3^rd Annual Delaware River Striped Bass Tournament

SATURDAY MARCH 30, 2013 
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 6

Sun-Up to 3:00 PM Weigh in @ the WEBC Dock

WEST END BOAT CLUB, 500 WEST 2ND STREET, ESSINGTON, PA 19029   • 610-521-4747

LAUNCH: ANYWHERE ON THE DELAWARE

INCLUDES: Refreshments   •  Food/Buffet After Weigh~in.

$$$ Prizes for 1st 2nd & 3^rd Place  • Door Prize Raffles  • St Croix Rod & Penn Reel  • Cabelas Prizes
(Prize values vary based on the number of entries.)

REGISTRATION FEE: $40.00 per person, online or the W.E.B.C along with one of the contacts below. Registration Due 3/29/13  • Captains Meeting @ the W.E.B.C 3/29/13 @ 7 PM.

ENTRY FEE
$40.00 per person must be received by March 29th, 2013 (End of Captain's Meeting). All registered boats entrance fees include eligibility to all prizes; tournament food beverages are available at the WEBC throughout the event. Includes buffet and beverages after the weigh in station has closed @4pm. You can also register in person at the West End Boat Club, 500 West 2nd St., Essington, PA 19029   •  610-521-4747.

ENTRY DEADLINE Entries must be received by close of Captain’s Meeting March 29, 2013.

 CAPTAINS MEETING
Captains Meeting will be held on March 29, 2013 at 7:00 PM at W.E.B Club. At least one representative from each boat must be present.

 FISHING DATES AND HOURS
The tournament fishing day is Saturday March 30. Fishing hours are from Sun up to 3:00 weigh in PM. No lines or chumming of any kind is permitted in the water previous to the starting time. Any fish hooked prior to the stop fish time of 3:00 may be played until boated or released. Rain date: Sunday, April 6, 2013.

 BOUNDRIES
Participants are prohibited from laying out over night. All boats must depart on the morning of the fishing day and any boats not in compliance will be disqualified. Inshore / Near Shore Boundaries (from Shoreline) are set at Rivers State boundaries. All of the Delaware River is within the boundaries of the tournament.

 WEATHER OR KNOT
Fishing will be on the scheduled day and is Captain’s choice. Fishing by any one boat in the tournament on the fishing day or partial day constitutes an official tournament and prizes awarded. If the event is canceled by extraordinary extreme weather or natural disaster, 50% of the registration money will be refunded. All non-refundable registration monies will be donated to the charity. The decision to cancel the tournament will be made by the Tournament Director. All participants enter this tournament at their own risk and discretion and will accept full responsibility for their own boat and crew.

 ROD, REELS & BAIT
It is the responsibility of the Captains and Anglers of each vessel to follow all Local, State, and Federal Recreational Fishing Regulations (No Commercial Licenses will be honored). No prizes will be rewarded to any entry not in compliance with these regulations. I.G.F.A. all tackle rules apply unless otherwise noted or discussed prior to fishing. This is a rod and reel event; no nets or other devices will be permitted.

WEIGHING YOUR CATCH
All eligible fish must be available for weigh-in no later than 4:00PM on the scheduled fishing day. Anglers are not required to dock at W.E.B.C, but must report to the W.E.B.C weigh stations by the deadline for all eligible fish to count. The main weigh station is located at W.E.B.C if any question arises as to the qualifications of a fish; tournament officials have the option of gutting and/or retaining the fish for judges’ inspection and future reference. Fish must be in a fresh and edible condition. Judges decision is final.

THE PRIZES
First, second and third heaviest fish in each category of the River Tournament (Striped Bass) will be awarded cash prizes. First prize is $$$ second prize $$$* and third prize is $$$* in each category.
*Prize money is based on the number of boats registered. Maximum of 100 boat registrations.

COMMUNICATION
All communication between judges at the tournament headquarters and fishermen during fishing times will be monitored on VHF channel? (YTBD)

Important Contact Information:
Tournament Chairman: Lou Perti  610-299-8566

 WEBC 610-521-4747
 
Officials:
Tom Palmer 302-293-2235
Donald Clark 610~497~3429
Jim Salvey 484-576-6751


Weight Masters
Jim Salvey
Will from C&D Crabbing & Fishing Outfitters

Bait Station   
C&D Crabbing & Fishing Outfitters
(302) 995-CRAB

• All boats must be registered and paid in full prior to the end of the Captains Meeting on March 29th 2013. Registration fees are non- refundable.
• The Delaware River Striped Bass Tournament is a strong advocate of catch and release and conservation.
• Any protests must be submitted in writing to the Tournament Director by no later than 7:30PM on Saturday, March 30th 2013. The Rules Committee at their discretion may use polygraph test on any Captain, crew member or angler to reach a decision. By virtue of your paid entry all participants agree to the final decision of the Rules Committee.
• The tournament and its sponsors are not responsible for the conduct, personal injury, damages or negligence on the part of any participant.
• The Tournament Committee reserves the right to inspect any boats entered into the tournament without notice.