Anyone interested in fishing a local RI tournament? This is the 8th annual. There is a facebook page @ SSG Christopher Potts Fishing Tournament and there are photo's of previous tournaments at http://www.aistriperteam.com/ssgpottstournament.htm

Here is some additional information;

Tournament Rules
1. There are 4 Divisions – Boat, Shore, Kayak and Women’s.
2. Species are limited to Bass, Blue, and Tautog.
3. Anglers are allowed to enter fish in any Division but will only be awarded one prize per species.
4. All fish must be weighed in at a participating weigh-in location except for Saturday, 9/14, all fish must be weighed in by noon at the PA Club in Portsmouth.
5. Ticket must be presented at weigh-in to qualify fish.
6. Fishing tournament is a Honor System and fishing must take place in R.I. waters.
7. Minimum Bass size is 31 inches. All other R.I. regulation size limits are required.
8. Young adults, 14 and over, can compete for cash prizes but must be accompanied by an adult to collect cash prizes.
9. Kids under 14 fish for free.
10. Grand Slam – The highest combined total weight of the three species wins.

Maximum allotted points to be given for the Bass is 25 pounds.

Prize Structure

Entry Fee: $25.00 per person

BASS (per division): 1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd Gift Pack

BLUE (per division): 1st $100, 2nd $50, 3rd Gift Pack

TAUTOG: 5 Largest Tautog Awarded Prizes

GRAND SLAM: $200
Weigh in one of each species listed above –
Highest combined total weight wins

Good Luck

When is it? I posted the question on FB

9/6-9/14
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

September 6th-14th

Always a good time at the PA afterwards.

Anyone fishing this tournament?

Anyone fishing this tournament?

Of course.

Only a few more days left to get registered for this Tournament.

Attention anglers, this is the week to get your tickets for 8th annual SSG Potts Fishing Tournament.
If you have not been a part of it before it is a great time and family friendly event.
This years Potts Tournament is less than a week away and tickets are on sale now (local Bait shops) or contact Ralph Craft or Ted Zack. As many of you know this event is the highlight of our visable activity among the community. It has always been a terrific event that leaves you not only feeling good about being a part of it but is just a flat out fun time. The food, music, raffle tables and cause all make it a heck of a day.
Prizes for Tog, Blues and Bass. Surf, boat and Yak Divisions.. Women's, divisions and prizes for youth too. Something for everyone.
The Raffle tables are typically outstanding and as is the food, music and other activities.
The tournament spans two weekends so that everyone has a chance to fish it at least a few days. Please buy a ticket and support this great cause that the AIST hosts. They are still looking for some Raffle Items as well so if you have something that you would like to donate to help contact Ted or Ralph.
The end of the tournament is also the final weekend of the Striper Cup so what a great way to end it....
The weather looks like it is finally going to cooperate. Good Luck to all participants.