Need help please - Muskegon Anglers

[Treblemaker]

Guys, this charity tournament needs your help! It is a great cause so please support them if you are able or know anyone who might be interested. It is a great opportunity to give something back to the sport and support a great cause.

Working with Benefit4kids has been a life changing experience.

Let me introduce you to the recipient of our 2009 venture, Kevin.

60 Boats is the Goal, Almost half way there! Sign up before July 1!

Dreamweaver Charity Tournament

Tournament cost $70.00 (The lure package retail value). There is an optional $5.00 big fish pot.

Captains Pack includes, (6 spoons, 1 plug, 2 flies, and 2 Spindoctors), 5 raffle tickets and team towels.

When you sign up I will contact you with my name and address so you can send me your entry fee. And I will also ask for an emergency phone number to reach you in case of early tournament cancellations.

All cash proceeds are going to Benefit4kids charity except for big fish.

Benefit4Kids was founded in 1998 with its' primary mission to grant the outdoor wishes of children with life threatening and life limiting illnesses (www.b4k.org).

We will be taking fish donations for the Muskegon Rescue Mission. Coolers for donated fish will be placed at the head of the pavilion.

Winnings will be awarded accordingly

1st Place - 15 additional tickets, trophy, and additional lure package from Dreamweaver.

2nd Place – 10 additional tickets.

3rd Place – 5 additional tickets.

Big Fish – Cash.

Additional raffle tickets can be purchased for $5/piece or 5 for $20. Raffle Tickets will only be sold on day of tournament, and you must be present to win.

Prizes include a full day charter trip, Big Jon Captain's Pack pair of electric downriggers, and dozens more prizes donated by area businesses. I'll post a full list later if we can generate more interest!

If you plan to secure a campsite make sure you let them know you are with the West Michigan Fishing League and they will attempt to place you with the rest of the group. Fishermans Landing, Muskegon Michigan. Phone: Local: 1-231-726-6100 Toll Free: 1-800-283-7183 501 E. Western Ave Muskegon, MI 49443

1. This is a FUN charity tournament. We ask people to share fishing tips on the radio (Channel 72). Please keep your comments at a PG rating. This is a family orientated event.

2. You may ONLY use the lures provided in the lure pack. If you lose a lure you are down a lure, no replacing the lure with a like lure in your boat. No alterations of the lures (exception,line on the fly and changing hooks if they become unusable).

3. Entry fee, and big fish money MUST be received by July 1st.

4. Fishing starts at 5:00am and lines pulled at 11:00am. (Team Representative must be line with fish for weigh in by 12:30pm). A represetative will be ready to weigh fish by 11:00am. If

you get back early weigh in. Being timely is a must. We have to be out of the way for another tournament at 3:00pm.

5. If tournament is fished until at least 8:00am it will be considered completed.

6. All Boats must LEAVE from Muskegon Lake.

7. Boats may use up to 9 rods in the water MAX at any one time.

8. Three-man DNR fish limit MAX per boat.

9. Weigh 5 fish (King, Coho, Steelhead, Browns, and Lakers).

10. Each fish is worth 10 points plus weight.

11. Know what your big fish is. You get 1 chance to weigh your big fish.

12. NO CULL RULE. If you box the fish, YOU MUST KEEP THE FISH.

13. All captains must sign a waiver form when they pick up their lure packages. A representative will be in the pavilion from 4:00am to 5:30am the morning of the tournament.

14. If you do not show up for the event, your lure package will be donated as a prize and money will not be refunded.

15. In the event of bad weather, the tournament may be delayed or cancelled. Every attempt will be made to either reach the boat by cell phone or marine radio on channel 72.

16. All Other DNR and State/Federal Laws Apply.

If you are interested in joining our fishing cause feel free to send emails to [email protected]

Thank you for your interest.