If you were to have a week long C&R Tourney...

[Pete F.]

I think a full discussion this sat evening over blueberries, I'll be in Newport so it works for me.

[The Dad Fisherman]

Keep it up and I'll Spring Sphere your house....

[Slipknot]

Ya can't have complicated rules, fishermen are stupid drunks, the fishes length grows an inch more with every beer.

less complicated is better, easier and manageable.

I agree with not weighing heavy bass, then trying to release alive.

good luck

[zimmy]

got on of these in my bag. Less than $20. Hopefully will reduce the strain a bit. Gotta be better than hanging by the jaw.

TFG TF GEAR FISH FRIENDLY HARDWEAR WEIGH SLING | eBay

[Redsoxticket]

The materialistic price awards and bragging rights can be replaced by a clap on the back by our honorable Clammer.









Just joking
I'm in
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[JohnR]

OK - even simpler:

Single Angler - quick photo with date / times tamp on- size irrelevant
Pair Anglers - other angler can fill out the caught record (a record MUST be kept - form will be downloadable) - size irrelevant.
Eliminate the tape measure altogether.
1 fish = 1 chance. More fish, more chances but everyone will still have a chance.
Each CHANCE is a chance for a prize.
No prize for biggest or heaviest.
Gag prize for smallest.
Gag prize for funniest photo.
Not limited to S-B, you can invite other friends / clubs / sites though tally and raffle will probably be online here.
Payment will be PayPal will be to S-B with a check of everything (less PP fees) to the OFFICIAL 501.C.3 of this well known organization and local favorite and checks can be sent in advance already made out to said 501(c)3 foundation.
Honor system.
Great Cause To Be Announced.

Originally Posted by Redsoxticket

The materialistic price awards and bragging rights can be replaced by a clap on the back by our honorable Clammer.

Best hope a "clap" is all you get

[Justfishin']

Sounds good to me, specially the size irrelevant part. Sign me up.

[afterhours]

size matters

[Jackbass]

Very cool! I know many who will be interested in participating
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[Liv2Fish]

Could someone create a digital cup or plaque that the winner gets to display somewhere in their profile for the season? End of season, it's up for grabs again? Could become the SB cup and provide for major bragging rights.

[Liv2Fish]

What if we were to have a digital plaque or cup that the winner could display in their profile for the year. After the season, it's up for grabs again. Could become the SB cup and provide for major bragging rights.

[piemma]

John, I'm in.Let me know how I can help.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by Liv2Fish

What if we were to have a digital plaque or cup that the winner could display in their profile for the year. After the season, it's up for grabs again. Could become the SB cup and provide for major bragging rights.

Interesting thought - hmm. Digital Cup for the Smallest Fish

Originally Posted by piemma

John, I'm in.Let me know how I can help.

Will do....

[Rob Rockcrawler]

So who is the tourney going to benefit? It doesnt really matter, just curious.

[MakoMike]

Thanks! I guess that shows how much variability there is between species. There were also some studies done in Australia on one of their more popular fish, that showed even greater mortality than the snook study. I guess we won't know the real answer vis-a-vis stripers until someone does a similar study on stripers. Meanwhile, I still try to discourage the use of Bogas and similar devices for weighing, unless they use a sling.