All participants must complete our Liability Waiver & Release.
Rules
Prizes for first, second and third largest striped bass are given to the largest striped bass that is slot legal for NYS Fishing Regulations (28” -35”). Heaviest “slot legal fish” will be the winner, ties will be broken by length closest to 35” first. First, second and third largest bluefish will be determined by weight.
No fish will be accepted that does not meet NYS Fishing Regulations. Striped Bass, 1 fish per angler minimum length of 28” and 35” maximum length. Bluefish, no NYS minimum length angler bag limit of 15 fish of which 10 must be greater than 12”
Tournament fishing will commence at 8pm on September 25th and will conclude at 5pm on September 26th. If weather forces cancellation of scheduled tournament, it will be rescheduled for September 27th from 5am to 5pm.
There are no geographic fishing boundaries.
All fish must be caught using a rod and reel by a registered team member.
Any fish presented outside the weigh in period will not be included. Weigh in period is Sat Sept 25th 8am to 5pm just outside the Port of Egypt Main Office.
In the event of a category not having a fish, prize money will be split evenly among other winning categories.
Up to four anglers allowed on each boat and all must be registered at the Captain’s party. Teams of more than four, up to six, can participate with each additional angler beyond four paying a $150 fee.
Each boat may enter two fish for the largest striper and two fish for the largest bluefish.
Small craft advisory on Gardiners Bay will cancel fishing. Six hours of fishing required for tournament to be considered official.
If weather forces cancellation on tournament day or following back up day, prize money will be distributed by drawing.
Tournament directors will address protests at the time of infraction only. Their decisions will be final.
Prizes, Gifts and Events
All registered boats will receive one four team tournament long sleeve tee shirts along with a customized sports cooler filled with Greenport Harbor Beer and Osprey Dominion wine.
Tournament will sponsor a $150 Striper and a $150 Bluefish Calcutta with 33% of each pool going to the ELIH Foundation.
All Captains and crew members are invited to the pre-tournament Huddle and Rules Review, only one team member need attend. Huddle will take place from 6pm to 7pm on Sept 25th at “The Station” located on the southeast most section of the Port of Egypt property. There will be no Huddle Party this year however the Silent Auction will begin at the Huddle.
All Captains and crew members are invited to the post tournament Striper Bash & Bake which will be held from 5pm to 8pm on the Port of Egypt property. Will include individual lobster dinners for all participants along with live music provided by Points East. Dinners may be taken to go if participants would like to eat at home. When at the event please take every precaution to social distance and please wear masks when not eating at your dinner table.
Winning category Cash Prizes, Trophies for First Place Fish and Calcutta prizes will be presented at the Striper Bake and Bash.
Contact
Please contact Dave Basile at dbasile@optonline.net with any tournament related questions.
