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#71
CCBM & Local Open Tournaments Info / Chester County Bass Masters Up...
Last post by Basscat7 - April 04, 2023, 04:38:31 PMChester County Bass Masters Upper Bay Open # 2
Saturday, May 6th, 2023
We are certified Tournaments for Contingency Money available from these 9 sponsors, see their websites for what is available for winning one of our Opens.
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T & H Marine Atlas Awards
Power Pole - Captains Cash Contingency
Bass Cat Boats - Quest Cash Contingency
Caymas Boats - Caymas Cash
Ranger Boats - Ranger Cup Rewards
Nitro Boats - Nitro Rewards
Tracker Boats -Tracker Rewards
Triton Boats - Triton Gold Rewards
Skeeter Boats - Skeeter Real Money
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You must be signed up for each Companies Contingency program to participate in winning those programs.
CCBM will only verify that you won Our Open TX.
Tournament Sponsors :
Bass University
Epic Erics Bass Lab
Givens Media
NuCar Chevy
In Depth Installs
Dobyns Rods
Zee Bait Company
Simms Fishing
Blitz Outdoors
Eastern Marine of Newark
Hi Seas Fishing line
Trailer Parts Superstore of Newark
Altrafix Sytems
Boomerang Tools
Accu-Cull
Buck Brook Farms
Steak & Main - Northeast Md.
ServPro of Hunt Valley
ProAction Restoration
Jim Schmucker's Fiberglass Repair
Pro - Tec
BUFF- USA - Sun Protection
Native Tungsten Weights
MRL Marine - New Castle, De.
Venom Lures
Nichols Baits
Hayabusa Hooks
Cabela's
Harmony Fishing Tackle
13 Fishing
Vexan Fishing
Tackle Workz
Paul's Plastering
Susquehanna Fishing Tackle
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Entry fee: $100.00 per boat ( this includes the $10 Lunker )
Prize money: 80% payback
Registration : 4:00 - 5:30 a.m. at the ramp (Anchor Marina)
Launch: First light ( 5:30 a.m. )
Lunker Pool :100% payback.
Pay 1 spot per 10 boats
Field Format: One or two anglers per boat, 5 fish per boat.
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$ 60.00 Side Option Pot.
Payout for the Option Pot.
1 - 10 boats - 1 spot paid 100 %
11 - 20 boats - 2 spots paid (60% / 40 % )
21 boats and over 3 spots paid ( 60 / 30 / 10 )
The Side Option Pot is strictly voluntary and does not figure into the regular winnings from the normal $
100.00 TX entry fee.
_____________________________
Online payment and registration:
Info can be found pinned at the top of this page :
https://www.facebook.com/groups/881394538591363/
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$ 50.00 Cabelas card to the heaviest Smallmouth weighed.
Dobyns Rods prize pack to top 3 spots
$ 100.00 Susquehanna Fishing Tackle gift card to the Second Lunker
$ 80.00 Bass University Subscription to 3rd Lunker
$ 50.00 Accu-Cull pack to 4th Lunker
Top 10 teams that do not take a check will take home a Sponsor Prize from $ 100 to $ 50
RULES:
1 - 5 fish limit per boat. Largemouth or Smallmouth. 15 inches ( short fish brought to scales will result in loss of biggest fish )
2 - 8-ounce penalty per dead fish - does not reduce Lunker weight
3 - Artificial lures only. No live bait
4 - All 2023 Maryland fishing and boating laws will apply
5 - All boats must be equipped with a factory installed operational aerated live well (10 gal min.)
6 - All boats must have all safety equipment available
7 - All boats must be inspected before launching
8 - No alcohol or illegal drugs permitted
9 - A 1 lb. per minute penalty will be assessed for late return, up to 15 minutes. After 15 you are
disqualified. Late penalty is also applied to Lunker weight
10 - Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in a disqualification
11 - Please keep a courtesy distance from other boats
12 - Trolling as a means of fishing is prohibited
13 - In the event of a tie, the most-alive fish wins. If still a tie, the largest fish wins
14 - The decision of the Tournament Director is final
15 - There will be no fishing after your boat number is turned in.
16 - It is up to you to have liability insurance coverage on your boat
17 - Solo entries are allowed
18 - Ramp fee is responsibility of the boater.
19 - Life vests must be worn when gas motor is running and kill switch attached when boat is in gear.
20 - Weigh bags will be provided for contestants to use.
21 - Off Limits :
Inside the diagonal line from the fixed fishing pier at the town park to the east ( Blue house ) side of the first canal on the left as you leave the marina, this includes the entire Anchor Marina basin and Nauti Goose docks.
Saturday, May 6th, 2023
We are certified Tournaments for Contingency Money available from these 9 sponsors, see their websites for what is available for winning one of our Opens.
_____________________________
T & H Marine Atlas Awards
Power Pole - Captains Cash Contingency
Bass Cat Boats - Quest Cash Contingency
Caymas Boats - Caymas Cash
Ranger Boats - Ranger Cup Rewards
Nitro Boats - Nitro Rewards
Tracker Boats -Tracker Rewards
Triton Boats - Triton Gold Rewards
Skeeter Boats - Skeeter Real Money
______________________________
You must be signed up for each Companies Contingency program to participate in winning those programs.
CCBM will only verify that you won Our Open TX.
Tournament Sponsors :
Bass University
Epic Erics Bass Lab
Givens Media
NuCar Chevy
In Depth Installs
Dobyns Rods
Zee Bait Company
Simms Fishing
Blitz Outdoors
Eastern Marine of Newark
Hi Seas Fishing line
Trailer Parts Superstore of Newark
Altrafix Sytems
Boomerang Tools
Accu-Cull
Buck Brook Farms
Steak & Main - Northeast Md.
ServPro of Hunt Valley
ProAction Restoration
Jim Schmucker's Fiberglass Repair
Pro - Tec
BUFF- USA - Sun Protection
Native Tungsten Weights
MRL Marine - New Castle, De.
Venom Lures
Nichols Baits
Hayabusa Hooks
Cabela's
Harmony Fishing Tackle
13 Fishing
Vexan Fishing
Tackle Workz
Paul's Plastering
Susquehanna Fishing Tackle
______________________________
Entry fee: $100.00 per boat ( this includes the $10 Lunker )
Prize money: 80% payback
Registration : 4:00 - 5:30 a.m. at the ramp (Anchor Marina)
Launch: First light ( 5:30 a.m. )
Lunker Pool :100% payback.
Pay 1 spot per 10 boats
Field Format: One or two anglers per boat, 5 fish per boat.
_________________________________
$ 60.00 Side Option Pot.
Payout for the Option Pot.
1 - 10 boats - 1 spot paid 100 %
11 - 20 boats - 2 spots paid (60% / 40 % )
21 boats and over 3 spots paid ( 60 / 30 / 10 )
The Side Option Pot is strictly voluntary and does not figure into the regular winnings from the normal $
100.00 TX entry fee.
_____________________________
Online payment and registration:
Info can be found pinned at the top of this page :
https://www.facebook.com/groups/881394538591363/
_______________________________
$ 50.00 Cabelas card to the heaviest Smallmouth weighed.
Dobyns Rods prize pack to top 3 spots
$ 100.00 Susquehanna Fishing Tackle gift card to the Second Lunker
$ 80.00 Bass University Subscription to 3rd Lunker
$ 50.00 Accu-Cull pack to 4th Lunker
Top 10 teams that do not take a check will take home a Sponsor Prize from $ 100 to $ 50
RULES:
1 - 5 fish limit per boat. Largemouth or Smallmouth. 15 inches ( short fish brought to scales will result in loss of biggest fish )
2 - 8-ounce penalty per dead fish - does not reduce Lunker weight
3 - Artificial lures only. No live bait
4 - All 2023 Maryland fishing and boating laws will apply
5 - All boats must be equipped with a factory installed operational aerated live well (10 gal min.)
6 - All boats must have all safety equipment available
7 - All boats must be inspected before launching
8 - No alcohol or illegal drugs permitted
9 - A 1 lb. per minute penalty will be assessed for late return, up to 15 minutes. After 15 you are
disqualified. Late penalty is also applied to Lunker weight
10 - Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in a disqualification
11 - Please keep a courtesy distance from other boats
12 - Trolling as a means of fishing is prohibited
13 - In the event of a tie, the most-alive fish wins. If still a tie, the largest fish wins
14 - The decision of the Tournament Director is final
15 - There will be no fishing after your boat number is turned in.
16 - It is up to you to have liability insurance coverage on your boat
17 - Solo entries are allowed
18 - Ramp fee is responsibility of the boater.
19 - Life vests must be worn when gas motor is running and kill switch attached when boat is in gear.
20 - Weigh bags will be provided for contestants to use.
21 - Off Limits :
Inside the diagonal line from the fixed fishing pier at the town park to the east ( Blue house ) side of the first canal on the left as you leave the marina, this includes the entire Anchor Marina basin and Nauti Goose docks.
#72
Jokes and Fun Stuff / dead duck
Last post by sdub - April 03, 2023, 07:43:14 PMA woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgeon. As she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird's chest.
After a moment or two, the vet shook his head sadly and said; "I'm sorry, your duck (Cuddles) has passed away."
The distressed woman wailed; "Are you sure?"
"Yes, I am sure. The duck is dead." replied the vet.
"How can you be so sure?" she protested. "I mean, you haven't done any testing on him. He might just be in a coma or something."
The vet rolled his eyes, turned around, and left the room.
He returned a few minutes later with a black Labrador Retriever.
As the duck's owner looked on in amazement, the dog stood on his hind legs, put his front paws on the examination table, and sniffed the duck from top to bottom.
He then looked up at the vet with sad eyes and shook his head.
The vet patted the dog on the head and took it out of the room.
A few minutes later he returned with a cat.
The cat jumped on the table and delicately sniffed the bird from head to foot. The cat sat back on its haunches, shook its head, meowed softly, and strolled out of the room.
The vet looked at the woman and said; "I'm sorry, but as I said, this is most definitely, 100%, certifiably, a dead duck."
The vet turned to his computer terminal, hit a few keys and produced a bill, which he handed to the woman. The duck's owner, still in shock, took the bill. "$150!" she cried; "$150 just to tell me my duck is dead!?"
The vet shrugged; "I'm sorry. If you had just taken my word for it, the bill would have been $20, but... with the Lab Report and Cat Scan, the bill is $150.
#73
CCBM & Local Open Tournaments Info / April 1st Open is postponed ti...
Last post by Basscat7 - March 29, 2023, 06:40:26 PMUnfortunately the CCBM Upper Bay Open for Saturday April 1st is going to be postponed and Rescheduled due to a Gale Warning issued by the National Weather Service today for the Upper Bay starting Friday evening and continuing thru Saturday evening into Sunday..
Winds Saturday on the Upper Bay are forecast to be sustained 25 to 30 MPH with gusts up to 50 mph.
Rain and Thunderstorms are also on the agenda.
Safety of all of our contestants dictates that we cannot send boats out in this type of wind.
We all know the actual Bay winds are generally higher than forecast and no one wants to be on the water in these type conditions.
We will reschedule this Open for later in the year as we will still have our 5 Points Opens needed to determine the Championship.
The next CCBM Open is May 6th.
If you already paid for the April 1st Open, you can leave that payment in, and Register for launch number for the May 6th Open when that Registration Post is put on the board in a week or so.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE:
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1119 AM EDT Wed Mar 29 2023
ANZ530>543-292330- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0063.230330T0300Z-230330T1700Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0010.230401T0900Z-230402T0400Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
1119 AM EDT Wed Mar 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.
For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible.
Winds Saturday on the Upper Bay are forecast to be sustained 25 to 30 MPH with gusts up to 50 mph.
Rain and Thunderstorms are also on the agenda.
Safety of all of our contestants dictates that we cannot send boats out in this type of wind.
We all know the actual Bay winds are generally higher than forecast and no one wants to be on the water in these type conditions.
We will reschedule this Open for later in the year as we will still have our 5 Points Opens needed to determine the Championship.
The next CCBM Open is May 6th.
If you already paid for the April 1st Open, you can leave that payment in, and Register for launch number for the May 6th Open when that Registration Post is put on the board in a week or so.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE:
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1119 AM EDT Wed Mar 29 2023
ANZ530>543-292330- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0063.230330T0300Z-230330T1700Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0010.230401T0900Z-230402T0400Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
1119 AM EDT Wed Mar 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.
For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft possible.
#74
General Discussion / Who is your Classic pick
Last post by stevem - March 23, 2023, 01:51:51 PMI'm going sentimental favorite, The G Man.
#75
CCBM & Local Open Tournaments Info / 2023 Open Sponsor
Last post by Basscat7 - March 20, 2023, 10:04:56 PMPlease welcome our newest sponsor to the CCBM Upper Chesapeake Bay Open Series :
Givens Media
Givens Media offers Photography, Videography and Drone Videos from Weddings to Your Hunting and Fishing trips to Commercial Video.
Owner Phil Givens has filmed one of our CCBM Opens in the past and will be doing a couple Opens this season for CCBM with his Drone shots.
Here's a short video He did at one of last years Opens :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohI3HvIfoxo
From Outdoors people looking to start a business and needing a personal cameraman to film Professional level content for your channels to Small weddings or large venues with a few hundred people, Phil Givens has options to meet whatever level of photography you need.
Website :
http://www.philgivens.com/
http://www.philgivens.com/hunting--fishing.html
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/philgivens
You Tube :
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-mU4CaoWg27gBVyfW_fPnQ?view_as=subscriber
Givens Media
Givens Media offers Photography, Videography and Drone Videos from Weddings to Your Hunting and Fishing trips to Commercial Video.
Owner Phil Givens has filmed one of our CCBM Opens in the past and will be doing a couple Opens this season for CCBM with his Drone shots.
Here's a short video He did at one of last years Opens :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohI3HvIfoxo
From Outdoors people looking to start a business and needing a personal cameraman to film Professional level content for your channels to Small weddings or large venues with a few hundred people, Phil Givens has options to meet whatever level of photography you need.
Website :
http://www.philgivens.com/
http://www.philgivens.com/hunting--fishing.html
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/philgivens
You Tube :
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-mU4CaoWg27gBVyfW_fPnQ?view_as=subscriber
#76
Swap/Sell / Ultrex remote
Last post by Xm Sean - March 08, 2023, 11:16:16 PMI bought a replacement remote for my ultrex trolling motor but no longer need it unless I lose my original again. It is brand new still in the package. Retails for almost $110. I'll give you a real good deal on it if interested.
Minn Kota 1866560 Bluetooth Micro i-Pilot and i-Pilot Link Remote https://a.co/d/3pbrFpr
Minn Kota 1866560 Bluetooth Micro i-Pilot and i-Pilot Link Remote https://a.co/d/3pbrFpr
#77
Swap/Sell / Re: 36V Motorguide Xi5 Trollin...
Last post by Travb - March 03, 2023, 08:25:02 PMStill available? Location?
#78
General Discussion / Skeeter Boats Contingency cash
Last post by Basscat7 - February 24, 2023, 08:41:23 PMCCBM Upper Bay Open Series is now a Registered Tournament Series for
Skeeter Boats Real Money Program.
https://www.skeeterboats.com/sites/default/files/2023%20REAL%20MONEY%20FLYER.pdf
Win one of our 6 Opens ( 50 boat minimum ) as a Registered Skeeter boat owner in a qualifying year Skeeter boat and Yamaha engine.
Be registered in the Skeeter Boats Real Money Program and
Skeeter Boats will match the first place prize money up to $5,000 for a 225 HP or larger engine and up to $ 500 for a 200 hp or lower engine
Winners are responsible for following the Skeeter Boats Real Money Program rules / requirements and submitting their paperwork and photos to the Skeeter Boats Real Money Program in the required time period.
CCBM will only verify that you won our Open tournament in a Skeeter Boat.
You are responsible to see if you qualify to win according to Skeeter Boats Real Money Rules.
You must notify CCBM at the conclusion of weigh in if you qualify.
Skeeter Real Money Info :
https://www.skeeterboats.com/About-Skeeter.php?content=sales_event
Approved Skeeter Real Money Tournaments :
https://www.skeeterboats.com/Bass-Fishing-Tournaments.php
Skeeter Boats Real Money Program.
https://www.skeeterboats.com/sites/default/files/2023%20REAL%20MONEY%20FLYER.pdf
Win one of our 6 Opens ( 50 boat minimum ) as a Registered Skeeter boat owner in a qualifying year Skeeter boat and Yamaha engine.
Be registered in the Skeeter Boats Real Money Program and
Skeeter Boats will match the first place prize money up to $5,000 for a 225 HP or larger engine and up to $ 500 for a 200 hp or lower engine
Winners are responsible for following the Skeeter Boats Real Money Program rules / requirements and submitting their paperwork and photos to the Skeeter Boats Real Money Program in the required time period.
CCBM will only verify that you won our Open tournament in a Skeeter Boat.
You are responsible to see if you qualify to win according to Skeeter Boats Real Money Rules.
You must notify CCBM at the conclusion of weigh in if you qualify.
Skeeter Real Money Info :
https://www.skeeterboats.com/About-Skeeter.php?content=sales_event
Approved Skeeter Real Money Tournaments :
https://www.skeeterboats.com/Bass-Fishing-Tournaments.php
#79
CCBM & Local Open Tournaments Info / Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Week...
Last post by Basscat7 - February 23, 2023, 12:41:34 PMChester County Bass Masters Upper Chesapeake Bay Open Series is proud to offer it's members the opportunity to advance to the the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship TX.
You could even advance all the way to the Bassmasters Classic !
2023 Chester County Bass Masters Upper Chesapeake Bay Open Series will be one of the select Open Team Series across the country included to compete for the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship.
https://www.bassmaster.com/team/
Our circuit will not change, we will still count 4 of the 5 Points Opens for the 2023 CCBM Upper Chesapeake Bay Open Series Points Championship.
Nothing changes for our CCBM Opens and our Teams.
This is just a voluntary extra for people that would like to join the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship with a chance to fish their 2 day team tournament in late November or December.
Teams will sign up to compete in the Bassmaster Team Championship ( BTC ) thru our Opens.
Cost to register as a Bassmaster Team Championship member is $ 10 per person ( $ 20 per team per year ).
The money will go to B.A.S.S. and will allow entrants to compete for the final spot in the 2024 Bass Master Classic.
Bassmaster Team Championship Membership will receive BASS Times.
Teams must consist of two (2) members. No single teams permitted.
For every 25 teams our CCBM Open Series has registered for the Bassmaster Team Championship, we will be given 1 spot in the Bassmaster Bass Pro Championship Tournament.
If 25 Teams register, our overall 2023 Points Champions will be eligible to fish the Bassmaster Bass Pro Championship TX.
If 50 teams register, our top 2 Points finishers will go.
If 75 teams register, our top 3 teams will go to the TX.
You could even advance all the way to the Bassmasters Classic !
2023 Chester County Bass Masters Upper Chesapeake Bay Open Series will be one of the select Open Team Series across the country included to compete for the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship.
https://www.bassmaster.com/team/
Our circuit will not change, we will still count 4 of the 5 Points Opens for the 2023 CCBM Upper Chesapeake Bay Open Series Points Championship.
Nothing changes for our CCBM Opens and our Teams.
This is just a voluntary extra for people that would like to join the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship with a chance to fish their 2 day team tournament in late November or December.
Teams will sign up to compete in the Bassmaster Team Championship ( BTC ) thru our Opens.
Cost to register as a Bassmaster Team Championship member is $ 10 per person ( $ 20 per team per year ).
The money will go to B.A.S.S. and will allow entrants to compete for the final spot in the 2024 Bass Master Classic.
Bassmaster Team Championship Membership will receive BASS Times.
Teams must consist of two (2) members. No single teams permitted.
For every 25 teams our CCBM Open Series has registered for the Bassmaster Team Championship, we will be given 1 spot in the Bassmaster Bass Pro Championship Tournament.
If 25 Teams register, our overall 2023 Points Champions will be eligible to fish the Bassmaster Bass Pro Championship TX.
If 50 teams register, our top 2 Points finishers will go.
If 75 teams register, our top 3 teams will go to the TX.
#80
General Discussion / Maryland DNR 2022 Tournament S...
Last post by sdub - February 10, 2023, 09:31:40 AM
