GIBBS CLASSIC

[TheSurfcaster]

Mike,
Like you said, Canal Bait and Tackle is the only weigh station but do any other shops get involved?

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by TheSurfcaster

Mike,
Like you said, Canal Bait and Tackle is the only weigh station but do any other shops get involved?

Not as far as I know. Some might donate raffle prizes for the spring BBQ or the winter breakfast, but that's as far as they might get involved.

Bruce usually donates a custom rod for a separate raffle at these bashes, too.

[Circlehook]

wednesday as in tommorow? the 31st, as in october?

Is there a signup, or do you just bring the fish in to Canal B&T?

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by Circlehook

wednesday as in tommorow? the 31st, as in october?

Is there a signup, or do you just bring the fish in to Canal B&T?

Sorry--this is a private, invitation-only tournament. You have to be sponsored into it by one of the 28 charter members, of which I'm not one. And I believe that there's a move afoot to close off the numbers as they presently are, or cap it at 200. Then, prospective new members have to wait until existing members either pass away or drop out.

There's no money or big time prizes. All you get is your name inscribed on the base of the trophy which is now on permanent display at the Marine Life Center in Buzzards Bay, and maybe a sweatshirt or jacket. It's just a private thing among Canal regulars to honor the memory of Stan Gibbs, and to promote sportmanship through friendly competition. The reason it's invitation-only is to keep it friendly, and low key, and hopefully to keep everything on the honor system.

[bart]

TO won it last year if im not mistaken

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by bart

TO won it last year if im not mistaken

TO wasn't in it last year, so that would have been difficult for him to do

[bart]

oh wait im thinking of the red top tourney