This season marks the 16th Anniversary of the annual online tourney ! "The 1st .. The Original"
Start Date : 1-1-18 8:00 AM EST
End Date : 3-12-18 8:00 PM EST
Here are the rules for our online tourney.1) You must be an IceShanty member and signed up by the deadline.
https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?action=register2018 Tourney Sign up post url
https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=349596.02) You are allowed to upgrade entries. Once the entry is upgraded the previous entry is not eligible for awards
or prizes.
3) You must print a copy of the TI 2018 card which will be available on the night of 12-31-17
4) Two color photos will be required per entry (of at least 450 pixels)
a.) Photo 1: The entry fish must be photographed with the entire rule (measuring device) clearly and readable in
the picture as well as the TI 2018 card while still out on the ice. No part of the fish should be on the rule but I make exceptions for a fin, etc.. only yellow push/pull rules will be allowed. The rule should be above or below the entry not stretched on the entry. Only the entry fish - No multiple fish in the photo. No inside shanty pics. Only the IS tournament card .. no other cards in picture.
b.) Photo 2: This photo must have the angler and fish together while still out on the ice with the lake in the background and the anglers face uncovered. I need to see the shoreline. If you are too far out to see the shoreline I need to see ice holes, tip ups, etc.. No downward pictures .. we want a view of the lake. No inside the shanty pictures. If the pic is taken at night kneel and take the pic at a downward angle so as to include the ice. Daylight pictures require background (view) as stated above. I will be allowing the tourney card on smartphones for entries. Just like the printed card if I can't read it the entry will be DQ'd.
Best practices
No altering of the photo's or immediate DQ.
All entries must be fresh caught fish .. not frozen or gutted.
Take the pic immediately while the fish looks good.
If it sits all day and looks bad it will be DQ'd.
5) The photo must be posted on leader board in the proper category (no snail mail) within the tournament dates/times by the entrant.
6) The entry is length only - not girth or weight.
7) a)The length is "as the fish lays" - not by squeezing the tail. The entry is measured from the furthest point to
the rear (tail) and front (lip). No open jaw .. if open measured from shortest point at head.(usually upper lip)
b.)Only post entries that can challenge the leaders board. Any " short " entries can be posted in the "short" entries area to qualify for the weekly drawing.
*If the entry is flopping you may place one hand to hold it down .. not two hands. No holding the mouth shut.
*No out of season entries will be honored. This is to prevent their targeting for the tourney*
* I will not be PM'ing measurements/results. You can check the leaders board.
There will be a "short" category to post any entries that do not challenge the leaders board.
By doing this I won't have to check measurements and it allows signed up members to be eligible for prizes in the weekly drawings.
Once you post an entry in either the short category or in the main categories you're eligible for the drawings.
Your screen name will only go in once no matter how many entries you post and if your name is drawn you are then out of the drawings.
Entries must remain posted for the duration of tourney.
If you are banned from IS during the tournament you are banned from the tournament as well.
In the event of a tie the first entry entered will be honored.
Youth CategoriesPerch
Chain Pickerel
Rainbow Trout
he Youth Category is for members
12 years old or younger. (If 12 before the start date and 13 after the start date that is OK)
The Youth category will be eligible for Trophy Prizes and weekly drawings as well.
Trophy EntriesEntries meeting the Trophy requirements will go into a separate drawing. Only entries posted in the entries area are eligible. Entries in the non entry area are not eligible.The entrants name will go into the drawing once and only one prize per entrant. Must be at least this length to qualify for randomly drawn Trophy Prize.
Sunfish 10 1/2"
Perch 15"
Crappie 15 1/2"
Ch Pickerel 25"
Bass 21"
Walleye 29"
Burbot 33"
Rainbow Trout 24"
Northern Pike and Musky 44"
Lake Trout 40"
Drawings** Only 1 randomly drawn prize per entrant **
** You are entered 1 time no matter how many entries you enter **
** Your name stays entered until it is drawn or the drawings are over **
Decisions/Results will be posted by and on the Team IceShanty site.
https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?board=239.0Prizes Per Category1st Place $25 E-Card Donated by
Fish3071 Turnback Shad Donated by
Freedom LuresSize and color varies.
2nd Place $25 Gift Card Donated by
FishUSA1 Turnback Shad Donated by
Freedom LuresSize and color varies.
3rd Place $10 E-Card Donated by
Fish3071 Turnback Shad Donated by
Freedom LuresSize and color varies.
Youth Prizes Per Category1st Place$40 FishUSA Gift Card Donated by
Anonymous IS Member1 Turnback Shad Donated by
Freedom LuresSize and color varies.
2 packs of Finesse Plastics Donated by
Custom Jigs and SpinsColor varies.
2nd Place$25 E-Card Donated by
Fish3071 Turnback Shad Donated by
Freedom LuresSize and color varies.
2 packs of Finesse Plastics Donated by
Custom Jigs and SpinsColor varies.
3rd Place$25 Gift Card Donated by
FishUSA1 Turnback Shad Donated by
Freedom LuresSize and color varies.
Weekly Drawings One a week.
Donated by
IS Member FG Steve 2 Tungsten Jigs and 1 Demon Jigging Spoon Donated by
Custom Jigs and SpinsSize and color varies.
One a week for 5 weeks.
5 pack of Slush Bugs Donated by
JAWJACKEROne Marcum M5 Flasher
Donated by
MarcumOne Trophy Strike 120 Volt Lithium Ion Battery Ice Auger Kit
Donated by
Trophy Strike1 Team Iceshanty Ball Cap and Bumper Sticker for 5 weeks
1 Team Iceshanty flag and Bumper Sticker for 5 weeks
Visit the Team Iceshanty Proshop
https://www.iceshanty.com/iceshanty/iceshanty_store1 Ice well Live Well Per Week for 5 Weeks
Donated by
Ice Well Live WellTrophy Prizes One White & UV Rechargeable LED Utility Light Donated by
Fishing Lights EtcTwo $25 Gift Card Donated by
Kittery Trading Postone per drawn trophy entrant.
2 pack of 1 RPM Lure and 1 Demon Spoon Donated by
Custom Jigs and SpinsTotal of two packs .. 1 per drawn entry.
Winners must contact me (LoneWolf) with your information within 10 days at the end of tournament.
1. Eligibility. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. To be eligible to win a prize, entries must be completed and received by Iceshanty.com in the format designated below. All applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Offer void where prohibited.
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3. Contest Sign-up Period. The Contest Sign-up Period is from December 11th, 2017 to December 30th, 2017, 10:00 pm, EST. (the "Sign-up Deadline"). All entrants must be signed-up by the Sign-up Deadline to be eligible to enter a photo.
3. Contest Period. The Contest period is from January 1st, 2018 through March 12th, 2018 (the "Deadline"). All entries must be received by the Deadline to be eligible to win a prize.
4. Prizes. Prizes returned as undeliverable or not claimed within 10 days posting will be forfeited. Prizes are not transferable. Prizes won by a minor (as determined by the laws of state or province of residence) will be awarded to a parent or legal guardian on the minor's behalf. All prizes are awarded "AS IS" and WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, express or implied, (including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose)
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6. Original Work of Authorship. You hereby warrant and represent that (a) you own all rights to all Photos submitted by you; and (b) all such Photos are original works of authorship on your part and have not been copied, in whole or in part, from any other work and do not violate, misappropriate or infringe any copyright, trademark or other proprietary right of any other person or entity.
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