2018 SMSC Summer Perch Jerk
May 7, 2018 11:18:51 GMT -5
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Post by mwardncsu on May 7, 2018 11:18:51 GMT -5
(Making this an "Announcement" since it is open to all and may be of interest to all types of anglers)
Here's the details on the 2018 SMSC Summer Perch Jerk!
2018 SMSC Summertime Perch Jerk & Fish Fry
Tournament Dates – June 1 thru September 15, 2018
For additional information call Jim @ 540 871-2196
What is this event about?
• To encourage fishing for species other than stripers during the summer months when catching & releasing stripers results in a high mortality rate for these fish.
• To encourage getting our youth involved in fishing. Perch jerking is fun!
• To publicize and encourage participation in and growth of Smith Mountain Striper Club.
Who can Enter?
• Anyone! Children can fish (encouraged) but to submit fish you must be at least 18 yrs. of age.
How does it Work?
• Entry fee $0 – For every 10 white perch submitted during the tournament dates, you will receive 1 drawing ticket.
- Fish submitted must be fresh, well-kept and packed in ice
- Fish must be whole, not filleted and a minimum of 8 “ long
- Fish must be packed in ice and submitted within 12 hours of catch
- Fish are submitted by calling one of the numbers below for the location nearest you
-- A club member will meet you at the location, verify the catch, record your name, telephone number, email address, the date and the number of fish submitted.
-- There is no limit to the number of fish submitted or the number of times you submit fish
-- The club member may reject any catch deemed suspect to freshness and/or mishandling.
-- The club member will transfer the catch to his/her cooler, then fillet and freeze the catch within 10 hours.
-- Drawing tickets will be issued on the day of the fish fry. You will receive 1 drawing ticket for every 10 fish submitted. You do not need to be present to receive your tickets, to be entered into the drawing or to win.
-- Fish will not be accepted before or after the tournament dates.
How does the Drawing Work?
• Smith Mountain Striper Club (SMSC) will put up $1,000 in prize money.
• At the fish fry 10 winning tickets will be drawn from the pool of tickets issued for the fish submissions.
• Only 1 winning ticket per individual will be awarded. Each of the winning tickets (10) will receive a $100 cash prize.
How does the Fish Fry Work?
• Who can come? Anyone!
• Date, Time and Location to be determined, but is anticipated to be on a Friday evening or Saturday afternoon in late September or early October.
• Fish fry and drawing will be held rain or shine.
• Fish (the white perch caught and submitted during the tournament) will be fried up and served with all the fixins by SMSC members.
• For those individuals that submitted fish, there is no charge.
• For non-contributors of fish, the fish fry cost will be $7 per person payable at the Fish Fry. Children under 12 are free.
• If you are planning on attending the Fish Fry, you must RSVP to: smithmountainstriperclub@smsc.com, via mail to SMSC PO box 305 Moneta, VA 24121 or call Rick at 540 204-1554 or 540 774-0328.
• There will be free “door-prize” drawings and a 50/50 raffle.
Locations and Phone Numbers for Fish Submission:
Note: If you cannot reach the primary number below for your location, please leave a message and call any of the other three numbers.
To arrange for fish pick-up at the following locations, please call Craig at 540 520-6532:
• Penhook Minute Market
• Magnum Point Marina
• Shell Station in Burnt Chimney
• Westlake Kroger
To arrange for fish pick-up at the following locations, please call Khris at 540 529 7889:
• Vinton Kroger
• Stewartsville Ball Fields
To arrange for fish pick-up at the following locations, please call Jim at 540 871-2196:
• Westlake Bojangles
• SML State Park (at the entrance)
• Parkway Marina
• Moneta Library
• WaterWheel Marina
Here's the details on the 2018 SMSC Summer Perch Jerk!
2018 SMSC Summertime Perch Jerk & Fish Fry
Tournament Dates – June 1 thru September 15, 2018
For additional information call Jim @ 540 871-2196
What is this event about?
• To encourage fishing for species other than stripers during the summer months when catching & releasing stripers results in a high mortality rate for these fish.
• To encourage getting our youth involved in fishing. Perch jerking is fun!
• To publicize and encourage participation in and growth of Smith Mountain Striper Club.
Who can Enter?
• Anyone! Children can fish (encouraged) but to submit fish you must be at least 18 yrs. of age.
How does it Work?
• Entry fee $0 – For every 10 white perch submitted during the tournament dates, you will receive 1 drawing ticket.
- Fish submitted must be fresh, well-kept and packed in ice
- Fish must be whole, not filleted and a minimum of 8 “ long
- Fish must be packed in ice and submitted within 12 hours of catch
- Fish are submitted by calling one of the numbers below for the location nearest you
-- A club member will meet you at the location, verify the catch, record your name, telephone number, email address, the date and the number of fish submitted.
-- There is no limit to the number of fish submitted or the number of times you submit fish
-- The club member may reject any catch deemed suspect to freshness and/or mishandling.
-- The club member will transfer the catch to his/her cooler, then fillet and freeze the catch within 10 hours.
-- Drawing tickets will be issued on the day of the fish fry. You will receive 1 drawing ticket for every 10 fish submitted. You do not need to be present to receive your tickets, to be entered into the drawing or to win.
-- Fish will not be accepted before or after the tournament dates.
How does the Drawing Work?
• Smith Mountain Striper Club (SMSC) will put up $1,000 in prize money.
• At the fish fry 10 winning tickets will be drawn from the pool of tickets issued for the fish submissions.
• Only 1 winning ticket per individual will be awarded. Each of the winning tickets (10) will receive a $100 cash prize.
How does the Fish Fry Work?
• Who can come? Anyone!
• Date, Time and Location to be determined, but is anticipated to be on a Friday evening or Saturday afternoon in late September or early October.
• Fish fry and drawing will be held rain or shine.
• Fish (the white perch caught and submitted during the tournament) will be fried up and served with all the fixins by SMSC members.
• For those individuals that submitted fish, there is no charge.
• For non-contributors of fish, the fish fry cost will be $7 per person payable at the Fish Fry. Children under 12 are free.
• If you are planning on attending the Fish Fry, you must RSVP to: smithmountainstriperclub@smsc.com, via mail to SMSC PO box 305 Moneta, VA 24121 or call Rick at 540 204-1554 or 540 774-0328.
• There will be free “door-prize” drawings and a 50/50 raffle.
Locations and Phone Numbers for Fish Submission:
Note: If you cannot reach the primary number below for your location, please leave a message and call any of the other three numbers.
To arrange for fish pick-up at the following locations, please call Craig at 540 520-6532:
• Penhook Minute Market
• Magnum Point Marina
• Shell Station in Burnt Chimney
• Westlake Kroger
To arrange for fish pick-up at the following locations, please call Khris at 540 529 7889:
• Vinton Kroger
• Stewartsville Ball Fields
To arrange for fish pick-up at the following locations, please call Jim at 540 871-2196:
• Westlake Bojangles
• SML State Park (at the entrance)
• Parkway Marina
• Moneta Library
• WaterWheel Marina
