First springer contest

Grits · 01-20-2002, 04:21 PM

Winner could provide a copy of their combined harvest tag to verify date.

Big TULE · 01-20-2002, 04:26 PM

You could post the harvest card, but some of the not so honest people that would do anything for a prize would likely waste a punch for a freebie...I suggest you have to find a fellow ifisher and have them verify your catch. I have only met one other ifisher but i think it would work.

FearNoEvil · 01-20-2002, 04:51 PM

how about in the picture the person has to hold up 4 fingers.. and yeah that would work.. 4 fingers up.. snap the photo..

or the person has to do a headstand.. and then snap the photo.. or hmm..

stand on one leg and take the picture..

or

they have to hold up a peice of paper that says

"springer"

King13fisher · 01-20-2002, 05:14 PM

Designate various spots for registering the fish...most areas where springers are caught have a store or someplace close to the boat ramp where the springer could be registered...also a great opportunity to advertise ifish.

Jennie@ifish · 01-20-2002, 06:18 PM

I like the store idea!!!
Marie wants to be the place, if it occurs on the coast.
Any other takers? Where else do I contact?
Jen

Jim · 01-20-2002, 06:18 PM

I think its just as simple as stated....wear your hat sideways and hold up 4 fingers....I think that would do it...and its simple.

Jim

WheresMyBobber · 01-20-2002, 06:27 PM

Dang. If I knew there was going to be a contest for the first one caught, I wouldn't have eaten it already!

Jennie@ifish · 01-20-2002, 06:32 PM

State rules on contests.... anyone know them?
This may kill this.... Or someone help?
:smile:

Jim · 01-20-2002, 06:44 PM

Jennie, I know your fine in Washington! I checked in preperation for the flotilla that never happened!

Jim

Pitch Pocket · 01-20-2002, 06:46 PM

Well now I know Jim has a springer photo from last year with his hat on sideways holding up 4 fingers!! :grin:

Jennie@ifish · 01-20-2002, 06:53 PM

With a rumor of one caught, not verified, I have to get ON this!
Problems, do we have two contests? One for coastal and one for Portland? Columbia and Willamette? This is fine, but it starts getting spendy really quickly for me.
State rules for contests. Is the 50 dollar thing still valid? Need to check revised statutes.
Check points? Does that tavern in Sellwood still do pics? Leipzigs? (sp)
I think they should have to be a registered ifish person. That way, they have to introduce themselves to the community, if they are new. Not just anyone can enter...
What happens if someone catches a late fall nook on the coast, and it still is bright? :smile: Unlikely, but I've seen it happen.
Check point here would be Marie's Tillamook Bait Shop.
Check points in Portland, GI Joe's, Fishermans? Where else?
Fliers... I'll need to make fliers with rules, right?
I'm just throwing out thoughts... Any more?
I'm willing to get a Lami 80 MBCT Pro Bouncer back bouncer like the one I just purchased. I love it! That would be a great prize!
-- OK, guys... I'm listening. What do we need to do to get this going?
Any help greatly appreciated!
Jen

Artwo · 01-20-2002, 07:33 PM

Jen,
Great idea, my thoughts......

* Split the contest between the coast and the valley.

* Must have dated photo validation.

* Limited to ifish members.

Call Jack Glass ( 66-JACKS) and ask him if they would be a validation point at the snack and tackle. There are always some early springers taken on the lower Sandy every year so a place on the east side would be nice. They already post pictures of peoples fish in the window at the deli.

Just my $.02,
JK

Jennie@ifish · 01-20-2002, 07:35 PM

Ok... see, I think we have to have two contests, because of the different opener times. Coast opens later...
Eeks!
J :shocked:

WheresMyBobber · 01-20-2002, 07:45 PM

Someone's got to throw in a monkey wrench, don't they?

What if the first springer caught is a native and has to be released? It's still the first springer, which is what it's all about, but it couldn't be checked in anywhere. It could only be verified by picture or witness.

Hmmmm.....sorry. But if it wasn't addressed before the start of the contest it could cause problems later. :whazzup:

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Jim · 01-20-2002, 11:20 PM

Dang !! Sjp...are you a detective or something in real life?? :grin:

Jen...personal opinion is that your making it to difficult...checkpoints seem to me to be way to complicated. KISS this thing! But maybe I am too trusting....

Jim

Jennie@ifish · 01-20-2002, 11:21 PM

I have to figure out a way that we can verify a first springer on ifish, so that we can have a contest.
How can we prove it was caught this year?
We'll need a photo, but I've got lots of springer photos!
How could we check it was THIS year?
Honesty is great, but I'm also trying to get a GREAT prize for this one!!!
Jen

Pete · 01-20-2002, 11:24 PM

How about including the most recent newspaper front page in the picture? It might look a little like one of those hostage videos, but it's a pretty good and easily available method of proving the date of the image.

Pitch Pocket · 01-20-2002, 11:30 PM

A digital camera can put the date and time on the photo too. No fair backdating your camera though.

Jennie@ifish · 01-21-2002, 05:05 AM

Hi Jim,
I thrive on difficult. Can't you tell?
:smile:
Jen

Jim · 01-21-2002, 06:22 AM

I guess Jen!! lol

Well just let me know the details so I can win!

After last year...so you sense a real air of anticipation for this years Springer Season??

I know I've got the fever!

Jim

FM2 · 01-21-2002, 08:57 AM

Here's a thought on validation;

The person would need to be wearing an ifish hat :smile: when the pic is snapped. This could also be a possible solution if someone nails a nate. We know the hats were not available last year.

And no, Jen didn't offer me any commissions for promoting hats :smile: :grin:

Jennie@ifish · 01-21-2002, 09:00 AM

And for that, you get a free ifish hat, FM2!!!
What a great idea!
Better get your hats now!!!!
:smile: :smile: :smile:
What do you think, guys? Good idea? Notsogood? What?
Jen

Screaminreelron · 01-21-2002, 09:52 AM

No need for a contest, I have already caught 3 springers just last weekend!! No! really, I AM NOT LYING :shocked: Ya , that's it. I caught them...while I was .....sturdgeon fishing. Ya, tha's it. Sturdgeon fishing. Ya, I was using, a..., fresh herring, ya, that's it, fresh herring. :grin: :grin:

Thumper · 01-21-2002, 10:39 AM

Darn few of us have an Ifish hat. Following the KISS principle, the easiest thing is for any photo to show the lucky angler kissing his springer. Simple.

FM2 · 01-21-2002, 10:42 AM

WooooHoooo!!!....Allllriiiigiht!!! I get a free Hat :grin: :grin:

HEY GEORGE...GUESS WHAT...I WON....Ahhh, never mind go back to your computer.

Now what else can I think of....hummmmm :smile: :smile:

Thanks Jen

dogfishboy · 01-21-2002, 11:36 PM

OK, think this has been suggested in one fashion or another but here goes:

*Hatchery fish only ( Don't want to set a bad example of people trying to photo and release wild fish. Seen some pathetic release methods for steelies this winter.)
*Ifish registered members only
*Must be taken to a retail outlet as determined by Jen, and photographed with employee with contact name an number.(limit outlets to keep simple)

Been trying to hold off on becoming obsessed with springers to early, but with all the F4 talk and now this ...so much for that.

Let the fun begin!!! :grin:

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big black mouth · 01-21-2002, 11:45 PM

Just hold up four fingers, or three, or stick a cigar in the mouth of the springer, or a small branch with a leaf on it.

BigSpinner · 01-21-2002, 11:53 PM

Hey Jennie are you going to sell ifish hats at the sportsman show. If so are they the same price. Between books for school, gas, and all the fishing stuff I lose, I dont think I can afford a 12 dollar hat..lol. But I will see what I can do.

Jeremy,

Jennie@ifish · 01-22-2002, 07:05 AM

Yes, I will be selling them.
I think they will still be 12.50.
Sorry, but this really is a good price for hats, as far as I can tell, by shopping around.
I'm going to post a new post on the springer contest, trying to develop the final rules.
Thanks!
Jen