2006 Willard Wiper Tournament Rules
Updated 5-2-06

The 2006 Wiper Tournament will have 2 mandatory winning categories and one optional category.

First, the top 3 teams with the longest combined length from 2 Wipers will place.

Second, the single angler with the longest Walleye will also place.

Third, we will also have a Big Fish (Wiper) side pot. The angler who registers for the side pot and has the single biggest Wiper will win 100% of the Big Fish side pot money for all anglers who opted to participate.

Objective

Who are the best wiper fishing team in Utah? We’ll find out! This is an opportunity to get folks together for a friendly competition to fish for one of our favorite species and enjoy a great fish fry/dinner/pot luck.

The objective is simple. The team who catches the two longest wipers (1 per angler) in combined total length between the opening and closing times of the tournament win bragging rights as best Willard Wiper fisher folks and a pot comprised of $12 per angler of the entrance fees ($13 per anglers entrance fees will go towards, state park use and pavilion use). Total Mandatory Entry Fee $25.

Times and Place

The tournament will be held Saturday, May 20th. Check in for teams will start at 6:00 am at the North Marina. Fishing will start at 7:00 am. Teams must stop fishing and be back into the North Marina by no later than 2:00 pm. Late arrival will be disqualified. Measurements of fish will be at 2:30 pm sharp.

Tournament Rules

1. Teams

• 45 teams will compete in this friendly competition.

• The entrance fee will be $50 for each 2 person team ($25 per angler).

• $12 per angler of Monies taken for entry donations will be put into the “pot” to be presented to the winners of this event. The prize money will be paid for 1^st, 2nd and 3rd place only.
• Teams will consist of two fisherpersons. When registering for the tournament, you must declare both team members.
• Any person registering for the tournament must be a BigFishTackle.Com registered member as of May 10th, 2006. No one who has a registration date later than May 10th, 2006 will be considered eligible.
• A team member can be replaced on a team in the event of an emergency. The replacement team member must meet the registration requirements. All replacements must be approved 48 hours before the start of the tourney. This allows time to verify registration requirements of prospective replacement team member.

2. General Rules

• All Utah Fishing regulations will be adhered to during this competition.
• All Utah boating regulations and safety rules will be followed at all times.
• All anglers must posses a valid Utah Fishing Lic.
• For the Wiper part of this tournament only 6 wipers can be kept per angler and only 1 measured.
• For the walleye part of this tournament only 2 walleye over 20" per boat can be kept and only 6 per angler 20" and less and only 1 fish per angler will be weighed.
• All released fish should be released a minimum of 1/4 mile in open water.
• This is a cooperative event between all participants with no sole sponsor. Administrators and any persons helping out with this event are not responsible for any and all liabilities that may occur during this get together. All entrants and their associates will provide their own liability insurance and are responsible for any liabilities they incur before, during and after this event. Bottom line, as with all things in life, you play at your own risk and are responsible for your actions. By entering this tournament, you agree to these terms.
• Fishing can be done by any legal means. You may fish from shore, from tube, pontoon, kayak, or boat. All teams fishing from boats must fish from the same boat. Entrants that elect to fish from float tubes, pontoons, and kayaks, which are consider individual flotation devices, must fish in the same proximity of their teammate. The rule of thumb is that you must be within the range of a human voice. Yes, loud yelling counts.
•   Teams can have others in their boat if it is so desired. If you wish to bring your family, significant other, or friends that is fine but only the tournament team members can fish and handle any and all fishing equipment. No help of any kind can be extended by any non-participating observer(s) except to operate the boat. No more than 4 rods may be fished from a boat that is entered in the competition even though there are more legal fishing license holders in the boat.
• No participant of the tournament may fish for any species on May 20th, 2006 before the 7:00 am start time.
• Fish do not have to be kept alive for measurements but must be preserved in an acceptable manner as to preserve the fish in a manner acceptable for human consumption. An ice chest filled with ice is suggested for storage of catch if you plan to not release fish. All released fish must be released in accordance with Utah proclamation standards. Each fisherperson deciding to release fish after the measurements are responsible to do it within these state rules. See the proclamation for specific rules of fishing contest release requirements.
• A panel of 4 judges, non-participating persons designated by the administrator of this event, will measure all entries and decide the outcome. The judges’ decision is final and cannot be contested.
• We reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any rules at any time before the start of the tournament. All changes will be done in good conscience and in the name of fair play for all.
• All participants agree to these rules and will follow them throughout the tournament. Failure to follow these simple contest rules and instructions will result in automatic disqualification of the team.

3. Judging (All teams check in with judges by 2:00 pm. Judges will document team check in time. Anyone checking in after 2:00 pm will be disqualified.)

• Wipers- The team with combined longest length of wipers (2 per team) will be the winner (1st, 2nd, and 3rd). In the event of a tie the heaviest pair of fish will win.
• Walleye- The individual with longest length of walleye will be the winner. In the event of a tie the heaviest fish will win.
• Big Fish- The individual with longest length of Wiper will be the winner. In the event of a tie the heaviest fish will win.