The 29th annual Mullet Toss is held the last full weekend of April and this year was as great a party as ever. If you are not familiar with this athletic competition, let me tell you about it.
WHAT IS THE FLORABAMA MULLET TOSS?
A bunch of rednecks were looking for a reason to have a party and thought, what the heck, we got all this here fish, so let’s say we throw them from Alabama across the state line to Florida. Oh, let’s invite all our friends, and their friends, and their friends………………….. Hey ya’ll, we’ll probably get hungry and thirsty, so we need lots of food and plenty to drink. Thus, The Mullet Toss was born.
WHAT IS A MULLET?
A mullet is an indigenous fish to our area. There are tons of them and they are considered a delicacy here. On the east coast they are considered a trash fish used for bait. It is also the only fish with a gizzard and is said to have mystical powers. So beware and treat the fish with respect.
WHAT ARE THE RULES FOR COMPETING?
Wear as little as possible, so it does not hinder your toss.
The cost is $15, but heck you get a T-shirt.
You choose your mullet from the bucket, no sand and bare-naked, I mean bare-handed.
You must throw from within a ten foot circle and end up in the circle after your throw.
The Green Man made an appearance, demonstrating the correct way to throw your fish.
Chocolate Brown shows how to retrieve your fish.
You must retrieve your fish. If you feel the need to pose for your fans, by all means, do so.
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For photographic instruction, please study the collage.
No harm is done to the fish, because they are dead. Besides tossing them, the mullet have other duties to perform. For each fish thrown, a portion of the proceeds go to local youth charities.
But, rednecks do not waste anything, so the birds are invited to the party.
Other events are The Flora-Bama® Mullet Man Triathlon and the Flora-Bama® Mullet Swing Golf Classic. There are daily bikini contests, culminating in the Ms. Flora-Bama® Bikini competition. There are more competitions, some of them created by the partiers themselves. Bands play all day and night, everywhere throughout the Florabama. Tons of great food just waiting to be eaten. Be sure and get your oysters and crawfish.
These are a collection of my wonderfully tacky trophies that are on display in the main bathroom for your viewing pleasure. I’m sure you won’t miss that tour when you are visiting Chez Fundin.
To see the individual trophies up close and personal, click HERE.
For more information, photos and to plan your trip to the Redneck Riviera………..go to Florabama and check it out. It will be worth your while and good for some chuckles.
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That white sand looks so inviting. Did your feet get burnt?
Looking good in your bikini! I don’t think I’d be brave enough:)
Congrats on another win sis. Eric put together a great collage. I can tell you’ve been working out.
Oh yeah. Your throwing form looks awesome.
Thanks Laura. I guess I am one of those people that will be wearing a bikini forever. I love feeling the sun on my skin, so I have to expose myself. LOL
We do have some of the best beaches in the world here on the Gulf of Mexico. The sand is so white, it looks like snow. Anyone jealous yet? Well, pack your bags and come on down. ^_^
As usual, the party was a super blast. Thanks for your wonderful comments.
What a riot! I’ve never heard of such a thing! But it really does sound like a lot of fun! Great trophies and I love that you have them displayed in your main bathroom! Good for you for being able to rock that bikini! I’m with Laura–I’m not brave enough!
Oddly, all I think about when reading about the mullet toss is having to touch a fish with my bare hands. Yuck! I’m such a wimp!
Seriously, great accomplishment! You go girl!
Thanks Taylor. It is a blast, a huge beach party. What could possibly be bad about that? Unless you get hit by one of the fish. LOL
I love the feel of the sun on my skin, so the more showing the better. ^_^
I even go so far as kissing the fish. I consider it good luck for me. lol
I called and asked Sherry a question, Did you really kiss the mullet? She said yes!
I kiss it for good luck and it seems to be working. LOL
Looks like a riot, but aren’t those fish slippery? I just shivered, this sport is not for me.
I could only watch. 🙂
Have to be careful not to get finned. lol To throw them, you actually break their backs and fold them in half. Then throw them like a baseball. It is hilarious when the guts start flying and spectators get hit by thrown fish. I got a tacky trophy, which I love and a $100 GC at the Florabama. YAY!!