11-21-2016, 02:03 AM
It’s shaping up to be a late ice fishing season. But when the hard deck does get here, we would like to get the annual Utah Ice Fishing Challenge going. We (Utah Contest board moderators) have been brainstorming and considering comments and suggestions from members on ways to improve the challenge and have good participation. This proposed change will even out the playing field and make it so the person that posts that 50 inch Tiger Muskie doesn’t automatically win the challenge.
The proposed change for the 2016/2017 Challenge is to have 5 fish categories to compete in. There will be winners for each category and also an overall winner. See the rules below including changes found in Rule 5 and Rule 6 for the fish categories and scoring, and let me know if you have any questions, suggestions, corrections etc.
You can sign up by replying to this post. The sign-up period will close on December 31st. Contest starts December 10, 2016 and will end April 1, 2017. Winners will be announced by April 15, 2017.
Rules
How to enter – Reply to this post and follow the rules below.
1. There will be [#ff0000]no entry fee[/#ff0000] this year.
2. You must be a registered member of BFT to enter. The current contestant list is located at the bottom of this post.
3. All fish entered must be caught through the ice. All pictures must be taken at the lake with the fish on the snow/ice next to the tape, the BFT logo with your BFT username and 2016 – 2017 (see Fish Post Example attached).
There is a printable banner with the BFT logo at the bottom of this post that you can add your username to. Pictures of fish in the air next to a tape will not count for points.
4. Picture must be taken with ruler laid on the ground under or next to the fish. The end of the tape and the length measurement need to be visible (see example attached).
5. Fish Categories - Points will be awarded for up to five fish (one in each category).
• 1 - Panfish - Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Bullhead Catfish or White Bass.
• 2 – Trout – Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Tiger Trout, Splake, Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout
• 3 – Bass – Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Wiper
• 4 – Predators – Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Tiger Muskie and Walleye
• 5 – Others – anything else including Burbot, Carp, Channel Catfish, Whitefish, Grayling etc.
6. Fish will be measured and rounded down to the nearest half inch. The contestant posting the largest fish for the category wins first place in that category and receives one point. Second place = 2 points, third place = 3 points etc. The winner of each category will receive a prize. The contestant with the lowest score is the overall winner.
• If a contestant doesn’t post a fish in a category, that contestant receives the last place rank for that category and that score will be included in the composite score. (see example table attached).
Entries can be upgraded
For Example: If you catch a larger perch but have one posted already, no problem. Post the new perch and your rank/points may be adjusted.
8. Utah public waters only. Reciprocal lakes count as Utah waters (i.e. Bear Lake and Flaming Gorge).
9. Photos must include the BFT logo, your BFT username, 2016/2017 and a clear shot of the ruler to be counted. Take extra pictures to be sure! Please do not post large pictures inline. If you want to post inline to “tell your story”, downsize, but a large photo attached to the post helps confirm the correct measurement (zoom). Please watch the glare – I need to be able to read the numbers. I can help anyone who has problems resizing or posting their photos.
Please check your pictures of fish at the lake if you can. If it moves and doesn't show the full length of the fish, I'm sorry but I go with what shows up in the picture. Points are based on the photos.
10. Posting your entries. Post your entries under a single thread on the Utah Contests board. Please format your thread title as “2016/2017 Utah Ice Fishing Challenge – (your BFT Username)”. You must post your own fish for it to get credit. Please post your photos in JPEG format on the Utah Contests forum of BFT and not links to another site. Posts must include species (common name) of fish, date caught, name of lake (No Abbreviations), and length of fish.
If you choose to, you may leave the name of one lake out of your posts. All fish from this lake do not need the name of the lake posted. The name of the lake does have to be given to one of the moderators of this board in the form of a PM though.
If anyone has reason to contest a photo or entry, please do so via PM to me. Do not challenge an entry on the open forum. If you notice any errors or have questions about my tracking, shoot me a pm.
11. Entries should be posted within two weeks of the catch. Post after April 1, 2017 will not count.
12. Anyone harassing another contestant for posting the name of a lake will be disqualified.
13. Anyone attempting to cheat or found cheating will be disqualified.
Prizes:
We are making arrangements for prizes and welcome any contributions.
Prizes will be listed here.
Top Panfish - 2 Action Bite Indicators donated by [#0000ff]BRL1[/#0000ff]
[#000000]1st Place Winner - Fish Replica/Sculpture - Original artwork donated by [/#000000][#0000ff]Hookngrinin[/#0000ff]
Contestants
[#0000ff]kentofnsl[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]UTExplorer[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Ahi1953[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]T-Dog91[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]SkunkedAgain[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]DjHill16[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Hookngrinin[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Flyfishinglover[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]harlin[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]LanceL[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]fuzzyfisher[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]BRL1[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]spinmaster21[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]redfrog[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]familyteacher[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Halfastfisher[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]mjlevie[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]whit210[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]REPETER[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]beerbatter[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]CVfisher[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]FishNate[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]El_Matador[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Lip_Ripr[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]FatBiker[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]ice_sled[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]ELOC[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]MACMAN[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Majja[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]betterthanwork[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]OCF[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]The_Red_Leaker[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]gmanhunter[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]icemonkey[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]fishingrod[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]1ManWolfpack[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Darn0[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]FrozenRod[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]hogstalker[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]CM_fishing[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]FishSlayerJT[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Brighamfish[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]P-soup03[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]BrigfishJR[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Dodgeis4me[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Sugar44[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Squawminnow[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Narient[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]DwayneB[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]CBassonafly[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Bassomatic[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]TopH2O[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]icefisher88[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]isda[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]serious salmon[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]brookieguy1[/#0000ff]
The proposed change for the 2016/2017 Challenge is to have 5 fish categories to compete in. There will be winners for each category and also an overall winner. See the rules below including changes found in Rule 5 and Rule 6 for the fish categories and scoring, and let me know if you have any questions, suggestions, corrections etc.
You can sign up by replying to this post. The sign-up period will close on December 31st. Contest starts December 10, 2016 and will end April 1, 2017. Winners will be announced by April 15, 2017.
Rules
How to enter – Reply to this post and follow the rules below.
1. There will be [#ff0000]no entry fee[/#ff0000] this year.
2. You must be a registered member of BFT to enter. The current contestant list is located at the bottom of this post.
3. All fish entered must be caught through the ice. All pictures must be taken at the lake with the fish on the snow/ice next to the tape, the BFT logo with your BFT username and 2016 – 2017 (see Fish Post Example attached).
There is a printable banner with the BFT logo at the bottom of this post that you can add your username to. Pictures of fish in the air next to a tape will not count for points.
4. Picture must be taken with ruler laid on the ground under or next to the fish. The end of the tape and the length measurement need to be visible (see example attached).
5. Fish Categories - Points will be awarded for up to five fish (one in each category).
• 1 - Panfish - Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Bullhead Catfish or White Bass.
• 2 – Trout – Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Tiger Trout, Splake, Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout
• 3 – Bass – Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Wiper
• 4 – Predators – Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Tiger Muskie and Walleye
• 5 – Others – anything else including Burbot, Carp, Channel Catfish, Whitefish, Grayling etc.
6. Fish will be measured and rounded down to the nearest half inch. The contestant posting the largest fish for the category wins first place in that category and receives one point. Second place = 2 points, third place = 3 points etc. The winner of each category will receive a prize. The contestant with the lowest score is the overall winner.
• If a contestant doesn’t post a fish in a category, that contestant receives the last place rank for that category and that score will be included in the composite score. (see example table attached).
Entries can be upgraded
For Example: If you catch a larger perch but have one posted already, no problem. Post the new perch and your rank/points may be adjusted.
8. Utah public waters only. Reciprocal lakes count as Utah waters (i.e. Bear Lake and Flaming Gorge).
9. Photos must include the BFT logo, your BFT username, 2016/2017 and a clear shot of the ruler to be counted. Take extra pictures to be sure! Please do not post large pictures inline. If you want to post inline to “tell your story”, downsize, but a large photo attached to the post helps confirm the correct measurement (zoom). Please watch the glare – I need to be able to read the numbers. I can help anyone who has problems resizing or posting their photos.
Please check your pictures of fish at the lake if you can. If it moves and doesn't show the full length of the fish, I'm sorry but I go with what shows up in the picture. Points are based on the photos.
10. Posting your entries. Post your entries under a single thread on the Utah Contests board. Please format your thread title as “2016/2017 Utah Ice Fishing Challenge – (your BFT Username)”. You must post your own fish for it to get credit. Please post your photos in JPEG format on the Utah Contests forum of BFT and not links to another site. Posts must include species (common name) of fish, date caught, name of lake (No Abbreviations), and length of fish.
If you choose to, you may leave the name of one lake out of your posts. All fish from this lake do not need the name of the lake posted. The name of the lake does have to be given to one of the moderators of this board in the form of a PM though.
If anyone has reason to contest a photo or entry, please do so via PM to me. Do not challenge an entry on the open forum. If you notice any errors or have questions about my tracking, shoot me a pm.
11. Entries should be posted within two weeks of the catch. Post after April 1, 2017 will not count.
12. Anyone harassing another contestant for posting the name of a lake will be disqualified.
13. Anyone attempting to cheat or found cheating will be disqualified.
Prizes:
We are making arrangements for prizes and welcome any contributions.
Prizes will be listed here.
Top Panfish - 2 Action Bite Indicators donated by [#0000ff]BRL1[/#0000ff]
[#000000]1st Place Winner - Fish Replica/Sculpture - Original artwork donated by [/#000000][#0000ff]Hookngrinin[/#0000ff]
Contestants
[#0000ff]kentofnsl[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]UTExplorer[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Ahi1953[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]T-Dog91[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]SkunkedAgain[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]DjHill16[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Hookngrinin[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Flyfishinglover[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]harlin[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]LanceL[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]fuzzyfisher[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]BRL1[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]spinmaster21[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]redfrog[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]familyteacher[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Halfastfisher[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]mjlevie[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]whit210[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]REPETER[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]beerbatter[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]CVfisher[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]FishNate[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]El_Matador[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Lip_Ripr[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]FatBiker[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]ice_sled[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]ELOC[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]MACMAN[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Majja[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]betterthanwork[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]OCF[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]The_Red_Leaker[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]gmanhunter[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]icemonkey[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]fishingrod[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]1ManWolfpack[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Darn0[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]FrozenRod[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]hogstalker[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]CM_fishing[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]FishSlayerJT[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Brighamfish[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]P-soup03[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]BrigfishJR[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Dodgeis4me[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Sugar44[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Squawminnow[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Narient[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]DwayneB[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]CBassonafly[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Bassomatic[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]TopH2O[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]icefisher88[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]isda[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]serious salmon[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]brookieguy1[/#0000ff]
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