First Annual OTF fishing contest

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First Annual OTF fishing contest; Lets make this happen
Topic Started: Feb 5 2008, 12:35 PM (491 Views)
renegade	Feb 5 2008, 12:35 PM Post #1
Administrator Posts: 825 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Jan 24, 2008	Quote: remember when I was another fishing board they had the contest include many different species and to enter a fish u had to take a picture of it along side a tape measure with the board logo in the picture as well. This would be great! The bragging rights would be the prize!! A points system would have to be put into place I would probly give points for the 1,2, and 3rd place fish of each species and who has the most points in a season wins. This is a idea lets here some more >bassadict Quote: You know me How about a big FISHING CONTEST! >tracksoup Well there is a lot of interest in this. So let's make sure we don't forget about this. This thread is for discussion of this topic and suggestions.



Shimanocono	Feb 5 2008, 01:11 PM Post #2
Larvae Posts: 12 Group: New member Member #49 Joined: Feb 2, 2008	That sounds like a neat idea. I'm a horrible fishermen and rarely get out so I likely won't even end up participating but I think its great when forums have these little friendly competitions/contests. A few of the sites I go to get prizes donated from board members. If there was anyone willing to make a small donation for the contest that is always a bonus incentive for the winner. Even if it's something small like a couple fishing lures or even a smaller valued gift certificate. Also I think there should be a category for not only the biggest fish, but also the smallest. :)



Bassaddict	Feb 5 2008, 01:42 PM Post #3
Bass Posts: 254 Group: Global Moderators Member #52 Joined: Feb 2, 2008	I would be able to donate a couple custom spinner baits and probly a half dozen worm harnesses and the shipping to the winner.



Tracksoup	Feb 5 2008, 03:54 PM Post #4
Larvae Posts: 10 Group: New member Member #21 Joined: Feb 1, 2008	I have this idea!....What if we use a format simular to that of "King of The Woods" where we declare a monthly winner in each species and after so many months we pitt the monthly winners against each other in a final showdown. You can only enter one fish a month in each species category but you can enter each month of the contest and in the end only your biggest entry in each of the species will count. We have to make it simple for people to participate,so I suggest we only require the length of the fish.A picture of the fish next to a tape measure would be all you need and therefore the longest fish in each category would be a winner(not the heaviest). The number of species that could participate could be huge unless the members decide to limit it to only the most popular. Tracksoup



renegade	Feb 5 2008, 06:41 PM Post #5
Administrator Posts: 825 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Jan 24, 2008	Some great ideas. We have time to think about this but i like the idea of just going by length. Make's it easier. I like the idea of having quite a few categories as I'm hoping this place is frequented by all types of fisherman. Thanks for the advice and opinions so far. Keep it coming!



crisop	Feb 5 2008, 06:55 PM Post #6
Administrator Posts: 659 Group: Admins Member #7 Joined: Jan 31, 2008	if we do it, i say we do it for the summer that way we have until the end of may to figure it out



hornetx	Feb 9 2008, 11:34 PM Post #7
Larvae Posts: 15 Group: Regular Member Member #33 Joined: Feb 1, 2008	sounds like a great idea,maybe i can get buddy brian from fishing depot to donate a couple of prizes. cheers steve



bigfoot	Feb 10 2008, 11:48 AM Post #8
Smelt Posts: 172 Group: Global Moderators Member #35 Joined: Feb 1, 2008	I think one of the suggestions from awhile ago,,was that we hold it in a Camground on a certain weekend. (Spring) It would work great and would give us time to get any red tape out of the way. I've looked into it already for Central Ontario Memebers,,but we'd have to have one ,for our Northern Members too on a different weekend maybe? The weekend before the Southern/Central?? We could reserve campsites but that's tricky..Vending permits I've called about already if that's the worst case for food. I've got ahold of a raffle spinner lottery machine for fair draws... and BBQ's too....LARGE ONES!! And we could make a banner and have donated prizes..



renegade	Feb 10 2008, 12:46 PM Post #9
Administrator Posts: 825 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Jan 24, 2008	You would be awesome at a camp or BBQ. Break out the guitar. Bronzeback like to play the guitar too. I like these ideas.



GET R DONE	Feb 10 2008, 04:21 PM Post #10
Fishin' for Loch Ness Posts: 729 Group: Global Moderators Member #12 Joined: Jan 31, 2008	it would be awesome, fishing, guitars, BEER and a hole lot of shooting the u know what with the members. Great idea



bigfoot	Feb 10 2008, 05:12 PM Post #11
Smelt Posts: 172 Group: Global Moderators Member #35 Joined: Feb 1, 2008	i'd love to go to both!~! The Northern OTF and the Southern/Central OTF one!!...lol... definatly guitars and beer....oh and fish!! If we had them on seperate weekends,,I KNOW that some members from down here would go up North too!



GET R DONE	Feb 10 2008, 06:11 PM Post #12
Fishin' for Loch Ness Posts: 729 Group: Global Moderators Member #12 Joined: Jan 31, 2008	how about lake Temiskaming????? for the Northern residents....



fishnhunt	Feb 12 2008, 10:03 PM Post #13
Smelt Posts: 237 Group: Top Users Member #25 Joined: Feb 1, 2008	I like the idea of a fishing contest. I think maybe the picture with a tape measure beside it would be the easiest way to run the contest. Then maybe a meet and greet for northern contestants and winners and a southern/central. Just my opinion fish



renegade	Feb 12 2008, 10:13 PM Post #14
Administrator Posts: 825 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Jan 24, 2008	Quote: I like the idea of a fishing contest. I think maybe the picture with a tape measure beside it would be the easiest way to run the contest. Then maybe a meet and greet for northern contestants and winners and a southern/central. Just my opinion fish Definately! It is nice to meet others and a little friendly competition is fun. This will be worked on. Any members or staff interested in taking this on? I'll donate stuff. I have brand new tackle and maybe a gift certificate. We could have a special avatar made for the winners in each category. Any other ideas?



Bassaddict	Feb 13 2008, 01:44 PM Post #15
Bass Posts: 254 Group: Global Moderators Member #52 Joined: Feb 2, 2008	I would keep this "Contest" simple, if someone or a few people want to organize a couple little tournys go a head, I would probly even throw one together around here For people interested in entering a ecomomical for fun and a small prize money tourny. But I like the idea of going fishing with friends and or family I f u catch a decent fish measure it with a picture of the measurement and enter it on the forum! Anyone on the forum can play whether u have a boat or not.



skinner	Feb 29 2008, 11:30 PM Post #16
Larvae Posts: 7 Group: Regular Member Member #93 Joined: Feb 20, 2008	Im a new guy but you can count me in to donate some prizes I think its a great idea and will offer some incentive to get out there fishing. I love chasing the bigger fish even though I don't usually get him its the chase thats a blast.



dobber	Mar 2 2008, 12:58 PM Post #17
dobber Posts: 110 Group: Admins Member #5 Joined: Jan 30, 2008	For those who don't know about bigcatchoutdoors, check out their website. great knives and an awesome little gadget that every tackle box needs. http://www.bigcatchoutdoors.com/



Final	Mar 4 2008, 09:12 AM Post #18
STIZOSTEDION VITREUM Posts: 876 Group: Admins Member #11 Joined: Jan 31, 2008	Some real nice knives I like the wood on the handles, thanks for the offer, bigcatchoutdoorsinc.



dobber	Mar 4 2008, 09:49 PM Post #19
dobber Posts: 110 Group: Admins Member #5 Joined: Jan 30, 2008	The Southwest Outdoors Club has a 2 weekend big boyz fishing derby on Lake Erie, lots of camping around, could be a suggestion for the southern area? Will know more details about the derby soon enough



skinner	Mar 4 2008, 11:21 PM Post #20
Larvae Posts: 7 Group: Regular Member Member #93 Joined: Feb 20, 2008	Final Mar 4 2008, 09:12 AM Some real nice knives I like the wood on the handles, thanks for the offer, bigcatchoutdoorsinc. My pleasure



FishLeClair	Mar 7 2008, 01:24 PM Post #21
FishLeClair Posts: 229 Group: Global Moderators Member #8 Joined: Jan 31, 2008	Wicked Idea..... If its in the T.Bay area I can get 3 boats and motors together for Out of towners.... As long as Im free to go!!



Final	Mar 8 2008, 02:23 PM Post #22
STIZOSTEDION VITREUM Posts: 876 Group: Admins Member #11 Joined: Jan 31, 2008	The tape is a good idea, can I use a fishermans tape? As for going to both functions, maybe a shared ride would work for some of us, have a coffee somewhere first to check each other out, so no homicide charges are laid on the way to the contest. We need a for sure sign up list, to book anything. Figure out when can people go,when does the contest start, "only one entery per month"? how long will the contest run, most soft water opener's are april at the earliest then the end of May then mid June. So why not make it your best fish of that species by deadline set.



renegade	Mar 28 2008, 10:00 AM Post #23
Administrator Posts: 825 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Jan 24, 2008	So how are we doing on this? Interested in getting something going in the Thunder Bay area. We have enough members. I checked out Bigcatchoutdoors website and they have a lot of products for sell including hunting products. How do you sign up for the new letter?



bigfoot	Jun 7 2008, 10:12 AM Post #24
Smelt Posts: 172 Group: Global Moderators Member #35 Joined: Feb 1, 2008	Well,,I'd be happy to bring my smoker/grill BBQtrailer to an event...if I could find a guy to carpool with me. As long as I'm not booked for a Catering,,I'd nedd to know alittle in advance to book it off...people are starting to call now the weather is great.



bigfoot	Jun 7 2008, 10:18 AM Post #25
Smelt Posts: 172 Group: Global Moderators Member #35 Joined: Feb 1, 2008	my cooler holds aprox 100-150 beers or so...so lots of room,,i'm re-insulating it this weekend. So all our beverages and food can be contained in my trailer,,everything is built in...just the booking off part...lol..



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