Chuck Dedeaux, president of this year s rodeo said this tournament inspires people to enjoy the great fishing available on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Mississippi Gulf Coast s rich fish population is supported by giant marshes and estuaries. Both nature and man have created good fishing spots in Mississippi Gulf Coast waters. Thirty-five artificial fishing reefs have been established by the State of Mississippi to create feeding sites for red snapper, red drum, speckled trout, cobia and other species. Waters around gas and oilrigs afford opportunities for landing fighting fish such as gag grouper, greater amberjack and king mackerel.
Registration is free for rodeo contestants.
For spectators, the rodeo is open from 9 a.m. to midnight.