South Shore Classic
$500 Bonus
*Catch The 1st place Fish on a Guides Choice Lure and Win Up To An Additional $500.00
Contingency Rules
If the 1st place fish* in either the Bluefish or the Striped Bass
category is caught using a Guides Choice lure, Guides Choice Tackle
will give an additional $500.00 total. (250.00 for 1st place Striped
Bass $250.00 for 1st place Bluefish). * 1st place fish as designated
by the tournament committee.
To authenticate the winning fish was caught on a Guides Choice
Lure, there must be a picture showing the lure in the fishes’
mouth, at time of catch. Either digital or print is acceptable.
The angler should try to take as many clear photos of the catch
as possible, at the time of the catch with the main objective
of proving the fish was caught on the specified lure by the specified
angler. For example, take a picture of the fish with the lure
in its mouth and then a picture of the angler holding the fish,
again, the lure in its mouth. Think magazine cover! If there are
circumstances that prevent this type of proof, the angler must
a have witness and show the best pictures possible, that are closest
to the required proof, and a decision will be made by Guides Choice
as to whether or not the catch can be authenticated. If in the
event that the catch cannot be authenticated the contingency money
will be withdrawn.
Additionally if the 1st place fish (the Largest Bluefish and the
Largest Striped Bass, as designated by the tournament rules) are
not caught on a Guides Choice lure, contingency monies will be
withdrawn.
* If you weigh in a contending fish ( a fish, that is currently
is 1st place) contact frank@guideschoicetackle.com
or (917-468-4817) as possible, and send in the picture as well.
If tournament is in the final hours and you are still leading
contact us again.
* Even if your fish is not a winner in this tournament, send in
your picture anyway and you may qualify for the “Picture Of The
Month Club” on the Guides Choice website. Each month one winner
is selected to win a selection of lures.
Upcoming Tournaments
We either fish or sponsor most tournaments in our area. The list below is where you can find the Guides Choice crew. If you know of a local tournament that we dont have on our list, let us know and we'll do our best to attend.
South Shore Classic - October 17th - 19th, 2009
Guides Choice Contigency Money - $500 Bonus! Click for Rules
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced that the 2009 South Shore Classic (Bluefish & Striped Bass) Surf Fishing Tournament will be conducted from noon on Friday,October 17, to noon on Sunday, October 19. This tournament is sponsored by the Long Island State Park Region, The Fisherman Magazine and Captree Bait, Tackle and Fuel. This year's corporate contributors include Marine Max, Frabill, Hi-Seas, Evolution, Vision Hooks & Tackle, Okuma, Thule, Mercury, Tsunami, Global Fish Mounts, St. Croix, Lamiglas and Bronco Bags. Each participant must have an entry permit. All fish must be hooked and landed from the beach, surf, jetty, bank or pier within the legal boundaries of the Jones and Moriches Inlets.
All fish must be weighed in and recorded by noon on Sunday, October 19at Captree Bait, Tackle and Fuel located in Captree State Park or by noon at Jones Beach Bait and Tackle located at Field 10 in Jones Beach State Park. Weigh-in hours are around the clock starting at noon on Friday, October 19 until noon Sunday, October 21. Minimum qualifying weight size is Blue fish - five pounds and Striped Bass - 36 inches. Tournament entry fee is $15 per participant with check payable to NHT - LI. There will be an awards ceremony on Sunday, October 21, 1 p.m. A cash prize of $750 will be given to the first place winners in each category (Bluefish and Striped Bass) and second through fifth place winners in each category will receive tackle equipment. In case of ties, the earliest recorded fish takes precedence. There is one prize per person, per species.
You may request an application by writing to South Shore Classic, P.O. Box 247, Babylon, NY 11702 or by calling 631-321-3510.
The registration deadline by mail is 5 p.m. on Friday, October 12 and in person by 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 18.
For additional information call 631- 321-3510 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about New York State Parks, visit www.nysparks.com.
