Sandman's "Improving the Striper Cup" - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

tynan19 · 09-22-2006, 10:26 AM

I am sure there will be staff on hand at the beerfest who would be more than willing to hear any suggestions. Especially later in the evening.

Skitterpop · 09-22-2006, 11:14 AM

My guess is they are already aware and will make changes next year.

Thanks to all you who take the time to make thoughtful posts and solid suggestions....makes good reading

GeoffT · 09-22-2006, 12:38 PM

Imagine the kind of uproar there would be if a shore guy caught a 70 lber? He would win Striper of the Year but wouldn't be eligible for the grand prize? Kinda dumb and probably an unfortunate oversight by the tourney commitee.

I got prizes for the heaviest fish of the week. What do I get for heaviest fish in the shore division for the month of June, if not a shot at the grand prize (the truck)?

Anyone know?

In The Surf · 09-22-2006, 01:09 PM

Geoff you got a 1 in 5 shot at winning a VS. Largest shore fish every month got that opportunity. You bumped my fish with yours in June. Only wish you caught yours 3-4 days later.

GeoffT · 09-22-2006, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by In The Surf

Geoff you got a 1 in 5 shot at winning a VS. Largest shore fish every month got that opportunity. You bumped my fish with yours in June. Only wish you caught yours 3-4 days later.

A VS, huh? SWEET! I didn't read that anywhere in the Prize section.

Thanks much for the information.

Sorry for bumping you out of the running. Well, maybe not.

Still that's a nice fish you got and I congratulate you.

inTHERAPY · 09-22-2006, 01:10 PM

[QUOTE=GeoffT]Imagine the kind of uproar there would be if a shore guy caught a 70 lber? He would win Striper of the Year but wouldn't be eligible for the grand prize? Kinda dumb and probably an unfortunate oversight by the tourney commitee.

I got prizes for the heaviest fish of the week. What do I get for heaviest fish in the shore division for the month of June, if not a shot at the grand prize (the truck)?

Anyone know?

Geoff, exactly why wouldn't it qualify for striper of the year? I do not think anyone would be in an uproar, except maybe a congratulatory uproar and a "that-a-boy!"

GeoffT · 09-22-2006, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by inTHERAPY

Geoff, exactly why wouldn't it qualify for striper of the year? I do not think anyone would be in an uproar, except maybe a congratulatory uproar and a "that-a-boy!"

If you re-read my post, I mentioned that the guy would win the Striper of the Year.

BUT he would not be eligible for the grand prize because it's shore-caught, according to a couple guys that posted on this forum. Actually, the website states "Monthly Winners (5) -Heaviest Striper Each Month. Will be eligible to win the Grand Prize 4 x 4" Which five winners? It doesn't say boat or shore but for some reason the assumption on this forum is boat winners are eligible. If the website doesn't actually say, how did anyone know it's only for boat winners?

Don't get me wrong, I got the fish of a lifetime. That's the grand prize as far as I'm concerned.

Diggin Jiggin · 09-22-2006, 01:22 PM

Geoff, I think it just happens that the heaviest stripers each month were all caught on boats How big was your fish and what did you catch it on ?

GeoffT · 09-22-2006, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Diggin Jiggin

Geoff, I think it just happens that the heaviest stripers each month were all caught on boats How big was your fish and what did you catch it on ?

Heaviest of month, regardless of boat or shore? Well, THAT makes a whole lot of sense. And that hypothetical surf-caught 70lber would definitely be eligible if it wins for a month's heaviest. I think I need reading glasses.

Thanks for clarifying, Diggin Jiggin.