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    Upper Bay Open - June 12th - Anchor Marine

    Chester County Bass Masters Open # 3

    Saturday, June 12th, 2021


    Contingency Money available from these 3 sponsors, see their websites for what is available for winning one of our Opens.
    Power Pole - Captains Cash Contingency
    T & H Marine - Atlas Awards Cash Contingency
    Bass Cat Boats - Quest Cash Contingency

    You must be signed up for each Companies Contingency Awards and follow their rules to claim the Cash.

    Tournament Sponsors :

    Dobyns Rods
    Zee Bait Company
    Simms Fishing
    Eastern Marine of Newark
    Hi Seas Fishing line
    Trailer Parts Superstore of Newark
    Hydracoat Sytems
    Boomerang Tools
    Cal Coast Fishing - Clip n Cull
    Steak & Main - Northeast Md.
    ServPro of Hunt Valley
    ProAction Restoration
    Jim Schmucker's Fiberglass Repair
    Page Precision Cuts - Landscaping
    BUFF- USA - Sun Protection
    Native Tungsten Weights
    MRL Marine - New Castle, De.
    Rhino Linings of De.
    Venom Lures
    Nichols Baits
    Hayabusa Hooks
    Cabela's
    Harmony Fishing Tackle
    Smallmouth Crush
    13 Fishing
    Catch Commander Scales
    Black Rifle Coffee Company
    Paul's Plastering
    Susquehanna Fishing Tackle

    Entry fee: $100.00 per boat ( this includes the $10 Lunker )
    Prize money: 80% payback
    Registration : 3:45 - 5:45 a.m. at the ramp (Anchor Marina)
    Launch: First light ( 5:45 a.m. )
    Lunker Pool :100% payback.
    Pay 1 spot per 10 boats
    Field Format: One or two anglers per boat, 5 fish per boat.

    $ 60.00 Side Option Pot.

    Payout for the Option Pot.
    1 - 10 boats - 1 spot paid 100 %
    11 - 20 boats - 2 spots paid (60% / 40 % )
    21 boats and over 3 spots paid ( 60 / 30 / 10 )

    The Side Option Pot is strictly voluntary and does not figure into the regular winnings from the normal $ 100.00 TX entry fee.


    Online payment and registration:
    Info can be found pinned at the top of this page :
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    $ 200.00 Gift Card to Rhino Linings of Delaware Custom Truck Shop will be awarded to the smallest limit.

    $ 50.00 Cabelas card to the heaviest Smallmouth weighed.

    Dobyns Rods prize pack or Black Rifle Coffee pack to top 5 spots

    $ 100.00 Susquehanna Fishing Tackle gift card to the Second Lunker
    $ 75.00 Black Rifle Coffee to 3rd Lunker



    $ 90.00 Catch Commander Culling Scale to the first team out of the money
    $ 75.00 Black Rifle Coffee to the 2nd team out of the money
    $ 60.00 Zee Bait Company gift card to the 3rd team out of the money
    $ 50.00 Cal Coast Clip n Culls non puncture cull tags to the 4th team out of the money
    $ 50.00 Eastern Marine of Newark card to the 5th team out of the money
    $ 50.00 Steak & Main restaurant gift card to the 6th team out of the money
    $ 50.00 in Nichols Lures to the 7th team out of the money
    $ 50.00 in Plastics from 13 Fishing to the 8th team out of the money.
    $ 50.00 Venom Lures to the 9th team out of the money
    $ 50.00 Native Tungsten weights to the 10th team out of the money
    $ 50.00 Hayabusa hook packs to 11th team out of the money
    $ 50.00 Harmony Fishing Tackle products to 12th team out of the money
    $ 50.00 Cabelas Card to the 13th team out of the money
    $ 50.00 Hi Seas Fishing line to the 14th team out of the money
    $ 50.00 Boomerang Tools / Smallmouth Crush items to the 15th team out of the money


    RULES
    1 - 5 fish limit per boat. Largemouth or Smallmouth. 15 inches ( short fish brought to scales will result in loss of biggest fish )
    2 - 8-ounce penalty per dead fish - does not reduce Lunker weight
    3 - Artificial lures only. No live bait
    4 - All 2021 Maryland fishing and boating laws will apply
    5 - All boats must be equipped with a factory installed operational aerated live well (10 gal min.)
    6 - All boats must have all safety equipment available
    7 - All boats must be inspected before launching
    8 - No alcohol or illegal drugs permitted
    9 - A 1 lb. per minute penalty will be assessed for late return, up to 15 minutes. After 15 you are
    disqualified. Late penalty is also applied to Lunker weight
    10 - Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in a disqualification
    11 - Please keep a courtesy distance from other boats
    12 - Trolling as a means of fishing is prohibited
    13 - In the event of a tie, the most-alive fish wins. If still a tie, the largest fish wins
    14 - The decision of the Tournament Director is final
    15 - There will be no fishing after your boat number is turned in.
    16 - It is up to you to have liability insurance coverage on your boat
    17 - Solo entries are allowed
    18 - Ramp fee is responsibility of the boater.
    19 - Life vests must be worn when gas motor is running and kill switch attached when boat is in gear.
    20 - Weigh bags will be provided for contestants to use.
    21 - Off Limits :
    1 - Inside the diagonal line from the fixed fishing pier at the town park to the east ( Blue house ) side of the first canal on the left as you leave the marina, this includes the entire Anchor Marina basin and Nauti Goose docks.
    2 - Below a west-east line across the bay from the south point of Bush River to south point of Still Pond Cove. The Bush River and Still Pond will be the southernmost fishable waters for the Opens

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    These men have grown this event over the years and they run a good little show.

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    any reason why there is a southern boundary no fish area this would eliminate a run to dundee or seneca or middle river or chester

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    Quote Originally Posted by fishyfeet View Post
    any reason why there is a southern boundary no fish area this would eliminate a run to dundee or seneca or middle river or chester
    Maryland DNR has it as part of the Tournament Permit Process in their list of conditions of which a certain percentage must be met in order to be issued the permit. One of the conditions is not to allow bass to be caught more than 25 miles from the weigh in site.

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    thanks basscat7 interesting concept by maryland dnr . I recall a long time ago that dnr did study think in 80s that fish caught at still pond and released at dundee ramp some made it back to still pond .most recent studies for largemouth have shown that largemouth actually stay in the area around the release site for a long time

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    My understanding is that some of these restrictions are due to a virus that is affecting bass below the flats. Signs about it at the launches etc.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Meleagris1 View Post
    My understanding is that some of these restrictions are due to a virus that is affecting bass below the flats. Signs about it at the launches etc.
    That would be incorrect. They have had this off limits zone for years at the direction of the DNR. I just wish they could figure out how to get the fish released to other waters like the Sass, Elk, Bush & Gunpowder. After all the years of the club trails and regional trails launching out of Anchor it's no secret the NE River is loaded with bass and the others have suffered from the pilferage. This goes back 20 plus years.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tdt91 View Post
    That would be incorrect. They have had this off limits zone for years at the direction of the DNR. I just wish they could figure out how to get the fish released to other waters like the Sass, Elk, Bush & Gunpowder. After all the years of the club trails and regional trails launching out of Anchor it's no secret the NE River is loaded with bass and the others have suffered from the pilferage. This goes back 20 plus years.
    OK - I got conflicting information about this from locals down there. Thanks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Meleagris1 View Post
    OK - I got conflicting information about this from locals down there. Thanks.
    There was a virus. The DNR had a few of the rivers off limits to tournament boats earlier this spring. The fish have recovered and now the restrictions have been lifted. Chester River's restrictions are more related to permit the DNR provides them.