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