SAPA 2025 Saltwater Slam
September 26th-27th, 2025
Robert's Point - Main Pavillion
301 J.C. Barr Blvd. Port Aransas, Texas
Get ready for an unforgettable day on the water at the SAPA 2024 Saltwater Slam! Held along the stunning Texas Gulf Coast in Port Aransas, this fishing tournament is the perfect blend of competition, relaxation, and networking with fellow pipeline and midstream professionals.
This year, we’re adding a fun twist — the tournament is themed “Boats & PO’s,” inspired by the movie Step Brothers! Come dressed as your favorite character for the Registration & Catalina Captains Mixer on Friday, where we'll host a costume contest with a prize for First Place. Everyone who arrives in costume will also be entered into a general raffle — so get creative and bring the laughs!
Not only will you enjoy reeling in the big catch and showing off your best Step Brothers look, but you’ll also be making a meaningful impact. Proceeds from the Saltwater Slam support the Midstream America Scholarship Fund (MASF), providing scholarships to students pursuing degrees in math, science, and engineering—building the foundation for the future of our industry.
Event Highlights:
Prime Fishing in Port Aransas: Experience the thrill of fishing in one of Texas’s most beautiful coastal locations.
Competitive Fun: Test your skills and aim for tournament prizes, including top angler and team awards.
Networking on the Gulf: Build lasting relationships with industry colleagues in a laid-back, picturesque setting.
Step Brothers-Themed Costume Contest: Join the “Boats & PO’s” fun at the Friday Catalina Captains Mixer—costumes encouraged!
Support a Worthy Cause: Every registration helps fund scholarships that empower the next generation of midstream leaders.
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or new to the sport, this event is a great way to relax, connect, and give back. Gather your team, gear up, and get ready to make waves for a brighter future.
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CHECK IN
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Registration & Catalina Captains Mixer
3 PM-7 PM
Robert's Point - Main Pavillion
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WEIGH IN
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Weigh In 1 PM-3 PM
Trophies & Raffles 3 PM
Robert's Point - Main Pavilion
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Thank You Sponsors
Title Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Cooking Sponsors
Hat Sponsor
Photography Sponsor
Catalina Captains Mixer Sponsor
PO Wind Booth Sponsor
Event Schedule
Friday, September 26th
3:00 - 7:00 - REGISTRATION & CATALINA CAPTAINS MIXER
All members of fishing team MUST sign and turn in their INDIVIDUAL waiver form. Teams will be disqualified if any member does not comply.
Saturday, September 27th
Need Time Here - FISHING TOURNAMENT
Hook ‘em & reel them in!
1:00 - 3:00 - WEIGH MASTER
You MUST be in line by 3pm for your entry. No exceptions, no bribes, no sweet talkin!
3:00 - 6:00 - TOURNAMENT AWARDS
Join us for tournament awards, party, and prizes
Chair & Co-Chairs
Chair: Sarah Graham
Mid-America Pipeline Construction
Co-Chair - Sponsorships
Laurie Andrassy
NIS NDT
landrassy@nisndt.com / (713) 829-7939
Co-Chair - Volunteers
Wade Williamson
Enterprise Products
jwwilliamson@eprod.com / (713) 598-2800
Co-Chair - Cooking/Beverage Sponsors
Amanda Marbach
NVI NDT
amarbach@nvindt.com / (361) 648-0805
Co-Chair - Fishing Teams
Justin "Big J" Balderrama
Delta Field Services
justin.balderrama@deltafieldservices.com / (281) 714-1339
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Checks Payable To:
Midstream America Scholarship Fund
Memo: Saltwater Slam: [Invoice #]
PO Box 690226, San Antonio TX 78269-0226
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Please Note:
Payment is due at the time of registration. If your organization prefers to pay by check, it must be received within 30 days of registration to avoid cancellation of your unpaid registration(s). No exceptions will be made.
It is the responsibility of the registrant to ensure that payment is submitted. We are not responsible for following up on outstanding invoices.
All funds collected for teams, sponsorships, and related items are considered charitable contributions to the Midstream America Scholarship Fund. As such, no refunds will be issued, and credits from prior years for unfilled teams will not be carried over.
Do you need help locating a guide?
Check Out: Coastal Bend Guides Association
OR
"Big J" Justin Balderrama: (281) 714-1339
OFFICIAL RULES
1. WAIVER: All entrants must read and sign a waiver form to confirm their understanding and following of all rules and stipulations of this tournament & the tournament venue.
2. All fishing areas must be available to the general public
3. All Texas Parks & Wildlife laws apply
4. Any entrant cited for a TPWD infraction will be automatically disqualified
5. All fish must be taken by rod and reel only
6. BAIT: all live, dead, & artificial allowed
7. LAND BASED FISHING: not allowed
8. WADE FISHING: allowed ONLY if area fishing was accessed by boat. Must remain within eyesight of each other and vessel at all times.
9. JETTIES: No fishing outside of the jetties or past the end of the jetties
10. All fish weighed in must have been caught by team members fishing from the same boat. No borrowed fish.
11. No holding or blocking off any fishing areas by any individuals
12. 1 pole per angler allowed in the water at a time.
13. THIS IS A POKER TOURNAMENT: Each team may enter only 1 category. Choose which category your Team
Chip will be entered at time of weigh in. Once chip is entered it CANNOT BE CHANGED/NO CATEGORY CHANGES.
14. TIES: In the event of a tie in weight, the team that weighed in first will be declared the winner.
15. WEIGH IN TIME: Team chips MUST be placed in chosen categories by a team member NO EARLIER than 1PM and NO LATER than 3PM at Weigh in location. NO EXCEPTIONS.
16. Tournament will proceed rain or shine!
17. No scales or means of measuring will be available by weigh master or tournament members prior to official weigh in. The fish that you present to the Weighmaster is the fish you enter, no changes.
18. GUIDE SERVICE: permitted only in the Guided division. Guide may not be one of your anglers, is not counted as one of your team, and cannot contribute to fish entered into the tournament.
19. Fish that are disqualified for any reason cannot be replaced with another fish.
20. Fish MUST be fresh and caught the day of the Tournament. If a fish appears to not have been caught on Tournament Day, Weighmaster can ask for a picture showing the time stamp of the fish being entered. All fish will be inspected for alterations in length/weight/girth. If alterations/mutilations, whether natural or not, or an old fish are found, team will be DQd.
21. PROTESTS: All protests must be submitted in writing prior to the end of the official weigh in. This must be done before the last fish is officially weighed in and recorded. Protests will be given to the Tournament Director. Pen and paper will be available at the weigh in. Fish weight cannot be protested. If length call is protested, fish must remain with Weighmaster immediately following initial measurement.
22. Weigh Master has final ruling on all fish related matters.
CATEGORIES
GUIDED & UNGUIDED **NO TAGGED OR OVERSIZED FISH IN ANY CATEGORY**
HEAVIEST TROUT: Within slot limit 15” – 20”
HEAVIEST REDFISH: Within slot limit 20” – 28”
HEAVIEST STRINGER: 2 Red (20-28”), 1 Trout (15-20”)
MOST SPOTS: Redfish caught with the most tail spots. Redfish must have more than 2 spots to be eligible for entry. If # of spots are a tie, first team to weigh in will determine winner.
SHOULDA BEEN HERE YESTERDAY: Enter your chip in this category if you caught nothing or nothing to brag about, but still want a chance to walk away with a cool prize. Must be present at weight-in to win.
All participants are required to sign the waiver - one per team member. Please submit the original signed document at check-in or pre-event to: sgraham@midampipeline.com (must have signature).
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