Gold BASS TOURNAMENT Weslemkoon lake july 4th, sign up here

ok so finally after voting on 10 lakes and then narrowing it down to the final 4 and then voting again we have have a winner, Weslemkoon Lake. good news for me as it's my favorite lake but bad news for me in the future as once a lake is picked it's out of the voting in the future for good. I am still unsure how big this tournament will be this year as it is a little far for some but I really do think it's the nicest lake of the lot and so it should be a fun time for those who make it out.

Hidden cove cottages is letting us host the event at their place, I will post directions to their location in this opening thread soon, as well as other add ons and confirmed entrants.

For anyone who missed all of the voting but would still like to join the tournament, you are still welcomed to do so up until the time of the tourney, Just please try to let me know sooner rather than later so that I can get a feel for numbers. just post that you're in so I can put your name down on this opening post.

also keep in mind that there is a one pro max per boat rule in effect so that we can level the playing fields a little and give everyone more of a chance to win. I am by not a pro but will either be fishing it with my brother who has only fished for bass once in over 10 years or my stepdad who is let's just say still learning the game lol. should be a good time for all who come out as this lake is loaded with bass.

I will post the names of the people who said they were good to go on this date, if there are others coming but I have not put your name down it just means I wasn't sure so please tell me or just post that you're in. if you are a maybe please let me know as well, again to judge numbers.

So far I only have these teams down listed as confirmed as I'm not 100% if other peoples votes were stricken to their certain lake that they voted it on I know there are some members teaming up with other members and I just want to make sure both members are good to go. I do hope that all can make it though even if it's not their lake as one it's a good way to fish a different lake and two you at least have the luxury on knowing that next year it will be on a different lake.

1. Beers
2. putaforkinya
3. Alphaalpha/ Bigfishlill
4. andrewckayes
5. bassassasian101
6. pchrzan
7. fish4dinner
8. Muskyaaron sratch
9. Mike D
10. Yamaha
11. Bassin24
12. Kaykats
13. toyoncek

Zuperalexu (needs partner with boat)
rivermaster (probably) needs partner willing to rent
fishingbeancounter (maybe)
FishNputt (maybe)
Dreamer (maybe)


(teams that voted but need to confirm if they're in are tracker 16, fisherboy, topwatertim, bass boss, mydogbites, pinepoint, Andy14)


thanks all

Matt

TOURNAMENT RULES

1. Five fish limit per team

2. Artificial Lures only. NO live bait.

3. $80 tournament entry fee (per team)must be paid in full (cash only) prior to blast off

4. Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are the only fish eligible for weigh in.

5. Size limit is 12 inches from the tip of the nose to V of tail. Fish less than 12 inches will be disqualified and a one pound penalty will be deducted from the total weight.

6. Tournament hours are from 7:00AM -4:00PM, be there early for inspection and registration

7. teams are consisted of a maximum of two teammates and there is a maximum of one pro per team

8. Teams weighing in dead fish will be penalized one pound from the total weight for each dead fish.

9. Fishing waters are defined as all waters accessible by boat only. NO locking is permitted. No Trespassing on private property is permitted

10. No fishing permitted within 100 feet of another competitor or 150 yards from MNR nets.

11. Team standings are based on pure weight less penalties.

12. Late arrivals for weigh in will be penalized 1/2 a pound per minute.

13. must have working livewell

14. Entrants must have boats inspected prior to blastoff

15. It is the responsibility of the competitor to pay any launching or parking fees that may apply.

16. At no time will more than five fish be allowed in the live well.

17. In case of a tie the team with the biggest fish will take the higher place.

18. It is the responsibility of the competitors to know the rules.

19. Federal and Provincial fisheries and boating regulations must be strictly adhered to.

20. Teams may be disqualified for any violation of tournament rules without a refund.

21. All decisions by the Rules committee are final.


all participants will be automatically entered into the big fish draw.
there is 100% payout
payout will be divided 60% for 1st place, 20% for 2nd 5% for 3rd and 15% for big fish. The winners will also receive the Gold Bass tournament champion trophy which is theirs to keep until they have to defend it the next year. if they do not join the tournament the next year it is still their obligation to give the trophy back for the time of the next tournament.

All rules subject to change prior to blast off.

I jumped the gun by an hour assuming that a whole bunch of votes don't start rolling in i think it's a safe bet as Weslemkoon is pretty far ahead even given that 2 members could not make it for the 4th. it is still ahead.

some weslemkoon pics from my trip last year for those who have never seen the lake.

flaoting Islands

Looks like a beauty of a lake. As of right now I am good to go +1.

awesome.

ok you're added

Does anyone have a map of the lake that they can share.

I have a map for the lake that I will bring on tourney day for everyone to take a picture of, unfortuantely due to copy right laws I cannot post it here.


edit . i added a different one to post # 55

otter lake which connects to weslemkoon that is also accessable in the tourney

more of the connecting lake

Okay see you there on July 4th. As of right now I am taking my brother "Thanh" . I am no pro neither is he. But I am not too clear on your term of a "pro" This is our first tourney of any sort.

FYI- our live well can only fit 5 x 7lb bass at most. We will have to toss the bigger ones back

lmao sorry to hear that. thats why I have a 48" livewell


as for a "pro" a pro is exactly how it sounds, someone who fishes the pro circuits and earns money off of fishing. they usually have a boat that says 250 at the back.

don't get me wrong i'm no newbie, i'm just no pro. and my boat does say 250hp..... minus the 2.