Vic you catch fish?

I like the Hand signals in the picture. As long as its easy to do.

This famous fish was caught by Rob Koch of Northbar Tackle and his hand signal was the signal for Bill Wetzel's catch and release tournament.

My thumb does that but my ring finger for some reason won't stay down.

So if its a hand signal make it easy. I can do the Spock live long and prosper hand sign.

You know the plastic retractable tape measures? I can probably get enough of em through work to cover this. They go to 60", that might be big enough.

If we need a hand signal, im a fan of the shocker.

I could see measuring for a largest fish contest getting difficult. Even under the honor system, one persons 45" is bigger than anothers.

How about most fish over a certain length?
Total # of fish caught over 40".
Maybe a certain # of bonus points for fish over 50"
You would reward the person who catches the most good fish for the tournament, and not the guy that might just get 1 good fish.

The hand signal or tourney card in the picture ideas are solid.

I second the shocker for a hand signal.:uhuh:

Now I have to buy a camera, forgetaboutit.
Groups of at least two measure tape and witness affidavit
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After alot of thinking here is my outline.
1. a printable card that one gets in an email when thay sign up.
2. no partner needed but a photo of fisherperson, fish and card is needed. (hand signal works as well)
3. boat and shore classes
4. everyone who enters is entered into one main raffle bin. as winners are pulled the name is removed.
5. plaque for biggest fish and most fish. (prises are raffle drawn) keeps it fun and honest.

I have been fortunate I have been gifted with 2 wins in the vineyard fly fishing derby. I NEVER win the raffles! They give away some amazing prizes every year. Plus Coops bbq is a blast!

Maybe a fish of the day post and a best photo winner?

emailed printable card is a great idea!

many times I'm perched on a rock and need one hand to hold the fish steady on a small bolder while the other hand snaps the pic. So i think the hand sign isn't best?

doens't matter how many in a team to me. I fish alone 99% of the time

Winner's pic gets posted on front page

no prizes

These pics will burn spots if not edited.
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Here we go! Spot burning!!

1. Most guys fish at night so you will not be able to tell where it is.
2. There are NO secret spots unless you are 10 years old and never fished.
3. Who F cares? If you have got to start chasing fish based on background in some picture then you better take up a different sport.
Just my opinion. Let's not start complicating this thing more than it is already.

Who cares about the rules. Let's start planning the BBQ!

I can bring paper plates and plastic cutlery.

Make sure people only bring Organic to the BBQ....the Chemical Fertilizer run-off is impacting the health of the stripers too....:hihi:

I have some of the funnest days on the boat when my friends and I have just straight inch tourneys. Size does not matter, no bonses etc. Round everything at the 1/2" up. It is fun. At the end of the day you may have 378" beats 357" etc.

If you don't like that if we could add the weight of the angler to the weight of the fish maybe I'd have a chance.:biglaugh:

an option for people who fish alone would be good. come up with some random cheap and portable object that everyone has (a playing card or water bottle for example) the day before the tournament starts that has to be included in photos of fish laying on a tape.

night time quality photos of someone holding a good fish that is to released can be tough to get, even with a partner. and they can be misleading (size of person, angle, etc. can all make a fish look very different). I think a straight down shot of fish on tape is the easiest to take and most reliable.

I'll bring tofu shaped striper fillets.

I think a full discussion this sat evening over blueberries, I'll be in Newport so it works for me.

How dare you harm tofu??? Heartless bastard!:fury:

I'll bring some Christmas trees to burn.

Excuse me!! Holiday Tree:rotf2:

Keep it up and I'll Spring Sphere your house....

Ya can't have complicated rules, fishermen are stupid drunks, the fishes length grows an inch more with every beer.:wall:

less complicated is better, easier and manageable.

I agree with not weighing heavy bass, then trying to release alive.

good luck

it's already way past the kiss and roundin' 2nd...

my vote is a hand sign or someone said a playing card to be in the pic which is determined at tourney start. Do a weekly thing, state by state cause the get togethers are far from one angler to another. Maybe have a small prize for each monthly winner. W/ the amount of ppl that fish alone a straight down shot over a tape. Shore, kayak and boat categories=bragging rights and 3 prizes a month. If there is a tie, go on the honor system of S-B comments and hope one guy doesnt have more friends than the other. IMHO. I love the idea of a continous C&R tounrey.

"and hope one guy doesnt have more friends "






* or girl

and the kayak might need to be adjusted. maybe the kayak ppl could get a tape measure sticker on thier craft w/in reach or something, not sure how to work that part out

JohnR,
You have any dates in mind yet? Looks like this will have a decent turn out.

looked at that pic carefully
 

and said HUH?

it's a fake

You'll kill more fish #^&#^&#^&#^&ing around with tape measures, cameras, and some kind of identifiable object like a playing card to validate the date.

Fish laid on rocks will thrash and lose scales. Sometimes they'll flop while someone's reaching for the tape, camera or identifier and wedge between the rocks, and big fish are a bitch to get out of the rocks. Fish laid on the sand will thrash and lose much of their slime that protects them against parasites and infections. I think that if you learn how to correctly place a scale inside of a fish's jaw, and how to avoid touching the gills doing it, you'll kill far fewer fish than having them out of the water for an extended period while measuring and photographing them. Most people land a big bass that way anyway--no one who's experienced tries to lift a fish over 30 lbs. by lipping it.

If you've ever tried to remove a hook buried in a bass' jawbone, you know that their jaws are not fragile in the least

First Week of May, supporting a great cause (not S-B) but, well, a great cause. I'm puting out fires at work for the moment, someone decided to run their sysvol (nerdalert) out of space by spamming the world.

Whole week, single anglers OK with photo - must promise quick release so be ready to go. Anglers fishing with another CAN honor system it if the other writes it down. Chance to win some prizes even if I need to buy them ;) . Not biggest or most BUT each photo will count for a prize. Honor system will be key as this is supporting an honorable cause.




Besides, I thought Spring Sphering as wore in line with Autumn Harvest Granola Costume Day? Can Cheryl Crow TP your house with single squares?
:rotf2: would be funny if not for - well, ACLU would sue me for anything I was about to say.

got on of these in my bag. Less than $20. Hopefully will reduce the strain a bit. Gotta be better than hanging by the jaw.

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The materialistic price awards and bragging rights can be replaced by a clap on the back by our honorable Clammer.









Just joking
I'm in
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OK - even simpler:

Single Angler - quick photo with date / times tamp on- size irrelevant
Pair Anglers - other angler can fill out the caught record (a record MUST be kept - form will be downloadable) - size irrelevant.
Eliminate the tape measure altogether.
1 fish = 1 chance. More fish, more chances but everyone will still have a chance.
Each CHANCE is a chance for a prize.
No prize for biggest or heaviest.
Gag prize for smallest.
Gag prize for funniest photo.
Not limited to S-B, you can invite other friends / clubs / sites though tally and raffle will probably be online here.
Payment will be PayPal will be to S-B with a check of everything (less PP fees) to the OFFICIAL 501.C.3 of this well known organization and local favorite and checks can be sent in advance already made out to said 501(c)3 foundation.
Honor system.
Great Cause To Be Announced.


Best hope a "clap" is all you get :tooth:

Sounds good to me, specially the size irrelevant part. Sign me up.

size matters :rotf2:

Very cool! I know many who will be interested in participating
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Could someone create a digital cup or plaque that the winner gets to display somewhere in their profile for the season? End of season, it's up for grabs again? Could become the SB cup and provide for major bragging rights.

What if we were to have a digital plaque or cup that the winner could display in their profile for the year. After the season, it's up for grabs again. Could become the SB cup and provide for major bragging rights.

John, I'm in.Let me know how I can help.

Interesting thought - hmm. Digital Cup for the Smallest Fish :tooth:

Will do....