Add a few minutes to that time to account for congestion at the check in on your return trip. If it took you 45 minutes to reach the fishing location then allow yourself an hour to get back and check the fish in. Sun, salt water, and age will weaken your line. Sharp hooks are a must. File a sharp point on your lures and use new sharp hooks when chumming.
Light tackle has no place in tournaments.
Keep plenty of ice on board for the fish. They lose a lot of weight if they are not kept cold. Have a safe and enjoyable tournament. Billy Pipkin owns and operates Ingram Bay Marina and Capt.