Tournaments

[wishingiwasfishing]

Looking for partner to fish in upcoming 2012 walleye tournaments I have decent boat and decent rv just need some good company I have a few I'm going into already but not as many as I would like I fish a ton and hopefully those interested are avid walleye fans as well thanks

[Dan Foss]

Which tournaments are you planning on fishing? I am assuming you mean the SAWT tournaments?

[wishingiwasfishing]

Up north and sask as well been looking into dates but but some are conflicting I like sask. just because you know your going to catch fish that will be weighed as they don't have size limit and it's just different scenery I fish south a lot already but nothing is in stone except for the golden walleye,the vanity cup and regina beach

[Guitarplayingfish]

I would be interested, but if entry fees are anything like the SAWT tournys I won't be able to afford it.

[wishingiwasfishing]

They are actually more dough at least the ones I've looked into

[npauls]

I would love to check out the Northern and Sask. tourneys but the funds just aren't there for it right now. I will be lucky to even fish the SAWT this season.

[BBJTKLE&FISHINGADVENTURES]

Send me a Pm we will talk . I was looking to fish tournaments and would of required a partner aswell , so perhaps we can work something out .

[huntsfurfish]

SAWT tournments for 2012 are $450.00 each this year.

[npauls]

SAWT tournments for 2012 are $450.00 each this year.

Yup and I was going to have a tough time paying for the tourneys when it was $340. I really hope I can make it.

[gramps73]

I would be interested, but if entry fees are anything like the SAWT tournys I won't be able to afford it.

Guess you wont be fishing

Rowans 420.00
Vanity 1000.00
Golden 1000.00
And I think that the northern tournaments are all around the 400 mark..

The SAWT has raised the entry fees but the 340 was plus 20 for meals, so 360 was the entry.

This years fees and payouts are similar to the SWT and the NWT..

[gramps73]

Yup and I was going to have a tough time paying for the tourneys when it was $340. I really hope I can make it.

Nate
works out to 45 buck per guy, one less case of beer and you will be fine..lol

[npauls]

Nate
works out to 45 buck per guy, one less case of beer and you will be fine..lol

The problem is I didn't bring beer last year at all. I am not saying it is a bad thing with the rise in fees I was just going to struggle to get the funds with it being last years price let alone this years. I am talking with a some people about possibly helping out. I will do everything I can to make it work.

[huntsfurfish]

The problem is I didn't bring beer last year at all. I am not saying it is a bad thing with the rise in fees I was just going to struggle to get the funds with it being last years price let alone this years. I am talking with a some people about possibly helping out. I will do everything I can to make it work.

You are not the only one Nate. Others are concerned as well.

[huntsfurfish]

Nate you are the third person today unhappy with the increase.

Just today!

[npauls]

If I was in a better financial situation I don't think I would have even thought twice about it but with the position I am in right now I every dollar counts.

One of the hardest things I have done recently was tell Bob that he should look for another partner for this coming year because I am unsure if I will have the cash to fish the trail. I would have felt like garbage if I would have left him hanging and couldn't make it and then he has to cancel because he couldn't find someone to fish with.

[sonny42]

Wishingiwasfishing, The SWT has a number of tournaments in the $350.00 range Regina Beach Walleye Classic, Last Mountian Fall Classic, RowansRavine, Sask Landing, Elbow, Ft. Qu, Appelle Riverhhurst,To name a few The Regina Beach Walleye Classic has a $10,000 payout on a 100 boat field,
Check SWT web site for more info.

[sonny42]

Wishingiwasfishing, The SWT has a number of tournaments in the $350.00 range Regina Beach Walleye Classic, Last Mountian Fall Classic, Sask Landing, Elbow, Ft. Qu, Appelle Riverhhurst,To name a few The Regina Beach Walleye Classic has a $10,000 payout on a 100 boat field,
Check SWT web site for more info.

[wishingiwasfishing]

I haven't decided which ones to fish in but I know for certain the bigger paying ones are on my mind for sure sawt I want to fish but it seems like half the field strikes out on 50's and I believe the whole weighing in contributes a lot to the experience as a whole and I know catching 47's and 48's for 2 days is still fun but I'm really liking having fish in the live well and pulling up to the dock.It baffles me why the powers that be can't relax regs for 6 days a year to accommodate the fisherman considering it's a live release and would make every competitor stand a fighting chance and just at least get the opportunity to have his or her name called thru the speaker..........just my cents

[wishingiwasfishing]

Just my two cents.....this typing is for the birds

[npauls]

I haven't decided which ones to fish in but I know for certain the bigger paying ones are on my mind for sure sawt I want to fish but it seems like half the field strikes out on 50's and I believe the whole weighing in contributes a lot to the experience as a whole and I know catching 47's and 48's for 2 days is still fun but I'm really liking having fish in the live well and pulling up to the dock.It baffles me why the powers that be can't relax regs for 6 days a year to accommodate the fisherman considering it's a live release and would make every competitor stand a fighting chance and just at least get the opportunity to have his or her name called thru the speaker..........just my cents

The numbers being caught on the SAWT the last couple years have been due to terrible weather.

If you look at the Travers tourney from last year you will notice that there were quite a few more fish caught then any of the others. I think a good part of that is the good weather we received during that tourney.

If we get good weather this season I could see the numbers jump up pretty good.

[wishingiwasfishing]

Catching fish isn't really a big problem for me just really don't want to fish for 2 days and not have the opportunity to have the fish weighed all of ours reservoirs are awesome to fish at but regs really work against the fishermen in a tournament setting

[fish farmer]

Catching fish isn't really a big problem for me just really don't want to fish for 2 days and not have the opportunity to have the fish weighed all of ours reservoirs are awesome to fish at but regs really work against the fishermen in a tournament setting

I would say the opposite. Isn't the idea to have the most weight and not the most fish weighed in?

[Chris K]

FYI...Regina Beach will be a bigger entry fee for 2012 as it's their 20th anniversary and the entry fee is going to double, and so will the payout.

Chris K

[wishingiwasfishing]

Not really ......if winning is all you care about I suppose but it's still pretty satisfying to see yourself in standings and try to improve year to year I just think its cool to be able to be part of the whole process and that's hard when you can only count fish of 50 cms or better

[1100 mag]

the golden is 2000 from what im told

[npauls]

Not really ......if winning is all you care about I suppose but it's still pretty satisfying to see yourself in standings and try to improve year to year I just think its cool to be able to be part of the whole process and that's hard when you can only count fish of 50 cms or better

The good fishermen of the SAWT are consistently putting fish on the board every tourney. It is tough some days when you are going through a ton of fish and can't find a legal but that is what makes the SAWT so challenging. The competition is good and plenty of good people to hang out and chat with after a hard day on the water that will steer you in the right direction for the next day.

[Drop_Tine]

Guys look at it this way , actually it will be cheaper in the long run ! Last year it was 1500 for all four tournaments, this year 1500 for three tournaments, so thats one less tournament to pre fish for 2 days,plus tournament days, pay camping for 4 days , gas money , food , beer, whiskey , bait, and all the other cost, and the prize money is better at each tournament ! Just come out have fun , bring your family meet new people, enjoy your days out fishing! I dont know a guy who fishes tournaments to get rich, but i do know lots of guys who fish tournaments for the fun/ competative edge it brings! So stop complaining about the entry fee money you guys dont make sense, and your making the sawt look bad , when in reality the 4 guys running sawt have turned it around big time and are offering minor/ new changes in the positive direction for the sawt 2012 tournaments and the years to come! For the guys who like to complain step up and run the show , ill tell you what its not a easy !

My 2 cents

Jason

See you boys on the water !

[rapala76]

X2 well said

[wishingiwasfishing]

Was only looking for potential partners to fish in tournaments never said I was on a budget fees are the least of my worries and like I said earlier our reservoirs are great it's just unfortunate to pay 10 or 1000 dollars and come away with zeros beside your name getting to fully participate in all aspects of a tournament is pretty rewarding in itself but I also agree with getting out and having fun and I'm not complaining was simple stating my thoughts nor do I think the sawt folks are doing a bad job regs are something thats out of all our hands and anyone saying it doesn't matter to see your name in standings must be used of it because once you do it just ads another element to the whole thing

[horsetrader]

Catching fish isn't really a big problem for me just really don't want to fish for 2 days and not have the opportunity to have the fish weighed all of ours reservoirs are awesome to fish at but regs really work against the fishermen in a tournament setting

ever thing the regs were not setup for the sport-fishermen or the tournament fishermen but for the health of the fish and the fishery..........:thinking-006:

[huntsfurfish]

Guys look at it this way , actually it will be cheaper in the long run ! Last year it was 1500 for all four tournaments, this year 1500 for three tournaments, so thats one less tournament to pre fish for 2 days,plus tournament days, pay camping for 4 days , gas money , food , beer, whiskey , bait, and all the other cost, and the prize money is better at each tournament ! Just come out have fun , bring your family meet new people, enjoy your days out fishing! I dont know a guy who fishes tournaments to get rich, but i do know lots of guys who fish tournaments for the fun/ competative edge it brings! So stop complaining about the entry fee money you guys dont make sense, and your making the sawt look bad , when in reality the 4 guys running sawt have turned it around big time and are offering minor/ new changes in the positive direction for the sawt 2012 tournaments and the years to come! For the guys who like to complain step up and run the show , ill tell you what its not a easy !

My 2 cents

Jason

See you boys on the water !



Or you can look at it this way, for the same amount of entry fees you have lost 32 payouts(chances to win). The more oportunities for more people = better no?
Those same fishermen are still going to be out anyway = no savings:)
Agree having fun is a big part of it though.
Just saying, increasing entry fees may not be a good thing and may drive some teams away.

[wishingiwasfishing]

Yes I know what regs are for and changing isn't what I was saying if,I said its more fun to be able to weigh your fish it's not like the small aren't coming into boats already but this has gone way off topic anyhow I don't need a lecture from people I just wanted to hear from some guys who might be interested in fishing in some tournaments anyhow thanks for comments from those interested in what I posted for in the first place

[Drop_Tine]

ever thing the regs were not setup for the sport-fishermen or the tournament fishermen but for the health of the fish and the fishery..........:thinking-006:

Are u serious!!! For the health of the fish ! Oh boy u better go back to school! Alberta regs are not set up for the health of the fish ! Keep all the mid size and 10 lbs walleye and throw back the 30-49 cm fish ! How does this make the fishey better when your taking the breeder fish out of the lake ! Thats why you can go to any walleye lake ie chin, ridge, crawling valley and catch 50-60 20-46 cm fish a day! There are so many fish in the lakes that its stunting them! If it was set up for a healthy fishery than there would be a slot size of 50cm - 75 cm fish go back in the water! And people can eat the 30-45 cm fish 1-2 per person ! It would slow down on the poaching ! My opinion

[gramps73]

Are u serious!!! For the health of the fish ! Oh boy u better go back to school! Alberta regs are not set up for the health of the fish ! Keep all the mid size and 10 lbs walleye and throw back the 30-49 cm fish ! How does this make the fishey better when your taking the breeder fish out of the lake ! Thats why you can go to any walleye lake ie chin, ridge, crawling valley and catch 50-60 20-46 cm fish a day! There are so many fish in the lakes that its stunting them! If it was set up for a healthy fishery than there would be a slot size of 50cm - 75 cm fish go back in the water! And people can eat the 30-45 cm fish 1-2 per person ! It would slow down on the poaching ! My opinion

Your opinion and many others as well, well said Drop

[diamonddave]

From looking for a partner for fishing tourny's, to how alberta is wrecking the fishing here. Another thread derailed in record time.

[horsetrader]

Are u serious!!! For the health of the fish ! Oh boy u better go back to school! Alberta regs are not set up for the health of the fish ! Keep all the mid size and 10 lbs walleye and throw back the 30-49 cm fish ! How does this make the fishey better when your taking the breeder fish out of the lake ! Thats why you can go to any walleye lake ie chin, ridge, crawling valley and catch 50-60 20-46 cm fish a day! There are so many fish in the lakes that its stunting them! If it was set up for a healthy fishery than there would be a slot size of 50cm - 75 cm fish go back in the water! And people can eat the 30-45 cm fish 1-2 per person ! It would slow down on the poaching ! My opinion

I was trying to make the point that the regs are not set up to help either sport fishermen or the tournament fishermen. But if you are to blind sided to see that so be it. As far as going back to school one of the most ridiculous comments ever made but so be it.

[wishingiwasfishing]

Just one last reply in regards to regs and how they are set and who they are set up for I didn't want regs changed or think regs are wrong what I am saying is that how can you or anyone else think that giving everyone a chance to weigh some fish is going to harm fishery??its a catch and RELEASE last time I checked and I know alot fisherman would like to be able to participate on another level not just 30 boats that know the lakes intimately either way it's not going to change and that's ok too I was simply making a statement.
Nor am I blind or stupid or a elitist fisherman I just know the fish are being caught anyhow so how does it harm the fishey to weigh fish that are already being caught?In any event I value everyone's opinion just can't see why my original post looking for potential friends to fish with needed to become a debate about what's right for fishery our opinions are just that opinions. Lots of educators here but again I'm not trying say anything should be changed I just think it would ad a different exp. to all those in attendance

[Drop_Tine]

Or you can look at it this way, for the same amount of entry fees you have lost 32 payouts(chances to win). The more oportunities for more people = better no?
Those same fishermen are still going to be out anyway = no savings:)
Agree having fun is a big part of it though.
Just saying, increasing entry fees may not be a good thing and may drive some teams away.

Ok if it = no saving why complain about the entry fee ! Higher pay out will hopefully bring a few more teams from northern alberta and sask! And since its 100 extra per tournament that your complaining about , why fish if u cant afford it ! I guess if 100 bucks makes or breaks you , im no financial advisor but i suggest you stay home and maybe only due 1 tournament instead of three!! Food and bills are more important than fishing !

Once again my opinion !

[rapala76]

wishingiwasfishing i was planning on doing all the sawt and some swt but have never fished the swt. I have a 2007 1800 crestliner set up real well for walleye and a 34 foot 2006 motorhome for travel if needed. In the past i have stayed in hotels but also enjoy camping. I'm game for any tournament and $ isn't a problem.

[huntsfurfish]

Ok if it = no saving why complain about the entry fee ! Higher pay out will hopefully bring a few more teams from northern alberta and sask! And since its 100 extra per tournament that your complaining about , why fish if u cant afford it ! I guess if 100 bucks makes or breaks you , im no financial advisor but i suggest you stay home and maybe only due 1 tournament instead of three!! Food and bills are more important than fishing !

Once again my opinion !

First off, wishingiwasfishing sorry about the off topic/hijack. We will start a new post if needed. But one last post to drop tine.

I can afford the entry fee and will be there to take your money:).
However, some that I have talked to may not!!!! Hope we get lots of Northern trail guys to make up for it. Maybe we should raise the entry to $1500.00? Good payouts.

[wishingiwasfishing]

No worries a lot of guys got in touch with and I have to say my post was really successful despite rolling off topic......cheer's to all the fisherman who have to much time on there hands only 16 more weeks and we are ALL golden see you on the water

[Drop_Tine]

First off, wishingiwasfishing sorry about the off topic/hijack. We will start a new post if needed. But one last post to drop tine.

I can afford the entry fee and will be there to take your money:).
However, some that I have talked to may not!!!! Hope we get lots of Northern trail guys to make up for it. Maybe we should raise the entry to $1500.00? Good payouts.

LMAO, i dont think youve taken any so far but hey 2012 is a new season maybe you will turn over a new leaf this year! :) ...... There already quite a few 500 to 2000 dollar tournaments , i know its been talked about putting on a 1000$ tourny in the south!

[npauls]

LMAO, i dont think youve taken any so far but hey 2012 is a new season maybe you will turn over a new leaf this year! :) ...... There already quite a few 500 to 2000 dollar tournaments , i know its been talked about putting on a 1000$ tourny in the south!

That would be an intense tourney and I would love to be there to compete. I think if they did a big money tourney like that on Newel or Macgregor it would fill up fast and draw quite a bit of attention from guys in Sask. and up north.

[Drop_Tine]

That would be an intense tourney and I would love to be there to compete. I think if they did a big money tourney like that on Newel or Macgregor it would fill up fast and draw quite a bit of attention from guys in Sask. and up north.

Garanteed

[gramps73]

Dare to dream you 2

[npauls]

Dare to dream you 2

Spill the beans :thinking-006: