Man, I can see how this ould be a lot of fun!!!
There are a bunch of species here I have never heard of!! I copied and pasted:
2008 Rough Fish Tournament Presented by
Fishing Headquarters.com Date of Competition
April 1, 2008 until May 31, 2007
Competition Requirements- Digital Camera
- Tournament Patch
- Measuring tool (Optional)
Competition Rules and Regulations ALL ENTRIES MUST BE NORTH AMERICAN FISH SPECIES * Anglers may submit fish taken by spinning, casting, or fly fishing gear in accordance with their state or province's regulations. Other angling methods will not be accepted: Spearing, Snagging, Noodling, Bow-fishing, Trot-Lining, Netting, etc.
* Each entered fish must have the official angling tournament patch posted and shown in the picture which clearly shows both the fish and competition patch.
* To qualify for bonus points on fish larger than the minimum length, a visible measuring device must also be included alongside the fish to show its length.
* There is no limit to the number of fish that may be entered for each of the eligible species.
* Entries must be posted in the competition scoreboard topic no later than May 31, 2008. The member with the most accumulated points at the end of tournament will be declared winner, and prizes will be awarded.
Competition Patch COMING SOON!
Prizes
- Winner receives a prize pack from Bearpaws Handpoured Baits, and a brand new and pre-spooled heavy-duty Saltwater Spinning reel - which is still fully acceptable for Carp and/or BIG Game Fishing.
- Tournament highlights, stories, and winner interview will be archived in article format on our website.
2008 Rough Fish Tournament Species List - Point System * There may be unlimited entries per each fish species.
* Bonus points will be awarded to fish that are larger than minimum length for possible bonus points.
Species ---------------- Points -------- Bonus Points
Carp & Koi:Common Carp ------------- 10 ------- 30" or larger = 5 bonus points
Wild Koi ---------------- 20 ------- 20" or larger = 5 bonus points
Grass Carp -------------- 15 ------- 35" or larger = 5 bonus points
Mirror Carp -------------- 15 ------- 30" or larger = 5 bonus points
Crucian Carp ------------ 15 ------- 12" or larger = 5 bonus points
Goldfish:Wild Goldfish ------------- 15 ------- 18" or larger = 5 bonus points
Catfish:Channel Catfish --------- 10 ------- 30" or larger = 5 bonus points
Blue Catfish ------------ 10 ------- 40" or larger = 5 bonus points
Flathead Catfish -------- 10 ------- 40" or larger = 5 bonus points
White Catfish ----------- 10 ------- 20" or larger = 5 bonus points
Bullhead:Black Bullhead ---------- 5 -------- 10" or larger = 5 bonus points
Yellow Bullhead --------- 5 -------- 10" or larger = 5 bonus points
Brown Bullhead ---------- 5 -------- 10" or larger = 5 bonus points
Others:Madtom ------------------ 5 --------- 8" or larger = 5 bonus points
Stonecat ----------------- 5 --------- 8 " or larger = 5 bonus points
Goldeye ----------------- 10 ------- 10" or larger = 5 bonus points
Mooneye ----------------- 10 ------- 10" or larger = 5 bonus points
American Eel ------------ 15 ------- 30" or larger = 5 bonus points
Burbot ------------------ 10 ------- 25" or larger = 5 bonus points
Chub:Creek Chub ------------- 5 --------- 10" or larger = 5 bonus points
Red-Tail Chub ----------- 5 --------- 8" or larger = 5 bonus points
River Chub -------------- 5 ---------- 8" or larger = 5 bonus points
Carpsucker:Lake Chubsucker -------- 5 -------- 10" or larger = 5 bonus points
Creek Chubsucker ------- 5 -------- 10" or larger = 5 bonus points
Quillback Carpsucker ---- 10 ------- 18" or larger = 5 bonus points
Highfin Carpsucker ------ 10 ------- 18" or larger = 5 bonus points
River Carpsucker -------- 10 ------- 18" or larger = 5 bonus points
Sucker:White Sucker ------------ 10 ------- 15" or larger = 5 bonus points
Longnose Sucker --------- 10 ------- 15" or larger = 5 bonus points
Spotted Sucker ---------- 10 ------- 15" or larger = 5 bonus points
Northern Hogsucker ------ 10 ------- 10" or larger = 5 bonus points
Redhorse:Shorthead Redhorse ------ 10 ------- 20" or larger = 5 bonus points
Golden Redhorse --------- 10 ------- 20" or larger = 5 bonus points
Silver Redhorse --------- 10 ------- 20" or larger = 5 bonus points
Greater Redhorse -------- 15 ------- 20" or larger = 5 bonus points
River Redhorse ---------- 15 ------- 20" or larger = 5 bonus points
Buffalo:Smallmouth Buffalo ------ 15 ------- 30" or larger = 5 bonus points
Bigmouth Buffalo -------- 15 ------- 30" or larger = 5 bonus points
Gar:Longnose Gar ------------ 10 ------- 40" or larger = 5 bonus points
Spotted Gar ------------- 10 ------- 30" or larger = 5 bonus points
Shortnose Gar ----------- 10 ------- 30" or larger = 5 bonus points
Florida Gar ------------- 10 ------- 30" or larger = 5 bonus points
Alligator Gar ----------- 10 ------- 60" or larger = 5 bonus points
Sturgeon:Lake Sturgeon ----------- 15 ------- 40" or larger = 5 bonus points
Shovelnose Sturgeon ----- 15 ------- 25" or larger = 5 bonus points
White Sturgeon ---------- 15 ------- 65" or larger = 5 bonus points
Paddlefish:Paddlefish --------------- 20 --------- 60" or larger = 5 bonus points
Whitefish:Lake Whitefish ---------- 10 ------- 20" or larger = 5 bonus points
Mountain Whitefish ------ 10 ------- 15" or larger = 5 bonus points
Northern Cisco ---------- 10 ------- 15" or larger = 5 bonus points
Bowfin:Bowfin ------------------ 10 ------- 30" or larger = 5 bonus points
Drum:Freshwater Drum --------- 10 ------- 25" or larger = 5 bonus points
Fish that are not acceptable for tournament are Lampreys, Gobies, Asian Bighead Carp, and Snakeheads. Good Luck Gentlemen! Let's have fun with this tournament.
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