Here's the nitty-gritty details. I will try to keep the list of participants updated. If you want to enter, PM me to make sure I get your team name on the list.

Richland Chambers Tourney Details:

• Date: February 25th
• Registration: Registration will be at Oak Cove Marina boat ramp parking the morning of the tournament from 5:30 to 7:00 a.m. I will be in the lot doing sign-ins.
• Oak Cove Marina is located off South Highway 287 off of I-45 in Corsicana. Take I-45 South to Highway 287 South in Corsicana, the Marina is located on the North(West) end of the 287 Bridge over Richland Chambers on S CR 3186.
• On the water as soon as you complete registration. Lines in the water at 7:30, Lines out of the water at 3:00.
• Weigh-in starts at 3:30, 4:00 cut off. Any teams in after 4:00 will not be counted.
• Entry Fee: $50 per boat. (A little higher than the last couple. I want to see a good payout for the winners).
• 3 Anglers per boat maximum.
• 100% Payout, 50% for 1st place, 30% for 2nd Place, 20% for 3rd place.
• Optional big fish pot $10 per man, 100% payout to Big Fish winner.
• Just for fun, (and because it was a great idea), Optional Small Fish Pot ,$5 per man. 12” minimum length to comply with TPWD regs. 100% payout to small fish winner.
• Unlimited rods per boat.
• Richland Chambers is a slot lake, 30-45” slot, so fish weighed in must be under or over slot length.
• 5-fish stringer (Small fish entry does not count toward the stringer).
• I will try to make sure there are a few door prizes for a raffle after the tournament. I will keep the list updated as any new information becomes available.
• Bank fishing is allowed. Teams of up to 4 can enter as a bank team.
If you would like to stay overnight, Oak Cove has rooms available for $65 a night, up to two people, and $7 each for any additional people. For reservations, call (903) 872-0888.

Tourney Rules:
• Participants must have working safety equipment per USCG and TPWD Regulations (i.e. life jackets for all passengers and a working fire extinguisher).
• All USCG and TPWD boater safety rules must be followed.
• This is R&R only, no trot, jug, set or limblines allowed.
• Slot rules must be strictly adhered to. 30-45” slot. Any fish brought to weigh-in violating the slot limit will result in disqualification.
• All fish brought to weigh-in must be alive. Dead fish will result in a 5lb penalty.
• No fishing within 100 yards of another competitor.
• Trailering is allowed, but Oak Cove has a good ramp and is pretty centrally located on the lake.
• Please make sure all trash remains in your boat or is disposed of properly. We don’t want to make a mess of the Marina or the lake.


If you have any suggestions or see anything I missed, drop me a PM.

Participating Teams: (Will be updated as we go)

1. Team Fred's Reels
2. Team Lockjaw
3. Team DragRunner

Click the link on my sig to get more info on the Texas 287 Catfish Club.

What will you be using as the officail measuring board?

I might be in

Bump

If you're talking length, we'll use my tape. I need to get my paws on a set of certified scales between then and now just to use for the weigh-in. I have a digital, but it's only a 50lb scale.

im sure someone will help you out with certified scales, or maybe the marina??

I'm hoping to get a good turnout for this one. It oughta be fun. Chances are, I'll be sitting on the bank waiting or weigh-in. Lol. My normal partner(s) probably won't fish it.

I dont think I saw a stop fishing Time? I may have missed it? Bump also.

Thanks Soren, not many folks call me normal

That's funny!!

Yeah, you got me there. Minor detail oversight there. Cutoff time will be 3:00. That will give you 30 mins. to get to weigh-in.

Bump. I'm looking forward to this one. Hopefully we'll see a good turnout.

Is this open to anbody????

Absolutley! Nothing formal about it. Show up, sign up, and go fishin'.

This is designed to be fun and friendly competition. Lots of great folks to fish with and learn from.

Also, welcome to the forum DragRunner!

I hope to make my first tourniment. Soren if i can make it and you need a ride I will have a seat open, I tryed to steal your partner. ( my .brother ) but I guess he can't make it

Did the lake catch any water last week? How low is it now?
Ken

Thanks Ricky. Depending on how the signups go, I may be on the bank just to keep track of things and make sure I'm there for weigh-in.

Last time I checked the lake levels, it was about 7 or 8 feet low. Oak Cove said their ramps are in good shape.

FYI... on the slot lakes, there is no minimum size limit on blue cats. Could make the smallest fish contest quite interesting.

"For blue catfish, length limit is a 30- to 45-inch slot. Blue catfish 30 inches and less or 45 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one blue catfish 45 inches or greater may be retained each day. For channel catfish, minimum length is 12 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 blue and channel catfish in any combination. For flathead catfish, minimum length is 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5."