The Gulf Coast Classic Mixed Bag

A fly fishing scavenger hunt

Starts: Thursday, May 1st – 5:52 am (first light)
Ends:   Saturday, May 3rd – 12 noon
FREE entry with Classic registration

 

Left to Right: Fisher Glasgow (2nd Place, Adult), Emily Glasgow (1st Place, Adult), Chris Williams (Tourney Director), Lucy Hartwell (1st Place, Youth), Nina Apperley (Top Woman Angler), Walker Purnell (2nd Place, Youth), AJ Rosenbohm (GCC President), Wallace West (3rd Place, Adult)

 

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!!!

Adult Division:

1. Emily Glasgow

2. Fisher Glasgow

3. Wallace West

Youth Division:

1. Lucy Hartwell

2. Walker Purnell

 

Current Leaderboard

Public Fishing Access Map courtesy of Community Fly Supply!

 

 

 

The Mixed Bag Challenge contest is part of the GCC’s Gulf Coast Classic, and is open to all Classic registrants.  This is not a “big fish” contest, but rather one where the goal is to catch as many diverse species as possible, on a point system where the more difficult the target species, the higher the points.

Anglers fishing in one of two divisions (see below) will be challenged to Catch-Photo-Release as many of 20 eligible species/categories (plus 3 “wild cards” & 2 bonuses) as possible with the angler tallying the highest cumulative points in each division declared the winner. Coupled with additional awards for Unique Catch & Beach Cleanup efforts, this event will feel more like a scavenger hunt than a conventional fishing tournament.

 

***All Mixed Bag anglers must pre-register for the Classic & complete a Hold Harmless form to be eligible to participate***

Click Here to Register for the Classic

Click Here to Download the Adult Hold Harmless form

Click Here to Download the Youth Hold Harmless form

  • When: May 1, 2025 – May 3, 2025
  • Where: Gulf State Park & surrounding waters (see boundaries map below for details)
  • Who: Fly anglers of all ages in attendance at the Gulf Coast Classic

The divisions are:

  • Adult
  • Youth (under 18)

Both freshwater and saltwater species are eligible.  There is NO entry free, but you must be registered for the Classic prior to Thursday, May 1st.  Scroll down this page for list of eligible species and boundaries, or use these PDF formats to view in better detail, or to print.

Here is a link to the complete 2025 tournament rules in PDF format:  CLICK HERE

Here is a link to a map of the 2025 fishing boundaries PDF format:  CLICK HERE

Again, please read the rules carefully

If there are any questions, please direct them to the MBC Tournament Director, Chris Williams at fishing@ffigcc.org.

2025 Captain’s Meeting Video

***Two Quick Notes regarding the Captain’s Meeting Video:

1.  Sam Sumlin of Community Fly Supply will be hosting the Local Fishing Info booth at this year’s Classic.  If you’re coming in from out of town and want to fish the tournament, visit Sam at his shop on Thursday or at the Classic Friday.  He’ll have maps and plenty of info to point you in the right direction.

2.  To clarify the rules regarding prizes, only the 1st Place winner in the Adult and Youth divisions are ineligible for the additional prizes (Top Woman Angler, Unique Catch & Beach Cleanup).  2nd & 3rd place winners in the adult division will be eligible for these awards.

Boundaries & Eligible Species

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PRIZES (subject to change):

Adult Division (1st Place):
Adult Division (2nd Place):
Adult Division (3rd Place):
Youth Division (1st Place):
Top Woman Angler:
Unique Catch Award:
Beach/Park Cleanup Award (presented in conjunction with Clean Horizons):