Wallkill Rod and Gun Club and Marlboro Yacht Club

Our 17th Annual Hudson River Striped Bass Tournament

May 15th & 16th, 2010

Top Twenty Places will be Awarded Cash Prizes
Place Award Place Award Place Award Place Award Place Award
1st $750 2nd $350 3rd $250 4th $200 5th $150
6th $75 7th $75 8th $50 9th $50 10th $50
11th $50 12th $30 13th $30 14th $30 15th $30
16th $30 17th $30 18th $30 19th $30 20th $30

Junior Places
Place Award
1st Fishing Tackle
2nd Fishing Tackle
3rd Fishing Tackle

Lunker and Special Awards
Saturday from Boat $50 Saturday from Shore $50
Sunday from Boat $50 Sunday from Shore $50
Heaviest Fish by a Sea Tow Member $100
Heaviest Fish by a lady angler
courtesy of Above Grade Home Inspections		 $100

REMINDER: this year you need BOTH a freshwater and marine license to fish the Hudson for stripers.
Fishing license info from NYS-DEC

DEFINITION OF AWARDS:

Weight shall be in pounds and nearest 1/10th. Weight is equal to the recorded weight of the heaviest fish a participant weighs in for the two day tournament. (Remember: only one fish per day may be weighed in, NYS limit.) Lunker is defined as the heaviest fish in pounds and nearest tenth. Awards will be presented at the Marlboro Yacht Club on Sunday, May 16th, after the striper dinner.
***All decisions of the judges are final.***

Rules and Regulations

1. This tournament is open to any and all participants. A parent or guardian must accompany anyone less than 18 years of age. The entry form must also be signed by a parent or guardian.
2. Only one fish per day may be entered per participant.
3. All fish must be registered on the day they are caught.
4. Frozen fish or partially frozen fish will not be accepted for registration.
5. Fish that have been snagged, gaffed, or foul hooked will not be accepted at registration.
6. If competing from a boat, all occupants must be entered in the tournament (under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
7. Tackle and equipment must meet all the Department of Environmental Conservation requirements, and all fish must be caught in a conventional manner.
8. No entry fees will be accepted after May 14th for the weekend of the 15th & 16th, 2010
9. Entry fee is $30.00, ($20.00 under the age of 18) and must be accompanied by properly completed entry form. Entry forms accepted after May 14th will be considered late and thereby subject to a $35.00 entry fee.
10. Entry fees are not refundable unless the director cancels the tournament.
11. Tournament fishing starts at 12:00 AM, Saturday, May 15th, and ends at 5:00 PM Sunday, May 16th.
12. Only fish caught North of the George Washington Bridge and South of the Troy Dam are eligible for this Tournament.
13. Only fish brought to the official weigh-in stations by participants will be accepted. Weigh-in stations will be open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday, May 16th, and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, May 16th. The weigh-in stations will be at Charlie Ryder Park in Kingston, Marlboro Yacht Club, and Cornwall Yacht Club.
14. Prizes are based on a minimum of 80 entries.
15. All questions should be directed to Tom Forstner, Tournament Director. (845-744-5232).