BYOB Fishing
Well-known member
I've sent in the information for the 2012 WI/IL Tinboats.net Tournament! This is the third year for the event, and it's Illinois' turn to host. It was earlier decided that the venue would be Clinton Lake, Clinton IL on May 19th. Start time is 6:30am-3:00pm. The launch will take place at the Weldon Ramp, due to regulations in place that will not allow tournaments to go out of the camp ground boat ramp on our date.
Format – This tournament/get together will have something for everyone. Fishing starts at 6:30am and runs till 3:00pm. After the fishing tournament, we will hold a well deserved potluck (according to the tournament permit, all fish caught during the tournament must be released). Entry fee is only $20 per boat- payouts are 100%! Doorprizes are guaranteed! There are 2 divisions – Bass and Crappie. Entry to the tournament automatically enters you in both categories.
Bass – The bass portion is going to weigh the top 3 bass only. To win ‘BIG BASS’, your biggest catch must be brought to the weigh in to be weighed, recorded, and released by a tournament official (me). I expected a lot of lunkers for the pictures!
Crappie – The crappie portion of the tournament will be decided by the total weight of 5 (yes only five) fish. They must be brought to the weigh in alive and healthy where they will be weighed, recorded, and released.
BIG Bass – The sponsors edition of the Big Bass Contest...If you catch the winning BIG Bass on a sponsors bait or lure, you will win DOUBLE the amount in the Big Bass Pot
Camping/Hotels –
https://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Clinton_Lake_State_Recreation_Area/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IL&parkId=451791&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
Camping reservations (Starting at $20) are open and can be made online at the link above. I have reserved site #26, Group G. I would suggest any sites in Group G, specifically 18-23, all in close proximity to each other (good for keeping an eye on gear) and are electric sites with campfires allowed. They also allow RV and Trailer camping, in addition to tents.
I know not everyone enjoys camping out so if you want to stay in a hotel, just google Clinton, IL hotels and you should be set.
Other Information -
To bring live fish to the weigh-in, you must have some method to keep the fish alive.
There is no horsepower limit on the lake.
There are no lake fees out of the boat launch.
If you’d like to come but don’t want to tow your boat, let me know and maybe we can hook you up with another tinboater for the day.
The closest airport is Bloomington (BMI) and has daily connecting flights from Chicago.
Contact Info - Contact me via private message or here to confirm entry - before the tournament I’ll send you my cell phone if you have any questions. You can register for the tournament up to the morning of, but if you are late, you might be left on the docks. Also feel free to post here if you want to let others know you’re coming.
To ensure we are not exclusive, we are opening this up to all tinboaters\family\friends who want to make the trip - as long as we stay under 19 boats, we are good to go.
Currently the following members have confirmed entry via Private Message (PM) as of 4/2:
BYOB Fishing
wasilvers
If you're wanting to confirm entry, please PM me...Thanks!
As always, this is subject to change at any time, for any reason. Hope to see you there!
Format – This tournament/get together will have something for everyone. Fishing starts at 6:30am and runs till 3:00pm. After the fishing tournament, we will hold a well deserved potluck (according to the tournament permit, all fish caught during the tournament must be released). Entry fee is only $20 per boat- payouts are 100%! Doorprizes are guaranteed! There are 2 divisions – Bass and Crappie. Entry to the tournament automatically enters you in both categories.
Bass – The bass portion is going to weigh the top 3 bass only. To win ‘BIG BASS’, your biggest catch must be brought to the weigh in to be weighed, recorded, and released by a tournament official (me). I expected a lot of lunkers for the pictures!
Crappie – The crappie portion of the tournament will be decided by the total weight of 5 (yes only five) fish. They must be brought to the weigh in alive and healthy where they will be weighed, recorded, and released.
BIG Bass – The sponsors edition of the Big Bass Contest...If you catch the winning BIG Bass on a sponsors bait or lure, you will win DOUBLE the amount in the Big Bass Pot
Camping/Hotels –
https://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Clinton_Lake_State_Recreation_Area/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IL&parkId=451791&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
Camping reservations (Starting at $20) are open and can be made online at the link above. I have reserved site #26, Group G. I would suggest any sites in Group G, specifically 18-23, all in close proximity to each other (good for keeping an eye on gear) and are electric sites with campfires allowed. They also allow RV and Trailer camping, in addition to tents.
I know not everyone enjoys camping out so if you want to stay in a hotel, just google Clinton, IL hotels and you should be set.
Other Information -
To bring live fish to the weigh-in, you must have some method to keep the fish alive.
There is no horsepower limit on the lake.
There are no lake fees out of the boat launch.
If you’d like to come but don’t want to tow your boat, let me know and maybe we can hook you up with another tinboater for the day.
The closest airport is Bloomington (BMI) and has daily connecting flights from Chicago.
Contact Info - Contact me via private message or here to confirm entry - before the tournament I’ll send you my cell phone if you have any questions. You can register for the tournament up to the morning of, but if you are late, you might be left on the docks. Also feel free to post here if you want to let others know you’re coming.
To ensure we are not exclusive, we are opening this up to all tinboaters\family\friends who want to make the trip - as long as we stay under 19 boats, we are good to go.
Currently the following members have confirmed entry via Private Message (PM) as of 4/2:
BYOB Fishing
wasilvers
If you're wanting to confirm entry, please PM me...Thanks!
As always, this is subject to change at any time, for any reason. Hope to see you there!