Welcome to the Belle Plaine Cat League 2009
Belle Plaine Cat League 2009 Official Rules
There will be two divisions, Flathead and Channel. Participants may enter their largest score for each of the species each league night.
Points:
Points will be awarded based upon length + girth of each fish. The top 5 of the 6 League nights will go toward final standings for each participant. So, if you miss a week or get skunked for some reason, fear not - just catch big fish every other week. Round your measurements to the nearest full inch. Girth is to be measured at the widest part of the fish.
Dates and Location:
Fishing boundaries from the Minnesota/Mississippi confluence to Judson area on MN River.
May 29th
June 12th
June 26th
July 31
Aug 21st
Sept 4th This is the all night option. End time is 7am.
Fishing hours are from 7:00pm to 1:00am.
Lineups for the captain/rider pairs are as follows:
Entry Submission:
All fish must be caught, photographed, and released. The picture must be provided for authenticity by 6:00 Sunday after League night, or your entry will not be allowed. Email your photo to
bpcl_admin@bpcatleague.com .
All photos of fish shall be taken in a natural environment
and the fish must appear in healthy condition.
$60 entry fee, 100% payback.
Payment for league to be made before the first night of fishing.
Excessive abuse of nature, rider or captain not tolerated. Violators are subject to banishment from the League at the discretion of the League board.
Follow all DNR fishing and boating rules and guidelines.
If participant chooses to leave the league, all money paid is forfeited.
If severe weather threatens, the choice to fish will be made by the League board.
No make-up dates unless decided by the League board.
If you can't fish a certain night, please notify your partner and find your own substitute by Thursday before League night.
If you cancel on the same day of League, and not for family or other emergency related issues, you will be banned from the League for the rest of the year and all prize money will be forfeited to the rest of the League.
Bait and gas money are to be decided and agreed upon by Captain and Rider before the night that they fish.
Most Importantly - Have Fun and Be SAFE!
Nightly Winners:
1st Place Flathead = $50, 2nd Place Flathead = $25
1st Place Channel = $40, 2nd Place Channel = $20
Year End Payout:
1st Place Flathead = $80, 2nd Place Flathead = $40
1st Place Channel = $60, 2nd Place Channel = $30
Booby Prize: $10 each to whomever catches the SMALLEST Flathead and Channel.
Remaining money ($160) will be for Secretary expenses and hats.
Brian Raleigh, Chris Hanson, Larry Haugh