MDA Tourney

[JohnR]

Good luck everyone!

Here are the rules:

“ THE SURF FISHING CLUB CHALLENGE “

STRIPED BASS – BLUEFISH – SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT

This TOURNAMENT known as the MDA ( Muscular Dystrophy Association ) was established in 1993. The main purpose is to bring together Atlantic coast Surf Fishing Clubs, in an effort to unite members from different clubs and regions, to meet each other, discuss fishing and conservation of their respective areas. All proceeds are Donated to MDA in the name of Surf Fishing.

DATE AND TIME:

START –FRI. OCT.17,2003 – 6:00 PM

ENDS – SUN. OCT. 19,2003 – 9:00 AM

FISHING AREA:

NAPATREE POINT, R.I. to NARRAGANSETT, R.I.

RULES:

There will be 3 divisions:

1) Striped Bass Division
2) Bluefish Division
3) Overall Surf Club Champion

1.) Striped Bass Division: Determined by the combined weight of the (3) heaviest Striped Bass entered by a participating club.
2.) Bluefish Division: Determined by the combined weight of the (3) heaviest Bluefish entered by a participating club.
3.) Surf Club Champion: Determined by the combined weight of the (3) heaviest Striped Bass and the (3) heaviest Bluefish entered from a participating club.
4.) All fish must be caught from the SURF
5.) In the event a tie occurs: The measured length of each winning fish will be added to the total weight.
6.) All fish will be measured from the nose to the end of the tail.
7.) All fish weighed and entered in the contest, will be entered in the book by someone other than the person who caught the fish.
8.) After a fish is weighed and entered in the contest a punch mark or knife cut will be made near the tail.
Note: If the angler is going to mount the fish the mark or cut is not necessary.

So anyone fishing for S-B this weekend and needs to get in touch - 617-512-2541. If you get Basss or Blues to weigh in, they need to go to Weekapaug B&T and enter them under the Team Striped-Bass page (yeh, even you Habs guys )

Good luck to everyone - be safe & have some fun!