CCBM Upper Bay Open # 1 April 13

[Basscat7]

Chester County Bass Masters Upper Bay Open # 1
Saturday, April 13th, 2024

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.

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

Phoenix Boats - First Flight Cash

You must be signed up for each Companies Contingency Awards and follow their rules to claim the Cash.

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Tournament Sponsors :

Bass University
Epic Erics Bass Lab
Givens Media
Dobyns Rods
Catch Commander
Simms Fishing
Blitz Outdoors
Eastern Marine of Newark
Henlopen Bait & Tackle
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
Native Tungsten Weights
MRL Marine - New Castle, De.
Nichols Baits
Hayabusa Hooks

Reins Plastics
Cabela's
Harmony Fishing Tackle
Hershey Auto Museum
Vexan Fishing
Premier Marine - Middle River Md.
Paul's Plastering
Susquehanna Fishing Tackle
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Entry fee: $100.00 per boat ( this includes the $10 Lunker )
Prize money: 80% payback
Registration : 4:30 - 6:00 a.m. at the ramp (Anchor Marina)
Launch: First light ( 6:00 a.m. )
Lunker Pool :100% payback.
Pay 1 spot per 10 boats
Field Format: One or two anglers per boat, 5 fish per boat.
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$ 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.
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Online payment and registration:
Info can be found pinned at the top of this page:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/881394538591363/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
$ 50.00 Accu-Cull pack to 3rd 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 2024 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.

[Basscat7]

Unfortunately the CCBM Upper Bay Open for Saturday April 13th 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 and continuing thru Saturday evening.
Combine the high winds with all the debris floating in the Upper Bay from last weeks torrential rains, and Conowingo having to open 17 spill gates, it would be too dangerous to send anyone out.

Winds Saturday on the Upper Bay are forecast to be sustained 20 to 30 MPH with gusts up to 47 mph.

Rain is also on the agenda Friday thru Saturday with over an inch forecast,.
Safety of all of our contestants dictates that we cannot send boats out in this type of conditions.

We all know the actual Bay winds are generally higher than the Land forecast and no one wants to be on the water with 46+ winds.

We will reschedule this Open for later in the year as we will still have our 5 Points Opens needed to determine the CCBM Open Championship standings and the Teams that will qualify to fish the Bassmaster Team Championship TX with a chance to make the 2025 Bass Master Classic.

The next CCBM Open is May 25th.

If you already paid for the April 13th Open, you can leave that payment in, and Register for launch number for the May 25th Open when that Registration Post is put on the board in a week or so.

Thank You for understanding !

NWS bulletin :
ISSUED: 4:47 PM APR. 11, 2024 – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt through about 8 PM, becoming south and increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 feet from about 8 PM to 2 AM.
Winds will become southwest 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt between about 2 AM and 10 AM Friday,
then increase to 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 feet through Saturday.

40 Knots = 46.2 MPH.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.