2008

Highlights

1. Tournament teams may not fish on the day of the Perchmaster Classic before 7AM! This will be one of the questions asked in the polygraph exam of the winning team's designated leader.
2. Due to the size of the tournament and the number of teams weighing, teams are asked to approach the weigh-in table with no more than 6 perch. We will sort one fish if necessary on the scales, but no more… Tournament officials will continue to sort for lunker if requested.
3. We will limit the size of teams to 4 members or less, but all must fish in the same boat.
4. There continues to be no Team-Leader sign-in the morning of the tournament with the polygraph in place.
   

Rules

1. Perch must be alive! Determination of whether an individual fish is dead or alive will come down to the majority vote of five different team leaders.
2. Only perch caught from Seneca, Keuka, and Canandaigua Lakes on the day of the tournament, April 12th, 2008 are eligible.
3. Tournament Hours: Teams can be on the water as early as they choose, but fishing can only take place between 7AM and 4PM, on April 12th, 2008. Teams who wish to weigh in fish must be IN the Seneca Lake Duck Hunters Club by 5PM sharp on April 12th, 2008.
4. New York State fishing regulations will dictate the techniques allowed.
5. Teams will weigh in their Largest 5 Perch.
6. Teams will also weigh in their “Lunker” Perch. Once again, we ask that teams only approach the weigh-in table with no more than 6 perch. We will continue to offer sorting of a team's lunker and one “close” fish.
7. The Tournament Director’s decisions are final

There will not be a rainout/blowoff date for this event. One reason we include the smaller Keuka and Canandaigua Lakes is to address a high wind forecast.

Cost

$40.00 per boat/team. Paying through the mail by Monday, April 7, 2008 is preferred.
Payout

• 100% of field (total return) minus $200 for administrative cost.
• 1st Place Largest 5 Perch – 30%
• 2nd Place Largest 5 Perch – 20%
• 3rd Place Largest 5 Perch – 15%
• 4th Place Largest 5 Perch – 10%
• 5th Place Largest 5 Perch – 5%
• Lunker (Largest Single Perch) – 10%
• Cash Drawing – 10%

The Cash Drawing of 10% of the total pot will be drawn from names of the Team Leaders who attend the weigh in. Ties for a “Largest 5” prizes will be broken by the weight of each teams Lunker. A tie for the “Lunker” prize will be broken by length. If a tie is still not resolved, a cash prize will be split in half. It is possible for a single team to win a “Largest 5” prize, “Lunker”, and the 10% Door Prize.

A 50 boat estimate would payout $540, $360, $270 $180, $90, $180 and $180 respectively. Last year we had 58 boats and a 1st Place prize of $636!

Checks will be mailed out the day after the tournament