Dr. Molly Lutcavage and her large pelagic tagging program have been in the forefront of research programs devoted to scientific inquiry into the life cycle of Giant Bluefin Tuna. For almost twenty years she has devoted her time and effort to solving the riddles of their migration patterns, spawning areas and daily life activities.
Unfortunately, the funding by her usual sources has been reduced considerably, and it has become necessary for her and her many friends to raise the funds necessary to continue her work. It is imperative that Dr. Lutcavage’s work continue. Richard Burgess, of RockOn Products, suggested to me that we have a tournament in the hopes of revitalizing the declining interest in tuna fishing. I suggested combining the two issues.
To this end, The North Shore Community Tuna Association along with First Light Anglers & RockOn Products have proposed a "Tag-a-Tiny" Tuna Tournament. This would help raise funds for Dr. Lutcavage, and assist her in her current efforts in researching movements of the juvenile Bluefin Tuna now frequenting our coast.
Tournament Information
1. A three day tagging tournament, the last full weekend of August (21st -24th)
* Thursday 8.21.08: Captain’s meeting that evening
* Friday 8.22.08: Sunday 8.24.08: Fishing Tournament takes place
* Friday 8.22.08: Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament that evening
* Sunday 8.24.08: Buffet and wrap-up from 4-7 pm
2. A “no-kill” tournament that includes:
* Prizes to be awarded in three boat categories with encouragement for tag and release
* Number of qualified tag and releases will determine the three winners in each category
* Digital date/time photo for verification must be available to the judges in the event of a dispute
* Decision of the judges is final and irrefutable
* Anglers may kill fish (IAW NMFS regulations), but only giants killed and entered with a dealers authenticated Net Weight slip will be considered for the “Largest Fish” Category
3. Boats will receive a "Tournament kit" with t-shirts, tagging kit, merchandise rebate certificates, meal tickets, and other giveaways by sponsors.
Rules are pretty simple tag photo and release as many tuna as you can, anywhere on the east coast, using any methods you choose. most photographed releases wins unless you sell a giant for biggest fish category. This is intended to be a fund raiser for tagging research and the future of our fishery. please get involved. any questions should be directed to Mark Godfried whose number is listed above. feel free to call him any time. Thank you to all who are already signed up ! this shoul be a great time ang help with the most important science that is happening with bluefin.
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