Striper Cup '10
 

Here we go, almost. New rules. Surf fish = 1.18 points, top 3 fish not top 5 for Angler of the Year
No more truck, $ 10k instead!!! Goodbye VS
Looking forward to challenge.

I'm looking forward to it. Haven't read the rules yet, but I like the top three versus top five going towards angler of the year. It should keep the extra kills down and also allow the average stiff an opportunity to compete for it...five big fish is really only attainable for guys who are out there 5,6,7 nights/days a week.

Pretty sure Sea Dangles said he's fishing for s-b this year too...

if only they'd put in a flyfishing division!!

I'll sign up again this year. That is good that they reduced the # of fish for angler of the year. My only gripe from last year is that they never sent out pounder pins. That was weak. Did they at least have them at Striper Fest?

luds

they has them at the fest

I don't know why I sign up ... let the fish go anyway ,, nice pin .

thanks Jim. I actually just had someone from OTW contact me which I appreciated. I guess they gave them out at the fest and then mailed them to everyone that didn't picked them up. Makes sense. Why pay for the postage if you don't have to. I just got missed.

i know the 10 k in stead of the truck...but os vs dropping their sponsorship confirmed.....
what is the monthly prize going to be from shore...a frieken pair of korkers

Tagger ;

WFT ..you catch fish ?????????????????:wall:

not near as many as 15 yrs. ago and I was chunking .. :fishin:

10K? dont you mean 5300 after taxes?

that reads like your happy about the change??

I would say a new truck is better than 10K even if you just wanted to sell it.

No truck???.,,,,,,and no VS?????,,,,,,,,screw that,,,,was actually pumped when I found out Budwiser was now the sponsor....for once I'd truly enjoy the beer at striperfest,,,,,
I never got any pins last year, and infact, they still have my 2008 Angler of the Year trophy which was broken when I got it............
A shame that it seems to be loosing its luster. I truly enjoyed fishing in it, even though it took such a physical and mental toll on me..........Been torn on which team to fish for this year with a couple of offers.......now I know. None.

Man!!!! Completely overlooked the part about no more VS monthly awards or a shot at a truck. That is disappointing. Those were two amazing prizes to shoot for.

Just checked the site again and it says monthly shore winners win a van staal reel.

• Monthly Prizes
5 monthly boat division winners will receive a Lowrance GPS/chartplotter.
5 monthly shore division winners will receive a Van Staal reel.

I have a prediction that the Team Striper Cup will stay in good hands this year. I have heard we locked down some new "volunteers" from points south.Some of our younger shore anglers are rounding into form also.Anyone who can't get inspired to fish for a tournament Bud sponsors should get a wedgie from Iron Mike.

I dont know about you guys, but personally, Im not thinking about the money when Im fishing the striper cup... I just think it makes it more interesting and more fun... I dont get to fish as much for me anymore, so I guess I appreciate when I do. Think its the competiveness in all of us. Just my opinion for what its worth..... And yeah, team REEL DEAL Picked up a few more hardcore fishermen, along with some sponsors for the team.....

And quite possibly a few more.....I'll be in touch with you soon Kenny.

Got bipolar?

YOu're killing me - you know that, right :smash::buds::gh:

It's good that the numbers are getting reduced some more - is it enough? I don't know.

Glad the beer sponsor is not Gansett. That was awful.

I hope ALL the teams make it up to the party this year.Whether they won or lost.

Good times! I think we'll be hittin' it with a solid eight, maybe 10 players, if my young boys want to fish it. And my wife said she'll take care of the house and the yard all season long :love:!

When and where is it this year?

talking to you soon

wow, that is some serious love ! cool ! :soon:

EVERYONE ::

Wants to be a

WINNER <><><:smash:

I'll be joining up again.

Been a long crazy winter for me. REALLY looking forward to the stripers swimming back up. I need to get out of my funk and wet a line.

the real winner was joe shmoe, who took a 27#er and was just pure ecstatic, and completly satisfied ! :uhuh:

Me too... I can't wait for the reunion between you and the Dawg...:love::buds:

DAWG'z been in the pound for quite a spell now.

Damn. so much love go around ...so little time. :love:

Brake Light Mike....when i cast you duck. Got it :grins:

Nice signature Mike :uhuh:

Not me Mike .. too much work .. I fish for fun .. I already have a job I hate .

I hope they have it in Bourne again and would like to see some sort of day of the event tournament. The Canal is a location where there could be a catch and release tournament held where a person could catch a fish and call for someone to come weigh it before releasing it. They would have to have a golf cart and be allowed to travel on the access road but I think it could be done. I got 2 fish last year just before the event.

I received a nice email from Kevin Blinkoff at OTW regarding the Cup. I sent an email yesterday in regard to my pin and shirt not showing up, the lack of the truck and the alleged no VS stuff. I have posted Kevin's reply below:


Hey Paul,

Shirts and pins are on the slow boat back from the factory and should arrive this week- we'll get them in the mail as soon as we have them in hand.

We thought we were going to be able to offer a Toyota truck as the grand prize, but at the last minute something unexpected came up with Toyota- something about a gas pedal-
We're planning to get a truck sponsor on board for next year, but due to the unfortunate timing of the Toyota recalls we had to make a decision, so we decided to go ahead and put up 10k in cash instead.
We did not offer sign-ups until we had changed the prize rules to reflect the10k, but if you feel duped, we understand and will refund your entry.

As far as the taxes go - I'm no accountant, but tournament winnings are taxed as "Other Income" at your tax rate - so even if you are in the highest tax bracket, I doubt it would be taxed at 45%.

VS has been on board all along - We're still giving them away as monthly prizes. You know, you can't believe everything you read on those internet forums...

If you have any questions or concerns, you can give me or Chris a call at anytime

Thanks,
Kevin

OTW has tried to do the right thing all along,they have my support.I think the three fish limit will be an improvement.I think the points handicap has improved.I think the tournament is fun and with the addition of the NY NJ teams the competition has picked up.They listen to the anglers concerns and make most of the necessary adjustments.

I'll still make my donation. I haven't won anything in the last 2 years I signed up but I know it gets me out a little more. So that's good enough for me.

Hope to keep the surf side honest, it wont be easy with a 2 year old and a 2 month old

So are you joining your surf comrades on the S-B.com crew this year? Have you considered my offer? We need a few more good men...:fishin:

Well said Chris.:uhuh: