USAngling Saltwater Kayak Fishing is very excited to announce the much anticipated beginning of our Regional Qualifier Series. In conjunction with Fin Factory Kayak & Tackle co, and USAngling; the 2024 Rey Del Mar Kayak Fishing Tournament will be the very first of 6 Regional Qualifiers for the 2025 USAngling Saltwater Kayak Fishing National Championship. The top 10 finishers in the 2024 Rey Del Mar Offshore Division will get an invite to compete in our 2025 National Championship to be held in August at Pompano Beach Florida with Extreme Kayak Fishing.

For everyone who’s been asking how to get on team USAngling Saltwater Kayak Fishing; this is the path. Sept 14-15 2024, Corpus Christi Texas, Rey Del Mar Kayak Fishing Tournament by Fin Factory Kayak & Tackle Co. For rules and info follow this link. https://cdn.shoplightspeed.com/shops/648171/files/65058409/2024-rey-del-mar-details-rulesdocx.pdf 

The Regional Qualifiying Series consist of 6 Regional Tournaments  throughout the USA held in Hawaii, Pacific North, Pacific South, Gulf, Atlantic South, and Atlantic North. The top ten athletes from these 6 Regional Qualifiers (60 anglers) will then be invited to compete in our 2025 National Championship along with select Team Alumni and Wild Cards. From the National Championship; The top 14 scoring athletes will then be selected to represent Team US in international competitions including Pan American Championships and World Championships.

Tournament director Mike Moralez says “Rey Del Mar is a perfect qualifier for our National Championship. Back again for its 8th year and bigger and bolder then ever. The legendary Rey Del Mar is a one of a kind, heart pumping, adrenaline filled event! Featuring inshore and offshore divisions that allow anglers to chase down the oceans most prized game fish. Athletes will compete for fish of a lifetime, BIG cash prizes, a spot in the National Championship, and the ultimate honor— to be crowned *Rey Del Mar!* Dont miss your chance to make history; get signed up now.”

For more information about USAngling Saltwater Kayak Fishing and regional qualifiers in your area, go to our website at https://usangling.org/saltwater-kayak-fishing/ 

or contact Annie Nagel at usakfs@usangling.org – (707) 495-2625