Ideas for next contest

[Regor]

I did not want to distract from the rankings thread, but I did have some ideas for the next go-around, and some fun facts from WCW 2011.





Of note
~ January was the only month a YT was not submitted
~ WSB were submitted from April-Sep, and then never subbmitted again
~ Total submittals from April thru Sep - 67
~ Total submittals from October thru March - 35
~ Our #1 winner had his last submittal Sep 2011 (lots more fish caught, just no submittal was required after Sep


Some ideas:

Keep the same weight/point system in place as in 2011. This really did seem to be the best way to accumulate points, and it keeps anglers on the hunt for different fish, especially with the changing of seasons, migration of fish.


Have a subset of contests for each species. I know it sounds like a lot more work, but easily controlled, and easy to keep track of (I'd volunteer to help). You could buy in to the species/pot of $$, Go by total weight of Halibuts/TY/WSB. Appears to have been done in 2008?


Have some kind of WCMW (West Coast Mini-Whoppers) - which will keep the entire membership involved in a contest. i.e. One point for each pound of total weight of top 5 Calico caught in one month?


Greg

[RK]

Hey Greg I can tell you for certain December was world class local yt fishing....It wasn't December dude, maybe January? I think Eric had one in jan though.
Cool stats I also noticed that it seems like the weights were substantially higher than older years...
I'm with Scallywag on his ideas but who knows or cares,
I really dig the jackpot deal, maybe a year long jackpot?
I also think the 20/30/40 weight upgrade is necessary.
I don't think that puts anyone out too muchif you guys don't think Dana or Cabrillo are holding bigger Hali's your trippin.
It's a great event great competetors and a cool vibe. The good thing is the moderators and judges are actually solid fisherman whatever they decide will be good.

[Regor]

Originally Posted by RK

Hey Greg I can tell you for certain December was world class local yt fishing....It wasn't December dude, maybe January?

Fixed - it was January that no YT were submitted.

Originally Posted by RK

I also think the 20/30/40 weight upgrade is necessary.

IMO - this wouldn't be good for competition. There would be months that would go by without some species being submitted.

Halibut submittals would go from 37 down to a total of 9 - for the whole year.

WSB - submittals would go from 24 down to a total of 11 - for the whole year.

YT - submittals would go from 41 down to a total of 18 - for the whole year.

Of course, a lot of this depends on the number of competitors, but if the lb limits were raised, that may discourage fisherpeople (gotta be gender generic) from joining.

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[Regor]

Here is one more weight increase idea without going as crazy as the higher suggestion.

BUT - 15
YT - 25
WSB - 35

Based on these numbers, we would have had the following for 2011:
Halibut submittals would have been 17
YT submittals would have been 31
WSB submittals would have been 16


This isn't too bad.

[Iceman]

Greg,

Thanks for posting the stats, interesting stuff. WCW has never stayed exactly the same, each year we have changed up something. From the beginning we were happy to have a handful playing and hoped for lots of spectators.

Lets hear more ideas!

[ericko]

Regor good work how bout extra points for catch and release if it could be done ??

[roadx]

is there going to be a WCW for 2013?????

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by roadx

is there going to be a WCW for 2013?????

I sure hope so

[bus kid]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

I sure hope so

Dont hold your breath!!!

http://www.december212012.com/

[Mackerel Masher]

Originally Posted by bus kid

Dont hold your breath!!!

http://www.december212012.com/

Whew... I was going to turn 40 on the 23rd! Gonna dodge that bullet.

So... (yes I know I new here) here is how we run our yearly tournament over at BOCA.





Rules:

• There are NO entry fees but you must be a Blackman owner to participate! Blackman Skippers must be current with their BOCA dues during the tournament ($25.00 annually) to compete.
• No minimum weights other than all entries must comply with applicable California and/or Mexican fish and game regulations for size to qualify.
• The boundaries will be opened up to include anywhere you can tow or pilot your boat with the trip starting and ending from your home port.
• Time frame will be November 1, 2011 until October 31. 2012. Skippers can enter at any time but fish can only be submitted that are caught after the date the dues are paid and Skipper has officially entered the tournament
• Points are earned based on the point system below. Only one fish from each category is counted at a time. Skippers may replace a previously submitted entry with a larger fish of the same species up until the end of the tournament. Total score is calculated by adding the points earned for each species. Skipper with the largest overall point total wins.
• Points will be tracked on the BOCA Leader Board. Each Skipper will have his own page on the Bocapix site, which will display the qualifying pictures. Skippers will access their page by clicking on their name on the BOCA Leader Board
• All fish caught or released on your boat (by any angler on board) will be credited to your boat.
• Proof of catch and weight:
  • A photo of the fish (including the boat) to be submitted within 30 days of the catch. Photo will be posted and weight added to the Skippers total. Skipper is responsible for insuring his totals are updated correctly by monitoring the site and advising BOCA Board Admin of any errors as soon as possible
  • Weight - Preferred method is to weigh all fish on land with a quality scale unless practicing catch and release in which case weighing the fish on board is acceptable. Skippers are encouraged to calibrate their scales before the tournament starts and periodically throughout the season. All weights rounded to the nearest whole number with .5 being rounded up to the next whole number.
• Marlin and sharks to have picture taken with fish at least at leader if being released.
• *Wildcard entry, any fish not on the list, excluding skates, rays Molas or sharks.

Eligible Species:

Marlin 100 points max (would like to see a release)
Thresher Shark 50 points max (would like to see a release)
Mako Shark 50 points max (would like to see a release)
Swordfish 1 point per pound
Bigeye 1 point per pound
Yellowfin 2 points per pound
Bluefin 2 points per pound
Albacore 2 points per pound
Yellowtail 2 points per pound
White Seabass 2 points per pound
Dorado 3 points per pound
California Halibut 3 points per pound
Lingcod 4 points per pound
Rockcod (Sebates) 6 points per pound
Sandbass 7 points per pound
Calico Bass 7 points per pound
Wildcard 2 points per pound

So thems our rules.

Now here is how the year ended today:

http://bocapix.com/Leader%20Board%202012.htm

So... again, just an FYI of how we do ours (yes I know I'm new here).

[maui jim]

I believe the only thing missing is a Slot Limit Cull.....