Tourney Question

[xrap]

My question is, do you have to have a measuring tape in your picture for your fish to count or not. I read the rules and says it's not required but then how are you supose to prove that your fish was that length? Thanks

[Joey]

I think its the honour system we're using this year.

 

Fishermen never lie

 

Joey

[Live2Fish83]

They say it is recommended, but not necessary....i guess they have a way to know, but if your a true fisherman honesty is the best way to go.....good question x- rap

[Greencoachdog]

It would be good to at least have something in the pic for "scale"... your team logo on an 8.5 x 11" piece of paper would work well.

[GbayGiant]

Yeah, I try to get it in but when you got a 50" musky, pike or huge salmon, carp etc. it's tough to get it all in with the fish flopping around and the OFC logo in one hand, I think that's part of the reason it's not mandatory for the tape because we want the fish to swim again as quick as possible.

[Gerritt]

It is suggested but not required... reason being we would not want to see undue stress or harm come to the fish... That is why this is a FUN tournament.. once monetary or physical rewards come into play then more cynical questions arise as well a doubts..

 

If we keep it fun and free.... then why the need to cheat? The only reward is bragging rights

 

This method/approach has worked well in previous years, and this year we have an even better turnout! Makes it all the more interesting.

 

I wish everyone the best of luck this year, and thank you to the Admin of OFC for putting it together again!

 

Also a huge thank you to the team captains, as the owness is on them to keep accurate accounting and records, as well as posting info and keeping everyone in the loop..

 

G.

[Greencoachdog]

If we keep it fun and free.... then why the need to cheat? The only reward is bragging rights

G.

 

... and why the need for rules?

[Gerritt]

Dawg, we need some rules... but they are there to keep this fair to all.. for example: Peacock Bass Vs. LMB... hardly fair... we also have categories so as to keep this manageable..

 

Fish must be caught legally by angling methods only. No fish that appears to be caught illegally will be considered. Fish must be in season. Fish entered must comply with 'caught fish' regulations for the jurisdiction in which they are caught. Fish must be caught in waters of the the Province of Ontario (all of a body of water that lies at least partially within the boundaries of Ontario is considered Ontario waters...ie all of Lake Erie is eligible) or in the case of out of province members, fish must be caught in their home state or province or the waters previously outlined. Exceptions... no bass from California or Florida may be entered.

 

 

Want speared or netted fish being entered? OOS fish?

 

I think the rules are there to keep things fair for everyone... This is for fun! but guidelines are needed. IMHO..

 

Hope you had a great weekend brother!

 

G

[Greencoachdog]

Dawg, we need some rules... but they are there to keep this fair to all.. for example: Peacock Bass Vs. LMB... hardly fair... we also have categories so as to keep this manageable..

Want speared or netted fish being entered? OOS fish?

 

I think the rules are there to keep things fair for everyone... This is for fun! but guidelines are needed. IMHO..

 

Hope you had a great weekend brother!

 

G

 

Guidelines and/or suggestions I can see, but Rules sound so... confining and... breakable!!!

[xrap]

Yes it is hard to get a pic when the fish is flopping around because even with a few of the smaller fish I entered I had encountered the same problem. Thanks for the clarafaction guys.