Munising Trout & Salmon Classic
May 16th & 17th 2015
RULES AND REGULATIONS
When you submit your registration fee, you are required to read and understand all rules and regulations
pertaining to your specific event and the General Rules of the tournament. The captains meeting is held to
ensure all participants have the opportunity to ask any questions they may have and are clear on the rules
and their interpretations. The team captain or representative attendance is required, but all team members
are encouraged to attend.
Captains Meeting
The captains meeting will be held Friday May 15th at 7:00pm at Shooters Firehouse Lounge located at 410
Mill Street in Munising. Rules will be reviewed at the captains meeting prior to the tournament. Selection of
tournament committee members will be made.
Tournament Times
All Fishing will begin and end at either Munising City Dock or Munising Boat Launch. Officials will be available
at both of these locations for cooler checks. At end of each day, coolers will be transported by tournament
officials to weigh station (Shooters). Flag numbers must be attached to coolers.
DAY
SATURDAY 16th SUNDAY 17th START
5:00 AM
5:00 AM
END
3:30 PM
1:00 PM
WEIGH IN (SHOOTERS)
4:30 PM
2:00 PM
Boats will leave from within the designated START/FINISH area each day at a “shotgun start” signal (air horn
will be used) and from marine radio channel 72 broadcast. NO FISHING PRIOR TO SIGNAL. All boats need to
be within the designated START/FINISH area by the end time of each day. Boats must radio in to tournament
committee when they have entered the START/FINISH area. Any boat outside the START/FINISH area after the
deadline will be disqualified immediately, no exceptions. Coolers with flag numbers must be transferred to
the TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS at the dock prior to loading of boats onto trailers. Listen to channel 72 at least
15 minutes before each deadline for exact countdown. All fishing must be done in Lake Superior. No fishing of
tributaries is allowed.
Awards Ceremony
Will take place at Shooters Firehouse Lounge after weigh in calculations Sunday May, 17th.
Final Payouts
GUARANTEED
$2,000 for SALMON
$2,000 for TROUT
PLACE PAYOUTS
Will be based on 10% of registration, up to a maximum of six places. Other place payouts and prizes will be
paid with cash and merchandise
BIG THREE TOURNAMENT (optional)
Payout is based upon entry fees, sponsor funded money, and prizes. 1st place is 50%, 2nd place is 30%, and
3rd place is 20%.
Bad Weather
Decisions regarding canceling or suspension due to bad weather will be made by the Tournament Committee.
If Tournament Committee decides to cancel or suspend fishing for the day, due to bad weather, a completed
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tournament will be considered at least 4 hours of fishing for any of the two days. If four hours cannot be
achieved during the two day tournament, the tournament will be cancelled in its entirety. If the tournament
is canceled, you will receive a refund check of 90% of your registration fee (10% will be retained to cover
tournament expenses). This check will be mailed within 14 days. If Tournament Committee cancels or suspends
the tournament you MUST abide by the decision. NO fish will be counted if they are caught while tournament is
at a suspension or cancellation. If the decision to have a ‘make up day’ is made, the date of the tournament will
be May 30th & 31st. Monitor Channel 9 for safety and emergency information and channel 72 for tournament
information.
Number of Rods
DNR rules apply (3 lines per fisherman). Extra lines in the water, at any time, disqualify that team for the
tournament. In-line planer boards as well as otter boards/boats are allowed. Maximum fishing footprint is 30’
from the gunwales, parallel to boat, both sides. Fishing must be from a boat.
Radio and Boat Size
Boats must be equipped with a working marine radio. Vessel must be equipped with all safety equipment to
satisfy state law. Monitor channel 72 for tournament information. Tournament Officials will monitor channel
9 throughout the day in case of an emergency or situation that requires immediate attention. Tournament will
start and end on channel 72. No minimum boat size requirement.
Michigan Laws
Highlights will be reviewed. All Michigan fishing laws must be observed. DNR violations on tournament days
will disqualify the team without refund, regardless of outcome. Gaffing of fish will not be allowed.
Weigh In Procedures and Scoring
Weigh-In for all events will be at the Shooters Firehouse Lounge. Coolers must contain only the SIX fish that you
are weighing. Tournament flags must be turned in with cooler. Finalizing Weigh-In procedures will be decided
at the captains meeting. Please drain coolers and remove loose ice. Block or bag ice is permitted. A penalty of
2 pounds will be subtracted for each extra fish (MORE THAN SIX). Weigh-In slips must be signed before leaving
the scales. Check your Weigh-In slip before you sign. After signature, reweighing will not be allowed and no
changes can be made after you have signed. Weigh-In slips will be utilized until after payout of prizes. WeighIn slips will be discarded after payouts. Cooler seal will be removed by tournament officials, with team captain
present, immediately prior to Weigh-In. Team captain will remove the fish at the scales to be weighed. All SIX
fish will be weighed individually, totaled at the scales, noted on Weigh-In slips, signed by the team captain, and
stored by tournament officials for payout determination.
Scoring is total weight (pounds and ounces). DNR allows ONE greater than 34 inch trout per fisherman per day.
To even the chances between small and large teams, only TWO trout that are greater than 34 inches will be
allowed in the cooler along with the next FOUR chosen fish (each less than 34 inches long).
BIG FISH scoring (Big THREE Tournament). Exact weight of the selected fish.
Marking Fish
Each individual fish, after being weighed, will be returned to the Team Captain, after tail fin has been punched.
If a “Trophy Fish” (unpunched tail for mounting) is desired, the tournament officials will keep this fish, in a
freezer until after payouts on Sunday.
Tie Breakers
Largest fish will break ties. If still tied, longest fish will be used. BIG FISH prizes will be split. Place prizes will be
added together and then split.
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Tournament Flags
Team numbers must be displayed during the tournament. Secure them carefully. Failure to display team
numbers during the events may result in disqualification.
Limits
Sorting will be allowed. Place your best/qualifying SIX fish in your cooler. It will be sealed at the dock/launch and
transported by tournament officials to Shooters Fire House Lounge for weigh-in.
Captain and Crew
Team captain for each team must be designated and identified on the registration form. The number of
fishermen may vary. The same fishermen do not have to fish both days, but the registered team captain must
participate both days. If your team decides to fish with different team members, you must contact Tournament
Officials beforehand and obtain a liability release form that must be signed by new team members. In certain
circumstances, a Team Captain may be changed but only with permission of Tournament Officials.
Early Departure
If you decide to decide to leave the water early on either day, you must radio in to Tournament Officials
beforehand to ensure someone is available for cooler checks at either the City Dock or Boat Launch. Use
channel 72 on the marine radio.
Disabled Boats
Boats must return under their own power. No boat may come into direct physical contact with another boat
for any reason unless authorized by Tournament Control. Physical contact will result in disqualification for both
teams. Obviously, boats in distress, dangerous, or life threatening situations must be dealt with accordingly.
Disabled boats that arrive late will not be able to weigh in. Once the tournament begins, you cannot change
boats for any reason.
Tournament Committee
Committee size will be FIVE people. The Tournament Director will be a member, as well as FOUR participants
(two from each division) who will be selected during the captain meeting. This committee will preside over
tournament and handle judgments on weather conditions, disputes, disagreements, and violations of rules.
Your participation in this tournament indicates your acceptance of this procedure and your agreement that the
decisions of the Tournament Committee will be final. Immediate action for noncompliance of tournament rules
will be the jurisdiction of the Tournament Committee regarding the event in question. When you elect to fish
this event you agree by your signature to abide by the policies, rules and decisions set forth by the Tournament
Director and selected Tournament Committee.
Cheating
Cheating will not be tolerated. Anyone caught cheating will be immediately disqualified and banned from all
future Munising Salmon and Trout Classic tournaments.
Protests
All protests must be submitted within one hour after posted FISHING END time each day.
Boat Inspections
Tournament Officials will be in the Munising Bay designated START/FINISH area one hour prior to tournament
start times each day, and be available for random cooler, live well, and boat inspections.
Questions
Contact Bromley Hall (906) 630-2973, Pat Gariepy (906) 202-2694 or visit www.fishmunising.com for more
information.
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REGISTRATION FORM
ENTRY FEE $160.00 PER BOAT/DIVISION
Make checks payable to Munising City Fire Department
For questions, please contact Bromley Hall (906) 360-2973 or Pat Gariepy (906) 202-2694 or visit www.fishmunising.com
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SALMON TROUT
CAPTAIN’S NAME (First and Last)_______________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY_________________________________STATE________ZIP CODE______________________________
PHONE (Day) __________________________ (Night) ______________________________________________
BOAT NAME_______________________________________ LENGTH_______________________________
TEAM MEMBERS (first and last)_________________________________________________________________________________
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WAIVER OF LIABILITY
By signing this document, you acknowledge that you have read, understand and agree to the following and you agree to
abide by all tournament rules and regulations.
I hereby release, discharge and waive all claims of any type against the Munising City Volunteer Fire Department (MFD) and
Shooters Fire House Lounge, their officers, successors, assigns, employees, participating groups, sponsors, and any person
officially connected with this event from ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS CLAIM, DAMAGE OF ANY TYPE
ARISING OUT OF, RELATED TO, OR CAUSED BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS OR ANY EVENT, ACTIVITY OR ACTION OCCURRING AT
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OR DURING THIS OR ANY COMPETITIONS SANCTIONED BY THE Munising City Volunteer Fire Department or Shooters Fire
House Lounge.
I acknowledge receipt of the rules and regulations, certifying and consenting to have shown copy of the same to all team
members and agree that I will abide by all tournament rules and will accept the decisions of the tournament rules committee
and agree that the decisions of the tournament rules committee will be final and I will PURSUE NO ACTION contesting any
decision of the rules committee.
I am fully qualified and have experience in events such as this.
I am of legal age and capacity (participants under the age of 18 must have signature of parent or legal guardian).
I understand that all applicable taxes are the responsibility of the winners.
I understand that all photos, video or any other materials, which may be used for future promotions, are property of the
Munising City Volunteer Fire Department.
All Winners and/or participants may be required to take a polygraph test.
I state that I have read this document in full and understand that I am giving up all rights to damages from injuries to my
person and property, as well as giving up all rights to seek damages as a result of the tournament rules or committee
decisions.
My signature appears voluntarily with full knowledge of the rights I have under law. I fully understand and agree to the
terms and conditions as set forth herein. I am under no disability, legal, physical or mental condition, which impairs my
ability to sign.
Signature of ALL TEAM MEMBERS REQUIRED
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Send Complete Registration and Checks to: Munising Fire Department 301 E. Superior St, Munising, MI 49862
OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Date Payment Received_______________________
Payment Amount_____________________________
Entry Number_________________________________
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