The state of Michigan plans on cutting 1 million coho (40% reduction) from stocking in 2008 due to budget constraints. An effort to raise money to support the rearing of coho by the state of Michigan is underway. Donations have already been made by local salmon clubs and here is another opportunity to give while having fun. A benefit PRO/AM format tournament is being held on Sat. August 26 in Winthrop Harbor, IL to raise money to supplement 2008 coho stocking in Lake Michigan.
1st Annual “Spend A Buck Save A Coho” Pro/Am Fishing Tournament Saturday, Aug 26, 2006 Northpoint Marina, Winthrop Harbor, IL
I. ENTRY FEE A. The fee is $100 per boat for Amateur and $250 for Pro Divisions. All applications and payments must be received prior to Aug 25, 7 P.M.
B. Entry fees are non-refundable after Aug 25, 2006, 7 P.M., except in the event of the cancellation of the tournament due to weather or other reasons beyond the control of the Tournament Committee.
II. PRIZES A. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 5 boats entered in each division based on the following percentages of total entry fees from each division. 1st Place 50% 2nd Place 25% 3rd Place 10% 4th Place 10% 5th Place 5%
B. In case of ties, the prize money between the two or more places the participants would have won will be divided equally between the tied contestants.
III. SCORING A. All winners will be determined by the Tournament Committee, and their decision will be final. B. Winners will be determined on the total accumulation of points. Points will be assigned as ten points per fish and one point per pound. C. The following species shall be eligible. COHO SALMON CHINOOK SALMON BROWN TROUT STEELHEAD OR RAINBOW TROUT LAKE TROUT ATLANTIC SALMON
IV. BOAT IDENTIFICATION A. The Tournament Committee will furnish to each contestant a boat identification number and flag. B. The boat identification number must be permanently displayed on the Starboard side of the participant’s boat at all times during the contest. The flag must be displayed on the radio antenna or similar elevated device.
V. DATES AND HOURS A. The tournament will be held on Saturday, Aug 26, 2006. Rain date will be Sunday, Aug 27, 2006. B. The tournament schedule will be as follows: 1. Friday Aug 25, 2006 – Signup from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. Location: Tropics Bar, Northpoint Marina, Winthrop Harbor, IL 2. Friday Aug 25, 2006 – Captain’s Meeting at 7:00 P.M. Location: Tropics Bar, Northpoint Marina, Winthrop Harbor, IL 3. Saturday Aug 26- Fishing Period 6:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. 4. The rain date will be Sunday, Aug 27, 2006. C. Each boat and crew must have at least one member in attendance at the Captain’s Meeting. D. The contest will be considered official if a total of three (3) hours are fished.
VI. START AND FINISH A. All boats must leave Northpoint Marina by water. B. All boats must be in the water and must visually check in with the Tournament Official prior to the official start. C. Check in will begin at approximately 5:10 AM. D. Run Time: Boats will be allowed approximately a 30 minute run time, once all boats have checked in (5:30 AM). E. The official start of the contest will be made from the Committee Boat or Contest Headquarters at 6:00 AM. F. The official clock for the contestants will be kept at contest headquarters. G. Each boat must be within the designated holding area prior to the end of the Contest (2:00 P.M.). Each boat must visually check with the Tournament Officials as they enter the holding area.
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