NC Spanish Mackerel Tournament

Breaking News Update

Well, not exactly. But, about as accurate as so much of the so-called breaking news we see on all those cable news channels.

Some have asked about the payout of prize money for the NC State Spanish Mackerel Championship.

The total prize money will depend on the number of boats entered. But, as an example, this will be the split if 40 or 50 boats are enterd:

                        First             Second       Third     Fourth

40 entries        975               585             390         (only after 50 entries)

50 entries        1219             609             366         244

With each additional 10 entries, we add another "place".

The committee continues to work on getting additional prizes. Stay tuned for updates.

You see, it's a fun tournament, but there is a chance that you can win some decent money. And, as stated before, anyone can catch spanish, and the anglers on a 13 foot Boston Whaler stand as good a chance of placing in the money as anglers fishing on a 31 foot Contender. 

Rules

North Carolina State Spanish Mackerel Championship

Sponsored by Onslow Bay Saltwater Fishing Club

Date: 11 June 2011

Rain date: 12 June 2011

Time: 5:30 am-3:00 pm

Where: North Carolina Coast

The Onslow Bay Saltwater Fishing Club is sponsoring the 2011 North Carolina State Spanish Mackerel Championship, hereafter referred to as NCSSMC, tournament, or tourney. Fishing enthusiasts are invited and encouraged to participate in what we anticipate will be a family-oriented tournament, one in which everyone has an equal chance of winning.

The purpose of this tournament is to promote fishing, good fellowship, and sportsmanship.

·        Vessels may fish any NC coastal waters, but no lines may be in the water prior to 5:30 am on tournament day.

·        There is no check-out, but all anglers must enter coastal waters from a North Carolina inlet.

·        All anglers must abide by all North Carolina fishing regulations. Captains are responsible for the safe operation of their vessels.

·        The official weigh station will be at Casper’s Dry Stack Marina, 301 Water Street, Swansboro;  34° 41.17' N   77° 7.21' W .The scales will open at 12:30 pm, and all anglers must be checked in at that location no later than 3:00 pm.

·        All times are Eastern Daylight Savings Time.

·        Due to changing conditions at Bogue Inlet, as well as unforeseen and often unscheduled closings of the ICW in the area of Camp Lejeune and Onslow

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Beach, anglers should take those conditions into consideration in planning fishing schedules.

·        Live bait, artificial lures, or a combination of the baits may be used. Fish must be taken with rod and reel. Fish must be caught on Tournament Day.

·        Competing vessels may not congregate or meet with any other vessel during the tournament. Competing vessels may not receive or exchange any supplies, including bait, during tournament hours. The only exception is in the event of an emergency. Tournament officials should be notified via telephone (919-923-9723) or VHF radio (channel  72 or 16) in the event of any emergency.

·        The top three fish from each vessel will be weighed, and prizes will be awarded for the largest aggregate weights. The number of winning places will be determined by the number of entries.

·        In the event of a tie in any place, the first boat checked in will be the winner.

·        Boaters may drop off no more than ONE person at a dock or landing prior to checking in at Casper’s, in order to move a vehicle and trailer to a more convenient location. Nothing may be removed from, or added to, the boat, and no one else may board the vessel.

·        A check-in boat will log your entry number and the official time as you’re approaching the weigh-in location. You must display your assigned number to the persons on the check-in boat. It will be anchored within sight of Casper’s Dry Stack Marina.

·        At the weigh in location, one person 18 or older must exit the boat with only fish to be weighed. There will be no courtesy weigh-ins. We encourage anglers to equip their boats with an accurate digital scale to allow them to select the three largest fish, by weight. If entering the Junior division, those anglers must also be present at the weigh-in.  Junior anglers may be asked for proof of age. For the purpose of this tournament, Juniors are those who are under 16 on 11 June 2011.

·        In addition to the Grand Prize, there will be a Tournament Within a Tournament (TWT) for those wishing to participate. The single heaviest fish                                 

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entered will win the TWT prize, which will be based on the number of participants. The TWT entry is $25 per participating vessel.                        

·        The Grand Prizes for aggregate weight are Primary Prizes;  the TWT Prize is the Secondary Prize.

·        No more than three fish may be weighed for the aggregate category.  

·        In the event of a challenge to the weigh-ins, whether it’s a rules challenge or a weight challenge, the decision of the OBSFC Committee will be final. Protest challenges must be accompanied by $100 deposit. If the challenge is upheld, the deposit will be refunded. If the challenge is denied, the deposit will be forfeited.

·        All fish entered must have been caught by anglers on boats entered in the NCSSMC during the tournament hours, 5:30 am - 3:00 pm, on the day of the tournament, and according to all NCSSMC rules.

·        A University of North Carolina Wilmington marine biologist will examine the entries to verify eligibility. All fish are subject to a complete examination.

·        Fish entered for prizes will be returned to the anglers once all fish have been weighed, and any challenges have been resolved.

·        All anglers and crew are subject to a polygraph examination. Refusing to submit to an exam will result in disqualification.

·        The entry fee is $65 per boat for OBSFC members, and $75 for non-members.  The club will retain the $10.00 non-member fee, plus 25% of the base entry fees for all entries.

The club will monitor VHF channel 72 during the tournament should you should have questions.  You may also call 919-923-9723 on Tournament Day ONLY.

 After you are instructed to drop your representative(s) via VHF channel 72, please back away from the docks. If you do not have a working VHF radio, notify

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the check-in boat when you first check in. You can pick him/her up after the fish are weighed. A pick-up point will be designated. Your representative(s) will be given the weigh slip, and must sign the official form(s).

In the unlikely event that no fish are weighed in, the collected prize money will be used for future Spanish mackerel tournaments sponsored by the OBSFC. TWT entry fees will be refunded if no fish are weighed. Sponsor contributions will be returned if no fish are weighed.

Sponsors for Junior Angler will provide prizes for the heaviest fish weighed in each category. Fish entered in the Aggregate Weight or TWT categories WILL be eligible for these divisions, if caught by a Junior Angler. One or more Junior Anglers on each competing vessel may enter fish separate from those entered in the aggregate category.

Depending on participating sponsors, other divisions may be added.

The North Carolina State Spanish Mackerel Championship rules, as adopted, will not be changed prior to or after the tournament.

         Entry Form

North Carolina State Spanish Mackerel Championship

Onslow Bay Saltwater Fishing Club

Registration Fee: OBSFC members, $65.00. Non Members, $75.00

Total Amount: $_______________________

Make All Checks Payable and mail to: Onslow Bay Saltwater Fishing Club, PO Box 1522, Swansboro, NC 28584

OBSFC Member ___Y  /  N__________

Boat Name:__________________________

Registration #: _______________________

Boat Owner's Name: __________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________________________

State: ______________________ Zip code:_______________

Phone: ____________________

Email: _____________________________________________________

Crew/Phone____________________________________________

Crew/Phone ____________________________________________

Crew/Phone ____________________________________________

Crew/Phone ____________________________________________

Junior Angler/Phone ______________________________________________

This entry form is for the Onslow bay Saltwater Fishing Club North Carolina State Spanish Mackerel Championship (NCSSMC).  I understand that I, as Registrant/ Captain/Boat Owner, am fully responsible for my boat and its occupants at all times. By signing this form and submitting registration documentation and Entry Fees, I herby certify and attest that I have read and understand all Rules and Regulations of the Onslow Bay Saltwater Fishing Club NCSSMC and will abide with any and all decisions of the Tournament Committee. By signing this waiver of liability I hereby agree to release and absolve any and all Tournament Committees, Casper’s Dry Stack Marina and Employees or Agents of these entities of any and all damages or liabilities growing out of the contest after entering the Tournament. By the use of this entry form the entrant acknowledges that he/ she has authority to contract for and

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represent his/ her crew. Release of advertising information, including photographic likenesses, is also hereby granted.

RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

I, the boat’s owner or operator, my team, and guests aboard agree and understand that the Onslow Bay Saltwater Fishing Club, its members, directors, officers, employees, agents and sponsors (hereinafter referred to as the OBSFC) shall not be liable under any circumstances for any circumstances for any injuries or damages to person(s) or property resulting from or in any way connected with our participation in this tournament whether caused by, or contributed to, by any negligent act or negligent omission of the OBSFC or by any other reason or cause whatsoever. We hereby remise, release, and forever discharge the OBSFC from all claims, suits, obligations, liabilities, losses, damages, costs or expenses which we may have against the OBSFC, arising out of, resulting from, or in any way connected with our participation in this tournament. We understand this release includes claims based upon any negligent omission of the OBSFC. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we hereby agree to indemnify, to defend with counsel acceptable to the OBSFC, and to hold the OBSFC harmless from and against any and all claims, suits, obligation, liabilities, losses, damages, costs or expenses including but not limited to reasonable attorney fees regardless of whether it is caused by, or in part by, a party indemnified and held harmless hereunder, arising out of, resulting from, or and any way connected with our participation in this tournament.

WEATHER - All boats, owners, operators, masters, crews, guests and anglers will operate their vessels and / or fish at their own discretion and solely at their own risk.

INSURANCE - Participants in all tournaments are advised to obtain insurance covering themselves and their vessels’ participation.

Signature required_________________________________________Date________________

Last four of SSN/FED.ID.#______________________________