John R (MDA)

[Don M]

John:
We would like to have a team from www.striped-bass.com at the MDA...time is growing short. Hope the members can put together a team.

[Don M]

“ 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
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[JohnR]

Thanks for the reminder Don... OK - Striped-bass.com puts a team together. Who out there is interested in fishing that weekend? - with the proceeds going to an excellent cause!!!

The chances at big fish are really good down there that time of year - whatcha think??

[Mr. Sandman]

Nap to gansett...Does this include Block I?

[Saltheart]

I'm in. I can't fish the entire 36 hours but I can put in some time fishing for the team. Smokey will do it too. We fish that weekend down there every year anyway. In fact we fished with you that weekend last year John.

I know a guy who took a fifty last weekend in October just a couple of years ago.


I guess we need to get an entry fee in? Soon ? If I remember right , its just a flat rate per club and any number of people can fish for the team. Is that correct?

[JohnR]

Gee - the guy I know got his 50 the SECOND to last weekend of October

[Don M]

Originally posted by Mr. Sandman
Nap to gansett...Does this include Block I?

Sorry Block is not included.

[Saltheart]

OK , so how do we get $50 to Don. I can send a check or do it somehow and just get reimbursed by those who will fish or would you like to send a "Striped-Bass" official check John and then we all reimburse you?

[JohnR]

OK - I'll send in the check... Don - should I send it to you?

Thanks...

[Don M]

John make check payable to the MDA and send to the shop I will pass it on to Jim McKeough.

Weekapaug Bait & Tackle
660 Atlantic Ave
Westerly RI 02891

BTW the we will be having a breakfast/brunch at the Andrea Hotel. Lenny will be giving us a nice price break. If anyone is interested in the food, please let me know about how many would like to attend. We will probably have the final weigh in there.

Looking forward to seeing you all again.

[Slipknot]

If I am able to make it down for one of the days, then I'm interested definately.

[TheSpecialist]

John I will make one of the days, probably the Sunday. Unless some people feel like fishing Saturday night.

[Carl]

I'll be able to make it pretty much any day or night since fairly close to that area. Just let us all know when and where.

[redcrbbr]

if things work out right.. i would really enjoy joining in on this one. i need to rearrange my schedule a bit, but should be able to make down there from sat afternoon to closing.

[JohnR]

No prob - we'll figure out the details very soon...

[Marc Z]

Sorry guys, but I'll be the "enemy" that weekend. Our club joins the tourney every year and I'll be fishing with them.
MZ

[Tattoo]

Slip, You will make it that weekend.

Bassmaster, Slip, and myslef.....you guys in or you gonna stay home and rake leaves?

[JohnR]

Mark - I've fished it a little the last couple years with MSBA and they're wondering why I'm not this year...

He'd rake jigs at the Ditch but it might be a little late for that...

[Fishpart]

I'm interested in hitting at least part of the tourney, sorry I can't commit to the whole thing. My junior Stripermen wouldn't appreciate Daddy fishing the whole weekend without them.