Official 2013 AOTY Signups

The Paypal link will be up shortly at the top of the column.  The rules are listed below.  Please note that it will take a few days to update the AOTY website with new PPI and other options, so please hold off on entering fish until I say so on this thread.  Also, please don't debate the rules on this thread.  Start another thread for that.  If you need clarifications on the rules below, please do use this thread.

Points of note.

1) CLOSED MOUTH rule.
2) The species list stays the same.
3) Striped Bass PPI increased to 5.5
4) Trout PPI increased to 7.75
5) Sturgeon need fork length measurement (consistent with CA DFG) and the PPI are updated to 3.75
6) Sailing division added, there will be a check box when you enter the fish.

-Allen

2013 Angler of the Year Rules

1. All fish entered must be caught by hook and line (i.e. hooked, fought, and landed) without aid from anyone else and using methods deemed legal by the California Department of Fish and Game. For the kayak division, no sails or motors are allowed on board. New this year will be a sail division. When entering a fish, there will be a place to designate if that entry is for the sail division.
2. No mothershipping allowed, the kayak must be under human powered control from launch until landing.
3. Photographic evidence of fish size (total length, except for Sturgeon which shall be measured according to CA DFG fork length) against a measuring device must be provided. Photographs must be clear, with measurements easily read. It is recommended to use a sharpie on measuring devices that are not clearly marked. The ENTIRE fish must show on the measuring device in at least 1 picture. Missing portions of the head or tail will result in a disqualification of the fish. Any fish that has the appearance of possibly being not qualified for entry (such as the appearance of an adipose fin from a non native retention body of water) will be disqualified. Participants are responsible for ensuring the pictures are of sufficient quality to demonstrate the legality of the catch as defined by the CA DFG. Fish may NOT be gutted, have their throat cut or ripped through, or manipulated in any way prior to photographs being taken. Cutting of gills is permitted. Tails may be pressed together or tilted. Mouths must be completely closed. If there is light showing between the lips then the mouth is not closed. If the mouth is not completely closed, the entry will be disqualified. The above methods are those used by the CA DFG fish measurers. All entries this year will have admin approval before appearing as official entries. There may be a few days lag between the time you post a picture and the time it appears on the AOTY site.
4. AOTY runs from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. Fish caught prior to payment of entry fees are ineligible.
5. All fish entered must be caught south of the California/Oregon border and north of the southern borders of the following counties Monterey, Kings, Tulare and Inyo. Fish caught from waterways with restricted access to the public, such as members only or private waterways or aquaculture operations, are not allowed. Fish caught from waters where anglers have to pay on a per fish basis, such as trout farms, are not allowed.
6. The pool covers the following twenty species: Sturgeon, Salmon, California Halibut, Pacific Halibut, Rockfish, Cabezon, Lingcod, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Kokanee, Catfish, Panfish, Spotted Bass, Steelhead, White Seabass, Greenling, Lake Trout, and Surf Perch.
7. Only fish that you can normally keep and eat (per CA DFG regulations) are eligible.
8. The biggest fish from each angler's top ten species will be used towards the angler’s total points.
9. Trout are defined as the following common names (brown trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, golden trout, and dolly varden)
10. Panfish are defined as the following common names (freshwater sunfish, crappie, yellow perch).
11. Entries must be posted within 2 weeks of being caught and photographed. No "hoarding" of entries.
12. Participant complaints should be submitted to the Committee. No bashing of other folks on public boards. Such posts will be deleted by the Admins/Mods, and a warning will be issued. A second violation of this rule will result in a disqualification of the offender from participating in AOTY.

Scoring Scale

White Seabass = 4 pts/in
Kokanee = 10 pts/in
Sturgeon = 3.75 pts/in
Greenling = 11 pts/in
Lake (Mackinaw) Trout = 6 pts/in
Steelhead = 6 pts/in
Cabezon = 8 pts/in
Panfish = 12.5 pts/in
Rockfish = 8 pts/in
Smallmouth = 10 pts/in
Spotted Bass = 9 pts/in
Surf Perch = 12.5 pts/in
Catfish = 6 pts/in
Largemouth = 8 pts/in
Lingcod = 5 pts/in
Trout = 7.75 pts/in
California Halibut = 5 pts/in
Salmon = 5 pts/in
Striped Bass = 5.5 pts/in
Pacific Halibut = 4.24 pts/in

Prizes

Grand Prize : a brand new kayak
Other Prizes : TBD
The top entry in each species will get a prize (TBD).

There will be a prize for the sail division, appropriate and proportional to the number of entries. In 2013, it is expected to be more token in nature, as we're not expecting a lot of entries in this division. (TBD).

Just curious? Can we pay for hawg trough at same time 1 transaction like?

Just curious? Can we pay for hawg trough at same time 1 transaction like?

Not likely.  Sorry.  I don't have the Hawg Troughs ready to go yet.

-Allen

Done and paid for, and I may even enter a fish this year,

It it possible to have the AOTY name = the screen name, seems now it is the account name, of course with people changing screen names (some fairly often)  maybe account names is the way to go,  I'd still prefer screen names

Cool.  Good job AOTY guys.  Question; Is there going to be prizes for largest fish of each species?

Cool.  Good job AOTY guys.  Question; Is there going to be prizes for largest fish of each species?

Hmm  ... someone didn't read the rules.   

The top entry in each species will get a prize (TBD).

-Allen

Cool.  Good job AOTY guys.  Question; Is there going to be prizes for largest fish of each species?

Yup, it is the third line listed under prizes.  I'm stoked this is back!

I read them!  I blame the lack of coffee in my system.  Happy New Year amigos!

Cool.  Good job AOTY guys.  Question; Is there going to be prizes for largest fish of each species?

Yup, it is the third line listed under prizes.  I'm stoked this is back!

Ummm ... we provided plaques last year.  And also have the same TBD wording in the rules for this year.  So technically, it's been back for awhile now!!!   

-Allen

My bad Allen!  Not trying to short change any efforts, I didn't realize that.

Done.  I don't expect to fish competitively but I have signed up as a show of support to the Brotherhood.  Thanks for all you guys do to make NCKA such a great entity.

Martin

Will send you a check, as usual.

Will send you a check, as usual.

Hah!  I was cleaning out my desk a few weeks back and found a check from you for last year, uncashed.  It's still uncashed and at the bottom of a landfill somewhere.   

-Allen

Question:

Do fish caught when in non sail mode count towards participants in the sail category? Thanks

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Will send you a check, as usual.

Hah!  I was cleaning out my desk a few weeks back and found a check from you for last year, uncashed.  It's still uncashed and at the bottom of a landfill somewhere.   

-Allen

Too bad I already paid, maybe I'll send a check next year