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I have been approached not by 1 or 2 but by 10-12 guys now that are requesting a winter trout tournament in November & December.
I need to know who would be interested in fishing a tournament based upon the attached rules & regulations.
November 10, 2012
December 1 or 8, 2012
1. All Federal and State rules and regulations will apply. Violations will result in disqualification of the entire team.
2. $120 / per Angler
3. A maximum of two (2) anglers per team. No exceptions.
4. All paid participants will receive a Long Sleeve T-Shirt. Please indicate size on registration form
5. You can launch anywhere & anytime you want after midnight the day of the tournament. You must stay within the stated boundaries during tournament hours.
6. Guides allowed.
7. Wade fishing is permitted within sight of other team member (200 yard max).
8. Fishing hours will begin at 6:00 a.m. November 10, 2012 and contestants must be in weigh-in line by 4:00 p.m. Weigh-in will begin at 3:00 p.m. Weigh-in at Waterman Restaurant (Pirates Cove)
9. Artificial bait only! Tipping of hooks w/ dead bait, chumming or any other methods to attract fish are strictly forbidden and subject to disqualification. All fish must be caught on a rod and reel.
10. No team is permitted to approach nearer than 50 yards to any other boat, wader or kayak unless permission has been granted. *CAUTION DUCK SEASON IS OPEN*
11. No fish may be accepted from or given to another team.
12. No communication between tournament anglers. Contacting outside sources by phone or radio for purposes of finding fish is strictly forbidden.
13. Boat, Wade or Kayak fishing is all permitted within the stated boundaries.
14. Heaviest trout stringer will win (max of 3 trout per team, only 1 trout may be over 25”)
15. Boundaries: http://goo.gl/maps/LYK4H
16. All participants will be subject to polygraph testing if the need shall arise
17. Anglers must be in the weigh in line no later than 4:00 p.m., unless you are standing in line, the weigh in will close at 4:00 p.m.
18. All fish weighed in must be within the regulations of TPWD. Any undersized or oversized fish that are turned in for weighing that are not within regulations will disqualify the team.
19. In case of a tie, weigh in time will determine the winner.
20. Live Trout weighed-in & will receive a half pound (1/2) pound bonus added to the weight of each fish (max of 1.5 LBS for 3 live trout). There is no penalty for bringing in dead trout.
21. All Weigh master’s rulings are FINAL
22. Sponsors and organizers are not responsible for any accident or injury, nor loss, damage, or theft to any property.
23. Cash payout to the top 5 teams (see below)
24. Side Pot: (Optional) - $20/ angler “Big Trout” the heaviest trout will win – 70% / 30% cash payout. In the event of a tie earlier weighed fish will win.
25. Fish from your stringer can be used in side pot.
26. You may only approach the weigh table with 3or less trout for the main weigh-in. The side pot will be conducted on the side as to not slow down the weigh in process. Should you have a live fish as your side pot contact a tournament official so we can get your trout measured and back in the water ASAP.
27. Awards & Drinks: 4:30 PM, November 10, 2012 at Waterman Restaurant 14302 Stewart Rd Galveston, TX 77554 (Pirates Cove)
28. IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER, THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED, IF FOR ANY REASON EVENT CANNOT BE HELD ALL ENTRY FEES WILL BE REFUNDED
I need to know who would be interested in fishing a tournament based upon the attached rules & regulations.
November 10, 2012
December 1 or 8, 2012
West Bay Winter Trout Tournament
Rules & Regulations
Rules & Regulations
1. All Federal and State rules and regulations will apply. Violations will result in disqualification of the entire team.
2. $120 / per Angler
3. A maximum of two (2) anglers per team. No exceptions.
4. All paid participants will receive a Long Sleeve T-Shirt. Please indicate size on registration form
5. You can launch anywhere & anytime you want after midnight the day of the tournament. You must stay within the stated boundaries during tournament hours.
6. Guides allowed.
7. Wade fishing is permitted within sight of other team member (200 yard max).
8. Fishing hours will begin at 6:00 a.m. November 10, 2012 and contestants must be in weigh-in line by 4:00 p.m. Weigh-in will begin at 3:00 p.m. Weigh-in at Waterman Restaurant (Pirates Cove)
9. Artificial bait only! Tipping of hooks w/ dead bait, chumming or any other methods to attract fish are strictly forbidden and subject to disqualification. All fish must be caught on a rod and reel.
10. No team is permitted to approach nearer than 50 yards to any other boat, wader or kayak unless permission has been granted. *CAUTION DUCK SEASON IS OPEN*
11. No fish may be accepted from or given to another team.
12. No communication between tournament anglers. Contacting outside sources by phone or radio for purposes of finding fish is strictly forbidden.
13. Boat, Wade or Kayak fishing is all permitted within the stated boundaries.
14. Heaviest trout stringer will win (max of 3 trout per team, only 1 trout may be over 25”)
15. Boundaries: http://goo.gl/maps/LYK4H
16. All participants will be subject to polygraph testing if the need shall arise
17. Anglers must be in the weigh in line no later than 4:00 p.m., unless you are standing in line, the weigh in will close at 4:00 p.m.
18. All fish weighed in must be within the regulations of TPWD. Any undersized or oversized fish that are turned in for weighing that are not within regulations will disqualify the team.
19. In case of a tie, weigh in time will determine the winner.
20. Live Trout weighed-in & will receive a half pound (1/2) pound bonus added to the weight of each fish (max of 1.5 LBS for 3 live trout). There is no penalty for bringing in dead trout.
21. All Weigh master’s rulings are FINAL
22. Sponsors and organizers are not responsible for any accident or injury, nor loss, damage, or theft to any property.
23. Cash payout to the top 5 teams (see below)
24. Side Pot: (Optional) - $20/ angler “Big Trout” the heaviest trout will win – 70% / 30% cash payout. In the event of a tie earlier weighed fish will win.
25. Fish from your stringer can be used in side pot.
26. You may only approach the weigh table with 3or less trout for the main weigh-in. The side pot will be conducted on the side as to not slow down the weigh in process. Should you have a live fish as your side pot contact a tournament official so we can get your trout measured and back in the water ASAP.
27. Awards & Drinks: 4:30 PM, November 10, 2012 at Waterman Restaurant 14302 Stewart Rd Galveston, TX 77554 (Pirates Cove)
28. IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER, THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED, IF FOR ANY REASON EVENT CANNOT BE HELD ALL ENTRY FEES WILL BE REFUNDED
Payout scale based on 50 teams as follows:
1st Place $3,250.00
2nd Place $2,250.00
3rd Place $1,250.00
4th Place $750.00
5th Place $500.00
1st Place $3,250.00
2nd Place $2,250.00
3rd Place $1,250.00
4th Place $750.00
5th Place $500.00
I have an uncontrolable desire to wanna jerk my rod.
COMMUNITY WITH A LARGE
PROBLEM AND A 
PROBLEM.
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