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Old 03-06-2017, 08:58 AM   #1
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2017 Tournament Sponsors

The Tampa Bay Spearfishing Club welcomes all shooters to the Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge on April 28th-30th, 2017.

This not-for-profit tournament's success depends on all our participants as well as our sponsors. We would like to thank all of our returning and new sponsors for what is shaping up to the best prize table ever. Please take a minute to scroll through this thread for updates on all those participating sponsors in this year's Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge. Also, visit our page, Tampa Bay Spearfishing Club, or check out the other threads on Spearboard for tournament updates.

New to 2017, our TOP FIVE aggregate shooters will get the top five prize picks. All other participants will get a random pick from the prize table as is in keeping with tradition. We are also scheduling one (1) rain date: May 12-14th, 2017. If that second date has bad weather, then we'll just have a huge party at Ferg's Sports Bar on May 14th and still give away all of the prizes that our sponsors so generously donated. Thanks again for the support!!!

We look forward to seeing everyone at Ferg's Sports Bar on the following dates:

Wednesday, April 12th - Kickoff Party/ Early Registration at Ferg's Sports Bar
Wednesday, April 12th - Early Registration ends at midnight
Friday, April 28th - Captains Meeting at Aquatic Obsessions
Saturday, April 29th - Spearfish Tournament from Dawn until Dusk
Sunday, April 30th - Weigh-in/ Awards Ceremony at Ferg's Sports Bar

For tournament and sponsor updates, follow our event on Facebook: 2017 Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge
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Old 03-14-2017, 03:17 PM   #2
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We want to welcome back, Tampa Bay Brewing Company as our title shirt sponsor! Dave and the Doble's have been brewing beer in the local area since 1995. They are also passionate about our sport and have participated in The St. Pete Open, Southern, Suncoast Challenge and other local events to support Reef Donkey APA one of their best beers in the collection. This Dry-hopped American Pale Ale is made using a secret selection of hops to give this nice dry beer a lemon/lime aroma and citrus & slight tropical fruit flavor. Although this brew Hits the classification of an APA, it drinks like a session IPA perfect for a day on the boat fishing the reef. Reef Donkey is slang for the Greater Amberjack game fish which inhabit our coastal wrecks and reefs. We hope to see some large AJ shot during the tournament this year while we enjoy a few cold ones! Take a look at our shirt design this year since you will see TBBC with Reef Donkey featured in our tournament artwork. Thanks again Dave for creating beer to match your hobbies since you have hooked most of the spearfishing community with your amazing award winning beers!!!

Please visit the Ybor City Brewpub at 1600 East 8th Avenue Ybor City Tampa, FL 33605; Westchase Restaurant 13937 Monroe’s Business Park Tampa, FL 33635 or on line at Tampa Bay Brewing Company | Craft Beer from Tampa, Florida.
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Old 03-14-2017, 03:20 PM   #3
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Platinum Sponsor, Diablo Spearguns, is back again to support the 2017 Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge.

Hailing from a boutique workshop in Guatemala, Diablo Spearguns are specialized high-end spearguns handcrafted from teak and exotic hardwoods, and made with pride to exacting standards. Diablo builds on a limited basis using only the finest materials, components and tools so be sure to check out the craftsmanship in person at the tournament and earn a chance to win an amazing functional piece of art. Go check out Diablo Spearguns online and on Facebook to learn more.
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Returning for 2017 all the way from Maui, Hawaii, KAP Spearguns will once again be a Platinum Sponsor at this year’s tournament.

KAP Spearguns believes that form follows function and while their guns are meant for killing fish, they pride themselves in creating personalized pieces of art to make your diving experience memorable...and land BIG fish! Come see the Hawaiian craftsmanship in person and have a chance to win one at this year’s tournament. Also be sure to check out KAP Spearguns online and on Facebook.
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The local and esteemed Flatline Spear Guns is back for the 2017 Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge!!

As always, we are proud to gain support from local companies such as Flatline Spear Guns based in Treasure Island, FL. All Flatline Spear Guns are custom-designed, individually hand-crafted, and built with 100% re-purposed wood, including Burmese teak, mahogany or reclaimed Florida cypress. These guns are easy to maneuver and laser accurate. Designed specifically for free-diving, every gun is built with the highest quality components. The extra time and attention to detail ensures each gun is a beautiful, unique killing machine.

Word has it that one of these functional pieces of art will once again be showcased in our tournament raffle, but make sure to check out Flatline Spear Guns online and support them on Facebook prior to the tournament.
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Old 03-14-2017, 03:28 PM   #6
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The brand that is synonymous with the sport itself, Neptonics Spearfishing, is back!!

Neptonics Spearfishing deserves a big thanks for once again sponsoring the Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge. Neptonics has become the proven industry standard by providing smart gear that is intelligently designed. Now headquartered in our own backyard, the Neptonics Tampa Team has everything to cover your spearfishing needs so make sure to stop by and check them out in person and at this year's tournament. You can also get a full rundown on their products online or on Facebook.
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A new Gold Level sponsor for TBSC Challenge 2017!
Red Tide Spearfishing has been providing our spearfishing community with quality spearfishing products since 2008. All of our products have been developed and are being used by top spearfisherman around the world. Whether you are a spearfishing dive shop owner, a custom speargun builder, or a serious spearfisherman, you will find most everything you need right here at Red Tide Spearfishing!
Floatlines, bungees, knives, powerheads, speargun rigging, flashers, spear shafts, reels, monofilament, cable, crimps, weight belts, certified scales, and more! Follow them on Facebook and Twitter!
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Joining our tournament all the way from Oahu, Hawaii, we would like to welcome Hatch Custom Spearguns to the 2017 Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge. Owned by Mike Hatcher, Hatch Custom Spearguns creates only the highest quality wooden spearguns and is home to iconic styles like the Amero and the Rhino Chaser. Hatch also serves up the best gear to divers around the world so get registered for the tournament for a chance to take home some for yourself.

You can see the full line of guns and gear offered by Hatch online and on Facebook.
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New to our tournament, the Tampa Bay Spearfishing Club would like to welcome Neritic Diving as a sponsor. Neritic Diving manufactures and sells high quality American made polespears with a versatility of interchangeable parts that are built to withstand rugged use. If you want a chance to take home the world record setting "Big Blue" polespear for yourself, be sure to get registered for the 2017 Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge, or check out Neritic online or on Facebook.
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Aquatic Obsessions returns as a legacy Platinum Sponsor to support the Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge.

Aquatic Obsessions is a huge contributor to the local dive community with many of their staff, including founder Bill Hardman, holding active membership in the Tampa Bay Spearfishing Club. Aquatic Obsessions offers the largest variety of dive training and equipment in St. Petersburg, FL to include training for Beginner and Advanced Scuba, Freediving and Spearfishing, Nitrox, Rescue Diver, Underwater Fossil & Photo, and Technical Diving.

Be sure to stop by the shop at 6193 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33710, or check them out online and on Facebook.
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New to the Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge, we would like to welcome Spearing Magazine as a Platinum Sponsor.

Spearing Magazine is the #1 media resource for spearfishing across the USA. Spearing Magazine is family owned and operated, and has a mission to impact the worlds Spearfishing community with the most comprehensive spearfishing publication to date, all brought to you by spearfishing enthusiasts dedicated to making each and every one of your spearfishing trips as safe and as successful as possible. Be sure to check them out online or on Facebook.
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Reel Diversion Charters, the premier offshore and spearfishing charter for Sarasota and Brandenton, is back to support the 2017 Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge.

Owned and operated by two stellar captains and tournament winners, Reel Diversion Charters ensures you’ll have a great day offshore on the Piscivorous, their 28’ Contender. Be sure to register for the tournament for a chance to win this awesome offshore charter trip, and be sure to check them out online and on Facebook.
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The Tampa Bay Spearfishing Club is honored to be teamed with Salty Printing for this 2017 Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge.

Located in Bradenton, FL, Salty Printing is fully equipped to meet all your business and individual printing and design needs. They also deserve the credit for this year’s tournament artwork. Additionally, any shooter who completes an Early Tournament Registration will receive a complimentary long-sleeve performance shirt with tournament artwork in honor of our club's 20th Anniversary, again thanks to Salty Printing. Online or on Facebook.
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Returning to support the Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge, we are proud to welcome back Spearcrafters as a tournament sponsor. The dynamic duo consisting of Lou Bonsey and Rich Taylor are responsible for running one of the largest spear shaft manufacturers in the USA. Using only the very best quality domestic materials, Spearcrafters anything from small custom orders to large production runs. From scuba to freediving; pointed, threaded, or rigged for a slip-tip; shark-fin or notched…Spearcrafters has any style, length, or diameter needed to compliment your arsenal.

Stop by and check Spearcrafters out in person at 1876 Lake Ave SE (Suite C), Largo FL 33777 or check them out online or on Facebook.
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In support of our freedivers, the Tampa Bay Spearfishing Club would like to welcome Buzz Bomb Flasher Systems to the tournament as a new sponsor. Specifically designed to help land trophy fish, Buzz Bomb Flashers have proven true for hunting Amberjack, Kingfish, and African Pompano, Wahoo, and all the other pelagic species that live in the Gulf and throughout the world. Check them out on Facebook for a full rundown on the different flasher systems and testimonials on their success.
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