Re: 2014 Smallmouth Contest and Meet and Greet April1st-Nov1st
 

Awsome idea for a contest.

My only question is when measuring the fish…Mouth open or closed? As most of us know it is very easy to make a fish longer by opening its mouth, which is why all pro bass tourneys and all NJ fishery regulations are measured with mouth closed?

I don't really care one way or another, but I just think getting everyone on the same page would be a good idea.

Re: 2014 Smallmouth Contest and Meet and Greet April1st-Nov1st
 

X2 - The pics need to be larger and the ruler markings fully legible in order to count. Also agree that the state regs for how the mouth and tail are held during measurement should be followed.

Re: 2014 Smallmouth Contest and Meet and Greet April1st-Nov1st
 

All really gr8 points here guys....Just remember this is a fun tourney with prizes donated by fellow nj.com fisherman.....Every option and/or discrepency will be discussed....There are NO cash prizes, lets remember that....If you are a REALLY good cheater , you may win:D However i don't forsee ppl cheating fer a hoodie...

If the mouth open problem bothers the key coordinaters or donaters it may be disqualified....Its only 8 days into a 7 month tourney, there will be alot more entries....Have fun with it and pls limit the amount of time the fish are out of the water and posing for pics....Fish was outta water maybe ten seconds....wouldn't close his mouth....it is what it is....Have fun and go git em guys;)

Re: 2014 Smallmouth Contest and Meet and Greet April1st-Nov1st
 

Best I could get it. The zoomed pic shows nicely on my phone which can be seen at the meet n greet at the end in November. Try to take pics with the mouth shut. If for some reason it does not happen because your trying to get a big fish back in the water and he doesn't cooperate enter the pic anyway it will count.

Re: 2014 Smallmouth Contest and Meet and Greet April1st-Nov1st
 

yeah that's better
here's that pic a little easier to see
http://www.njfishing.com/forums/atta...0&d=1396965497

Re: 2014 Smallmouth Contest and Meet and Greet April1st-Nov1st
 

How do I know that tape measure isnt a rubber band? haha....
Solid 21" on the board! This contest could very likely come down to 1/16's of an inch so try to get the best pic you can of that measurement...
Also, it's a top 3 prize pool so don't overlook getting your dink on the board to set the bar!

Re: 2014 Smallmouth Contest and Meet and Greet April1st-Nov1st
 

Looking forward to entering. Had a couple dinks but didn't have a lighter on me. I am going out tomorrow after work, I'll definitely have the required supplies!

Great idea and awesome on you guys for offering up some prizes. The best prize is the bragging rights!

Re: 2014 Smallmouth Contest and Meet and Greet April1st-Nov1st
 

I mite head out fer a couple hours today too....No chance of dinks on my end....They cant fit my lures in their smallmouth:p

Re: 2014 Smallmouth Contest and Meet and Greet April1st-Nov1st
 

I already hit ur spots littlefishy...dumped 20 doz shinerz in each one...with about 8 doz night crawlers...their gonna be full till sunday...might as just well waite and take me...dont make me call ur wife lol...good luck

Re: 2014 Smallmouth Contest and Meet and Greet April1st-Nov1st
 

Jcapo...post up the dinks..we have a prize for the funniest picture and smallest fish!