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          Congratulations 2012 Winners !
                   

                 March 10th, 2012 
             
      The 2nd Annual Cap. Mel
    Trout & Redfish Classic !


                              Tournament Winners List Click Link 
            

              http://forums.capmel.com/post/2012-Captain-Mel-Classic-Results-5748131
   


     Congratulations
     2011 Winners !      

 

          Saturday February 19th, 2011

 Tournament Benefits Captain Mels' Favorite Charity 

Humane Society of Pinellas


                 "Open" - "Kayak" - "Junior"  Divisions  


 

            Tournament Target Species: 


                       "Longest" Trout & Redfish


Winners "Longest" Trout, Redfish &

Combined Trout/Redfish - Per Division


1st, 2nd, 3rd place per species per division.  


1st, 2nd, 3rd place combined total inches per division.   


"Junior" Division: 1st & 2nd place per species & combined total inches.


                                         Grand Prize Category
             Combined Total Inches - One Trout & One Redfish

 

                                         Winner - Junior Division:

 

            Longest Trout:

            1st - Garrett Taylor - 11“

            2nd - Trent Hollywood - 11”

 


                                  Winner - Kayak Division:

 

            Longest Trout:

            1st -  Marty Meakin - 23 1/2"

            2nd -  Bob Schorejs - 22"

            3rd -  Jeremy Fritchy - 21 3/4"

 

            Longest Red:

            1st - Ricky Turner - 30"

            2nd - Craig Beach - 28"

            3rd - Craig Gross - 22 3/4"

 

            Longest Combined Total:

            1st - Craig Beach - 44"

            2nd - Bob Schorejs - 40"

            3rd - Frank Sessa - 35"

 

                                               

                                       Winner - Open Division:

 

            Longest Trout:

            1st -  Mark Knowles - 24"

            2nd - Tyler McDougal - 23"

            3rd -  Alan Marsh - 20"

 

            Longest Red:

            1st -  Kyle Smith - 31"

            2nd - Parker Rabow - 30"

            3rd -  Ricardo Torres - 26"

 

            Longest Combined Total:

            1st - Tyler McDougal - 48"

            2nd - Parker Rabow - 46"

            3rd - Ricardo Torres - 44"

   

 

 

 



 


 
                               
                   1stAnnual
            Cap. Mel Berman
     Trout & Redfish Classic!
              
     

               Celebrate the Life and Passion of Cap. Mel Berman
                            Catch, Photo & Release Tournament

                            

                                                     
                 
                                                           A Portion of the Proceeds 
                     Benefits
                                   
                                              Please Donate:  http://www.humanesocietyofpinellas.org/

                       
                                         

                                 

                                                                                            
                               
                      Custom Made Tournament Trophies

                 
              
          Cap. Mel's theme song "Fishing Blues" by Taj Mahal

    

               
 
                        
                                               
              

                                                                                                        

It is an honor and a pleasure for me to welcome you to our beautiful community for

                  The 1st Annual Captain Mel Berman Trout & Redfish Classic.

I hope you have a memorable visit; enjoying our community and honoring the

                 “Man with the Golden Voice” —Captain Mel Berman—

Captain Mel’s memory will continue on for many years to come through this

special family friendly tournament and I am proud that you are hosting it in Tarpon Springs.

                                                        David O. Archie - Mayor

                                                                                                    



            Tournament Updates 02/14/11

It's time for you to reserve your spot.Registration jumped today and I expect that to
be a trend, especially with the "rest of the information" on the format of the tournament.

The tournament committee came up with an idea some time ago on the format and the decisions are now in place on the "Lures" portion of the event. This is, as you have already read, an "All Lure" tournament. The lures and jig heads were restricted for the reasons of narrowing the options and keeping a "contest" something somewhat confined.

Participating anglers are going to receive(some other stuff in addition to the lures) :

  1. A MirrODine.

  2. A bag with Ten - 12 Fathom lures

  3. Joe Jig and Edje jig head

  4. Silly Willy Jig

However: Anglers may also purchase and use:

*MirrOLure MirroMinnows
*MirrOLure MirroMullets
*12 Fathom Fat Sam Mullets
*12 Fathom Slam R's
*12 Fathom Scarface Shrimp
*The Edje jighead (any weight or color)
*Joe Jigs (any weight or color)
 
The tournament sponsors have been VERY generous. The local tackle shops also have extended every courtesy in support of the event, the charitable nature of the event and have expressed their appreciation and gratitude to Mel.

The opportunity to buy into their product lines, you won't be sorry about having more of their product and it gives you some additional arsenal for your day's fishing.It also gives you all a chance to support your local tackle shops.

Lure sponsors for this annual event will be rotated accordingly and determined at the discretion of the committee in 2012 and beyond.I want to personally thank this year's lure sponsors for the investment and thank ALL SPONSORS for their contributions!

If you participate, this will be a great 24 hours spent on and off the water. Throw your hat in the ring and see if you come out a winner!   Honestly: Everyone wins.

Hope to see you there!

Neil Taylor
Capmel.com Site administrator



Education and Information: Fish Handling & Catch-and-Release

                                            
                                                      Courtesy of Cap Mel Website

To use: Click the link for the article you would like to read.
 

     

 

A collection of new and archived articles on the handling of fish that are intended for live release or required by law to be released. 

Read tips and ideas to maximize the survival rate and minimize the mortality of the fish you or others will get to battle again! 


Guidelines For Catch and-Release


Helping Fish Survive C & R


Techniques to Reduce C&R Mortality

Good Intentions

Good Release?  Maybe...

Get A Grip


Holding Fish Vertically


The Fish Are Our Partners


Speckled Trout Handling Tips


Learn "CPR":

Catch, Photo, Release

Wikipedia: Catch-and-Release


Native Fish (Australia)


Science Daily- Release Studies


Texas Parks and Wildlife

The St Pete Times

                                            
                           

1st Annual Cap. Mel Trout & Redfish Classic !

Tarpon Springs, Florida February 19th, 2011

Tampa Florida Fishing Legend Cap. Mel Berman passed away last February, 2010.
 As a lasting legacy his family, friends and The GoldFish Club have come together
to create this most worthwhile family friendly annual event to benefit Mel's
Charities.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
  PRLog (Press Release)Dec 22, 2010

Celebrate The Life & Passion of Cap. Mel Berman  

Join Us for a Day of Family, Friends, Fishing & Fun !

Cap. Mel Berman dedicated his life to educating and entertaining tens of thousands of
Floridians and anglers throughout the US and around the world.
A friendly spirit, passion for the outdoors and the conservation of our natural resources were Mel's trademarks.  

His highly rated radio show of over 25 years and many personal appearances inspired
both young and old alike to follow in his footsteps..

The 1st Annual Cap. Mel Trout & Redfish Classic is a catch, photo & release event that
will encourage family members to come together and learn how to enjoy & conserve our
living treasures for generations to come.

Please visit   http://capmel.com/meltourney1.htm for complete event details

Tournament Date: Saturday, February 19th, 2011

Entry Fee: Open - $35.00 - Kayak/No Motor - $25.00 - Kids 14 yrs. & Under - $10.00

Register & Pay Online or Print & Mail –   http://www.goldfishclub.net

Mandatory Captains Meeting: Friday, February 18th, 2011
The Thirsty Marlin - 1023 Florida Avenue Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 784-3469    Free Buffet 5pm – 7pm

Weigh In: Fred Howard Park – Reserved Shelters 4, 5 & 6
1700 Sunset Dr., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Additional Information & Sponsorship Opportunities: The GoldFish Club " Go For The Gold ! "
Email: goldfishclub2011@gmail.com


The GoldFish Club LLC. was created by anglers for anglers, we promote and produce
outdoor themed events and fishing tournaments.

If your company would like to host an event, please email us at
goldfishclub2011@gmail.com or visit our website at http://www.goldfishclub.net

Thank You

       **
 


   
                                                         

  Exclusive Tournament Audio Providers - Call 727-789-1121   
                  http://www.asounddecision.com/



                                 
                                      

 





  
           

      
          

        Family Boating Centers - Tampa Bay's Leading Boat
                    & Yamaha Outboard Motor Dealer !

                          
                                 

           


                        

         & Joe Jigs

                                         

                                                                           
www.freemirrolure.com
            




Thank You, Friends of Cap. Mel Berman !

Bob Hamilton - Kayak Motor Mounts
Paul Knopp - Family Boating Centers
Captain Brian Epperson
Tarpon Springs High School - Principal Clinton Herbic &
Vice Principal - Emmanuel Gombos
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office - Captain Roger Young
The FWC -
Sergeant Millican

Clear Channel Broadcasting
Reel Animals Fishing Team
Capt. Mike Anderson
Bay Area Canoe & Kayak - Pres. Sam Ledford
Ron Simon - Fishing Supply Liquidators
Jamie Foster - The Skyway Piers    
Jeff Harrell - Finatic Designs 

Capt. Bill Miller
Dunedin Fishing Center
Jim Plastics T-Shirts

South Eastern Liquidators
Al Audleman - Event Photographer




Very Special Thanks to All Our Sponsors!

Email goldfishclub2011@gmail.com 

For Sponsorship Opportunities 


 

 
      


 
              

 

                        

 


  
                  

                
 Off-Site Boat/Trailer Parking - Tarpon Springs High School

Tarpon Springs High School

411 Gulf Road

Tarpon Springs, FL. 34689-2799


Complimentary shuttle ride to Fred Howard Park from TSHS
Shuttle will run every 15 min. from 11:00am - 6:00pm





If you are going to park boat/trailer at high school, be sure to request parking pass
available at Captains meeting - Thirsty Marlin


 

 

Tournament Date: Saturday February 19th, 2011

Cap. Mel Tournament Rules:

 

Boundary:  Lines may only be "cast" in Pinellas County Waters.   Anglers may launch from locations inside other counties but "on their honor" can only actually attempt to catch fish in Pinellas County waters.  With expected participation, this was discussed in order to "spread out" the participants without having contestants travel long distances or working areas well removed from the Tampa Bay/Clearwater/Palm Harbor area.

 

If required, you must have a valid Florida Fishing License

 

All Boats & Kayaks must meet all USCG and Marine Patrol safety equipment supplies.

 

Participants must obey all local and state manatee protection zones and speed limits.

 

No Live or Dead Baits can be used - designated Artificial Lures Only.   The tournament is for fun and to benefit charity.  We expect people to go by the  "Honor System" but people caught not using the designated lures will be disqualified.

 

The contest is for the non-professional anglers. If there is adequate interest, a "Guided" division will be available for those who wish to compete but choose the assistance of a professional guide.

 

*Because this is a catch, photo, release event please do not net trout as this can cause damage to the fish.  Additionally: The competition is "length" and participants lip-hanging fish for weights will be subject to disqualification. 

 

First camera photo should have all your lures and your measuring device


Second photo should be your measuring stick shown at "first light"


Subsequent photos will be of your catch on the supplied measuring stick.

 

Approved measuring devices provided at captains meeting must be clearly visible in all photos.  

The fish should be placed with the "head" of the fish at the "zero" section of the ruler and the photograph of the fish without tail pinch, "Natural Lay" for the tournament measurement.  


Tournament judges will determine the length by what they see in the photos.

 

Only one rod at a time may be used, participants must hook, fight and secure the fish.  

Only assistance applies to kids in the Junior division.  

 

Only one photo per angler and per category may be entered,


All fish must be caught and released on the day of event "after 1st safe light" and the angler must get his camera to the weigh-in station by 2:30PM.

        

The Junior and Kayak participants are NOT eligible for grand prize or any of the general division cash, prizes or trophies unless they select to forgo the Junior or Kayak division designation and "Opt" for the "Open" division.

 

In the event of a tie, photo turned in 1st will win the tie breaker.

 

Tournament Director and judges have the final say on any catch or dispute that may arise.   Violation of the rules may warrant a disqualification.   A disqualified participant will not get their entry fee refunded.

 

ALL disputes or challenges must be filed the day of the tournament by 4:00pm & include a $100.00 Challenge fee. If the challenge is not upheld the fee is forfeited, if challenge is upheld the fee will be refunded.

 

This event is open to the general public and there will be photos and video taken. When you sign your release of liability form it also includes a waiver for photos & video. The tournament maintains the rights to all images and may use them in any way deemed necessary.

 

All participants must sign liability release form – No Exceptions.           


The tournament directors reserve the right to limit the total number of participants and may deny entry based on previous issues regarding inappropriate actions by the entrant.  All rules of the event must be followed; failure to do so will result in disqualification.  

 

Total participants:  For planning and scheduling, there is a limit to the number of people we can allow to sign up for the tournament:  350 in the Open Division, 100 in the Kayak Division and 100 in the Junior Division. 


This will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and when the categories fill no more participants will be accepted.

 

*Cash Payouts depend on the total number of paid entrants.


*Final cash prize amounts will be announced and awarded at the weigh in


It is the sole responsibility of the entrants to have sufficient liability insurance to cover themselves and their

guests if any. The tournament organizers are in no way liable for any injuries sustained by participants in this event.

 

                                    * Please see event liability release form for details.

  All participants are required to pay any and all local, state or Federal taxes due on prizes won!

This is an ALL Release Event,

  Please Use the Utmost Care in Handling All Fish.

               

Pre-Event Registration

Mandatory Captains Meeting - Registered anglers will pick up their Lure Bag/measuring device at this meeting.  The Thirsty Marlin:

1023 Florida Avenue Palm Harbor, FL 34683 (727) 784-3469

Date: Friday, Feb. 18th, 2011

Time – 5pm to 9pm

Registration Begins - 5:00pm

Captains Meeting Begins – 7:00pm

Free Buffet 5:00 – 7:00

                   

Tournament Schedule

Launch Location & Tournament Fishing Area:  Participants may launch wherever they wish but they must fish in "Pinellas County" waters.

Start Fishing - 1st "Safe Light"


Weigh In – 1:00pm til 3:00pm – Location: Fred Howard Park Tarpon Springs Shelters 4, 5 and 6

 

All digital photo cards must be received by no later than 2:30pm.  


Arriving after 2:30pm, entrants will not be eligible for prizes.

 

Silent Auction: 12:00 – 2:30 Winners announced at 4:00pm


Door Prizes, Cash & Trophy Presentations Begins – 4:00pm


Must be present to win! Event ends by 6:00pm

                        Cash & Prizes

General Division: (15 yrs. & Older) – Entry Fee - $35.00

 

Grand Prize – Combined Total Length One Trout & One Redfish

                         

                          1st Place - Cash & Trophy

               2nd Place - Cash 

                          3rd Place- Prize


Longest Trout -   1st Place - Cash  & Trophy                     

                           2nd Place - Cash                          

                           3rd Place - Prize

 

Longest Redfish - 1st Place - $Cash & Trophy

                            2nd Place - $Cash

                            3rd Place- Prize
 
 

Kayak Division:  (15 years and older)- Entry Fee $25.00

 

Grand Prize – Combined Total Length One Trout & One Redfish

                            1st Place -  Native Watercraft and Trophy                     

                            2nd Place - Cash                          

                            3rd Place - Prize
 

Longest Trout - 1st Place - Cash  & Trophy                     

                         2nd Place - Cash                          

                         3rd Place - Prize

 

Longest Redfish - 1st Place - Cash & Trophy

                             2nd Place - Cash 

                             3rd Place - Prize 

 

Junior Division: (14 yrs. & Under.) – Entry Fee - $10.00

 

Grand Prize - Combined Total Length One Trout & One Redfish

                          1st Place - Prizes & Trophy

                          2nd Place – Prizes


Longest Trout - 1st Place - Prizes & Trophy

                       2nd Place – Prizes                       


Longest Redfish - 1st Place - Prizes & Trophy

                          2nd Place – Prizes                       

 

Participation & Eligibility

 

Persons under 18 must have the release signature of parent or legal guardian on all liability release forms. Any person 16 years of age or older is eligible to fish for cash providing the full entry fee has been paid. Participants ages 16 & 17 must have parent or legal guardian signature and show proof of age (picture ID) at registration.

 

Divisions – Junior - Open

Participants ages (14 & Under) will be fishing in the Junior division, Entry Fee - $10.00

Prizes & Trophies Awarded (No Cash)

 

Participants ages (15 and Up) will be fishing in the Open Division, Entry Fee - $35.00  

Cash Prizes & Trophies Awarded

 

Or, the "Kayak Division" which is wade, paddle craft or from land or bridges.   $25.00, competing only against other entered in that division.   Anyone "non-motorized" can select to compete in the "Open Division" (and pay that fee).  Opting into the open division eliminates the participant from cash or prizes in the "kayak division".


If required all participants must have in their possession a valid Florida fishing license as required by FWC and must at all times follow all federal, state and local laws and must handle all fish in such a way as to reduce injury to the maximum extent possible.

 

Participants may sign up online at www.capmel.com and pay thru secure PayPal Link or may download entry form, sign and send with payment c/o The GoldFish Club 2710 Alt. 19 North Suite 301 #219 Palm Harbor, FL. 34683


Final Registration Captains meeting  – Cash Only

 

 

All Entry Fees Are Absolutely Non- Refundable!      

Participants must attend the captains meeting – Goody Bags will be distributed with measuring devices and photo code chip


All Entries Must BE Paid & Releases Signed - No Exceptions!

 

Severe/Inclement Weather: In the event that event coordinators due to weather must cancel the tournament, this event will be rescheduled for a date that will be "to be announced." 





                                          

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