The Red Spot Round Up: The After Work Fish Club Tournament Powered by Community

The Fly Box LLC
Feb 14, 2025
5 min read

Updated: Feb 15, 2025

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Fishing isn’t just a hobby—it’s a way to connect, unwind, and build lifelong friendships. That’s the heart of the After Work Fish Club, a grassroots fishing community that started as a simple way to get people on the water after the workday. What began as a casual fishing group among friends has grown into a passionate network of anglers who share their love for fishing, conservation, and community.

Founded by Sean, the After Work Fish Club was never meant to be a traditional fishing club confined to a single location. Instead, it’s a movement fueled by passion, where anglers from all backgrounds—whether fly fishing, conventional, or offshore—can connect over their shared experiences. The club thrives on its social and community-driven approach, welcoming anglers across the country into a network built on respect for the water and the fish that call it home. And out of this growing community came one of the most unique fishing tournaments around—the Red spot Roundup.

The Red spot Roundup: A Fishing Tournament Unlike Any Other

The Red spot Roundup isn’t just another catch-and-release tournament—it’s a fresh take on competitive angling that makes the most out of one of redfish’s most defining characteristics: their spots. Instead of measuring fish by length or weight, this tournament awards the angler who catches the redfish with the most spots that fit within a specific scoring area. It’s a creative, fun, and conservation-friendly approach to tournament fishing that makes every redfish count.

How the Tournament Works

Low-Cost Entry: The tournament is accessible to anyone, with a $30 Red Card serving as an entry ticket.
Catch & Count: When an angler lands a redfish, they place their Red Card on the fish and count the visible spots within the designated scoring circle on the card.
Most Spots Wins: The more individual, singular spots inside the circle, the better. Clusters of connected spots do not count as multiple spots—they must be separate.
Half Spots Count: If a spot is partially within the scoring circle, it still counts toward the total.
No Boat Required: Unlike many tournaments that favor boat anglers, this one is open to all types of fishing—whether from a boat, kayak, beach, or pier.
Social Media Submissions: To enter, anglers submit their photos online, making it an easy and interactive way to compete.
Important Rules:
- No nets (cast nets), no spears, no gaffing—fish must be caught legally and released in a healthy condition.
- Anglers must follow local fishing regulations for their waters.
- Public Waters Only: Catches must be made in public waters; private ponds or restricted areas are not permitted.
- Live Fish Photos: The fish must be alive when the picture is taken to ensure ethical catch-and-release practices.
- Tie-Breaker: In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by the date of the winning entry's submission—the earliest submission wins.
- Card Visibility: The unique number on your Red Card must be clearly visible in all submitted photos.

When & Where?

The tournament runs throughout April, giving anglers a full month to land their best redfish.
It’s everywhere. There’s no single location—anglers from across the country can participate, making this one of the most inclusive tournaments out there.
While redfish can be found in many places, Louisiana, Florida, Texas, and South Carolina are some of the best locations for targeting high-spot redfish.

The Prizes: What’s on the Line?

The Grand Prize for the Red Spot Round Up includes:

Two Gen2 Turtlebox Audio Speakers
One YETI Panga Bag plus additional YETI gear
One LOWco Marsh MX 8wt Fly Rod
One Fly Reel
One Year Supply of Afuera Coffee

Additionally, all participants who buy a card in the month of Febuary are automatically entered to win a Turtlebox Speaker are automatically entered into weekly giveaways throughout April, with prizes ranging from a case of Clawback Sauce to a Turtlebox speaker. The Grand Prize winner will be announced on May 3rd in Charleston, SC, via Instagram Live. Winners need not be present; they will be contacted via email following the announcement.

Who is Sean? The Angler Behind the After Work Fish Club

Sean’s journey into fishing wasn’t traditional. Growing up in Wilmington, North Carolina, his father tried to introduce him to fishing but wasn’t exactly great at it. It wasn’t until high school, when he befriended a fishing-obsessed family, that Sean really started to appreciate the sport.

His true fly fishing moment came during a visit to his uncle in Tampa, Florida. Struggling through his first 100 casts, he was about ready to call it quits—until he hooked into a school of ladyfish. From that moment, he was hooked on the precision and technique of fly fishing.

Years later, after moving to Charleston, South Carolina, Sean found himself wanting to connect with fellow anglers. Working in the commercial flooring industry, he discovered that many of his colleagues shared a love for fishing. So, he started what he called the After Work Fish Club, an informal gathering of anglers looking to get out on the water every other Thursday. The group grew fast, and before long, it turned into something much bigger—an online community with thousands of engaged anglers, a growing social media presence, and eventually, the creation of the Red spot Roundup tournament.

The Fly Box’s Take: Why We’re Getting Involved

As Sean mentioned in our conversation, he’s been working on this tournament for over six months. While he’s the driving force behind After Work Fish Club, he emphasized multiple times that it’s not just about him—it’s about the community.

“This isn’t me. This is truly a community-driven Fish Club.”

That’s what makes the Red spot Roundup so special. It’s not just a tournament—it’s a movement built by anglers, for anglers, with a focus on bringing people together and giving back.

That’s why The Fly Box LLC is excited to not only support the event but also participate in it ourselves. We’ll be joining in on the fun, helping spread the word, and contributing to the tournament’s success. Whether you’re a seasoned fly angler or just looking for an excuse to get out and chase redfish, this is a tournament worth checking out.

How to Get Involved

Sign up: Head over to the After Work Fish Club Website to grab your Red Card.
Start fishing in April: Grab your fly rod, conventional setup, or whatever you prefer, and start chasing redfish.
Follow the action: Keep up with weekly giveaways, updates, and more through social media: @afterworkfishclub and tournament announcements.

The Red spot Roundup is about more than just fishing—it’s about bringing people together, celebrating a love for the sport, and making an impact while doing it. We can’t wait to see how this tournament unfolds, and we’re looking forward to being a part of it!