In 2012 the forces of Rudy's BBQ teamed up with Captain Geoff Austin to start up the Rudy's Redfish Series. Shortly after the first season it was decided to grow the series into the Rudy's Pro Series and the 1-Day Series. Geoff has been a successful fishing guide for the last 16 years and has fished and won a several Pro Redfish events. So his vision is through an Anglers eyes.

During an event in Houston Geoff met Wade Bullard owner if Hook Spit Fishing Gear and Performance Rods. Wade being the very successful entrepreneur that he is, saw the opportunity to grow the series. He began by sponsoring the series with rods, apparel, and graphics. As Geoff and Wade's relationship grew so did their Tournaments and Events and the two of them decided to join forces at the end of 2014. The obvious next step was to combine both of their Tournaments and Events, thus GCTA was born which stands for Gulf Coast Tournament Association.