| Scoring
Unlike most fishing events
which look at total weight, our rules are based length. Outings are catch
and release. To help increase the survival rate of fish caught, we
will be looking for length only as this measurement is quick and easy.
The second difference in
scoring over most events is that we add a bonus point system which is used
to allow for some interesting strategy decisions for total points
accumulation. Bonus points help even out the playing field and allow
the angler to be rewarded for taking full opportunity of the varieties of
fish in a given body of water, and to demonstrate mastery in diversity of
types of presentations.
A review of the rules
section of size limits is suggested. Larger self established limits
beyond regulations is suggested to help keep scoring numbers down.
Our daily points scores seldom exceed 10 when setting larger limits.
Bonus Points
1 Point is awarded
for each fish that exceeds established size limits are awarded one point
each. Additional points are awarded to fish over
established size limits which meet the following criteria:
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1 Point Bonus |
First Fish.
The first angler to catch a fish that exceeds preset size limit for a
given species is awarded one additional point.
This is awarded in
recognition of anglers preparedness of equipment, ability to
quickly read conditions, and ability to quickly establish an effective
pattern.
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1 Point Bonus |
Largest Fish.
One additional point is awarded to the angler who catches the largest
fish over the established limit for a given species. For example:
Example: Limits are
established as 16 inches for a Largemouth Bass, and 32 inches for a
Muskie to be valid scores. If the largest Bass caught was 22
inches, it is 6 inches over the limit. If the largest
Muskie caught is 36 inches, it is 4 inches over the limit.
The Bass wins the Largest Fish point. If there is a tie-
no additional point is awarded.
This awards the angler
for demonstrating expertise in landing the largest fish for a given
species.
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1 Point Bonus |
Best Variety.
One additional point is awarded to the angler who catches the most
allowed varieties of fish which all measure above the limits
established for each species. For example:
Example: Angler 1
catches a legal Small Mouth, Large Mouth, Walleye, and Muskie.
Angler 2 catches 3 legal Muskies and 1 legal Northern. Angler 1
caught four species and Angler 2 caught 2 species. Angler 1 is
awarded one bonus point for best variety.
This awards the angler
for expertise for ability to master skills over a variety of species and
their ability to read multiple patterns, structure, and lake conditions.
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1 Point
Bonus |
Best Fight.
While this can certainly be argued, this point may be awarded to the
angler who mastered a most difficult catch. If this can not
be agreed upon by all participants, then no point is awarded. By
having this category of bonus point, however, it certainly adds to
interesting conversation of who deserves the point. |
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1/2 Point Bonus |
Land Locked. An
additional 1/2 point is awarded for each legal fish caught by an angler
who is competing from shore. |
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