Fishing with two poles in Oregon....

I believe this discussion might best be split off to the AOTY board, but I'll comment here at the moment. 

I don't think there will be an easy solution to the differences in regional fishing options and rules as far as it relates to the AOTY.  I'm not just talking about the Oregon and Washington conflict. I'm also addressing the lack of participation in Idaho (no access to saltwater) and Alaska (short season, few anglers).  IMHO, the easiest solution would be to break it into state by state competitions.  One fee, yet one angler can enter fish in more than one state; depending on where the fish was caught. There would be some software configuration to do, but I believe NWKA would benefit the most in the long haul.  Prizes might be a challenge as well, or might actually be easier (the advertiser pool might grow to match participation in outlying regions  .)

An overall AOTY winner would then be a different ballgame to determine, and could be addresses from a fresh perspective.

With the numbers we have now, it aint worth splitting the tourney.

We could consider side prizes for state champions.

-Allen

A little something for Zee..

Thanks for putting it all in a pic B.

Z

I believe this discussion might best be split off to the AOTY board, but I'll comment here at the moment. 

I don't think there will be an easy solution to the differences in regional fishing options and rules as far as it relates to the AOTY.  I'm not just talking about the Oregon and Washington conflict. I'm also addressing the lack of participation in Idaho (no access to saltwater) and Alaska (short season, few anglers).  IMHO, the easiest solution would be to break it into state by state competitions.  One fee, yet one angler can enter fish in more than one state; depending on where the fish was caught. There would be some software configuration to do, but I believe NWKA would benefit the most in the long haul.  Prizes might be a challenge as well, or might actually be easier (the advertiser pool might grow to match participation in outlying regions  .)

An overall AOTY winner would then be a different ballgame to determine, and could be addresses from a fresh perspective.

...Or we could amend the AOTY rules in '10 to match the most restrictive rules (seasons, slot limits, number of rods) of all the participating states.  This ensures all participants are bound to the same regulations for the purposes of the contest.  You can still recreationally fish for quarries that may be  "out of season" by AOTY rules, but they will not be eligible for AOTY.  For the sake of the landlocked states, divide AOTY into two separate contests: Freshwater & Saltwater and not bother with an overall winner.

...Or we could amend the AOTY rules in '10 to match the most restrictive rules (seasons, slot limits, number of rods) of all the participating states.  This ensures all participants are bound to the same regulations for the purposes of the contest.  You can still recreationally fish for quarries that may be  "out of season" by AOTY rules, but they will not be eligible for AOTY.  For the sake of the landlocked states, divide AOTY into two separate contests: Freshwater & Saltwater and not bother with an overall winner.

Dividing the states, fresh, salt just doesn't make any sense w/  the size of our AOTY. I believe we may have a solution. We are in pow wow..

Z

...Or we could amend the AOTY rules in '10 to match the most restrictive rules (seasons, slot limits, number of rods) of all the participating states.  This ensures all participants are bound to the same regulations for the purposes of the contest.  You can still recreationally fish for quarries that may be  "out of season" by AOTY rules, but they will not be eligible for AOTY.  For the sake of the landlocked states, divide AOTY into two separate contests: Freshwater & Saltwater and not bother with an overall winner.

Dividing the states, fresh, salt just doesn't make any sense w/  the size of our AOTY. I believe we may have a solution. We are in pow wow..

Z

The natives are restless...

Nothing changes for '09.
For '10 there will be some minor changes, but that's six months away be patient.

Nothing changes for '09.
For '10 there will be some minor changes, but that's six months away be patient.

I'd just be happy if I could get out and fish, contest or not!!! It's been nearly a month now and I am going stir crazy.

I'd just be happy if I could get out and fish, contest or not!!! It's been nearly a month now and I am going stir crazy.

Don't hurt those fish when you do get out there... oh wait a min.. yeah, hurt 'em.

Z

My CBY Special Calm Down Stick (aka BBQ stick) has been making rattling noises out in the garage. I think it's drying out. Time to get it salty this coming Monday  

Coming to WA State too ...

Two-pole option: A new license option allowing anglers to use two fishing poles in specific waters for an additional, annual fee of $20 ($5 for resident seniors). The two-pole option, authorized by House Bill 1778, will generate revenue for hatchery fish production. The two-pole option will be available after state rules are adopted designating waters where two fishing poles will be allowed.

It hasn't been designated exactly where yet.

-Allen

Likely the same as in Oregon, lakes and reserviors.

Likely the same as in Oregon, lakes and reserviors.

I hope so. Thanks for catching that Pole.

Z

In the same vein as the rest of our reg's it will be:

Two poles in abc, def, & hij lakes on Tuesday through Saturday during odd months and rivers xyz, tuv, & qrs on Sunday and Monday on even months, limit one fish.  All fish caught on second pole must be released between the hours of noon and 5pm.