AndyK
04-10-2006, 11:33 AM
"Approved by Jennie"
Sponsors are AndyK and Frankenfish.
Contest will run from 15 April through 30 June 2006.
There is only one category and one prize:
Largest fly caught Springer Chinook posted on Ifish from the Columbia River and all tributaries (Oregon & Washington) downstream of Bonneville Dam and from Coastal rivers and streams in Oregon; fish must be caught no earlier then 15 April 2005 nor later then 30 June 2006. Prize is fly line of type selected by winner (not a multi-tip line). Sponsors are eligible to win this prize.
Entrants must announce their participation no later then 15 May 2006 by either posting a reply or sending a PM to AndyK or Frankenfish. There is no entry fee!
Rules for competition:
Springer Challenge Rules (http://karamanos.net/sports/springerrules.html)
There is one "big" change from previous challenges/competitions:
Photo must be taken on the river/stream where the fish is caught with the fly gear used displayed in the photo. The change was necessary because of the “threat” by a participant in a previous competition to post a fish caught by other means (participant did not post a photo).
Here are the complete Rules:
Springer Fly Fishing Challenge – 2006
Approved by Jennie.
Sponsors are AndyK and Frankenfish.
Contest will run from 15 April through 30 June 2006.
There is only one category and one prize:
Largest fly caught Springer Chinook posted on Ifish from the Columbia River and all tributaries downstream of Bonneville Dam and from Coastal rivers and streams in Oregon; fish must be caught no earlier then 15 April 2005 nor later then 30 June 2006. Prize is fly line of type selected by winner (not a multi-tip line). Sponsors are eligible to win this prize.
A second prize for the most fly caught Springers posted is being considered. Sponsors will not be eligible for this prize.
There are no monthly prizes.
Fly-fishing consists of two elements: fly casting and the use of a fly. Absence of one of these elements is not fly-fishing. Fly fishing rules are the same as IGFA fly fishing rules with following clarifications and additions:
Any legal fly-fishing method using standard fly fishing rod, line and reel is acceptable except trolling/back trolling.
Spey rods are acceptable.
Use of additional weight on fly leader (i.e. split shot) and indicators is allowed, as long as fisherman is still fly-casting (i.e. the weight of the line must carry the fly rather than the weight of the fly, split shot and/or indicator carrying the line).
Fly must meet the legal definition of a fly in Oregon and Washington. Articulated and tube flies are acceptable.
Two flies (maximum) may be used. That is a main fly and a trailer or dropper (IGFA rules prohibit use of a dropper fly)
Scent and/or scented fly tying materials are not allowed.
Rubber flies or eggs are not allowed.
A jig is not a fly. If the “fly” is tied on a jig hook, it is a jig, not a fly.
All entries must have a photo posted on the Ifish Fly Fishing board within three days of the Chinook being caught. Exceptions will be made with concurrence of sponsors due to unusual circumstances. Photo will be taken on the river/stream where the fish was caught with the fly gear used displayed in the photo. In addition to photo, a description of gear used (fly rod weight, fly line), fly used and presentation method is required. Location is not a requirement.
Native Chinook should not be removed from the water, unless necessary for a photo. If necessary, removal should be a quick lifting of the fish from the water for photo purposes.
Largest Springer Chinook will be determined by length, not weight; length is from the end of the nose to the center of the tail. Measurements will be to the ¼ inch and shall be rounded down.
In the event of a tie, the first entry will be the winner.
Entrants must announce their participation no later then 15 May 2006 by either posting a reply or sending a PM to AndyK or Frankenfish. There is no entry fee!
Entries do not need to disclose the location where the Springer was caught in the post. However, the sponsors must be advised of the location to determine the qualification of the entry. Locations will not be disclosed on the board except for the winning entries when announced.
Entrants will be disqualified from further participation in the contest for the following reasons:
1. Illegal conduct.
2. Unsportsmanlike conduct.
3. Removing a native Chinook entirely from the water other then for a quick photo.
Sponsors are AndyK and Frankenfish.
Contest will run from 15 April through 30 June 2006.
There is only one category and one prize:
Largest fly caught Springer Chinook posted on Ifish from the Columbia River and all tributaries (Oregon & Washington) downstream of Bonneville Dam and from Coastal rivers and streams in Oregon; fish must be caught no earlier then 15 April 2005 nor later then 30 June 2006. Prize is fly line of type selected by winner (not a multi-tip line). Sponsors are eligible to win this prize.
Entrants must announce their participation no later then 15 May 2006 by either posting a reply or sending a PM to AndyK or Frankenfish. There is no entry fee!
Rules for competition:
Springer Challenge Rules (http://karamanos.net/sports/springerrules.html)
There is one "big" change from previous challenges/competitions:
Photo must be taken on the river/stream where the fish is caught with the fly gear used displayed in the photo. The change was necessary because of the “threat” by a participant in a previous competition to post a fish caught by other means (participant did not post a photo).
Here are the complete Rules:
Springer Fly Fishing Challenge – 2006
Approved by Jennie.
Sponsors are AndyK and Frankenfish.
Contest will run from 15 April through 30 June 2006.
There is only one category and one prize:
Largest fly caught Springer Chinook posted on Ifish from the Columbia River and all tributaries downstream of Bonneville Dam and from Coastal rivers and streams in Oregon; fish must be caught no earlier then 15 April 2005 nor later then 30 June 2006. Prize is fly line of type selected by winner (not a multi-tip line). Sponsors are eligible to win this prize.
A second prize for the most fly caught Springers posted is being considered. Sponsors will not be eligible for this prize.
There are no monthly prizes.
Fly-fishing consists of two elements: fly casting and the use of a fly. Absence of one of these elements is not fly-fishing. Fly fishing rules are the same as IGFA fly fishing rules with following clarifications and additions:
Any legal fly-fishing method using standard fly fishing rod, line and reel is acceptable except trolling/back trolling.
Spey rods are acceptable.
Use of additional weight on fly leader (i.e. split shot) and indicators is allowed, as long as fisherman is still fly-casting (i.e. the weight of the line must carry the fly rather than the weight of the fly, split shot and/or indicator carrying the line).
Fly must meet the legal definition of a fly in Oregon and Washington. Articulated and tube flies are acceptable.
Two flies (maximum) may be used. That is a main fly and a trailer or dropper (IGFA rules prohibit use of a dropper fly)
Scent and/or scented fly tying materials are not allowed.
Rubber flies or eggs are not allowed.
A jig is not a fly. If the “fly” is tied on a jig hook, it is a jig, not a fly.
All entries must have a photo posted on the Ifish Fly Fishing board within three days of the Chinook being caught. Exceptions will be made with concurrence of sponsors due to unusual circumstances. Photo will be taken on the river/stream where the fish was caught with the fly gear used displayed in the photo. In addition to photo, a description of gear used (fly rod weight, fly line), fly used and presentation method is required. Location is not a requirement.
Native Chinook should not be removed from the water, unless necessary for a photo. If necessary, removal should be a quick lifting of the fish from the water for photo purposes.
Largest Springer Chinook will be determined by length, not weight; length is from the end of the nose to the center of the tail. Measurements will be to the ¼ inch and shall be rounded down.
In the event of a tie, the first entry will be the winner.
Entrants must announce their participation no later then 15 May 2006 by either posting a reply or sending a PM to AndyK or Frankenfish. There is no entry fee!
Entries do not need to disclose the location where the Springer was caught in the post. However, the sponsors must be advised of the location to determine the qualification of the entry. Locations will not be disclosed on the board except for the winning entries when announced.
Entrants will be disqualified from further participation in the contest for the following reasons:
1. Illegal conduct.
2. Unsportsmanlike conduct.
3. Removing a native Chinook entirely from the water other then for a quick photo.