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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Which registration format should the event offer? | |
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| I'm thinking that a lot of this is going to be decided for us, depending on where we go. First, I think you don't even need to look at the "transport" format anymore. The only trail that used it is in Wisconsin and the new higher size limit has rendered it dead for all intents and purposes. I like the judge boat formula the best, but places like Minnesota can limit the time you leave a fish in the net while waiting. I think the best approach for this instance was the one used by the PMTT in their championship event at Tonka in 2010. You called a judgeboat that was hopefully very close by and you also has a trail supplied bump board with you. If a judge could hop right over and watch you measure the fish--that was great, and if you couldn't get a judge, then it was OK to use the CPR format. I guess that this is the format I would choose where waiting for a judge has the chance to violate state regulations. Marty Forman | |
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Location: Bemidji, Lake Vermilion | I know one advantage of the instant CPR format is that you can get a fish released ASAP and get back to fishing. If you've got a hot spot and the fish turn on, you lose valuable time waiting when you should be fishing. Paul Hartman's MMTT used the combination you mention though, you called in asap with your fish, took the photo's and measurement and if they were close enough with a boat they'd swing by quickly. If a boat couldn't get there really fast, you were fine to not wait. I believe they also liked to come by anyways to ensure there was not a dead or semi-dead floating muskie nearby. | |
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Location: Minnetonka | +1 for Paul's format.
True... the The Hartman Format also involved a judge boat verification.
Edited by Hammskie 3/2/2012 12:18 PM
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