CRAWFISH COOK-OFF AND FISHING TOURNAMENT
Fundraising Event for Texas Game Wardens
April 25th, 2026
Presented By:
Los Cazadores
Los Cazadores, which means “the hunters” in Spanish, began in 1986 as a deer contest among friends. What started out as a contest has now become a tradition passed down from generation to generation. With our own storefronts, multiple divisions in our contests, and the ability to provide year-round support for all of your hunting and ranching needs, our group of friends has grown; but we’ll never forget where we came from.
About The Slam
Fishing Tournament and Charity Event
Hook Spit Junior Anglers, in collaboration with Gear Up Game Wardens and Rusty Hook Ranch, proudly presents the 4th Annual Daryl Elliott Matagorda Slam Fishing Tournament and Crawfish Cook-Off! This event is a celebration of our dear friend and devoted conservationist, Darryl Elliott, who had a deep love for wildlife and a strong commitment to the community of Matagorda, Texas.
Darryl’s passion for preserving wildlife and supporting his hometown drove him to initiate an event aimed at aiding the essential efforts of Texas Game Wardens in wildlife conservation. Before his passing, Darryl approached us at Hook Spit Junior Anglers to join forces with Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation’s Gear Up for Game Wardens program. Together, our goal is to bolster their mission by providing specialized equipment crucial for their vital work—a cause close to Darryl’s heart.
The Matagorda Slam Event, hosted by Hook Spit Junior Anglers, strives to ensure that Texas Game Wardens have access to cutting-edge technology and equipment necessary for their conservation efforts. Your support in making this event a success will not only honor the memory of our beloved friend Darryl Elliott but also contribute significantly to funding the essential equipment required by our Texas Game Wardens. Join us as we keep Darryl’s spirit alive and make a meaningful impact on wildlife conservation!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Get Involved
We Are Excited To See You At The Event
Crawfish Throwdown and Cook Off
Saturday, April 25th 3pm - 8pm
Are you looking for a good time? Rusty Hook Ranch will be hosting a fishing tournament, and CRAWFISH BOIL on April 25th and would love to invite the public to come out and enjoy the fun from 3pm to 8pm. Tickets from $50!
- All U Can Eat Crawfish
- Live Music (See below)
- Fundraising Fun
Get Directions: Rusty Hook Ranch
Headliner to be announced!
Entertainment Lineup
We've got a lineup of some amazing artists!
We’ve got a great event in store with some amazing musical artists in store. This is going to be an epic event you won’t want to miss.
Come out to Rusty Hook Ranch and have some fun, including Vendors, Crawfish Boil, Raffles, LIVE Music, and Fundraising Fun at the 4th Annual Matagorda Slam.
- All U Can Eat Crawfish
- Live Music (See below)
- Fundraising Fun
Get Directions: Rusty Hook Ranch
734 County Road 244, Bay City, TX 77414-2820
To purchase tickets please follow the link below.
We've got a lineup of some amazing artists
We’ve got a great event in store with some amazing musical artists in store. We will be featuring Elvie Shane, Carson Jeffery, Adam J “Freestyle Fisherman”, and Jerry Ward! This is going to be an epic event you won’t want to miss.
Come out to Rusty Hook Ranch and have some fun, including Vendors, Crawfish Boil, Raffles, LIVE Music, and Fundraising Fun at the Second Annual Matagorda Slam.
- Crawfish
- Live Music (See below)
- Fundraising Fun
Get Directions: Rusty Hook Ranch
734 County Road 244, Bay City, TX 77414-2820
To purchase tickets please follow the link below.
Tournament Structure
Artificial Division
Teams may only use artificial baits in this division. There will be prizes awarded to the Top 3 Winning Teams in addition to the cash payout of the Top 3 Calcutta Winners.
TEAM ENTRY:
2 - 4 Person Team
$400
Team Entry will increase to $500 after April 6th
Tournament Structure
Open Bait Division
Teams may only use artificial baits in this division. There will be prizes awarded to the Top 3 Winning Teams in addition to the cash payout of the Top 3 Calcutta Winners.
TEAM ENTRY:
2 - 4 Person Team
$400
Team Entry will increase to $500 after April 6th
Tournament Structure
Junior Division
This will be an individual effort, open bait, live fish weigh in. There will be prizes for the Top 3 Heaviest Stringers for Redfish, Trout, and Flounder, selecting one of each from your stringer.
INDIVIDUAL ENTRY:
Person Person
$40
Become a Vendor
Advertise and Sell your products and services
We would like to offer businesses the opportunity to advertise and sell their products and services. As a vendor, you are allocated one free 10×10 booth space, and each additional space costs $100. We expect an amazing turnout and hope that you will be a part of it. Limited Space Available, register today!
If you are interested in reserving a space, please fill out our Vendor Registration Form.





