The Celebrity Tournament Series, which includes the Redbone and the Mercury S.L.A.M., donates 100 percent of its proceeds to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for research. The stalked catch for the Baybone is bonefish and permit, which are photographed against a measuring device and released. An intricate point system determines the winners, who receive original paintings and sculptures as prizes. Anglers can fish as a two-person team or one angler can be paired with a celebrity such as John Havlicek, Clarence Clemons, or Mike Stanley. Also benefiting cystic fibrosis research, the Redbone follows the rules and regulations of the other two tournaments in the series.
Many anglers try to fish all three tournaments.
The grand champion of the series wins a gold Rolex Yachtmaster watch. Again, Gary Ellis is the one to call for more on this tourney. The former president himself competes in this event. Fifty boats participate, two anglers per boat. Other than those included in the most-catches category, bonefish must weigh at least 8 pounds to qualify.