2019 TBSC Tournament Sponsors

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We'd like to welcome back Tampa Bay Brewing Company as a Title Sponsor!! TBBC has been brewing beer in the Tampa area since 1995 and is a also huge supporter of the spearfishing community. They are responsible for crafting the award-winning Reef Donkey APA, which is a slang term for the Greater Amberjack that inhabit our coastal wrecks and reefs. While AJs won't be open for this year's tournament, there will be plenty of Reef Donkey APA flowing so get registered and come enjoy a cold one on us!!


https://www.facebook.com/tbbc.beer/

[smilinmatt]

A huge thanks to EDGE and HOG Dive Gear for joining the 2019 Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge as a primary sponsor!! Edge Gear is a high-quality, high-value manufacturer and distributor of exceptional SCUBA equipment. Edge Gear is known and trusted through the spearfishing community due to their reputation, service, and reliability!

https://www.facebook.com/EDGEHOGDIVE/

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Back again to support the 2019 Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge and the lionfish eradication effort, we'd like to welcome back Zookeeper LCU to the tournament!! The Zookeeper is a device that makes it safer to harvest lionfish and has been a huge help for divers who were unable to adequately hunt lionfish in larger quantities with traditional spearfishing gear. So be sure to get registered for the tournament for a chance to take home a Zookeeper for yourself!

https://www.facebook.com/zookeeperlcu/

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Returning to support the Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge, we are honored to welcome back Spearcrafters as a tournament sponsor. The dynamic duo consisting of Lou Bonsey and Rich Taylor is responsible for running one of the largest spear shaft manufacturers in the USA! Sourcing only the very best quality domestic materials, Spearcrafters does anything from small custom orders to large production runs. From scuba to freediving; pointed, threaded, or rigged for a slip-tip; shark-fin or notched...Spearcrafters has any style, length, or diameter needed to compliment your arsenal.

https://www.facebook.com/spearcrafters/

[smilinmatt]

The brand that is synonymous with the sport itself, Neptonics Spearfishing, deserves a big thanks for once again sponsoring the Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge. Neptonics has become the proven industry standard by providing smart gear that is intelligently designed. Headquartered in our own backyard, the Neptonics Tampa Team has everything to cover your spearfishing needs so make sure to stop by and check them out in person and at this year's tournament.

https://www.facebook.com/NeptonicsTampa/

[smilinmatt]

On behalf of the TBSC, we would like to welcome back StrikeLines Charts to the 2019 Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge!! StrikeLines' mission is to help fishermen find fish. With the vastness of the ocean, they survey the bottom structure so you don't have to spend the time and gas doing it yourself. Their packages include thousands of numbers in the Gulf off Tampa Bay so go check out their packages as part of tournament preparation!

https://www.facebook.com/StrikeLines/

[smilinmatt]

A big thanks to OMNA for joining the 2019 TBSC!! OMNA is a local Tampa Bay company and manufacturer of the world’s only marine tourniquets specifically engineered to be used in and out of ocean environments. With the inherent dangers associated with our sport, this is one piece of kit that should be in every spearo’s dive bag so be sure to check them out online or in person at the tournament.

https://www.facebook.com/omnainc/

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Florida's premier offshore fishing and diving outfitter, 2 Shea Fishing & Diving Charters, is back to support the 2019 Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge!! Based in Clearwater, FL, 2Shea Charters is a legacy sponsor of the tournament and have the best team of captains, dive masters, and first mates hands down. So, if you're looking for some big fish and a great time offshore be sure to check them out or get registered for the tournament to win a free ride!

https://www.facebook.com/2SheaCharters/

[smilinmatt]

The world renowned Red Tide Spearfishing is joining the 2019 Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge! Owned and operated by one of the greatest in the game, Red Tide Spearfishing has been serving the spearfishing community since 2008 and continually strives to bring you the best quality spearfishing gear at the most competitive prices. Their products have been developed and are in regular use by top spearfishermen around the world. Thanks for the continued support to the entire spearfishing community G.R. Tarr!!

https://redtidespearfishing.com/

[smilinmatt]

We'd like to welcome back Adventure Outfitters as an annual tournament sponsor. Adventure Outfitters is a full-service scuba dive shop equipped with the gear, instructors, classes, and the resources to have a fun day on the water. They cater to all types of diving including scuba, freediving, spearfishing, snorkeling, cave diving, technical diving and more! It is their personal mission to make sure that students can get a hands-on diving experience while having fun and feeling safe through individualized instruction. Be sure to swing by and check them out for all your diving needs!

https://www.facebook.com/adventuretampa/

[smilinmatt]

Abyss Freediving will be returning as a tournament sponsor for the 2019 Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge. Owned and operated by Bill Van Deman, Abyss Freediving combines the knowledge, training, and discipline of Performance Freediving International with more than a decade of local spearfishing experience. If you want to learn to freedive in the Gulf of Mexico, there is no better instruction than with Abyss Freediving.

https://www.facebook.com/abyssfreediving/

[smilinmatt]

Diamonds Direct is back again as a sponsor for the 2019 Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge!! Diamonds Direct has been family-owned and operated for more than 30 years and stocks all your favorite bridal and fashion jewelry brands. So, for all you gents that catch heat for fishing too much, here is your opportunity to take home something special for your significant other and get yourself out of hot water!!

https://www.facebook.com/DiamondsDirectStPete/

[smilinmatt]

Hatch Custom Spear guns is back to support this year’s tournament and will have a new 110cm Ulua Series speargun on the prize table for one lucky shooter. Hailing from Hawaii, Hatch has build a reputation throughout the industry by providing only the highest quality wooden spearguns as well as other gear to support all your spearfishing needs. Whether you're hunting shallow in Tampa Bay or chasing big blue dreams, you can;t go wrong with a Hatch!!

https://www.facebook.com/Hatch-Custom-Spear-guns-309804902493869/

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North Carolina’s own, Front Line Freediving, is joining the team for 2019!! With a full specialty freedive and spearfishing shop, Front Line is a one-stop for all your gear and service needs. Additionally, they are the creators of the Waterman’s Trauma Kit, a must have for any spearo or captain. The kit is a tailored collection of medical supplies that will allow you to provide first aid for minor to severe injuries. Rumor has it there will be a few on this year’s prize table so don't miss out.

[smilinmatt]

Aquatic Obsessions is a huge contributor to the local dive community and a legacy sponsor of the Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge with many of their staff, including their founder, holding active membership in the Tampa Bay Spearfishing Club. Aquatic Obsessions offers the largest variety of dive training and equipment in St. Petersburg, FL, so be sure to stop by for all your tournament needs.