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  • December 7th - Winter Trout Tournament

    The final tournament of the year is set for December 7, 2013.

    Flyer, Rules & Map: http://www.fishwestend.com/WinterTro...nament2013.pdf

    Online Signup: http://www.fishwestend.com/our-store...out-tournament

    Fishing Hours:
    6 AM –4:30 PM

    Live Weigh-In:
    West End Restaurant & Sand Bar
    21706 Burnet Drive Galveston, TX 77554
    3:00 PM –4:30 PM
    (Sea Isle)

    Awards: 5 PM

    $120 / Angler

    Cash Payout (Top 5)

    Side Pot Big Trout (70/30 Split)

    24/7 online payment via on our secure online store. Payment options include: Paypal, Check, Money Order, or Visa/ MC.

    Should you have any questions please call 713-594-4252

    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. December 7, 2013 and contestants must be in weigh-in line by 4:30 p.m. Weigh-in will begin at 3:00 p.m. West End Restaurant & Sand Bar (Sea Isle)
    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.
    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. No bonus for live / dead.
    25. Side Pot - If one team member elects to do side pot, both members must be entered - no exceptions
    26. Kayak Anglers - You are allowed to exceed the max distance stated in Rule #7 only to take a fish back to a truck or shoreline to place it in a livewell. You must promptly return to within range of your partner once completed.
    27. Trophies: 1st – 5th place teams will receive checks, a plaque & fishing gear (wade belts, stringers etc.)
    28. Fish from your stringer can be used in side pot.
    29. 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 weighed and back in the water ASAP.
    30. Awards & Drinks: 5:00 PM, November 9, 2013 & December 7, 2013 at West End Restaurant & Sand Bar (Sea Isle)
    31. IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER, THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED, IF FOR ANY REASON EVENT CANNOT BE HELD ALL ENTRY FEES WILL BE REFUNDED
    32. Tournament will provide weigh bags for use, please return once you have finished the weigh-in process.

    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
    We are West End Anglers, a saltwater tribe!

  • #2
    Registered! Come on Cold Front and Blowing North Winds!
    TDFT Certified Weighmaster

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    • #3
      Reminder the tournament is scheduled for this Saturday.
      We are West End Anglers, a saltwater tribe!

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      • #4
        Originally posted by FishinAddiction View Post
        Registered! Come on Cold Front and Blowing North Winds!
        Be careful what you wish for! Lol!


        Curmudgeon only pawn in game of life.
        "Curmudgeon only pawn in game of life."


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        • #5
          Originally posted by Curmudgeon View Post
          Be careful what you wish for! Lol!


          Curmudgeon only pawn in game of life.
          Looks like my wish was granted!
          TDFT Certified Weighmaster

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          • #6
            Originally posted by FishinAddiction View Post
            Looks like my wish was granted!
            Good!!! LOL now the weather will be more like a trout tournament day & not a vacation day... Ante up boys it is on like donkey kong!!!
            We are West End Anglers, a saltwater tribe!

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            • #7
              I am a new guy and live on Pompano Way in Jamaica Beach. Been fishing salt water for about 2 years and need all the tips I can get! Fished fresh water or long, long time. Have to work Sat am, but will swing by to meet some people after the fishing.




              c

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              • #8
                Get those registrations in! We have a good number of anglers entered so far.
                We are West End Anglers, a saltwater tribe!

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                • #9
                  We will be there...registering soon...the weather is going to be awesome!

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                  • #10
                    With all these 30" Trout being caught there should be some awesome weights brought in.

                    AQUA PIMP
                    AQUA PIMP......
                    "SALTWATER PIMP'N AIN'T EZ"

                    WWW.SALTWATERASSAULT.NET

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                    • #11
                      good luck, I will be at home staying warm and dry!
                      the fishing was good,it was the catching that was bad.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by aqua pimp View Post
                        With all these 30" Trout being caught there should be some awesome weights brought in.

                        AQUA PIMP
                        Lmfao!

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                        • #13
                          Finally off the tug for a tourney.But to old for all day in the cold rain.

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                          • #14
                            Who ever catches trout will earn them .
                            GEORGE A. BRANARD, COLOR SERGEANT, CO. L, 1 ST TEXAS INFANTRY, HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE, C.S.A. : S.C.V.

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                            • #15
                              might want to do it next weekend, the weather looks really bad for Saturday. but who am to say when. good luck to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
                              the fishing was good,it was the catching that was bad.

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