Please read tournament format changed

[Mako mike]

We are unable to secure a letter from the DNR in time for the tournament next weekend authorizing us to include rockfish in the format. Therefore rockfish cannot be used for a prize category. It can though still give you bragging rights to be the king af CBA.
I am in the process of securing door prizes and possible other categories we can include in this competition. Saying that I hope everyone can still contribute the entry fee so my out of pocket expenses are not that great. Should be able to secure nice gifts and I can provide receipts showing what was spent. Any money left over can go towards boat name in the hat drawing.
Sorry for the incoveinance this has caused, but really this competition was more of a way to get everyone together before winter sets in.
Again I apologize and I hope everyone can and will participate. Everything else will remain the same!

[5th Tuition]

Thanks Mike. I'm still in and I would expect everyone else is as well. This was only really ever about getting together and having a good time.
If this turns out to be a good day, maybe we can apply to DNR for a rockfish tournament next year.
With only 11 or 12 boats entered, that's not enough for Jim (BOE) to get adequate advertisement. I'm sure he would sponsor us next year with enough time to get additional boats.

Thanks for the initial idea, it will still be a great day among friends and a chance to meet a few new members as well.
5th (Marty)

[mark1234]

Thanks for putting this all together. Cash prize would have been nice, but it was really about getting together and having a good time. So if it's only about bragging and giving the other guys a hard time, I am good with that. Count me in.

[No Ragrets]

I'm still in... Maybe smallest fish cooks the burgers and hot dogs.

Jeff, how are your grilling skills?????

[cletus9000]

We're still in with the new format. Should be a good time regardless.

[B-Faithful]

I believe I have permission to run a tournament from DNR for the last Saturday of the open season. I know I filed for 2 dates since they implemented their rules of applying by Feb. I didnt do anything with them though. Let me double check.

[Chessie27]

Originally Posted by No Ragrets

I'm still in... Maybe smallest fish cooks the burgers and hot dogs.

Jeff, how are your grilling skills?????

Dear Raggedy- it doesn't matter 'cause I am OUT!! I don't like anyone on this board enough to hang out for free (including Mrs Chessie27!!). If there is no pay day, how can I pay for the fuel to run to the Jersey shore to catch the winning fish??? JUST KIDDING!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU GUYS, we are in!! OXOXOX

And when we win, I plan on bragging REALLY Loudly!!

[5th Tuition]

Well, up yours, we only put up with you because of your wonderful wife......ooops sorry, just read the second half of your post

Jeff, remember, you can overnight at the marina. But then that would take you farther away from the C&D canal and up the Jersey coast

Looks like the biggest slug of fish is off Beach Haven New Jersey. I guess water temps aren't moving them south very quickly. Looks like another year of fishing for resident fish off Point Lookout for us.
5th

[bhl]

Originally Posted by Chessie27

Dear Raggedy- it doesn't matter 'cause I am OUT!! I don't like anyone on this board enough to hang out for free (including Mrs Chessie27!!). If there is no pay day, how can I pay for the fuel to run to the Jersey shore to catch the winning fish??? JUST KIDDING!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU GUYS, we are in!! OXOXOX

And when we win, I plan on bragging REALLY Loudly!!

I'm still enjoying the memories of the free lunch at Rock Hall last year. You don't have to leave the bay to catch big fish. Hint, there are fish above your beloved Tolchester Marina. I just loved the look on the charter captains faces last year when Tawn held up that 48" PIG. Lunch is always better when it is FREE So yes this means I will be fishing this year, but not on my boat. I will be fishing for the 5th Tuition team. As long as I don't have to pass an x-ray test to fish I will be OK. Does Titanium affect sonar or radar?

[davem251]

Originally Posted by Mako mike

We are unable to secure a letter from the DNR in time for the tournament next weekend authorizing us to include rockfish in the format. Therefore rockfish cannot be used for a prize category. It can though still give you bragging rights to be the king af CBA.
I am in the process of securing door prizes and possible other categories we can include in this competition. Saying that I hope everyone can still contribute the entry fee so my out of pocket expenses are not that great. Should be able to secure nice gifts and I can provide receipts showing what was spent. Any money left over can go towards boat name in the hat drawing.
Sorry for the incoveinance this has caused, but really this competition was more of a way to get everyone together before winter sets in.
Again I apologize and I hope everyone can and will participate. Everything else will remain the same!

Mike, obviously no Rockfish tourney here, but, can I just send you a PayPal gift to offset any out of pocket expenses? Honestly, my crew gets cold easy, so I am a definite maybe, but want to make sure I have a shot either way!