Winter Trout Tournaments

[Gulfcoast13]

Got a deer hunt scheduled. I am out. Good luck guys and catch some big girls and I mean trout.

[clemonstime]

Winter Trout Tournaments

I'm in, make it official...

[gordoleo]

I would definitely be in for the November 10th tourney, and I like the bigger boundaries.

[H.Maier]

Live well. I've let the big trout go except for the five hanging on my wall. If I got one worth 3G's she's gonna have to survive my wading do-nut.

[shallowist]

Winter Trout Tournaments

Have to say, there are a handful of people who do nothing but fish for big trout in the winter, those are the ones you need to be worries about. Most guides are way to busy just trying to help customers catch a fish to stay on big trout like a recreational angler with a good schedule.

If you want to fish, FISH!! It's more about being there, having fun with buds on this site and catching some fish.

I personally will still be fishing for reds most days, so I have to work as hard as the next guy to catch a big trout. Suck it up and have some fun.

[WestEndAngler]

Updated rules... Will be finalized this weekend.







West Bay Winter Trout Tournament

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 at 5 AM 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 4:30 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/s3Y3v
16. All participants will be subject to polygraph testing.
17. Anglers must be in the weigh in line no later than 4:30 p.m., unless you are standing in line, the weigh in will close at 4:30 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) ** Can be expanded if we have a good turnout **
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. Trophies:1st – 5th place teams will receive a plaque.
26. Fish from your stringer can be used in side pot.
27. You may only approach the weigh table with 3 or 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.
28. Awards & Drinks: 5:00 PM, November 10, 2012 at Waterman Restaurant 14302 Stewart Rd Galveston, TX 77554 (Pirates Cove)
29. 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

[Robalo]

be careful...hes all jacked up on steroids and pumping iron. how else can you explain all those babes riding around in the bote with him

Free beer? They aint in his bote for him. You and me depend on Financial Strength (which generally wins!).

[Mell Wader]

We're in!

[JT]

I'm not fishing it but I plan to harass Alex!! j/k.

be careful...hes all jacked up on steroids and pumping iron. how else can you explain all those babes riding around in the bote with him

[Robalo]

I'm in.

I'm not fishing it but I plan to harass Alex!! j/k.

[Reef Drifter]

Re: Winter Trout Tournaments

Guide or no guide don't matter to me , to much for this deer hunter to spend on a tournament during deer season lol , good luck guys I'll come hang out at the weigh in and let my boat stay warm and dry

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[JT]

breaking ice off the boat is not for everybody before they slip of into 38 degree water.

Put me at the top of that list.

[S-troop]

Winter Trout Tournaments

I can make the Dec. time but not sure on the Nov. date. I like the challenge and don't care if the guides fish cause they can get skunked just like the rest of us. With the broader boundaries, I can fish the areas I know..., and it will be fun!

Here fishy fishy.


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[GoldSpoonGeneral]

meh i don't fish tournaments yall have fun. just stay outta my yard!!!

[Zork]

I'm in