Seems like this would be a good ideal, maybe get some folks involved in tournament fishing who are on the fence, and even up the odds for everybody. I know the Big Bass Bonanza on the Arkansas River is a hit every year... So why not a Big Crappie Classic on the Arkansas river or whereever. Just thowing it out there. Who would be interested?
The West TN Crappie Club and Shoals Area Crappie Club in Alabama are co-hosting a Big Fish tourney on Pickwick Lake on June 16. It will pay $500 for 1st place (based on a minimum of 20 boats). This is our first year to do it, but we had a similiar thought....Big Fish tourney should stir some interest. Also, it will pay 1 in 3 boats entered. I realize Pickwick may be a bit of a drive, but feel free to contact me at 901-359-0871 if anyone is interested. just thought I would mention in case there is anyone interested....and I believe you have a good idea.
i am good with it!!!!!!
I'm game iffen I can talk my partner into it, LOL!! I may have to bribe him!!!
I'm good with it!!!
Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202
Can I still eat all the fish that don't qualify as "Big"?:dono
Yes except the one you wiegh in must be alive and kicking, then you can have him back and eat him too if ya want.Quote:
Originally Posted by dblevens
I'm in......
If I don't have a live well, will cold and slimey work?
Would it be like Bass Tournaments and a one pole event?
Must be alive, a cooler and a minnow ariator will keep your fish alive, if its a good fish you think you could win with... you would want to take it to the wiegh in right away cos the tie breaker would be who wieghed in first. Also im changeing the rule you must immeadiately release the fish after wiegh in. Each team can wiegh in one fish apiece, If fishing by yourself you may wiegh in two fish.Quote:
Originally Posted by dblevens
I'm interested and have no problem with multiple pole tournaments but I wonder if a single pole event for one big fish anyway might be more fair. I think that live bait should still be allowed if the angler chooses to use it. I'm interested either way though.
Cold and slimey is the way I keep'em to! That's the only way I roll!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by dblevens
There we go....one pole or even one in each hand would be good with me. I would also suggest artificial lures only. If there were some crappie tournaments within reasonable driving distance with these caveats I would already be fishing a few. I'm just not in to spider rigging and hate the hassle of dealing with minners.Quote:
Originally Posted by NIMROD
Two divisions Spider Rigging Division/Single Pole Division/ Minnows allowed in both, teams Must choose what division they are fishing at registration the morning before Tourney Hours. Registration at each weigh in site will be between 4:30 AM-5:30AM. Eight poles MAX with Two bait max allowed in Spider Rigging Divison
Weigh in locations at Pine Bluff Harbor, Murry Lock Dam Little Rock, and Dardanelle State Park at Russellville
Fishing Hours 6AM-1:00PM, must be in line by 2:30PM.
Teams may weigh in two fish only, if fishing by yourself you may weigh in two fish.
Awards ceremony at Murray Park at 6pm the night of, 100 percent pay back
Top three spots paid for each division based on boats for each division, a spot will be paid for every five boats entered in each division. I will also work on getting trophys for the top three spots of each division.
$50.00 dollar entry fee per boat or two man team. A boat or team may also bring any child to fish under 16 years old of age for free (Only two fish may be weighed in) I would also consider 100 dollar entry fee if you all think its better.
Three Weigh masters must volunteer for this to work, Weigh Masters will collect regis fee's, record names and division placement of teams between 4:30AM-5:30AM the morning of. I will volunteer for the LR location and have a scales. Need one for Dardanelle and Pine Bluff Harbor.
Legal toruney waters are any water you can reach from launching in the Arkansas River that can reach the main river channel without getting out of your boat.
Awards Ceremony will be at Murry Park in Little Rock at 6:00PM (any suggestions welcomed)
Weigh in scales with be down to 1/10 oz and certified.
make it as complicated as can be. Make it so you need Gloria Alred to figure out who wins.
Sounds like a good idea. I like the single pole catagory!!
Matter of Opinion... I think it's very simple to understand as a initial floorplan and not complicated at all. If there is something too Complicated for you to understand just let me know and ill try to break it down in layman's terms for you Gomer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gomer Snerd
I like the two category idea. I used to shoot archery broad head tournaments and we had several categories to make it more fair to the people who chose the more primitive equipment.
I have two weigh in masters Midsouth Man will do the Little Rock Pool, I will do the Dardanelle Pool. I need a volunteer to handle the Pine Bluff pool weigh In. I would like to up the entry fee to 100 dollars per team to enter. Remember a team can bring along any child under 16 years to fish for free. Any of you who would volunteer for the Pine Bluff pool?