GullGuide
03-27-2002, 09:00 AM
Hey all,
We are busy filing up our fishing league and we are looking for a few more teams. We currently have 10 teams and have room for 5 more. This is the leagues second year of existence, we had a blast last year, and this year looks to be no different.
This is a great way to try tourney fishing in a fun and informative climate.
L.E.T.S.(Leading Edge Tournament Series) is a league format event in which teams of 2 anglers compete for points. This is a multi-species tournament series which allows for a wide variety of fishing options.
League Size- 15 teams
Teams- 2 people must sign up to be league members. Teams may use substitutes, but at least 1 registered team member must participate.
Cost- League fees for 2002 will be $200 per team. All fees will go towards event pay-outs, overall champion payouts, Saturday night meals for all teams, an end of the year banquet, weigh bags, prizes, trophies and any league expenses. The first 15 teams to send in their dues will be allowed into the league.
Pay-outs-
Event pay-outs (based on a 15 team league) -
1st place- $150
2nd place-$100
3rd place- $50
Overall champion pay-outs (based on a 15 team league)-
1st place -$300
2nd place-$200
3rd place -$150
4th place -$100
5th place -$50
Events- Each event will be a 2 day tournament. Saturday's event will run from Noon until sundown, Sunday will be from sunrise to 2pm. Each day will have a 1 hour break 4 hours into the event. This will allow for a lunch break as well as scoring of fish caught during the first half.
June 1-2 Lake Vermilion
July 13-14 Lake Minnewaska (Glenwood)
August 10-11 Clearwater Lake (Annandale)
September 7-8 Big Pine (Perham)
Headquarters for each event will be announced
Saturday nights' meal site will be announced prior to the event.
General Rules- L.E.T.S. prides itself as being a catch-and-release league. Taking some fish for the pan is ok, but selective harvest is strongly recommended.
1) All rules and regulations of the State of Minnesota must be observed at all times. There will also be a boat and trailer inspection for aquatic vegetation prior to teams launching their boat.
2) A cell phone or marine band radio must be in the boat at all times. This is necessary for safety and to contact other teams for large fish verification.
3) Teams must respect other teams. No fishing within 30 yards of another team will be allowed unless invited by said team to do so. Non league boats must also be respected at all times.
4) All check-in deadlines will be strictly enforced. A watch synchronization will take place each morning.
5) There will be a staggered start. Teams will draw for starting position before each event. Boats will then leave the starting point in 5 second intervals with the last team being the starter boat. After the break, this order will be reversed. On the second day, order of start will be determined by total points, having the lowest scoring team go first, highest last. In case of a tie, the first days' starting order will be used. This order will be maintained after the second days' break.
6) Scoring- The scoring system will be based on weight converted to points. There will also be points awarded for attendance.
Point values- 1 lb of fish = 1 pt (Across the board for all species)
Attendance= 2 points per event
Walleye= Minimum size = 12 inches
Pike= Minimum size = 20 inches
LM/SM Bass= Minimum size = 12 inches
Sunfish= Minimum size = 7 inches
Crappie= Minimum size = 9 inches
Perch = Minimum size = 9 inches
Lake Trout= Minimum size = 16 inches
Muskie= Any legal fish will be worth 8 points
One bonus point will be awarded for each Pike, Walleye, Bass combination brought in for a maximum bonus of 3 points.
A running point total will be kept towards an end of the year league champion. These points will be based on order of finish. 1st place will receive 15 points, second 14, and so on plus attendance points. Ties will be determined by largest fish caught.
7) Limits- Each team will be allowed one persons' legal limit per day.
8) Lifejackets- The wearing of lifejackets while teams boat is under power of main engine is strongly encouraged.
9) Live wells- All boats must have a live well or other means such as a cooler with an aerator capable of keeping fish alive. Stringers and fish baskets will not be allowed.
10) Fishable waters- Any water that can be accessed by boat without having to pull, push or drag the boat will be deemed tournament water. The use of a push-pole, oar or paddle will be allowed.
11) All teams must remain in their boat except in case of emergency, or at breaks and weigh-ins.
12) Fishing in Minnesota presents a wide range of weather conditions that anglers must face. Events will only be cancelled in the event of lightning. The event will not be completely cancelled, only postponed until the lightning has passed. In event of lightning, all boats must return to the starting area within 1/2 hour from time lightning is spotted by league president. This will allow ample time for teams to reach safety. Teams failing to report in will loose all points for that day except under conditions where teams must take immediate cover and unable to make it back to the starting point. Teams will be contacted by cell phone or marine band radio if a postponement is called.
13) All rules and scoring decisions will be made by league president and are final. In the event of a rules violation or conflict by the league president, the league vice president will make the call. Any rules changes will be announced prior to each event.
ALL RULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRIOR TO FIRST EVENT. AFTER FIRST EVENT, ALL RULES WILL REMAIN CONSISTANT.
To register or for any questions, contact Tom Herman at GullGuide@hotmail.com
We are busy filing up our fishing league and we are looking for a few more teams. We currently have 10 teams and have room for 5 more. This is the leagues second year of existence, we had a blast last year, and this year looks to be no different.
This is a great way to try tourney fishing in a fun and informative climate.
L.E.T.S.(Leading Edge Tournament Series) is a league format event in which teams of 2 anglers compete for points. This is a multi-species tournament series which allows for a wide variety of fishing options.
League Size- 15 teams
Teams- 2 people must sign up to be league members. Teams may use substitutes, but at least 1 registered team member must participate.
Cost- League fees for 2002 will be $200 per team. All fees will go towards event pay-outs, overall champion payouts, Saturday night meals for all teams, an end of the year banquet, weigh bags, prizes, trophies and any league expenses. The first 15 teams to send in their dues will be allowed into the league.
Pay-outs-
Event pay-outs (based on a 15 team league) -
1st place- $150
2nd place-$100
3rd place- $50
Overall champion pay-outs (based on a 15 team league)-
1st place -$300
2nd place-$200
3rd place -$150
4th place -$100
5th place -$50
Events- Each event will be a 2 day tournament. Saturday's event will run from Noon until sundown, Sunday will be from sunrise to 2pm. Each day will have a 1 hour break 4 hours into the event. This will allow for a lunch break as well as scoring of fish caught during the first half.
June 1-2 Lake Vermilion
July 13-14 Lake Minnewaska (Glenwood)
August 10-11 Clearwater Lake (Annandale)
September 7-8 Big Pine (Perham)
Headquarters for each event will be announced
Saturday nights' meal site will be announced prior to the event.
General Rules- L.E.T.S. prides itself as being a catch-and-release league. Taking some fish for the pan is ok, but selective harvest is strongly recommended.
1) All rules and regulations of the State of Minnesota must be observed at all times. There will also be a boat and trailer inspection for aquatic vegetation prior to teams launching their boat.
2) A cell phone or marine band radio must be in the boat at all times. This is necessary for safety and to contact other teams for large fish verification.
3) Teams must respect other teams. No fishing within 30 yards of another team will be allowed unless invited by said team to do so. Non league boats must also be respected at all times.
4) All check-in deadlines will be strictly enforced. A watch synchronization will take place each morning.
5) There will be a staggered start. Teams will draw for starting position before each event. Boats will then leave the starting point in 5 second intervals with the last team being the starter boat. After the break, this order will be reversed. On the second day, order of start will be determined by total points, having the lowest scoring team go first, highest last. In case of a tie, the first days' starting order will be used. This order will be maintained after the second days' break.
6) Scoring- The scoring system will be based on weight converted to points. There will also be points awarded for attendance.
Point values- 1 lb of fish = 1 pt (Across the board for all species)
Attendance= 2 points per event
Walleye= Minimum size = 12 inches
Pike= Minimum size = 20 inches
LM/SM Bass= Minimum size = 12 inches
Sunfish= Minimum size = 7 inches
Crappie= Minimum size = 9 inches
Perch = Minimum size = 9 inches
Lake Trout= Minimum size = 16 inches
Muskie= Any legal fish will be worth 8 points
One bonus point will be awarded for each Pike, Walleye, Bass combination brought in for a maximum bonus of 3 points.
A running point total will be kept towards an end of the year league champion. These points will be based on order of finish. 1st place will receive 15 points, second 14, and so on plus attendance points. Ties will be determined by largest fish caught.
7) Limits- Each team will be allowed one persons' legal limit per day.
8) Lifejackets- The wearing of lifejackets while teams boat is under power of main engine is strongly encouraged.
9) Live wells- All boats must have a live well or other means such as a cooler with an aerator capable of keeping fish alive. Stringers and fish baskets will not be allowed.
10) Fishable waters- Any water that can be accessed by boat without having to pull, push or drag the boat will be deemed tournament water. The use of a push-pole, oar or paddle will be allowed.
11) All teams must remain in their boat except in case of emergency, or at breaks and weigh-ins.
12) Fishing in Minnesota presents a wide range of weather conditions that anglers must face. Events will only be cancelled in the event of lightning. The event will not be completely cancelled, only postponed until the lightning has passed. In event of lightning, all boats must return to the starting area within 1/2 hour from time lightning is spotted by league president. This will allow ample time for teams to reach safety. Teams failing to report in will loose all points for that day except under conditions where teams must take immediate cover and unable to make it back to the starting point. Teams will be contacted by cell phone or marine band radio if a postponement is called.
13) All rules and scoring decisions will be made by league president and are final. In the event of a rules violation or conflict by the league president, the league vice president will make the call. Any rules changes will be announced prior to each event.
ALL RULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRIOR TO FIRST EVENT. AFTER FIRST EVENT, ALL RULES WILL REMAIN CONSISTANT.
To register or for any questions, contact Tom Herman at GullGuide@hotmail.com