The third tagged redfish in the Mississippi Division of the 2015 CCA Louisiana Statewide Tournament and Angler's Rodeo (STAR), was caught this past week by an unregistered angler. That means that 22 tagged redfish still remain in Mississippi waters.

Bert Pickard caught the third tagged redfish in Mississippi waters while fishing on the Pearl River. Pickard, the Dean of Athletics at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, unfortunately was not registered for the tournament and did not know anything about it. Pickard misses out on a Polaris Ranger 570s, sponsored by Hattiesburg Cycles and Hancock Bank.

"I was not familiar with CCA or STAR when I caught the fish," said Pickard. "But I came home and did some research and joined. I want to tell everyone I know to join so this doesn't happen to them!"

"STAR will end at 5 p.m. on Monday, September 7. But as this story shows, you still need to register if you are fishing before Labor Day," said Rad Trascher, CCA Louisiana STAR Tournament Director.

Signing up for STAR is easy! Call 1-877-4CCASTAR (1-877-422-2782) or visit ccastar.com, anytime from anywhere before you hit the water. Whether it happens on the way down to the coast, on the dock or days in advance of a fishing trip, operators are standing by. You can also register at any Academy Sports + Outdoor locations in Louisiana and Mississippi.

For more information about STAR, contact STAR Director Rad Trascher at (225) 952-9200 or visit CCASTAR.com.

Entering its 32nd, CCA Louisiana is the largest marine resource conservation group of its kind in the state. With more than 30,000 members and volunteers in 26 local chapters, CCA has been active in state, national and international fisheries management issues since 1977. Visit www.CCALouisiana.com for more information.


Beth C. Ford
Communications Coordinator
CCA Louisiana
(225) 952-9200