2012 jersey open shore bass festival
DESCRIPTION
Run by a local well-established Fishing Club, the Jersey Open Shore Bass Festival has been running for over 10 years now. The Festival attracts over 250 anglers each year from the most novice angler to the most experienced. Anglers entering the festival are able to fish from the shore anywhere on the Island, and as the Channel Islands are renowned for its abundance of Bass, the chances of catching a Bass are very high.TRANSCRIPT
Sinkers Sea Fishing Club
The 2012 Jersey Open Shore Bass
FestivalFriday 26th October to Sunday 28th October 2012
Over £2000tackle prizes to be won courtesy of our sponsors
2 Nights BBfor 2 people, donated by The Shakespeare Hotel
Catch & Release SectionOver £1000 prizes to be won
For more information email: [email protected]
or tel: Steve on 07797833384
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We would like to welcome old and new entrants alike, it's You guys and our sponsors who make the whole event possible. 200 plus anglers again last year 40 of which were visitors. It was the 2nd year a 10lb plus Bass did not win, so hopefully a couple will turn up this year.
Here’s last years winners, well done to them all.1st Blair Jones 9.5.10. 2nd Gabriel Caldera 8.9.10. 3rd Jamie Bryant 6.15.12. 4th William Dunne 6.13.07.Team David Ryan & Blair Jones 15.7.13.Best Lure 1st Giles Alcock 5.15.12. 2nd Artur Raczynski 3.10.05. 3rd Muir Mathieson 3.5.2. 4th Gareth Mcmonagle 3.4.13.Best Lady Nicola Ward 3.0.10Best Visitor 1st Giles Alcock 5.15.12. 2nd Colin Patch 4.7.7.Best C&R Visitor1st Rod Lugg 62cm.2nd Ivan Kerley 52cm.Best C&R1st Dave Watson 71cm. 2nd Rod Lugg 62cm. 3rd Tony Andrews 58cm.3rd Tom Newbald 58cm.Team Catch and Release Paul Butel & Callum Robertson 106cm. (2nd Year Running)
Good luck and tight lines to you all
Treasurer
Sid ReynoldsChairman of Sinkers Sea Fishing ClubTel: 720520
Steve MullinsTreasurer of Sinkers Sea Fishing Club M.07797 7833384
Elaine FelthamContact for visiting AnglersSecretary of Sinkers Sea Fishing Club M. 07797 [email protected]
Welcome
Entry DetailsLocal anglers please take all entry forms to Mr Fish in First Tower or post to Steve Mullins, Petit Menage, New Road, Gorey Village, JE3 9EY before 16.00 Thursday 25th October 2012. You can still enter on the 26th October 2012 at the Shakespeare Hotel, but no entries will be accepted after 20:00.
Visiting anglers may email or post their entries to [email protected] or Elaine Feltham, 91-93 Great Union Road, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3WA, to arrive before Wednesday 24th October 2012. Telephone 01534 885904 – tag collection and payment of entry fee by arrangement. Please send your forms in early in order to speed up registration.
Sinkers Sea Fishing ClubSinkers Sea Fishing Club was formed in 1979 by a group of keen anglers working as porters at Jersey General Hospital.
The club is very active. All competitions are roving, fish size limits are strictly adhered to and there is a keen interest in conservation. Surrounded by some of the richest fishing grounds in Europe, the Club can proudly boast Jersey, Channel Island and even British records among the achievements of its members.
Membership of the Club is open to all anglers, annual membership costs £12, but is free to juniors under 14. Should you be interested in joining, please feel free to contact any of the following committee members who will be happy to send you further details:
Chairman - Sid Reynolds Tel. 720520Treasurer - Steve Mullins Tel. 07797 833384 Secretary - Elaine Feltham Tel. 07797 774794
Thank all sponsors of the 2012 festival.
TIDES
Friday 26th October 2012Low Tide 23.43
Saturday 27th October 2012High Tide 05.31Low tide 12.09High Tide 17.50Low Tide 23.30
Sunday 28th October 2012High Tide 05.11Low Tide 11.51High Tide 17.30
CLOCKS GO BACK MIDNIGHT ON SATURDAY
NOTE:Weigh in hotline after Friday 26th October 2012 19:00….Weigh ins on Saturday the 27th October 2012 at Mr Fish17.00 – 18.00 and Sunday 28th October from 17:00-19:00 at the Shakespeare Hotel
Shakespeare Hotel La Grande Route de la Cote, St Clements, JE2 6SD Tel: 01534 851915The management and staff are proud to support the 2012 Jersey Open Shore Bass Festival.A warm welcome to all anglers, come and join us on Sunday 28th October 19:00 for the final weigh-in and trophy presentation – free buffet will be provided – please note: parking is limited, additional parking is available at La Hocq
Travel DetailsTo book call the Hotel Direct and quote the 2012 Jersey Open Shore Bass Festival(prices based on two people sharing a twin/double room, per night including full English breakfast – for children rates please ask direct)
Shakespeare Hotel St Clements £30 (single supplement £10) Tel: 01534 851915 www.shakespearejersey.com [email protected]
Runnymede Court Hotel St Helier £25 (single supplement £10) Tel: 01534 720044
PrizesGrand Prize1st place Bad Bass - Rose 1/3oz 13ft bass rod. Abu 6500CT Sports Mag Reel. A day’s fishing with Tony Heart on Anna 2. Lurebox. £50 fresh fish voucher.2nd place Trabucco Escoud 13ft Bass Rod.3rd place Abu 6500CT Sports Mag Reel.4th place Assorted tackle from Tronix.
Team Prize1st place (2 per team) 2x Rovex 10ft Plugging rods.
Junior Prize1st Place Rovex 10ft Plugger. 2nd Place Assorted Tackle from Tronix.
Ladies Prize£150 Voucher from Letto's Jewellers
Best Lure1st prize Anyfish Anywhere Lure Rod 7ft 6in, 5-28g Shimano Exage Reel. Costa del Mar sunglasses, Shirt, Cap, Croakie and cleaning kit. Lure box. 2nd prize Snowbee Raptor lure rod and reel.3rd prize Snowbee slingbag.4th prize Lure box.
Visitor Prize1st prize 2 Night stay at the Shakespeare hotel, Trabucco Escoud 13ft Bass Rod 2-4oz. Costa del Mar sunglasses, Shirt, Cap, Croakie and cleaning kit. Lure box.2nd prize Shimano Exage reel.3rd prize Assorted Tackle from Tronix.
Catch & Release1st prize Xorus lure rod donated by Marcus Schmidt. Costa del Mar sunglasses, Shirt, Cap, Croakie and cleaning kit. Lure box.2nd prize Shimano Exage. 3rd prize Assorted tackle from Tronix.
Catch & release Team Prize1st prize (2 per team) Hart lures & lure boxes.
Visitor Catch & Release1st prize Xorus lure rod donated by Marcus Schmidt. Costa del Mar sunglasses, Shirt, Cap, Croakie and cleaning kit.2nd prize Hart lures. Lure box.3rd prize Lure box.
There may be more prizes added at the discretion of the organising committee.
Entry FormI/We wish to enter the Sinkers Sea Fishing Club 2012 Jersey Open Shore Bass FestivalI/We attach a cheque/cash for £7.00 (single adult), £15.00 (team of two adults), £3.00 (Junior), £10.00 (team one adult & one junior).
Cheques to be made payable to “Sinkers Sea Fishing Club”.Entrants: Please state if Junior/Visitor/Lady
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I/We, the above, have read, understood and agree to abide by the rules and regulations governing this competition.
I/We also acknowledge that the Club known as Sinkers Sea Fishing Club, or its Committee, or the Competition Sponsors shall not be held liable for any injury, loss of life or fishing tackle of any competitor.
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I confirm receipt of the sum of £ . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as Entry Form payment on behalf of the SSFC 2012 Jersey Open Shore Bass Festival
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H Letto and Son Ltd, 18 Charing Cross, St Helier
Are happy to support the 2011 Open Shore Bass Festival
Unit 5, Victoria Pier, St Helier Jersey JE2 3NB Tel: 01534 736799 Tel: 07797710483
The Fresh Fish Company
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Rules1. Fishing may take place anywhere on the island from marks that can be reached by
foot (excluding Ronez), St Helier and Elizabeth Marinas.
2. Only an individual’s heaviest fish will count.
3. Heaviest two fish to win the Team Prize.
4. Only 2 Rods with No More than 4 hooks in total.
5. A Strict minimum size of 3lbs (1.4kg) will be observed by all those taking part.
6. Fish which are undersized, when weighed, may result in disqualification for the individual and team concerned.
7. Tags and Registration to be collected from the Shakespeare Hotel between 15:00 and 20:00 on the 26th October 2012, no fishing before 18:00. Interim weigh–in Saturday the 27th October 2012 at Mr Fish, 17.00 – 18.00. Final weigh-in 19:00pm Sunday 28th October 2012 at the Shakespeare Hotel. Buffet (please note limited parking at the hotel, additional parking is available at La Hocq), kindly donated by the Shakespeare Hotel.
8. No entries will be accepted after 20:00 on Friday 26th October 2012.
9. Visiting anglers may email or post their entries to [email protected] or Elaine Feltham, 91-93 Great Union Road, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3WA. Telephone 01534 885904 – tag collection and payment of entry fee by arrangement.
10. Juniors must be less than 16 years of age on Friday 26th October 2012.
11. Juniors must fish with entered guardian over 18 years of age.
12. Juniors may take the visitors prize and or be part of the team in addition to winning a prize in the junior section, but may not win any of the open prizes.
13. A lure is classified as any artificial bait.
14. No prize will be presented unless Sinkers SFC Committee are entirely satisfied.
15. The decision of the Sinkers SFC will be binding and final in all matters
EXTRA RULES FOR CATCH & RELEASE1. If you enter the Catch & Release section you cannot enter the others (no changing
allowed once comp has started).
2. The minimum size is 50cm.
3. Longest Bass only to count for individual prizes.
4. Longest 2 Bass to count for team (2 anglers per team).
5. Digital photo evidence will be required; photo's must be in focus and show the whole Bass on the ruler supplied by Sinkers.
6. If the organisers are not happy the photo of your Bass will not be accepted.
A big Thank You to all our proud sponsors
of the 2012 Open Shore Bass Festival
St Aubins inner roadFirst Tower
Tel: 01534 618886Email : [email protected]
Web: www.mrfishjersey.com
Mr Fish is proud to be supporting this years
Sinkers Sea Fishing Clubs Open Shore Bass Festival.
Please feel free to contact us for any information regarding
the competition and fishing in Jersey.
We stock some of the most modern fishing tackle available,
and have over 70 years experience of fishing in Jersey.