GREAT LAKES WALLEYE CLASSIC ANNOUNCEMENT!

[Bo582]

To all Anglers that are planning to fish the GLWC Fall Shoot-out at Cranberry Creek Marina in Huron, OH on Oct. 15 & 16. I have decided to allow the larger boats (22' and up) that may have a problem getting in or out of Cranberry Creek Marina, due to low water conditions, to moor at the Huron Basin and come into the Huron River. They will meet us at the blast-off site in the AM, but will enter the River at the time that the tournamnet ends (3:00PM). They will check in with our people and then motor their catch to the weigh-in. Partners will be flip-flopped so that one partner is with another boat so that there will be no stopping along the way. I hope this helps you anglers with the larger boats. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact me at anytime. Yours in Fishing, Bo

[Jim Stedke]

For clearification, when you say "motor their catch to the weigh-in", do you mean by car or truck? Just trying to short stop confusion.

[Juls_OH]

Sounds like a good plan Bo...I don't see a problem with that.

Juls

[Bo582]

Hi Jim, By car or truck, it makes no matter. And for all who may be wondering about the flip flop of partners. We will take you and Steve, and couple you with say Chip Cartwright and maybe Ron Levitan, assuming they are partners, and you will go with Chip, and Ron would go with Steve to the weigh-in with your catches. That way, I'm sure this would stop any controversy as far as anyone saying someone stopped along the way. How does that sound? Alot of things will change for next year as far as the full circuit is concerned, but for this Shoot-out, I think this is a viable anti-dote. All your comments are welcome. Cheers, Bo

[ETT]

Bo,
The partner switch thing I thought was clear, but you never actually said bringing fish to the weighin by car or truck was OK. I knew your intent, but clearity = more teams, less confusion & less chance for upset participants.
I hope it all goes smoothly, that would be the best thing that could happen, for bigger numbers next year. Denny Braun, Marc Hudson, and Danny Gies would all be of great assistance, if they have time. Jim McConville (area Lowrance Rep.) is a entertaining MC (if you're looking).
Best of luck.

[Bo582]

Hi ETT, I have already spoke with Denny and I thought that Marc would be in the tourny. The other gentleman, I do not know and would be happy to meet him. We can always use a good helping hand. By the way, to Jim Stedke, Jim, we are in contact with your potential sponsors, thanks again. See you all in Huron, Cheers, Bo

[eyedoktr]

Bo, it sounds like you've got things well under control. Good luck with the tourney and next year's series.

I wish I could fish this one but no partner and a bit of a way to travel.

[FreeByrd]

Bo,
Looking forward to the tournament. Not signed up yet but will be in it for sure!
Steve Carlson

[Bo582]

Pete, Thanks for the kind words. Wish you could join us. Cheers, Bo

[ETT]

Juls, email or call me at 419 230 8314, thanks, Jim

[EYECRAZY]

Can you tell me where I can get tournament info(ie.cost,regs,etc..).Thanks,eyecrazy

[sj]

http://www.norwaycurrent.com/glwc/

[sj]

GREAT LAKES WALLEYE CLASSIC TOURNAMENT RULES
TOURNAMENT RULES 2005

1. Closed periods:
All ShootOut participants will be off the water by 2 p.m. the Friday before the event in order to attend the
mandatory rules meeting.
2. Age limit:
Driver of the boat must be at least age 18 on the date of the event. The second team member may be as young
as age 14 on the day of the event; team members age 14 to 18 must show proof of passing their state marine
safety certification program. Parent or legal guardian must also sign a waiver for team members age 14 to 18 to
participate.
3. Field limits:
Each tournament field will be limited to 150 teams.
4. Mandatory check-in:
All pre-registered teams and teams entering at the tournament location must check-in between 5:30 a.m. and 6:30
a.m. on each day of the tournament. Teams can come by boat or by land. Boats will be thoroughly inspected by the
GLWC staff during the check-in period. Failure to check-in, in person, will result in immediate disqualification.
5. Boat inspection:
Minimum boat length is 17.0 feet. No exceptions to this rule. All teams are subject to on water inspection during the
tournament. Patrol boats may come along side and conduct inspections at any time, if deemed appropriate by the
tournament director. No fishing information may be given to contestants during tournament hours by tournament or
non-tournament anglers.
6. Marine band radios:
All boats must have a working marine band radio. Radios may be fixed-mount or hand-held. Radios should be
tuned to channel 69 during the morning take-off and the afternoon weigh-in. Remember, all cell phones are
prohibited. If a cell phone is found on board, results are immediate disqualification. No exception to this rule.
7. Cell phones:
Cell phones are totally prohibited for any reason. If a cell phone is found on a contestant boat, the team will be
immediately disqualified from the field. If emergency exists, tournament officials will be monitoring channel 69, and
contestants should contact U.S. coast guard on channel 16 and tournament headquarters for assistance.
8. Safety:
Safe boating must be observed at all times. Each contestant is required to wear a USCG approved chest-type life
preserver anytime the main combustion engine is running above a trolling speed. The preserver must be fastened
securely and the safety-stop tether cord must be in good working condition. Safety switches shall be in good
working condition and will be checked at the launch before tournament take-off.
9. Sportsmanship:
All contestants are expected to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy, safety and conservation. All
contestants must observe a mandatory 50 ft. distance between their boat and any other boats. Any contestant not
observing this rule will be immediately disqualified.
10. Alcohol and drugs:
No alcoholic beverages or unprescribed drugs are allowed onboard any boats. Drunkenness will result in immediate
disqualification.
11. Tackle and equipment:
Live bait and artificial lures may be used in this contest. All fish must be caught live and in a sportsmanlike
manner. Contestants must possess an applicable fishing license of the host state and all host state fishing rules
will be thoroughly observed.
12. Rules and bag limits:
Bag limits of 5 fish, 15" minimum in length, will be observed. Culling is allowed. You may possess a legal bag limit
of 10 fish in your livewell, and bring your best 5 fish to the scales. Anyone observed culling dead fish, will be
immediately disqualified. Presentation of more fish than the tournament limit will result in immediate
disqualification. Dead fish will not be weighed for the big fish award. Short fish, below the legal 15" Michigan size
limit, or slot limit fish on any great lakes waters will not be weighed, and this is totally the ruling of the bump
master, his ruling is law and unquestioned. The rule will be our measuring device for all fish. If a team has a short
fish they will be immediately disqualified. All fish must be weighed alive. A .25 lb. Penalty will be assessed for
every dead fish. Again, this is totally up to the discretion of the bump master. His decision is the final word. There
is no exception to this rule. Volunteers will be on hand, to clean and distribute dead fish to local clubs, agencies,
or needy families. All rules and regulations concerning the tournament will be issued during the official registration
period. Fish have to swim upright to be considered alive.


13. Polygraph test:
A polygraph test may be administered if deemed appropriate by the tournament director at a site to be named.
Failure to take or pass the polygraph will result in immediate disqualification. Anyone under the influence of
alcohol or drugs will be immediately disqualified. Fees for polygraph tests will be deducted from tournament
winnings.
14.) Boat and motor:
All boats entered in the tournament, must carry a minimum of $100,000.00 per claim/ $300,000.00 per occurrence
liability insurance. Each boat must be equipped with all safety equipment according to U.S. Coast Guard and host
state law regulations. Main combustion engine may not exceed u.s. coast guard recommended horsepower
regulations. Each boat must have properly aerated or recirculating livewell space to maintain five healthy
walleyes.
15. Weigh-in and check-in:
Teams must come to weigh-in by water. Weigh-in will be at 3 p.m. Local time. Only one location
will be designated as the official weigh-in site. At least, one team member, must report to the
weigh-in and return the number board or packet, even if the team does not have a fish to weigh.
Teams that are one to five minutes late, will forfeit half their weight. Teams more than five
minutes late will be immediately disqualified for the day’s weight. You are to have your number
and be in the harbor by 3 p.m. or you are considered late. This means 3 p.m. Sharp, not 3:00 and
59 seconds. There will be a check-in boat, very visible to everyone, at the harbor mouth.
16. Permitted fishing locations:
Contestants may fish anywhere on the tournament waters accessible by boat except areas designated off limits or
within 50 feet of another competitor’s boat. Competitors must remain in the boat at all times except in case of dire
emergencies. In such an emergency or in the event of a disabled boat, the U.S. Coast Guard must be haled on
channel 16, the tournament headquarters must then be notified on channel 69. If such an event should occur,
another boat can bring at least one competitor to the weigh-in site by 3 p.m. Local Time. With their catch alive, the
catch will be weighed. If you are late, refer to rule 15.
17. Ties:
In case of a tie, positions shall be resolved by combining the awards and dividing them equally among the tied
contestants.
18. Entry fees:
$500 per team per event plus annual $25 per person membership fee. Make checks payable to: great lakes
walleye classic. If using a credit card, there will be a 5% charge for the usage. We accept Visa or MasterCard.
Entries postmarked after than April 20, 2005 will be assessed a $50.00 late fee. Entry fees will not be returned
unless there is a dire emergency, and at that point, it is solely up to the tournament director’s discretion.
19. Violations:
Any infractions of the above stated rules, witnessed by tournament contestants, or by tournament staff, must be
reported to the tournament director immediately, and any offenders will be dealt with fairly and sternly.

[sj]

2005 Great Lakes Walleye Classic Official ShootOutEntry Form

Entry fee:
_____ Enclosed is $450 team entry fee for single event at
July 30-31 on Saginaw ___ Oct 15-16 on Erie___
_____ Enclosed is $900 team entry fee for both qualifying events ____
GLWC Membership fee (required):
_____ Enclosed is $25 per person membership for 2005.
Late fee:
Early Bird entry fees are due July 20, 2005 for the Summer ShootOut and Oct. 5, 2005 for the
Fall ShootOut. Registrations taken after that time up until 5 p.m. on the day of the mandatory
rules meetings are subject to a $50 Last Minute Registration Fee.

[Bo582]

SJ, Thanks for running the entry form. Two changes to that form though. As I have stated in earlier posts on this board. I hate late fees. They benefit no one. I am waiving them. In this event, you can sign up until Thursday night Oct. 13, at 8:00 PM at Cranberry Creek Marina. I will be there for late sign ups. If you are not in by then, you cannot enter. The new flyers that are being mailed out this week, will indicate this. So, no late fees after Oct. and no one can enter after the 13th of Oct. at 8 PM. Thanks alot everybody for all the great support so far. Yours in fishing, Bo

[Bo582]

SJ, Thanks for running the entry form. Two changes to that form though. As I have stated in earlier posts on this board. I hate late fees. They benefit no one. I am waiving them. In this event, you can sign up until Thursday night Oct. 13, at 8:00 PM at Cranberry Creek Marina. I will be there for late sign ups. If you are not in by then, you cannot enter. The new flyers that are being mailed out this week, will indicate this. So, no late fees after Oct. and no one can enter after the 13th of Oct. at 8 PM. Thanks alot everybody for all the great support so far. Yours in fishing, Bo

[Bo582]

ttt

[DUDE]

Pete,
If you are interested in fishing the tourny, I would be very interested in fishing to... I dont have a boat, but do have good knowledge of lake erie and some of the things that might work that time of year.... If interested call me at 330-606-7190...... I have credetials and references..... The guy I was going to fish with had to pull out..... Steve Kagarise

[Bo582]

Hey Dude, If Pete isn't interested, I may have a partner for you. Call me at (734) 891-1001 Cheers, Bo