IDA Walleye Tourney Overview!

  • jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    March 14, 2006 at 11:36 pm #1335136

    Tournament Overview.

    I want to thank everyone who has pre-registered and look forward to a good showing this weekend. I look forward to meeting all of you.

    When you arrive at Evert’s, there are just a couple things to take care of before putting the boat in the water. Note: Evert’s Resort will charge you a $7 access/parking fee. They have a full service bait shop with minnows, tackle, snacks and pop. Evert’s is a big supporter of this site and appreciates your business!

    First, if you are not pre-registered, see me to get registered and pay your entry fee. At this stage in the game, please bring cash to pay your entry and arrive EARLY! Once you have turned in your application, you will be assigned a boat number. Next, you will need to have your boat inspected. Please have your deck hatches and livewell doors open for a quick inspection. Once inspected, you will receive your “Boat Board” The boat board will have your boat number on it. Once you have your boat board, you may put the boat in the water.

    If you arrive by boat, see me for a quick boat inspection and pick up your boat board. There is a Public Access at the highway 63 bridge.

    After you put in, please stage your boats downstream from the big dock. (The big dock has an arch bridge to shore) As the 7am take off time approaches, line up in boat number order downstream from the big dock. It’s helpful to keep your boat board number visible to other teams as you are lining up for take off.

    Weigh in starts at 3pm. You must be off plan and in plain view of Evert’s resort at 3pm SHARP. You may weigh in early. I expect to have the tanks and scales ready to go at noon. Please be patient. When you get to the dock, you will receive a basket. Place your 5 fish max limit in the box. Please make sure to bring your boat board to the scales along with your basket.

    Once you have had your fish weighed, you will be asked to sign a Weigh Slip. Make sure the correct weight is noted on this slip. Once you sign this slip, your weight becomes official. MAKE SURE IT IS CORRECT! You will receive a copy of this slip.

    Hope this helps to make everything go as smooth as possible on Saturday/Sunday. If there are any question, please post or feel free to call me at 651.343.9318.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    March 14, 2006 at 11:40 pm #430018

    Here is a quick review of some of the questions I have received from past tourneys. Hope this info helps everyone fishing the tournament. Again, please feel free to call me anytime at 651.343.9318. Thanks!

    Q – What is the format?
    A – 2 person team format. Entry fee $100 Per Team / Per Event.

    Q – Can I fish just one of the events?
    A – Yes, you may fish any one or all of the tournaments.

    Q – What is the limit?
    A – You may weigh a Five (5) fish limit of Walleye, Sauger, Saugeye with a 15 inch minimum size.

    Q – Is culling allowed?
    A – No. Culling is not allowed. However, you may posses a maximum of Seven ( 7 ) fish in your boat. After you place the 7th fish in your livewell, you must stop fishing.

    Q – What are the tournament times?
    A – Take off is at 7am and weigh in is at 3pm.

    Q – When is the entry deadline?
    A – You may enter the day of the tournament. Please have your entry application filled out and signed by both partners. Also, please pay the entry fee with Cash if you enter on the day of the tourney.

    Q – Is there a Big Fish pot?
    A – Yes. There is and Optional $10 big fish pot. 100% pay back to the heaviest fish. If there is a tie, the money will be split evenly between winners. Sign up for the big fish pot is the morning of the tournament.

    Q – Can I arrive by boat?
    A – Yes. The 63 bridge access is open. Once you arrive at Evert’s you will need to have your boat inspected and pick up your boat board. Please see me or one of the Tourney Staff.

    dustin_stewart
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1402
    March 15, 2006 at 12:05 am #430021

    Question. If it is a “walleye” fishing tournament why can sauger be weighed ? Sauger are not walleye and are a different species of fish. They inhibit other types of structure and depths than bigger walleye. Can carp or drum be weighed as well then? I caught a 17lb Northern Pike last time I was on the water. Would that have been legal to weigh?

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    March 15, 2006 at 12:28 am #430025

    Quote:

    Question. If it is a “walleye” fishing tournament why can sauger be weighed ? Sauger are not walleye and are a different species of fish. They inhibit other types of structure and depths than bigger walleye. Can carp or drum be weighed as well then? I caught a 17lb Northern Pike last time I was on the water. Would that have been legal to weigh?

    Saugers are kissing cousins to Walleyes. Carp and other fish are just friends.

    Eric Rehberg
    Eau Claire, WI
    Posts: 3071
    March 15, 2006 at 12:45 am #430034

    Dust, it is for the few of us including YOU that cant catch them elusive eyes. just kidding kind of. thanks for the day out last sun even though its was snowing to beat hell, it was fun. by the way since your such a good walleye guy i would think you would be in this tourny to show us how its done? just kidding bud. will see you when you get down this weekend.

    Walleye Fool

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    March 15, 2006 at 3:24 am #430091

    what about mudpuppy, do they count?

    dustin_stewart
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1402
    March 15, 2006 at 3:35 am #430097

    Quote:

    what about mudpuppy, do they count?

    I don’t see why not……you can weigh sauger . Is there a difference between the 2?

    Good fishing with you as well Eric. Maybe next time you’ll let let me get a few

    lenny_jamison
    Bay City , WI
    Posts: 4001
    March 15, 2006 at 1:37 pm #430190

    How many boats are signed up so far?

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