Susquehanna Flats Kayak Fishing Jamboree Announcement

[Rockchaser]

Hey there Mullet,

How many people signed up so far?
I will be there early Friday to getthe lay of the land/water.

[jffoley]

Jimmy!

See you there!! Beechnut Loop site #10.

John

[Rockchaser]

Right on John, I am waiting to see if my friend is going to join me to make my reservation. He has a nice pop up camper I wouldn't mind staying in.

[Mullet Miller]

We're sitting at 25ish right now. Promises of more on the way and hoping for 50. I'll get a map out to everyone who is staying at the campground. I'll be in site 60 on the Acorn Loop, new travel trailer.

[Rockchaser]

Nice I am looking forward to it.

[Redfish12]

I'm in Bob! Got the approval from the little COO.

[Mullet Miller]

I'm in Bob! Got the approval from the little COO.

[Mullet Miller]

OK, Shirt order has gone in on the amount of registrants as of today. I have 35 registered. I ordered 50 shirts, that gives me a few for late registrants, and I can't guarantee size at this point.

[medicyaker]

You got me, right Bob? i need an XL

[Mullet Miller]

Got ya Tom...

[mi327]

OK, Shirt order has gone in on the amount of registrants as of today. I have 35 registered. I ordered 50 shirts, that gives me a few for late registrants, and I can't guarantee size at this point.

So walk up registration is allowed?

[chimo]

I will be there but will do the walk up registration. Made my reservation for site 36 on the Acorn loop.

Chimo

[Mullet Miller]

There are some important changes made to the some times and locations within the State Park. Those that are registered have received and email notifying them of changes. The following will serve as a posting of the changes on this and other forums.

Captains Meeting Friday, April 13thst at 6pm;
We will be posting all of the info to be discussed at the Captains meeting on Stripers Online early Friday for those that can't make it. The Captains meeting is not mandatory, but will have some info on hotspots etc. Check-in will also happen at this time. T-shirts, door prizes, and Calcutta’s will be taken care of.

What is a Calcutta format?
4 Calcutta’s have been added. We will have one for Striper, Catfish, LMB, Slam & Jr Anglers. They are each $5 to enter and have 100% payback. Biggest fish wins the pot. Remember to bring some cash with you to enter the Calcutta's!!! Only registered participants can enter the Calcutta’s.

Food;
The food tab is being picked up by Dupont Performance Polymers Kalrez. we are planing on a catered Pig Roast with a Broccoli Salad and Potato Salad. Dinner will be approximately at 4:00PM at Pavilion #1 at the Day Use Area of the State Park.


Tournament Portion;

This is a standard Catch, Photo and Release event. The State of Maryland Catch and Release Season prohibits the harvest of any Striped Bass. The regulations are available at the DNR Website; http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries...ecregchrt.html Please familiarize yourself with them, and practice extreme care with these fish when handling.

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded for Slam, Striped Bass, Catfish, LMB and Jr Angler. While we recommend catch and release, legal fish may be kept for consumption without penalty. Please do not bring fish to be judged. We do not need to see them. Please do not keep any Striped Bass.

Calcutta;

Categories; Slam, Striped Bass, Catfish, LMB and Jr Division with 100% Payback

It's simple, put $5 bucks in the hat for a division and the biggest takes the loot. You must be registered for the Jamboree to participate in any of the Calcutta’s.

Slam consists of ONE STRIPED BASS, ONE CATFISH, AND ONE OTHER.

The "OTHER FISH" can be a LMB or any other spiecies caught by hook and line only.

Participants in the Calcutta’s can only score a fish once. If you enter your fish in the Slam, you can not enter it into another Calcutta category.



Rules and Regulations;

1. Participation and Eligibility- Participation is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Minors are eligible to participate with a parent or guardian signature on the release form. A completed participant packet and entry fee must be received no later than 6am, Saturday April 14th unless other terms have been agreed upon by the event director.

2. Registration and Captain’s Meeting- Each participant must register and pay by 6am, April 14th, 2012. Participants’ registration will be open through the captain’s meeting at 6:00 pm – 10pm, Friday, April 13th, and 4:30am – 5:30am, Saturday, Saturday April 14th at Site #60 of The Susquehanna State Park Campground Acorn Loop, 4122 Wilkinson Road, Havre de Grace, MD 21078. Attendance at the captain’s meeting is NOT mandatory, but hot spots will be shared freely at the meeting.

3. Rain Date – In the event of unsafe weather conditions on Saturday the 14th, the event will no longer have a rain date due to the cost of renting the Pavilion on Saturday. The Dinner will continue as planned on Saturday Afternoon at 4:00PM. There will not be any refunds as this is a charity event. All prizes will be distributed to participants by way of raffle. The Calcutta's shall be determined at the dinner by a vote of all participants.

4. Safety and Required Equipment- Safe boating must be observed at all times. Participants are required to comply with US Coast Guard regulations including the possession of US Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD) and a whistle. Handheld signaling device or lights are also mandatory.

5. Sportsmanship- All participants are required to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy, and conservation. No alcoholic beverages or use of illegal drugs are permitted. Non-compliance with tournament rules and regulations are grounds for immediate disqualification and any prizes awarded must be returned.

6. Permitted Fishing Methods- All fish must be caught with a hook and line only. There is no limit to the number of fishing rods. Kayaks may be inspected by tournament officials before, during and after the start of the tournament for PFD, whistle, handheld signaling device or light and enforcement of rules or fairness to others,. All crafts must be paddled, pedaled, oared, or electric unless authorized by the tournament director. All fish must be caught from the kayak no wading.

7. Permitted Fishing Locations- Participants can launch their kayaks at 5am, Saturday, April 14th. Participants can then fish any area they can paddle to within the Susquehanna Flats Fishery Boundaries as defined by Maryland DNR. Participant’s may not receive assistance from a non-participant boat, the placing of markers, being towed or riding motored vessels, or receiving electronic, voice, or data communication from non-participants. All fishing locations must be in waters accessible according to the law and US Coast Guard regulations. Participants should consult with locals or the Jamboree staff for launch locations and hot spot recommendations.

8. Digital Camera’s-Each participant must supply their own digital camera with a removable SD card or like storage card, or necessary wiring with USB plug to download photos for judging. Cameras will not be issued by SFKFJ. 1st photo on your camera must be of you, the participant holding your identifier. The 2nd photo must be of your kayak at the time of launch on the day of the event.

9. Scoring- SFKFJ will use a Catch, Photo & Release scoring system determined by the length of each fish (measured nose to fork in tail). Photos of fish to be scored will have to be taken with a measuring device. No bringing fish to weigh-in for measurement; photos must be taken from your kayak or safe location with your kayak and identifier in each photo. Each participant will be issued an identifier and a score card at the Captain’s meeting. Fill out your score card and turn it in to tournament officials as well as your digital camera memory card by Saturday, April 14th at 3:00PM sharp or your fish will not be scored. Please put your name or initials on your memory stick. Participants will get their memory stick back after tournament officials download pictures of fish. SFKFJ has the right to use any tournament photos at their discretion. Ties will be broken by the time the photos are submitted for judging. First fish to be scored will be named the winner.

If we experience slow action on the day of the event we will judge by closest to the Slam. (Any combo of above or even a single species) If there are no entries in a category, the prizes and Calcutta will be given away by special raffle.

10. Check In- Check in will begin at 12:00PM at Pavilion #1 at the Day Use Area on Saturday, April 14th. All participants must check in no later than 3:00PM with their score cards and memory sticks.

11. Post Check In Party- Starting at 4:00PM will be the post tournament party including food, beverages, raffles, and sponsor recognition and tournament winners prize ceremony.

12. Protest- All protests must be in writing and delivered to the tournament director within 30 minutes of check in. The tournament director has the final say in all decisions. When in doubt snap a photo of a possible violation and bring it to the attention of the tournament director.

13. Rule Changes- Rules interpretation will be presented to the tournament director. The decisions of the tournament director are final and are not subject to appeal.

14. Release of Liability- A waiver and release of liability form is part of the registration pack and every participant is required to read, initial, sign, and date the waiver and release of liability form or they will not be eligible to participate.

15. Prize Structure- Participants are eligible for more than one first place class prize, one second place class prize, and one third place class prize; but only one prize per class. Each fish may only be used ONCE. Choose which division you enter your catch into carefully. You can not use a fish in the Slam and a Largest fish Category.

16. Raffle- Each contestant will receive one raffle ticket with their meal ticket at check in. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased during the event. You must be present to win any raffle prizes. We have great raffle prizes, tickets will be available starting at 12pm, Saturday, April 14th

17. Times to remember -
Captains Meeting - Friday 6pm
Tournament Launch time – 5am Saturday, April 14th.

Check in – Anytime during the event, Mandatory by 3PM on Saturday to score fish - NO EXCEPTIONS
Award Ceremony and Pig Roast - Saturday 4PM.

18. OTHER INFO -
Maryland Fishing License
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/service/fishinfo.asp

Boat Ramps
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/boating/hdg_insert.asp
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/boating/cecil.asp

[Pinch]

can I sign up at the captains meeting?

[Mullet Miller]

Yes