It is that time of year again, The Surf Fishing Club Challenge a/k/a The MS Tourney (formerly MDA Tourney) Out of South County RI

Signup:

John Redmond
RI Jimmy
RedCrabbr
Katie
Bart
Zac S
Carl
snake slinger
Rphud
tynan19
RedSoxTicket
Luds
Clogston
Canalman
Afterhours
DonM


BQQ Details http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/showthread.php?t=44374

Proceeds from this tourney goes to support the MS Society
Dates:

START -FRI. OCT.19,2007 - 6:00 PM
ENDS - SUN. OCT. 21,2007 - 8:00 AM
Optional Breakfast & Raffle at the Andrea Hotel Sunday Morning. Registration fee from S-B and other teams plus proceeds from the breakfast raffle go to support the MS Society

Weigh Stations:

WEEKAPAUG BAIT AND TACKLE SHOP ( CONTEST HEADQUARTERS )
660 ATLANTIC AVENUE
WEEKAPAUG, RHODE ISLAND 02891
TEL. 401-348-8058
E-mail service@weekapaugbaitandtackle.com

Hours: Fri. open 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM,
Sat. 7:00 AM to 10:AM and 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Sun. 7:00 AM

WILDWOOD OUTFITTERS
271 MAIN STREET
WAKEFIELD, RHODE ISLAND
TEL. 401-789-1244

Hours: Fri. Closes at 6:00 PM, Sat. 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Sun. opens at 7:00 AM.


We will have a BBQ on Saturday afternoon. We have been graciously offered a great venue for the mini-bbq on Misquamicut Beach. Details and directions to follow...

So, come and show Team S-B a good effort :btu:

Short version, clubs from all over CT, RI, Mass compete for the three largest bass and three largest bluefish to be caught as a TEAM.

Please add your name here to this list so I can get a roster together.


An historical note: With a strong team effort and Herculean effortd by Johnny Habs, Tattoo, and Krispy a/k/a The Gas Man, Team S-B won this event several years ago. It is time for a retake :btu:

I will be donating several plugs to the raffle table at the Andrea as well...

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John Redmond
RI Jimmy
RedCrabbr
Katie
Bart
Zac S
Carl
snake slinger
Rphud
tynan19
RedSoxTicket
Luds
Clogston
Canalman
Afterhours
DonM

John, once again I'll particpate and hopefully weigh a fish in this year!

John, once again I'll particpate and hopefully weigh a fish in this year!


Gotya!

Thanks

ggod thing here111 - my wife has Multiple Sclerosis and I just did the 150 mile ride and am doing another 100 mile ride Sunday in NYC

John, I will be down there at some point during the event. Katie says she wants to go also. May want to try and find a place where the wind (just in case) will let us grill.

i'm in.

I'm in

I know last year there was talk on expanding the border beyond Narragansett to include the east side of the state (Jamestown, Newport, etc....) Any word on this?

I know last year there was talk on expanding the border beyond Narragansett to include the east side of the state (Jamestown, Newport, etc....) Any word on this?

No luck. They're still scared to let Newport County fish their home waters. Look at what happens in the spring challenge. :hee:

At least it's not a 2 hour round trip for me to weigh a fish anymore though... :btu:

http://www.saltwateredge.com/miva/graphics/altimages/rob_trophy.jpg

I know last year there was talk on expanding the border beyond Narragansett to include the east side of the state (Jamestown, Newport, etc....) Any word on this?

Way back when the scope of the tournament was just Watch Hill to the hard side of Charlestown. One of the goals of the organizers, and a principal reason for having the tournament, was to bring clubs together. Limiting the area made it more likely that guys from different clubs would meet each other. It has since been expanded from Napatree to the Narrow River, but is still limited at least in part for that same reason.

John, I'm going down Fri. morning. If you remember, bring 2 T shirts (XL) one each color. Not sure where I'm staying, but I should have some floor space at least. Call me when you get down.

I'm in for Friday night - no can do Sat night though.

Updated Sign-up List:

Signup:


John Redmond
RI Jimmy
RedCrabbr
Katie
Bart
Zac S
Carl
snake slinger
Rphud
tynan19
RedSoxTicket
Luds
Clogston
Canalman
Afterhours
DonM


BQQ Details http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/showthread.php?t=44374
OK Who Else Can Fish for Team S-B :musc::tooth:

Update: Couple people asked about a "fee" - There is a team fee and I already took care of that ;) - so no fee for the individuals, just the team and I already paid that which goes right to the money raised for the MS Society...

Come on, we need more sign ups :btu: :nailem:

:thanks:

iam in

iam in

Cool!

Put my name on the list. Not sure when I can weigh in as I work Sat. and Sun. Will be down Friday. Can other members weigh in someone elses fish?

Watch out for the sleeper team from CT... :vamp:

i'm seeing if i can get a friend to go. i'll have a for sure idea sometime before friday.

Hi John

You can put my name in. I don't know what times I will be up, but I am definitely planning on being there. Sounds like Friday would be "normal" with the rain and lightning and all.

Bob Huddy

Sorry NCSWFC and SB.com...

I defected to Narragansett Surfcasters last year.
Gotta fish for them...

Sorry NCSWFC and SB.com...

I defected to Narragansett Surfcasters last year.
Gotta fish for them...


Traitor... :hee:

I'm still a NCSWFC boat guy...
but since I live/fish here... :-D

Not like you guys have needed my schoolie catching ass anyways...

I'm still a NCSWFC boat guy...
but since I live/fish here... :-D

Not like you guys have needed my schoolie catching ass anyways...


I guess living there is an acceptable excuse. ;)

See you on the rocks.

OK, need some more SB signups ! I need to get the roster in over the next couple days.


What time would be good for the BBQ on Saturday (will have shirts) at Misquamicut?

This is probably a stupid question but how is the winning club determined? Or is it just for bragging rights as far as who caught the 3 biggest bass and 3 biggest blues? :huh: Cool either way, just curious.

John, did you see my post. If I was to catch a weighable fish Fri night can someone weigh it for me on Sat. I have to get back to work Sat morning.

This is probably a stupid question but how is the winning club determined? Or is it just for bragging rights as far as who caught the 3 biggest bass and 3 biggest blues? :huh: Cool either way, just curious.

John, did you see my post. If I was to catch a weighable fish Fri night can someone weigh it for me on Sat. I have to get back to work Sat morning.

Ooh - I slipped on that, no - you would have to weigh the fish in during the shop hours. Pretty sure they would have a big NoNo on someone else weighing in your fish. Back in the Good Old Days, Don M would keep the store open for registration almost all night. But, alas, he is no longer there... :bl: (Hi Don :wiggle: )...

Luds, winning club is the total weight of the heaviest three bluefish and heaviest three bass weighed in for the TEAM. It is a combination of Bragging Rights AND you keep the Plaque for a year. Of Course, it also goes to support a worthy cause, annually raising more than $1000-1300 every year...

S-B a few years back: Krispy, Johnny Habs, me, & Tattoo

S-B a few years back: Krispy, Johnny Habs, me, & Tattoo

Um, don't you mean Krissy, or the hoser? :rotf3:

Count in myself, Clogston, and Canalman for s-b.

Not sure we can help with the bluefish effort much. Neither Josh or I have caught one all season.

How much we participate will more than likely be controlled by our other halves. :fishslap:

Great cause regardless.

here's the rules of the tourney

Um, don't you mean Krissy, or the hoser? :rotf3:

Yeh, but that horse had been beat so many times but sadly the man that used to thrash that horse the most is no longer with us...

Count in myself, Clogston, and Canalman for s-b.

Not sure we can help with the bluefish effort much. Neither Josh or I have caught one all season.

How much we participate will more than likely be controlled by our other halves. :fishslap:

Great cause regardless.

Cool! And there are enough Bluefish down here that someone as unfortunate as yourself in the bluefish department might be able to catch up a little

OK, list is firming up - looking for more people for Team S-B :btu:

John Redmond
RI Jimmy
RedCrabbr
Katie
Bart
Zac S
Carl
snake slinger
Rphud
tynan19
RedSoxTicket
Luds
Clogston
Canalman

Wouldn't it be nice if we can call a key contact that will give out standings. This would avoid a unnecessary trip to weigh-in and fish kill for those that would have released otherwise. What do you say, Bossman?

And be safe.


FRI NIGHT
S WINDS 20 TO 25 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FT. SHOWERS LIKELY IN
THE EVENING...THEN SHOWERS WITH A CHANCE OF TSTMS AFTER MIDNIGHT.
PATCHY FOG. VSBY 1 TO 3 NM.

SAT
SW WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FT.
A CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE MORNING WITH VSBY 1 TO 3 NM.

SAT NIGHT
W WINDS 15 TO 20 KT. SEAS 4 TO 6 FT.

SUN
SW WINDS 10 TO 15 KT. GUSTS UP TO 20 KT THROUGH EARLY
AFTERNOON. SEAS 3 TO 5 FT...SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 3 FT AFTER MIDNIGHT.

Is it just me or is it sloppy every year during this tourney???

9 feet?? wow

Is it just me or is it sloppy every year during this tourney???

Yep - so you fishing for S-B :hee: ?

9 feet?? wow

Glassweenie - you fishing for S-B :hihi: ?

Yep - so you fishing for S-B :hee: ??

Sorry fishing for gansett surfcasters :musc:

Yep - so you fishing for S-B :hee: ?



Glassweenie - you fishing for S-B :hihi: ?



NFW on both counts

NFW on both counts


NFW ??

Hey Chef - should I bring that stuff with me if you want - just in case you are around?

Yeah , please bring it. Let me know where and when would be good place to meet you.

Thanks

Yeah , please bring it. Let me know where and when would be good place to meet you.

Thanks

Certainly the cookout on Saturday - not sure exactly where I'll be fishing just yet...

Saturday Cookout Details: http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/showthread.php?t=44374

I'll be out tonight, not sure if I'll hit high tide or the drop in the morning.
No bbq for me, getting a new car Sat. afternoon.
good luck to all fishing for s-b!

Looking better

TODAY
S WINDS 5 TO 10 KT...INCREASING TO 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS
UP TO 20 KT LATE THIS MORNING AND AFTERNOON. WAVES 2 TO 3 FT.
SHOWERS LIKELY WITH A CHANCE OF TSTMS THIS MORNING...THEN A CHANCE
OF SHOWERS THIS AFTERNOON. PATCHY FOG. VSBY 1 TO 3 NM.

TONIGHT
S WINDS 10 TO 15 KT...INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KT AFTER
MIDNIGHT. GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. WAVES 2 TO 4 FT. SHOWERS IN THE
EVENING...THEN SHOWERS WITH A CHANCE OF TSTMS AFTER MIDNIGHT. VSBY
1 TO 3 NM.

SAT
W WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. WAVES 2 TO 3 FT.
A CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE MORNING WITH VSBY 1 TO 3 NM.

SAT NIGHT
W WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. WAVES 1 TO
2 FT.

SUN
SW WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 KT. WAVES 1 TO 2 FT.

SUN NIGHT
SW WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 KT...BECOMING
W 5 TO 10 KT LATE. WAVES 1 FOOT OR LESS.

if anyone entered for s-b.com plans on attending the breakfast/award ceremony on sunday morning, please let johnr know so he can get a count for charlie at the weekapaug b&t shop. space is sometimes limited at the andrea and they also want to be sure they have enough food for all.

Watch out for the sleeper team from CT... :vamp:

beware of the blacksheep, toby...see you on the rocks. good luck.

make sure you ladies bring your umbrellas, floaties, and flashlights this weekend. it sounds like it may not be too pretty out there...

FRI NIGHT
S WINDS 20 TO 25 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FT. SHOWERS LIKELY IN
THE EVENING...THEN SHOWERS WITH A CHANCE OF TSTMS AFTER MIDNIGHT.
PATCHY FOG. VSBY 1 TO 3 NM.

SAT
SW WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. SEAS 5 TO 8 FT.
A CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE MORNING WITH VSBY 1 TO 3 NM.

Looking better

TODAY
S WINDS 5 TO 10 KT...INCREASING TO 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS
UP TO 20 KT LATE THIS MORNING AND AFTERNOON. WAVES 2 TO 3 FT.
SHOWERS LIKELY WITH A CHANCE OF TSTMS THIS MORNING...THEN A CHANCE
OF SHOWERS THIS AFTERNOON. PATCHY FOG. VSBY 1 TO 3 NM.

TONIGHT
S WINDS 10 TO 15 KT...INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KT AFTER
MIDNIGHT. GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. WAVES 2 TO 4 FT. SHOWERS IN THE
EVENING...THEN SHOWERS WITH A CHANCE OF TSTMS AFTER MIDNIGHT. VSBY
1 TO 3 NM.

SAT
W WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. WAVES 2 TO 3 FT.
A CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE MORNING WITH VSBY 1 TO 3 NM.

SAT NIGHT
W WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT. WAVES 1 TO
2 FT.

SUN
SW WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 KT. WAVES 1 TO 2 FT.

SUN NIGHT
SW WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 KT...BECOMING
W 5 TO 10 KT LATE. WAVES 1 FOOT OR LESS.

What is that? Narragansett Bay? I always go by RI Sound which is still at 6 to 9 tonight. Hopefully 2 to 4 comes to pass though...

yup thats bay - should be a fun night out front!

Im fishing for that sleeper CT team as well. Good luck to everyone.

I'm out for tonight at least. Can't see driving 2 hours to fish in those conditions. I'm sure I'll miss out on something. Go get 'em. :smokin:

kind of funny how it almost always seems to blow up during this event. see you all there. John will call you when i get down that way sat morning

I'm out for tonight at least. Can't see driving 2 hours to fish in those conditions. I'm sure I'll miss out on something. Go get 'em. :smokin:

i did the same. going down for the bbq in a little while. anyone have an update?

Nothing weighed in at the wood so far.
viscous conditions last night.
we did 4hr last night and another 2 this AM.
not a bump.

john

please check ur pm's and (home) voice mail.

-fpp

Nothing weighed in at the wood so far.
viscous conditions last night.
we did 4hr last night and another 2 this AM.
not a bump.

It calmed a little this morning, I fished 2am to 8am. One hit on an eel, fishing the inflow on an outflow :rolleyes:

that was it for me, looks like another year not weighing in a fish, good luck to the rest of s-b:cheers:

Last night was brutal. Unfishable.!!!

Anxious to see how you guys do tonight. I chose to stay in home waters. Good luck.

Fishing was tough... Seas were big... Not many fish weighed in...

We'll be better organized next year :hee:

We called it off early Saturday night. After the all night beating the weather gave us Friday night and the conditions of most spots on Saturday everyone wanted to go fish where the fish were.

I made the mistake of watching the game. Fun and all, but the rest of the crew that went on really cleaned house. Too bad Massachusetts isn't part of the of Challenge fishing area. We would have had a team total around 140 pounds...

Congrats to whoever pulled off the win in those challenging conditions.

Fishing was tough, RISAA took it with 90-91 lbs, Pioneer Valley Boat and Surf Club was second with 50-51 lbs, third place was around 30 lbs. Most of the fish were caught early this morning, top bass a couple of 27 pounders and largest blue 12 lbs. Was a good time for a good cause.

Fished hard, and ended up with a few small bumps on an eel. Still a good time. Nice meeting JohnR and Don! Never know who you'll run into out there.

conditions were ok, considering what was reported the night before. but the water was churned up.

slow going from midnight to sunrise sunday morn.