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Fishing Tournament Catch Verification
Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:11 am
Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:11 am
I am looking at setting up a fishing tournament (catfish)for my base and local community, and I was wondering what methods of catch verification are out there.
The tournament is going to be a 24-hr setup, with an evening weigh-in. Fish anywhere you like, but you have to be back for weigh-ins, or your catch doesn't count.
We have thought about polygraph, but that is going to be too rich for the blood ($450/test). It is the first time we are doing this competition, so we aren't sure what the turn out will be, so we can't justify polygraph testing this year.
We considered making a rule that the fish must still be alive at weigh-ins, but we aren't sure that will be feasible for the average fisherman.
Any thoughts/suggestions to help with catch verification?
TIA
The tournament is going to be a 24-hr setup, with an evening weigh-in. Fish anywhere you like, but you have to be back for weigh-ins, or your catch doesn't count.
We have thought about polygraph, but that is going to be too rich for the blood ($450/test). It is the first time we are doing this competition, so we aren't sure what the turn out will be, so we can't justify polygraph testing this year.
We considered making a rule that the fish must still be alive at weigh-ins, but we aren't sure that will be feasible for the average fisherman.
Any thoughts/suggestions to help with catch verification?
TIA
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Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:32 am to DByrd2
Polygraph is a bit much for just a local tourney. It is normally just on the honor system. What kind of prizes you talking about handing out?
Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:46 am to DByrd2
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have thought about polygraph, but that is going to be too rich for the blood ($450/test).
I would just write it in the rules that all winners are subject to a polygraph.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:54 am to DByrd2
For catch-photo-release kayak tournaments, each participant is given a unique ID card that they are required to use in any photo with a fish they are submitting. You could similarly require a photo of the fish while live with the unique ID card in the photo.
Or just the honor system and saying something about a polygraph will probably keep them honest, even if it is a hollow threat.
Or just the honor system and saying something about a polygraph will probably keep them honest, even if it is a hollow threat.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 9:44 am to DByrd2
Set a limit on the # of lines/hooks.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 9:46 am to DByrd2
I would definitely have a morning weigh-in rather than evening. We've always set in the evening and picked up in the morning.
Maybe even give prize for number of head and one for pounds.
Maybe even give prize for number of head and one for pounds.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 10:00 am to DByrd2
Put on a rodeo down in Cocodrie for two years. Just put in the brochure that entrants are subject to a polygraph. If someone wants to cheat in a small tournament like you are planning just make them think you will be doing something about it.
If I can give you any advice, make damn sure you have all your possible scenarios mapped out in the rules sheet because once prizes started being given out there will be plenty who will find something to bitch about.
If I can give you any advice, make damn sure you have all your possible scenarios mapped out in the rules sheet because once prizes started being given out there will be plenty who will find something to bitch about.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 10:17 am to Geauxtiga
We are having sponsors donate prizes. Stateside military rules keep us from giving a monetary prize, so we have to solicit businesses to give prizes in return for free publicity.
We are doing this in a three town area, two of which are decently populated college towns, and then the base itself. Ideally, we would advertise via newspaper, a few radio ads on local stations, and banners posted around the cities that we are running the tourney for.
I would say that the threat of a polygraph probably would work. Honor system would too, but even just in the planning stages, we have heard people bitching about verification.
As for prize scenarios, we are setting it up to be a tandem tourney (teams of 2), ~$150 per team. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in total combined weight, and each team will have either a 3 or 5 fish limit. The "Catch of the Day" (largest fish) will also receive a big side prize.
We are looking at advertising 6-8 weeks in advance, and to have the tourney around the first weekend in October, maybe sooner if we can get everythig in line.
We are also doing a party at the weigh in with dollar draft beers and live country music. Possibly going to have door prizes, if we can solicit enough sponsorship opportunities.
Thanks for the suggestions, by the way!
And as far as the one about limiting the number of lines/hooks, how would that go? Also, how would you keep track of that? I have never heard of that as a limiting factor in a tourney before (not to say it isn't common).
We are doing this in a three town area, two of which are decently populated college towns, and then the base itself. Ideally, we would advertise via newspaper, a few radio ads on local stations, and banners posted around the cities that we are running the tourney for.
I would say that the threat of a polygraph probably would work. Honor system would too, but even just in the planning stages, we have heard people bitching about verification.
As for prize scenarios, we are setting it up to be a tandem tourney (teams of 2), ~$150 per team. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in total combined weight, and each team will have either a 3 or 5 fish limit. The "Catch of the Day" (largest fish) will also receive a big side prize.
We are looking at advertising 6-8 weeks in advance, and to have the tourney around the first weekend in October, maybe sooner if we can get everythig in line.
We are also doing a party at the weigh in with dollar draft beers and live country music. Possibly going to have door prizes, if we can solicit enough sponsorship opportunities.
Thanks for the suggestions, by the way!
And as far as the one about limiting the number of lines/hooks, how would that go? Also, how would you keep track of that? I have never heard of that as a limiting factor in a tourney before (not to say it isn't common).
This post was edited on 5/29/14 at 11:19 am
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