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Hey JohnR, This tournament thing sure has gotten alot of interesting reply's. As for Baitcaster and I, we will not participate, only because we don't want people thinking we might have cheated being it wether we might have been guiding or not, and believe me I don't like to be looked at in that light. Fishing for me is more improtant than any tournament, as you know me well.
But we would like to donate, maybe some lures, tackle and teaser rigs, if you would like.
As far as people cheating, I think it is a sad day when people feel they need to cheat to win and rod and reel or whatever the prize may be. What is the fun and excitement in that??? I do feel that if you are going to have a catch and release tournement things may be a little tricky unless they have a witness that was actually there to see the fish released, it may be hard to prove. I can't see someone stuffing weights in a fishies mouth, weighing it and then releasing it without killing the fish. Besides how pathetic is that!!! You may want to set a size limit on the fish like someone else had previously metioned, then at least you are protecting a certain class of fish. That may be your best bet or having that tournament both in RI and MA, and doing the buddy system. You may want to have, length, girth and weight. as I remember a long thread about the actuall weight of a fish last year, and how it turned into a pretty long discussion. Just my own opinion. If we can help in any way, just let me know. We would be glad to donate some stuff for ya. If you need a copy of the actuall weigh slips for MSBA let me know I can scan you a copy, maybe it will give you a few more idea's. As I will be the MSBA derby chairmen this year.
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