The Port Aransas Boatmen’s Association is thrilled to welcome you to the 89th Deep Sea Roundup! Each year, we are amazed by the outpouring of support from our incredible community and the many generations of anglers who make this tradition so special. Your generosity, whether through sponsorships, donations or volunteering, makes this event possible and we are deeply grateful.
PABA has made some clarifications to this year’s rules, so please read them carefully before fishing begins on Friday morning.
Registration will be held at the Port Aransas Civic Center. Due to ongoing construction, parking is limited. The city has generously offered a free overflow parking lot off Port Street (across from the ferry staging area) for Roundup participants and their guests.
The piggy perch contest will be held at Roberts Point Park Pavilion. Young anglers should bring a bucket and towel. PABA will provide poles, hooks, and bait. After fishing on Saturday, Black Tie Catering will provide refreshments while we hand out Piggy Perch T-shirts and take our annual group photo which is one of our favorite traditions!
Everyone is invited to join us at the Civic Center starting at 2 PM on Thursday, and again on Friday and Saturday evenings, to shop this year’s tournament merchandise featuring art work by Larry Rackley, bid on great silent auction items (you do not need to be present to win) and enjoy wonderful food and an open bar. Dinner tickets are available for $20 for non-registered guests. Check the Deep Sea Roundup guide for silent auction closing, catering and bar schedule.
Also, please join us on the dock at Roberts Point Park Friday and Saturday during weigh-in. Relax with a cold drink under the pavilion and watch the anglers bring in their catch.
Each year, the Deep Sea Roundup honors the memory of those we have lost in our community. This year, we remember Collin Ocker, Jared Hunt, Caleb Harris, Penny Slingerland, Elisha Barr, Trey Olson, Donny Nesloney, Faye Lou Cross Miget, Tye Bralley, Shay Williams, Norman Howard, Taylor Savage, Tim Frank, Heather Miller, Captain Tim Burdick, Albert “Bert” Howie and Byron Davis. We invite the family and friends of these individuals to join us Sunday at the awards ceremony, where we will reserve special seating and take a moment to honor their memory before presenting trophies.
Michelle Sowers and Kim Winton
Co-Chairs 88th Deep Sea Roundup