Ok John who is going and what are the plans, and logistics. After this past saturday I was thiking of hanging them up for the winter. This weekend is supposed to be nice so I may have one more in me.

i'll be there saturday morning

I'm planning on getting out on Saturday night. Not sure of the exact time yet, but I will get out.

OK - I'll get more of the logistics later today but we're baiscally doing a lose fishing expedition of the weekend - when people can fish - they can fish... ;) :D - The weather will be a little cooler but some bigger fish may be moving through now too :cool:

I'll put more details up later - got to get some work done :eek:

OK - again - here's the details for the MDA Tourney. Striped-Bass has filled out the necessary paperwork (a check ;) ) and we're entered to fish. I see a loosley fished bunch of lizards crawling coastal Rho Dysland for this - whooze interested???


“ THE SURF FISHING CLUB CHALLENGE “

STRIPED BASS - BLUEFISH – SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT

This TOURNAMENT known as the MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) was established 9 years ago. The main purpose is bringing together Atlantic coast Surf Fishing Clubs, in an effort to unite members from different clubs and regions, to meet each other, discuss fishing and conservation of their respective areas. All proceeds are donated to the MDA in the name of Surf Fishing.

DATE AND TIME:

Start - Friday October 26, 2000 - 10:00 PM

Ends - Sunday October 28, 2000 - 10:00 AM

FISHING AREA:

Napatree Point RI to Narragansett RI

RULES:

There will be 3 divisions:
· Striped Bass Division
· Bluefish Division
· Overall Surf Club Champion

1. Striped Bass Division: Determined by the combined weight of the (3) heaviest Striped Bass entered by a participating Club.

2. Bluefish Division: Determined by the combined weight of the (3) heaviest Bluefish entered by a participating Club.

3. Surf Club Champion: Determined by the combined weight of the (3) largest Striped Bass and (3) Largest Bluefish entered by entered by a participating Club.

4. In the event a tie occurs: The measured length of each winning fish (measured from the nose to the fork of the tail) will be added to the total weigh.




CONTEST HEADQUARTERS:

WEEKAPAUG BAIT AND TACKLE
660 ATLANTIC AVE
WEEKAPAUG RI 02891
401-322-8058
Web site: www.weekapaug.com
E-mail: donm@weekapaug.com
jwmckeough@snet.net


WEIGH IN:

1) Saturday October 28, 2000 AT 10:00 AM

2) FINAL - Sunday October 29, 2000 AT 10:00 AM

WEIGH IN NOTE:
Fish may be weighed any time at contest headquarters. Slips will be available at the Bait Shop in the event someone needs to leave before final weigh-in.

AWARDS:

A Continuing PLAQUE with the Surf Club Champion Name and year will be awarded to the winning CLUB. The winning club maintains the plaque for a period of 1 year.

Prizes awarded for the LARGEST STRIPED BASS AND LARGEST BLUEFISH if available.



A $50.00 donation is required from each club participating in the tournament.
“ THIS MONEY WILL BE DONATED TO M.D.A. “


NOTE:
The shop will be open 24 hours Friday and Saturday to accommodate one and all. Fresh coffee and food will be available to all participants courtesy of the shop.[/center]

You may contact Jim McKeough:
Home: 860-649-1682 Tuesday to Thursday
Cottage: 401-348-0132 Friday to Monday

Or Weekapaug Bait & Tackle: 401-322-8058




Motels Westerly Area

Pine Lodge Andera Hotel Ocean Blue Motel
Route 1 Atlantic Ave First St
Westerly RI Misquamicut RI Misquamicut RI
401-322-0333 401-348-8788 401-596-0721

The Country Club Inn Phil & Ann's Motel
RT 1A(Shore Rd) Old Post Rd RT 1A
Westerly RI Charlestown RI
401-348-8216 401-364-3321

Additional lodging visit: www.misqaumicut.org

Information on additional accommodations: Call Weekapaug Bait & Tackle
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Hi John, how many clubs fish the MDA?
I know the CSA will have members fishing through the weekend. Also I presume RI clubs will be fishing, who else? It's for a great cause all around, good Idea whoever thought it up.

JohnS

Hey John, if you ever went to a meeting you would know the answer to your question;)
No really though, I talked to Don at Weekapaug and he said that he has commitments from clubs up and down the east coast, from Delaware to Massachussetts. He is anticipating a big turnout from many clubs.
You fishing with us this weekend????
MZ

Right now it would be suidcide to try to fish normally this weekend. Smokey and I talked about maybe bait ch#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g somewhere where I don't need to walk at all. Like maybe Carpenters beach. We'll see. Whether I can fish or not , I would like to donate my share of the entry fee. If you put in ten bucks for me John , I'll be sure you get it next time I see you . If that's less than needed , let me know and I'll give more . If its more than needed , give any extra to MDA.

Hey Z-man, your alive! Thought you fell off your favorite rock into LI. You better start spray painting your favorite rocks for me :D. I forgot how to fish.

No unfortunately this damn house is getting on my nerves, I still have some work to do to it before we finally move in. Good luck on the tourney this weekend, I am in next year no matter what.

JohnS

John R,
There will be a pretty good turnout. We are expecting about 100 people, of which about 60 will be fishing.

The final weigh in will be at the Andera Hotel followed by a breakfast buffet. If anyone wishes to attend the breakfast it will be 8.95(all you can eat). If anyone wishes to attend the breakfast please call the shop before Friday and register. We need to let them know about how many will be eating.

Shop: 401-322-8058 or
E-mail donm@weekapaug.com

...ummmm.....stupik question here.....

...is being a member here considered a " club "....

..I was thinkin of heading that way this weekend...

..I don't want to get in anyone's way...

....or take anyone's winner from them.....:D

Yes - this is a loosely considered club as far as this tourney goes - not exactly the tree house club when you were a kid but WTHeck... And no dues...

Feel free to join in if ya want...

Saltheart - you don't need to cough up any cash (although any donations to me will be turned into eel money ;) )but I do hope you can fish...

..so I would register with ....??? if I did at all....

with you, or Don....??

....if I go, it will be Friday night into Saturday...

...or Saturday into Sunday morn...

..I'm still considering the Big D....

Bloocrab , As I understand it , you don't register individually. Striped-Bass is registered as a team and if you catch a big one , you just tell them at weigh in that you are part of the striped-bass.com team.

Is that correct John or Don?

Is anybody interested in fishing with me on saturday night?

I;ll probably fish but Idon/t know when, Ive got things happening////, sunday I saw fish in C breachway and fish caught on the east end of the beach mid afternoon//:confused:

i'll be around, don't know where yet. but wanna try and enter a fish or 2 at sat. morning weigh in. bringing my pillow for my 20 minute nap. only if needed of course:D
specialist..i'd be happy to fish with you

I don.t know were to fish on block, but I figure if I,m going to walk,run,drive,fall down fishing that would be a good as place as any,, Any takers!!!:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

Originally posted by Saltheart
Bloocrab , As I understand it , you don't register individually. Striped-Bass is registered as a team and if you catch a big one , you just tell them at weigh in that you are part of the striped-bass.com team.

Is that correct John or Don?

Fish can be weighed at any time at the shop. There are weight/length/club slips filled out and signed by both the weigh master and angler.

HEY JOHN GLAD TO SEE YOU GUYS ARE PUTING A TEAM UP FOR THE MDA THIS WEEKEND. MIKE AND I WILL BE THERE FRIDAY NIGHT. BUT WE ARE FISHING FOR MASS STRIPED BASS. BUT WE CAN STILL FISH WHERE WE YOU AND I FISHED LAST WEEKEND.FOR ANYONE INTRESTED IN FISHING THIS WEEKEND .BUT ARNT SURE. LET ME TELL YOU ITS FUN .ITS FOR A GOOD CAUSE. IVE FISHED IT THE LAST FIVE YEARS AND YOU MEET ALOT OF GREAT FISHERMEN AND WOMEN . AND THE CHANCE OF LANDING A COW:) :)