Weather Call

Big Fish Friday

a.) Tournament officials will monitor http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/data/Forecasts/FZUS51.KBUF.html. Monitor VHF channel 68.

b.) If there is a Small-Craft Warning posted for Dunkirk NY prior to opening fishing hours (6:00am), the Big Fish portion of the event will be cancelled. The monies/prizes will be carried over to Saturday utilizing the largest walleye of the day for the weight of Big Fish Friday. This will only be for teams entered into this portion of the event.

c.) If weather is rough or unfavorable conditions are present, but no Small-Craft Warning has been posted, Big Fish Friday will be considered OPEN and fishable. It is the team captain's responsibility to make the judgment/decision if he feels his team/vessel can safely fish the conditions.

d.) In the event, a Small-Craft Warning is posted once fishing hours have started (past 6:00am), fishing will be considered OPEN and fishable. It is the team captain's responsibility to make the judgment/decision if he/she feels his team/vessel can safely fish the conditions.

Main Event

a.) Tournament officials will monitor http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/data/Forecasts/FZUS51.KBUF.html. Monitor VHF channel 68.

b.) If there is a Small-Craft Warning posted for Dunkirk, NY prior to opening fishing hours (7:00am), the Main Event Saturday, the day will be considered officially cancelled and the fleet will prepare for Sunday as the make-up blow day. If there is a small craft warning posted prior to 7:00am but it does not take effect until after the start of the tournament, the event will be considered open, and will be up to the captain to determine if he/she feels he can safely fish the conditions.

c.) Should Sunday be utilized as the tournament main event day, all rules, times, and processes will apply as Saturday.

d.) In the event the weather is rough or unfavorable conditions, but no Small-Craft Warnings are posted; the Main Event will be considered OPEN and fishable. It is the team captain's responsibility to make the judgment/decision if he/she feels their team/vessel can safely fish the conditions.

e.) In the event, a Small-Craft Warning is posted once fishing hours have started (past 7:00am), fishing will be considered OPEN and fishable; It is the team captain's responsibility to make the judgment/decision if he/she feels their team/vessel can safely fish the conditions.

• Monitor and use VHF Channel 16 for safety and emergency information, monitor VHF Channel 68 for Tournament updates and information.

The rules are presented to be clear, understood by teams captain/team members and provide an even playing field for each team. If you have any questions, please see a tournament official at the captain’s meeting for clarification.

 

The tournament officials have the final decision in any/all reported or identified situations/incidents that require attention.