Don M

[JohnR]

How much is the MDA Tournament? Is it a price per team or per angler?

To everyone else: If Striped-Bass.Com were to field a team, would you be interested in joining?

And can you forward me the rules again and just post the gist of the tourney?

Thanks...

John

[Don M]

The current fee is $50.00 and that is for the entire club. The dates are October 26th to the 28th.

We are negotiating with Lenny at the Andrea Hotel for having the final weigh in there followed by a breakfast or brunch.

Usually the clubs will also donate some sort of tackle or lures for prizes. We also collected additional money by passing the hat at the end of the tournament.

I will e-mail the document Jim McKeough is sending out.

[JohnR]

Let's see... Whaddaya think people, any takers? I'll post the rules tomorrow...

[TheSpecialist]

I may be interested.

[JohnR]

OK - here are the details I recieved from Don...

“ THE SURF FISHING CLUB CHALLENGE “

STRIPED BASS - BLUEFISH – SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT

This TOURNAMENT known as the MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) was established 9 years ago. The main purpose is bringing 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 the MDA in the name of Surf Fishing.

DATE AND TIME:

Start - Friday October 26, 2000 - 10:00 PM

Ends - Sunday October 28, 2000 - 10:00 AM

FISHING AREA:

Napatree Point RI to Narragansett RI

RULES:

There will be 3 divisions:
· Striped Bass Division
· Bluefish Division
· 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) largest Striped Bass and (3) Largest Bluefish entered by entered by a participating Club.

4. In the event a tie occurs: The measured length of each winning fish (measured from the nose to the fork of the tail) will be added to the total weigh.




CONTEST HEADQUARTERS:

WEEKAPAUG BAIT AND TACKLE
660 ATLANTIC AVE
WEEKAPAUG RI 02891
401-322-8058
Web site: www.weekapaug.com
E-mail: donm@weekapaug.com
jwmckeough@snet.net


WEIGH IN:

1) Saturday October 28, 2000 AT 10:00 AM

2) FINAL - Sunday October 29, 2000 AT 10:00 AM

WEIGH IN NOTE:
Fish may be weighed any time at contest headquarters. Slips will be available at the Bait Shop in the event someone needs to leave before final weigh-in.

AWARDS:

A Continuing PLAQUE with the Surf Club Champion Name and year will be awarded to the winning CLUB. The winning club maintains the plaque for a period of 1 year.

Prizes awarded for the LARGEST STRIPED BASS AND LARGEST BLUEFISH if available.



A $50.00 donation is required from each club participating in the tournament.
“ THIS MONEY WILL BE DONATED TO M.D.A. “


NOTE:
The shop will be open 24 hours Friday and Saturday to accommodate one and all. Fresh coffee and food will be available to all participants courtesy of the shop.[/center]

You may contact Jim McKeough:
Home: 860-649-1682 Tuesday to Thursday
Cottage: 401-348-0132 Friday to Monday

Or Weekapaug Bait & Tackle: 401-322-8058




Motels Westerly Area

Pine Lodge Andera Hotel Ocean Blue Motel
Route 1 Atlantic Ave First St
Westerly RI Misquamicut RI Misquamicut RI
401-322-0333 401-348-8788 401-596-0721

The Country Club Inn Phil & Ann's Motel
RT 1A(Shore Rd) Old Post Rd RT 1A
Westerly RI Charlestown RI
401-348-8216 401-364-3321

Additional lodging visit: www.misqaumicut.org

Information on additional accommodations: Call Weekapaug Bait & Tackle

While I'm not too keen on sacrificing three team bass, I'm still interested. Any takers?

[Saltheart]

I'd like to fish it. I may be in Mexico but I may be back by then. Will know better in a week or so. Is it a four man team? I'd be willing to pay my share and if I can't go , someone else can take my place for no fee. I'll talk to Smokey tonight and see what he thinks.

[JohnR]

Good point Saltheart - Don - how many individuals typically make up a team??

[Don M]

Originally posted by John R
Good point Saltheart - Don - how many individuals typically make up a team??

There are really no teams, it is the entire number of participants per club. Some clubs come with as many as 20 to 30 people, some with as little as 1 or 2. Remember this is a charity and knowledge based event.

Typically, clubs have had around 8 or so people. Clubs like the Weekapaug SurfCasters(local) may have 20 or 30 members fishing but will only have 6 or so members weighing fish.

Remember this is for charity and a means for others to chat about their respective areas and their overall concerns for Surf Fishermen/Fisherwomen.

Hope this helps,
Don M

[JohnR]

Thanks... So whaddya say fellows and fellets? Anyone interested in a SB team?

[Saltheart]

I'm pretty sure Smokey will do it. We fish RI late in the season anyway so we'll be down there.

[Carl]

I'd be interested.

[schoolie monster]

It looks like my trip to Canada is in jeopardy, so if I'm around, I will join the team.

Our BASS club used to hold an MDA tourny each year with around 120 teams and my dad and I fished as a team. In four years, we finished 8th, 4th and 3rd... the last year, well we were tied... for last with 0.00lbs. Anyway, I would think that the fish gods are pretty kind to me when I fish for charity.

I don't really know when I'll be sure, 'cause I may take a subsitute trip to Florida or out west to fish trout and visit my cousin. But it sounds fairly flexible.

[Fishpart]

I'm interested...Just need to work out the details.

[Slipknot]

look at these new toys!

Hi Don

I will see what I can do about going if I can fit it in my schedule. I hope you are feeling better.

Got any needlefish lures by any chance?