Saginaw Bay Walleye Tournament July 31st

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I was asked to post this for all you Saginaw Bay guys.

Saginaw Bay Walleye Tournament

Tournament Rules

1. Contest will be held Saturday, July 31st, 2010 Time out 7:00 a.m., time in 4:00 p.m. must be at check-in by 4:30 p.m. -

no exceptions. In case of bad weather conditions, the date will be Sunday August 1st 2010; same launch time and check

in. Check-in at Linwood Beach Marina. Allow enough time to be in. Weigh-in will be at Linwood Beach Marina.

2. Entry Fee - $200.00 per boat. State maximum allowed for lines and 4 persons per boat.

3. All entrants must have their boats checked at the official checkpoint at Linwood Beach Marina by 6:30 a.m. or prior to

entering the tournament. Official launching will take place at Linwood Beach Marina. Captains meeting will be held at 7:00

pm on Friday July 30th, 2010.

4. Entrants must hold a valid Michigan fishing license or be exempt (under 17 years) from holding a license and abide by

the rules and reel limits set forth by the Department of Natural Resources.

5. Entrants will be subject to disqualification should it be determined that the presented fish were not caught during an

entry ticket to this contest, the entrant acknowledges receipt of a copy of the rules and regulations, and agrees to abide by

all the stated and implied conditions.

6. Only one (1) fish per boat will be weighed for largest walleye.

7. Walleye is the only fish that will be allowed to receive points at weigh-in; no other species will be eligible.

8. All fish entered must be caught by hook and line, the day of the contest, within the designated fishing area: all of

Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron.

9. Fishing competition is completed at the designated time that day, or when a boat comes ashore; whichever comes first.

10. Boats used by entrants must meet all Federal and State boat safety requirements, and able to carry the Specified

amount of people and gear. All boats will be inspected prior to being allowed to enter the water at the start of the contest.

11. All boats must display regulation pennants at all times.

12. Protests may be filed after the 4:30 p.m. weigh-in with the contest committee. A $200.00 protest fee will be charged

for any protest filed. If the protest is up-held the $200.00 will be refunded.

13. Each entrant agrees to hold any of the contest sponsors harmless from any liability of any nature and kind, for any

injuries and/or disagreements suffered by the entrant before, during, and after the contest.

14. All fish must be taken to Linwood Beach Marina for official weigh-in.

15. FOR YOUR SAFETY: Even if you have no fish to weigh-in, please check in at the weigh-in area so we know all

entrants have returned to shore.

16. By signing the entry form, the entrant absolves Linwood Beach Marina, and all connecting sponsors from any and all

liabilities due to injuries to themselves or others during the tournament. Tournament officials reserve the right to refuse

entry to any individuals.

17. Saginaw Bay Walleye Tournament suggests no alcohol in boat. All State boating laws are in effect during this

tournament.

18. Contestants will be disqualified for violation of any tournament rules. There will be no refund of entry fees.

19. Categories consist of:

I. Most lbs. for (5) fish

A. total weight

B. tiebreaker - largest fish on the stringer down

II. Largest Walleye (part of 5 fish limit)

A. weight

B. tie breaker - length

20. All prizes with the exception of the LARGEST WALLEYE will be team prizes. A team may win only one (1) Major team

prize.

There will be a boat launch fee at Linwood Beach Marina.

Tournament to be held at:

Linwood Beach Marina - 135 S. Linwood Beach, Linwood, Michigan, 48634 – (989) 697-4415

Questions can be directed to the tournament director.

Tournament Director

Josh Faulk

4191 North Euclid Ave.

Bay City, MI 48706

989-891-7990