Ideas for an AO online ice fishing tournament? - Page 3

coppercarbide · #61 11-19-2013, 09:28 AM

Thought I'd compile the rules that everyone seems to agree upon:

1. All Alberta sportfish have their own category:
Lake Trout, Cutties, Rainbow, Brook, Browns, Whitefish, Rocky Mountain Whites, Walleye/Sauger, Pike, Perch, Burb, Sturg (I think that's all?)

2. The fish will be in a picture showing the entire fish, along with a tape measure cleary and unarguably showing the length of the fish according to Alberta regs here: http://www.albertaregulations.ca/fis...eral-regs.html under "Measuring Fish Length"

3. Each person will have a personalized entry card they will print. This MUST be included in any pictures of the fish.

4. Lake MUST be in AB. This is an honour-system thing, as you are not required to disclose which lake it was.

5. Start date of Dec 1, End Date March 31

Still needs discussion:

1. All we have discussed is bragging for 'biggest fish'. I think it'd be cool to see "Most Species Caught" as well

2. Prizes. Some resistance here and needs to be someone to go out to Fishing Hole, Cabelas, etc... Not sure if this part is going to happen.

3. Who is designing ID cards?

coppercarbide · #62 11-19-2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DiabeticKripple

something like this work? just a sheet of paper, take some tape and cover it so it cant get wet.

I'm not sure we need the species on the ID card. Just a forum handle I think, people can take it with them whenever they go fishing?

AppleJax · #63 11-19-2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dago

We should have a start date and an end date. Lets start Dec.1 and end Feb 28. Can someone with better computer skills than me figure out an I'D card we can print off and use in our pictures.

Season ends March 31 up here for ice. How about Dec1-March31?

coppercarbide · #64 11-19-2013, 09:29 AM

Anyone else have any other ideas for awards?

- Biggest fish in each category is obvious.
- I floated 'most type of species in one year'

Anything else?

DiabeticKripple · #65 11-19-2013, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by coppercarbide

I'm not sure we need the species on the ID card. Just a forum handle I think, people can take it with them whenever they go fishing?

sure ill edit it

DiabeticKripple · #66 11-19-2013, 09:33 AM

i dont think the dates should be set. just fish ice on to ice off

Hunter Trav · #67 11-19-2013, 10:14 AM

The end date should be Mar. 31. Lots of lakes close at this time anyways, licenses expire, its a good way to bring the contest to an official close. Otherwise you will have guys like me who will risk going out way late if there is ice somewhere. My personal latest icefishing date was May 15, about 2 years ago at Spray. Biggest fish in each category, and the most species are more than enough bragging titles, otherwise we'll need Chuck Norris in here to deflate some egos...lol

2 pictures per, one of the fish and a YELLOW tape measure beside it for the length, one of the fisherman holding the fish PROPERLY, and it has to show you on the ice either beside a hole, tent, or with the lake in the background. And I guess it doesn't need to include a face shot for those who are too ugly and embarrassed to have their picture up on here...

DiabeticKripple · #68 11-19-2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Hunter Trav

The end date should be Mar. 31. Lots of lakes close at this time anyways, licenses expire, its a good way to bring the contest to an official close. Otherwise you will have guys like me who will risk going out way late if there is ice somewhere. My personal latest icefishing date was May 15, about 2 years ago at Spray. Biggest fish in each category, and the most species are more than enough bragging titles, otherwise we'll need Chuck Norris in here to deflate some egos...lol

2 pictures per, one of the fish and a YELLOW tape measure beside it for the length, one of the fisherman holding the fish PROPERLY, and it has to show you on the ice either beside a hole, tent, or with the lake in the background. And I guess it doesn't need to include a face shot for those who are too ugly and embarrassed to have their picture up on here...

why yellow? as long as you can easily see the numbers and the end of the tape, it should be good.

Hunter Trav · #69 11-19-2013, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DiabeticKripple

why yellow? as long as you can easily see the numbers and the end of the tape, it should be good.

Its easier to see and read. A white tape would blend with the background somewhat. They are very specific about using a yellow tape in the ice shanty tourney, and I believe thats why...

kevinhits · #70 11-19-2013, 10:55 AM

I am in...

I think I will just head out to newell with WC and steal his monster pike this winter...

huntsfurfish · #71 11-19-2013, 11:30 AM

I like the end of Feb. Down south we could have open water in March

. That is still a 3 month derby.

Hunter Trav · #72 11-19-2013, 12:07 PM

You still have the option to come north to fish in March if that happens...

Dale S · #73 11-19-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by huntsfurfish

I like the end of Feb. Down south we could have open water in March

. That is still a 3 month derby.

I agree, fishing down south closes March15. Lets make it the end of Feb.

Dale S · #74 11-19-2013, 12:19 PM

As far as prizes.How ever wants to sponsor a fish category will be responsible for a plaque or trophy. And has the responsibility to get it to the winner.I will sponsor the Perch category.

kevinhits · #75 11-19-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dago

I agree, fishing down south closes March15. Lets make it the end of Feb.

DiabeticKripple · #76 11-19-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dago

As far as prizes.How ever wants to sponsor a fish category will be responsible for a plaque or trophy. And has the responsibility to get it to the winner.I will sponsor the Perch category.

i thought there will be no prizes, only bragging rights

LeroyvdH · #77 11-19-2013, 03:37 PM

Sounds like fun..
Leroy

Vigsy · #78 11-19-2013, 05:52 PM

I think march 31st is a good end the last couple days up north are prime pike fishing.

BeeGuy · #79 11-19-2013, 05:53 PM

I think excluding bull trout is a good idea.

I don't think it is necessary to make a rule dictating how a fish must be held, and whether it is alive or not.

It goes without saying that C&R fish should be held in a manner that causes the least amount of stress.

It also goes without saying that C&R fish will be alive when they are measured.

If, I'm taking my fish home for dinner, who cares whether it is alive or not when I measure it?

Adding a bunch of small rules like this will just lead to:

Dale S · #80 11-19-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BeeGuy

I think excluding bull trout is a good idea.

I don't think it is necessary to make a rule dictating how a fish must be held, and whether it is alive or not.

It goes without saying that C&R fish should be held in a manner that causes the least amount of stress.

It also goes without saying that C&R fish will be alive when they are measured.

If, I'm taking my fish home for dinner, who cares whether it is alive or not when I measure it?

Adding a bunch of small rules like this will just lead to:

Bull Trout are out. The only rules we need to follow are the ones in the reg. booklet. I will start a poll on the ending date for the derby. Sounds like everyone is good with starting on Dec 1.

AppleJax · #81 11-19-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dago

Bull Trout are out. The only rules we need to follow are the ones in the reg. booklet. I will start a poll on the ending date for the derby. Sounds like everyone is good with starting on Dec 1.

Lets meet in the middle and go for March 15th. As mentioned March is prime time up north here for the big girls.

Dale S · #82 11-19-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AppleJax

Lets meet in the middle and go for March 15th. As mentioned March is prime time up north here for the big girls.

That sounds good March 15 it is. And one other thing the south is going to take most of the trophies.

Dale S · #83 11-19-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DiabeticKripple

i thought there will be no prizes, only bragging rights

I think a plaque or trophy would go along good with bragging rights.

Gust · #84 11-19-2013, 06:32 PM

so the minimum size is BG's or is there a minimum.

I'm still reading the rules on how to play Monopoly,, was never a strong point.

BeeGuy · #85 11-19-2013, 06:33 PM

I'll put together a trophy for the RMWF.

That'll save on postage.

BeeGuy · #86 11-19-2013, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Gust

so the minimum size is BG's or is there a minimum.

I'm still reading the rules on how to play Monopoly,, was never a strong point.

There is no minimum.

The only rule in monopoly is the banker always wins...

BeeGuy · #87 11-19-2013, 06:35 PM

It should be clarified that only bodies of water which fall under the Alberta Fishing Reg's apply.

Private and community managed fisheries do not qualify.

Gust · #88 11-19-2013, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BeeGuy

I'll put together a trophy for the RMWF.

That'll save on postage.

I have the pike trophy and it is truly stunning,,, it stinks right now, but by then it will be gorgeous.

AppleJax · #89 11-19-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dago

That sounds good March 15 it is. And one other thing the south is going to take most of the trophies.

Bah! I'm going to catch the Laker trophy and it sure wont be down south!

Dale S · #90 11-21-2013, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DiabeticKripple

sure ill edit it

Did you get something figured out. I don't think we need to register. Just make sure you have a copy of what ever is made up. We have 2 categories perch and RMWF that have sponsors. Sponsor a trophy you think your going to win.