Memorial Weekend Bluefish Trolling Tournament
May 24th, 25th, 26th 2008
RULES
1. Registration is $150 per boat.
2. This is a trolling only tournament with fishing two out of the three days.
3. There is a guaranteed payout of 50% of entry monies. It will be split 50%, 30% and 20% for the first, second and third heaviest fish.
4. Trophies/plaques will be awarded for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd heaviest fish.
5. A $50,000 cash prize will be awarded for a new Delaware State record bluefish.
6. Captain’s meeting will be held on May 23rd, 2008 at the tent at Indian River Marina from 7:00PM through 9:00PM. You, or a representative from your boat, MUST attend the meeting to obtain your packet & picnic tickets. Rules will be read and questions answered. No entries will be accepted after 9:00 PM on Friday May 23rd, 2008.
7. Each boat must have on board the tournament packet they received at the Captain’s meeting. The packet will contain a copy of the rules (this brochure) and an assigned boat. The assigned numbers must be displayed & visible on the boat at all times during the tournament. Boats without a tournament packet will be disqualified.
8. In the event of a breakdown, you may use an alternate boat after getting permission from the Tournament Directors. Your assigned number must be displayed on the alternate boat.
9. Boats may leave any port or ramp they wish, but not earlier than 6:00 AM. No lines in the water until 7:00 AM. Fishing limited to 50 nautical miles from the Indian River C Buoy (Green Can). All lines out of the water by 3:00 PM and boats must be back in Indian River Marina by 5:00 PM to weigh a fish – NO exceptions. An observer will be posted at the mouth of the marina to verify boats arrival.
10. All fish must be caught by rod and reel only. Fish caught otherwise will be disqualified. Fish must be brought to the fish cleaning facility at the Indian River Marina by boat for weigh-in at the tournament scale – no exceptions. All fish eligible for awards and cash prizes may be subject to examination by the Tournament Directors. Protest committee will consist of Tournament Directors & weigh master. Their decision is final.
11. After arrival at the marina, boats should proceed to the fish cleaning facility at the Indian River Marina to have their fish weighed. If the bulkhead area is crowded, a tournament director and/or weigh master will authorize you to drop off your fish with a representative from your boat. The representative must remain with the fish at all times until the fish has been weighed. The tournament directors and/or the weigh master have the authority to direct boats to expedite the unloading of fish.
12. Weigh-in starts at 3:00 PM and no fish may be weighed in prior to that time. Scale closes at 5:00PM.
13. All boats must weigh their fish at the tournament scale located at the fish cleaning facility at the Indian River Marina. Fish must come off a registered boat. You may weigh your choice of 3 bluefish. Please have your fish ready for the weigh master at the time you arrive at the dock.
14. This is a 2 out of 3 days tournament.
15. A fishing day will be determined by each boat’s captain. Fish at your own discretion. Anyone wishing not to fish a particular day may do so prior to 8:00 AM by calling 302 632 2872 and leaving a message with the boat name and number. If you have not called before 8:00 AM, then your boat is considered fishing for that day.
16. Only one day needs to be fished by one boat to make the tournament official and award prizes. The IRBA tournament directors reserve the right to cancel the tournament.
17. In the event of a tie for a first place fish, the first and second place monies will be split. The third place monies will go to the next heaviest fish. In the event of a tie for a second place fish, the second and third place monies will be split. There will be no third place winner. In the event of a tie for third place, the third place monies will be split. For categories that have first, second and third place, if there are no second or third place fish, the first place fish takes all. If there is no third place fish, the first and second place fish split the third place money. If any of Calcutta B categories (1, 2, 3) are not filled, that money will go to the heaviest fish in the corresponding Calcutta A categories (1 ,2, 3) that was entered in Calcutta B. If Calcutta D is not filled, that money will go to the heaviest fish in Calcutta C that was entered in Calcutta D.
CALCUTTA INFORMATION
After entering the Memorial Weekend Bluefish Tournament, boats may enter any or all of the four added entry divisions of:
A. Heaviest fish
A.1 $50
A.2 $75
A.3 $125
B. Combined weight for 3 heaviest fish caught during the two days of fishing*
B.1 $50
B.2 $75
B.3 $125
For the two Calcutta’s above:
1st place pays 50%
2nd place pays 30%
3rd place pays 20%
C. Heaviest fish takes all at $100
D. Heaviest combination of 3 fish caught during the two days of fishing* takes all at $100
* must be a total of three fish
95% of all the Calcutta money will be awarded.
NOTE: You can only win money from a Calcutta that you entered.
Tournament Directors:
Mike Rendenna 302-632-2872
Bill Conrad 302-236-7485
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