Author Topic: 3rd Annual CT Outfitters Ice Tournament (Read 6398 times)

Blaine · « **on:** Dec 10, 2008, 07:17 AM »

As we are a new sponsor here, I'd like to let the gang know about our season long ice tournament going on...

Unlike most tourneys run by shops, this one costs nothing to enter Instead of an entry fee, we ask that when you enter a fish, a $2 dollar donation be made to an inner city kids fishing program in Hartford called A Reel Chance

The fish must be caught by legal means through the ice anywhere in CT. All state laws apply.
We have categories for pike, bass, crappie, perch, walleye. trout, stripers and catfish. There will be prizes for first, second and third places in each category. over the last two seasons, we gave away shanties, Ice Armor suits, Aqua-Vu's, Augers, tip ups and more.

The prize structure for this year is still developing... Because we don't charge an entry fee, we completely on donations from the manufacturers for prizes. Obviously times are tough all over and we are not having the same success as in years past with donations. I'll update the prizes ASAP.

In an attempt to minimize our impact on the fishery here in CT, we have put minimum length limits in place for the tournament.
There are two ways to enter your fish... The first is to bring the fish into the shop for weight and measurement. Also, in an attempt to get more participation and reduce the numbers of trophy fish killed, we are accepting photos of the fish. We will need 3 separate PRINTED photos. Photos MUST be brought to the store, we will not accept emailed photos...
First photo must be of angler holding fish, entire fish must be pictured.
Second photo must CLEARLY show fish laying next to tape measure.
Third photo must CLEARLY show the tail of the fish on tape measure. Measurement will be to the tip of the tail and in 1/4" increments.

The complete list of rules as well as the updated leader board and photos is on our web site: www.ct-outfitters.com If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at the shop...

Thanks and GOOD LUCK

Oh yeah, would you believe that this fish was only good for second place last year in the trout division?

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ctfishermanct · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 10, 2008, 08:37 AM »

its a great tournament with great prizes i encourage all to take place and best of all it helps those in need.

saxmatt · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 10, 2008, 01:14 PM »

Quote from: Blaine on Dec 10, 2008, 07:17 AM

Oh yeah, would you believe that this fish was only good for second place last year in the trout division??

That fish was maybe 20". I fish with that guy and he's only 4' 6". It's too bad you can't use those for pike bait in CT!

elcapitanmas · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 10, 2008, 02:03 PM »

what is it with you and ridiculously large fish? Great tourney, got a great wally last year, and it somehow held for first place, good for an aquaview scout. Cant wait to try for some other species this year. I assume its allready started seeing as Matt has 1st place pike allready (jerk)

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Kierran · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 10, 2008, 02:15 PM »

Quote from: elcapitanmas on Dec 10, 2008, 02:03 PM

what is it with you and ridiculously large fish?

And why I am always getting the shaft, watching Matt land these fish?

saxmatt · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 10, 2008, 03:08 PM »

Quote from: Kierran on Dec 10, 2008, 02:15 PM

And why I am always getting the shaft, watching Matt land these fish?

I pour gasoline down your holes when you aren't looking

You'll get some big ones, it's just a matter of time. You are the best assist man in the business. I don't know if I would have landed that trout without your clutch bear hug as it was slipping back through the hole. I definitely wouldn't have caught it if you hadn't convinced me to go trout fishing instead of pike fishing that day. Hopefully I'll be helping you out with a nice fish in the near future.

gboutdoors · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 13, 2008, 12:46 PM »

Ok, that's enough huggin you two.

ANyway, you guys pay special attention please to the MASTER ANGLER CATEGORY. There are very few who who have the "set" to qualify for this one...
Looks ike Saxmatt is out front this year, one down and four to go.

fishingman17 · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 14, 2008, 07:07 PM »

once i can get out ice fishing cant wait to get my trout

elcapitanmas · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 01:46 PM »

any more info on the master angler category gary? May give me a reason to target some other species.

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Blaine · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 01:53 PM »

Yep... It will be the total length of your biggest fish in the following 5 categories: Pike, walleye, bass, trout, perch and crappie.

I'm still working on prizes so I don't know what you, Jack and Dave will end up winning yet

With any luck, it will be a Frabill shanty

fishingman17 · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 02:44 PM »

cant wait for ice do i can get my big trout and enter them hopefully

Blaine · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 03, 2009, 04:51 AM »

I just wanted to remind the gang of the tournament no that everyone is finally getting out. Check out the leader board, we've already got pike, trout and walleye entered!

Trooper Bri · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 07, 2009, 05:31 PM »

Starting to see some nice fish being posted.

Bump!

Blaine · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 07, 2009, 05:50 PM »

We had 9 fish entered over the weekend

fishingman17 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 07, 2009, 05:51 PM »

anything u catch thats resonably goos size u can enter it

Trooper Bri · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 07, 2009, 06:56 PM »

Quote from: Blaine on Jan 07, 2009, 05:50 PM

We had 9 fish entered over the weekend

I think i saw pics of a couple of those fish somewhere.

Maybe this year i'll catch something worth entering. I'm on an ugly streak.

fishingman17 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 07, 2009, 07:05 PM »

where have u been going

ctfishermanct · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 08, 2009, 05:42 PM »

go to http://www.ct-outfitters.com/home.html and view the leader board and all the rules thre is everything you need to know on the website ctfisherman17

fishingman17 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 09, 2009, 09:24 PM »

thanks

elcapitanmas · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 13, 2009, 08:08 AM »

Heard rumors of a couple nice eyes brought in over the weekend. Weren't good enough for first, but ya can't always win

oh wait we still have a month and a half.

29hr + one good walleye = I love ice fishing

congrats to you too dave

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Blaine · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 13, 2009, 02:16 PM »

E, I saw the entries when I stopped in for bait yesterday... Nice fish

Keep in mind, even if a fish isn't good enough for the leader board, as long as it meets the requirements then you still get entered for the grand prize drawing at the end of the tourney. The more fish you enter, the better your chances of winning it are...

I'm out of the shop on Sun-Tues so i will update the leader board when I get in tomorrow.

Blaine · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 02:52 PM »

C'mon Jack... Give it a rest.

Kierran · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 03:53 PM »

^ me too. But I'll be coming with three pics of it...

Kierran · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 05:05 PM »

Never recieved such a PM.

fishingman17 · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 05:27 PM »

anyone going to the tourney at highland this saturday pm me

saxmatt · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 07:58 PM »

Quote from: jackctf on Jan 14, 2009, 04:17 PM

Keirran check your pm from CTF would you.

I before E except after C.

Kierran · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 02, 2009, 11:28 AM »

Gary & Co: Any word on the prize structure yet? I know it's tough getting companies to anty up in this economy. Just curious is all.

catchintime · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 04, 2009, 12:38 PM »

Is there an updated list of fish entered floating around on iceshanty? I haven't been up to the shop in a
couple of weeks and was curious what the board looked like.

Trooper Bri · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 04, 2009, 01:53 PM »

You'll find the current standings on Connecticut Outfitters website.

catchintime · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 04, 2009, 01:55 PM »

Thanks Trooper Bri...

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