Online Striper Challenge for October

[RavensDfense]

I'll sign up for $30 if my 36.5 and 35 count. I really should've signed up

This annoys me, man. Just sign up and go catch a couple more.

[JAR]

What's holding people back from signing up? Would more people sign up for these types of challenges if we allowed any standard measuring device? Or if the cost was only $10?

Give me some feedback here so we can hopefully get more people involved in the next event next month.

$20 entry fee is reasonable. I was hoping you would have posted the list of people already signed up as requested earlier in the thread. Also posting pictures of the top fish would help. This would be my first challenge and the rules seem simple but here's a question... I just picked up a Frabill Bump Board and max size is 36 inches. What do you do if you catch a fish bigger than the measuring device?

[JAR]

This annoys me, man. Just sign up and go catch a couple more.

I see where he's coming from, especially if he is strictly shore bound. Easy for yak guys to move to a productive location, shore guys not so much. And your right too, the current leader can easily be topped with all of the mid to upper 20 inch fish in the bay right now.

[CB kayak 02]

$20 entry fee is reasonable. I was hoping you would have posted the list of people already signed up as requested earlier in the thread. Also posting pictures of the top fish would help. This would be my first challenge and the rules seem simple but here's a question... I just picked up a Frabill Bump Board and max size is 36 inches. What do you do if you catch a fish bigger than the measuring device?

you catch two fish over 36" = basically you'll win.... the judge can estimate the length

I just forgot to post the list, but what does that have to do with signing up?

List of Participants

Reelaxin
REdfish 12
ravensdfense
hemingway
JohnE
Joey Cover
Joey's Friend
Rhill

[CB kayak 02]

I see where he's coming from, especially if he is strictly shore bound. Easy for yak guys to move to a productive location, shore guys not so much. And your right too, the current leader can easily be topped with all of the mid to upper 20 inch fish in the bay right now.

The event is a month long anyone just fishing from shore can fish many different places too

[CB kayak 02]

I updated the allowed measuring devices to any standardized measuring device. Obviously hawg trough is still preferred and if you plan to fish any MAKBF events next year it will be the only allowed measuring device. It is well worth the $15!!

[Pat Smith]

I just want to say that even though I am not participating in this .. this month... I really like the idea. $20 is not too much money(basically it is just 3 rattle trap type lures). It adds a lot of interest and fun to our sport.

The ONLY reason I am not participating is that I JUST bought my Kayak two weeks ago, a roof rack to carry it, a paddle, a life vest, and basically a whole Salt water tackle setup.. so I am tapped out money wise. I really hope that this type of thing is encouraged and continues (though once it gets cold I am out.. way to wimpy to fish in the snow).

[JAR]

you catch two fish over 36" = basically you'll win.... the judge can estimate the length

I just forgot to post the list, but what does that have to do with signing up?

This is an online challenge, perhaps if there was more visibility then more people would sign up.

[Redfish12]

Yeah, just want to know who is competing/how much money is in the pot. It's all about transparency with these types of things.


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[Frogsauce]

I think it's a great idea. But I just would rather fish a local in-person contest. Keeps people honest. Not saying anyone would, but someone could easily go offshore or charter fishing and pull in a couple 50"ers and snap a pick with their kayak.

[Hemingway]

I think it's a great idea. But I just would rather fish a local in-person contest. Keeps people honest. Not saying anyone would, but someone could easily go offshore or charter fishing and pull in a couple 50"ers and snap a pick with their kayak.

On first glance I understand the above concern, however, let's think this through. First it is not easy to go offshore on a charter and luck out finding quality fish. But, more importantly, it is financially stupid. You will spend more on the charter than you probably will win in this little online competition. Ethically it is stupid as well. A cheater would be agreeing that his good name and reputation is only worth a few tens of dollars. I may be naive, but I feel to a man (or woman) the members of Snaggedline are better than that. For me, I am in it for the fun, and it will be a great incentive to fish a couple of more times than I might otherwise do this month.

[Frogsauce]

Even if only 15 people sign up, the 1st place payout is $240. A fishing charter is around $75. Several people have their own boats and would only be paying for gas. You can actually buy a big live striper off someone coming in from the charters for $50 easy.

I too, would think/hope the community here is better than that. But I am also not that trusting. Like I said, I think it's a good idea. But he asked for feedback as to why some people are not signing up. So there is mine.

Edit: If this were a private community/club, it would be different.

[CB kayak 02]

Updated Standings 10/10 4:30pm

Hemingway - 47"
Reelaxin - 41"
Redfish12 - 40.5"
Ravensdfense - 37.5"

[Reelaxin10]

My fish from this morning:IMG_6631.jpgIMG_6633.jpg

[CB kayak 02]

Updated 10/13 1pm

Hemingway - 58"
Rhill - 43.75"
Reelaxin - 41"
Redfish12 - 40.5"
Ravensdfense - 37.5"