TABBIT Thread Let's Start to Get it on! - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

RickBomba · 10-27-2010, 07:16 PM

Well,
It might be a little early, but I thought I would announce the Third Annual Bomba Bros Ice Tourney, brought to you by S-B.com.

Date - Saturday, January 22, 2011
Site - East Brimfield Resevoir
Time - 7:00 Am to 2:00 Pm
Entry - $15 or Custom Wood Plug

Last year's event was great, with about 70 participants. Good food, good times, and awesome prizes! The winner last year got about a 4 pound bass right at the closing bell. Cheap lodging is close, about two miles from the lake. The Bombas will be there the night before, so we'll have festivites at the local Picadilly Pub on Friday and Saturday nights.

Please RSVP to this thread if you plan to attend. It's a great time, and a fun way to hang out with the S-B.com crowd before the fishing show scene starts.

John, can you make this thread sticky???

Rules, directions, and lodging details to follow.

Thanks,
Rick and Mike

Link to Mass Fishing License Information:

http://www.sport.state.ma.us/
Quality Inn (MA169)
478 Main Street , Sturbridge, MA, US, 01566 | Phone: (508) 347-5141 Fax: (508) 347-2034

If the quality inn is booked, there are other motels within a mile of the site.

Super 8 Sturbridge
358 Main St
MA Pike Exit 9/I-84 exit 3B
Sturbridge, MA, 01566-1376 US $63.00 per night 1/2 mile past the quality inn

Motel 6 - Sturbridge, MA >> #4377
I-90 at exit #9/I-84 at Exit #3-B
408 Main Street
Sturbridge, MA 01566
(508) 347-7327 $53.99 per night next to the Super 8

There is a Picadilly Pub Next to the Super 8, and the Oxhead Tavern next door, so everything will be very close.
Looking forward to a fun time to be had by all (and lodging and post-fishing fun within walking distance)!

This year there will also be a 50/50 casting competition with the winner taking home 50 percent of the prize and the rest going to keep the lights on at S-B.com. Since the last two years have been sanctioned by the site, I figured we could give some back. Come try your hand at outcasting Rappin Mikey. Entry fee is $1 a cast!

Hope to see y'all there!

Los Bombas

RickBomba · 10-27-2010, 07:22 PM

And the rules:

Rules are as follows:

Official Bomba Bros Ice Fishing Tournament Rules:

Fishing to begin as soon as horn is sounded (7 AM) and will proceed until tournament has ended at 2 PM, when the horn has sounded. Participants will have 5 minutes after the 2 PM Horn to weigh in all final fish. Any fish weighed in after 2:05 PM (time measured via Rick Bombardier’s cell phone) will be disqualified.

All participants must pay or surrender an entry fee equal to either one, custom made wooden striped bass fishing lure or $15. Entry fee must be paid prior to a participant placing a tip up or fishing rod in the water, or the participant will be disqualified. Fish cannot be weighed until the entry fee has been surrendered to the judges.

In no way are the persons Richard G. Bombardier, Jr. and/or Michael J. Bombardier responsible for the following areas, either personally or financially:
Personal injury to participants.
Requirement by Massachusetts State Law to be in possession of a valid Massachusetts Fishing License.
Personal conduct of participants.
Safety or welfare of any or all participants.

Official weigh in procedures are as follows:
All participants must bring prospective fish to the pre-determined weigh-station and be weighed by a pre-determined judge. Judges are appointed by Richard G. Bombardier, Jr. and/or Michael J. Bombardier. Any pre-determined judge has the explicit right to weigh fish and record results, and the judge’s findings shall be found to be comlpetely objective at time of weigh in. There shall be no challenge to judge’s said finding by a contestant, as contestants shall initial record along with judge weighing contestant's catch. Said judge will record the weight of the fish, and said judge’s record of weight shall stand toward and consideration of prize for the tournament.

Any prospective fish must be brought to the weigh-station alive. The fish will be weighed and the fish's weight recorded, along with the prospective angler’s name. Each weighed fish will then be put back into the ice at the weigh station, through a hole, immediately. Weighed fish may not be kept by an individual, unless subsequently marked by the judge, with a knife, which shall be done by severing the weighed fish’s tail, so the fish may be identified as not to be re-weighed.

All weighing shall be performed with a scale designated by Richard G. Bombardier, Jr. and/or Michael J. Bombardier.

Prizes shall be determined by the following criteria:
First Prize will be awarded to Largest Largemouth Bass, and will receive one prize blended as lures and cash.
Second Prize will be awarded to Largest Pickeral, and will receive one prize blended as lures and cash.
Third Prize will be awarded to Second Largest Bass, and will receive one prize blended as lures and cash.
Fourth Prize will be awarded to Third Largest Bass, and will receive one prize blended as lures and cash.
Fifth Prize will be awarded to Second Largest Pickeral, and will receive one prize blended as lures and cash.
Sixth Prize will be awarded to Third Largest Pickeral, and will receive one prize blended as lures and cash.
There will be a wild card prize awarded to largest perch and largest crappie. If these fish are not submitted, the prizes shall be drawn by raffle.

Fishing Rules:
A fish that is caught shall be submitted by the angler who plays the fish to the hole. Fish must be submitted by an individual who had physical hands on the line that brings the fish to the hole.

Fishing in teams in commonplace among ice fishing anglers; however, a fish may only be submitted by the angler that played the fish to the hole. .

If any person is suspected of team weigh-ins, they may be disqualified by Richard G. Bombardier, Jr. and/or Michael J. Bombardier.

It should be noted that the fisherman who played the fish to the hole must weigh the fish!

In conclusion:
I affirm that I am in compliance with this document.
I affirm that I accept all said rules of the tournament.
I will not hold either Richard G. Bombardier, Jr. or Michael J. Bombardier responsible for any disputes of this contract.
I will fish my hardest to win this tournament in a fair and true manner.

THESE RULES MAY BE UPDATED OR AMMENDED PRIOR TO THE START OF THE TOURNAMENT!

I HEREBY MAKE THIS DECLARATION TODAY

SurfCaster413 · 10-27-2010, 07:24 PM

Am there! 2 of my buddies are in also. Let me know if you need anything!

JohnR · 10-27-2010, 07:52 PM

The Dad Fisherman · 10-27-2010, 08:31 PM

Woohooo....I'm in...thought I was camping that weekend but its the weekend before.

May bring somebody along too...

Backbeach Jake · 10-28-2010, 05:19 AM

Gonna miss this one. My Daughter's getting married the next day. On the ice. at the DCU Center. During a game. I'll bring my auger there...

JohnR · 10-28-2010, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake

Gonna miss this one. My Daughter's getting married the next day. On the ice. at the DCU Center. During a game. I'll bring my auger there...

Hey, congrats Fred

tynan19 · 10-28-2010, 08:54 PM

Can't wait.

TheSpecialist · 10-29-2010, 01:23 PM

I'm in

The Dad Fisherman · 10-29-2010, 02:27 PM

Gonna have to see what kind of Libation I can come with

RickBomba · 10-30-2010, 03:38 PM

For those of you looking for ice traction devices, Marshalls has ice creepers for sale right now for $9.99. This is a great price for things that will literally save your ass!

JamesJet · 10-30-2010, 07:22 PM

I cant plan this far ahead - but I really hope to make it out there this year...It always sounds like a good time. Great note about Marshalls - I am going to check that out

tynan19 · 10-30-2010, 07:59 PM

Hoping there is snow so I can bring a sled. The quad team kicked ass last year.

Rob Rockcrawler · 10-31-2010, 12:54 AM

Im in again for sure. Always a good time.

The Dad Fisherman · 10-31-2010, 10:04 AM

A little trick I got from another board for traction.....sheet metal screws in the bottom of your boots......they work absolutely pissah

WESTPORTMAFIA · 10-31-2010, 04:26 PM

I'll be there with my crew. Can't wait.

Green Light · 10-31-2010, 08:19 PM

I'm in!

mag minnow · 11-01-2010, 06:11 AM

I'm in...

RickBomba · 11-07-2010, 04:39 PM

Mikey and I (and about 20 other people) will be at the Super 8 for the weekend. Just looked at the 10 day, and it looks good for cooling the res down. Drove by it today on the way to Naked Thanksgiving at #^&#^&#^&#^&y's house!
Can't wait!
Bomba

The Dad Fisherman · 11-09-2010, 01:54 PM

I got a batch of Homemade Cranberry Schnaaps stewing away as we speak...

RickBomba · 11-09-2010, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

I got a batch of Homemade Cranberry Schnaaps stewing away as we speak...

Don't tell Mikey, aka, the Schnaapsenator!

RickBomba · 11-13-2010, 05:50 PM

Please note that your $15 entry fee gets you access to some great food and homemade liquor made by the Bombas' crew of travelling chefs and mixologists.

This year's endeavor includes homemade cranberry schnapps, bacon laced bourbon, slow cooked eggs for breakfast and sausage and pepper subs for lunch. Oh yeah, and there's a whole other crew of guys who make lots and lots of other food to share.

This is truly the best part of the tourney...truly not to be missed. Come hungry and thirsty, my friends.

Later,
Bomba

PS- If you have something to contribute, please go large, as there's lots of the crew that's out there willing to share and try new stuff!