Lake Shelbyville Muskie Club Tournaments and Outings 2010

LSMC is looking forward to having a great year of tournaments and outings. The start and end times differ from event to event. For club outings a sign-up sheets, boat partners and tournament information are discussed at the monthly meeting just prior to the outing. If you cannot make the meeting prior to the outing, or need a partner to fish with, call Chris Jackson.

Guest are welcome to attend the outings, we do ask you to sign a waiver. To participate in the club outings contact  Chris Jackson. If you plan to use your own boat it is necessary to send or give a copy of your boat insurance to: Chris Jackson, 121 West 2nd Street, Ramsey, IL 62080.

LSMC Outings for 2010

Outings on Lake Shelbyville will be held on June 5th, September 11th, and September 26th. The September 26th event will be a members only tournament to determine the LSMC Angler of the Year.

Outings at the Spillway will be held on March 20th and August 7th.  The August 7th Outing follows the club breakfast meeting at the Farmhouse Family Restaurant near the Spillway.

LSMC will have two open tournaments this year. The Spring Tournament will be on May 23rd, and the Fall Tournament will be on September 19th. Both tournaments will start from the 9th Street Ramp at Lake Shelbyville and will run from 7:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M.  The Entry Form and  Liability Release need to be sent to Chris Jackson,  121 West 2nd Street, Ramsey, IL 62080.  Contact Chris at towingheavy@hotmail.com or 618-322-1365.

2010 Entry Form

2010 Liability Release

2010 Tournament Rules

LAKE SHELBYVILLE MUSKIE CLUB  OUTING TOURNAMENT RULES

1. Open to any member in good standing of the Lake Shelbyville Muskie Club.

2. This is an individual tournament and not a team tournament.  Two people may fish together but it could also be a different two for each outing. Points will be kept individually.

3. All fishing must be done from a boat on Lake Shelbyville.

4. Starting and ending times must be adhered to as set by the LSMC Tournament Director.  Special permission must be obtained in advance for any variance in starting or ending times.

5. Measuring and reporting caught fish is on the honor system.  A witness as to the length would be preferred but not mandated.

6. Tournament Points are awarded as follows:

    (a) 10 points awarded individually for fishing each outing (maximum 70

          Points awarded in this manner)

    (b) Measuring all 30’ and above fish with 5 points for each 30” fish and

          one additional point for each inch over 30”.  For example a 34”

          Muskie would be worth (5 points for 30” fish and 4 additional points    

          equals 9 points for that particular fish).

7. Tabulation of points to be done by Tournament Chairperson or his

    designated tabulator.