Cheese Cup Rules & Regulations

FORMAT

Teams can pursue the largest fish in a given category (bluegill, bass, carp, pike) and compete for the Grand Slam (any three species) or Super Slam (all four species). Teams will be able to start fishing at 6:00am and will need to send their final reports by 4:00pm.

TEAMS:

Teams will consist of 1-2 anglers. In this time of COVID-19, PLEASE choose teammates that will minimize your risk of exposure!

THE RULES:

  1. This is a catch & release fly fishing tournament.
  2. All fish must be taken on fly.
  3. Fish wherever you like, as long as you have legal access to the water.
  4. Wading, Kayaks, and Boats are all acceptable methods to access water and fish.
  5. Fish to be scored will be photographed with the tournament totem (see notes) and an approved measurement device.
  6. Photographs without the approved measurement tool & totem twill not be scored.

SCORING:

Size is key in this event, to win a category your team will need to have caught the largest fish.

The Grand Slam and Super Slam is where the real fun is! To compete for the Grand Slam your team will need to catch three of the four species. For the Super Slam your team will need to catch all four species. The largest fish of each species will be scored and the total length of your fish will be your points total. Highest points total wins.

 EXAMPLE SLAM SCORING:

10” bluegill, 18” bass, 25” pike, 23” carp 

Total length = 76  Team Total = 76

OTHER WAYS TO WIN:

  • Best Team Name
  • Best Team Theme/Outfits
  • Best Instagram Picture (tag The Northern Angler)
  • First Fish Caught
  • Smallest Fish Caught
  • Other ways to win may be added to official registration packet

PRIZES

This year teams will mostly be competing for bragging rights. Remember the point of this tournament is to have fun and help raise money for suicide prevention. Most prizes will be drawn for at random during the awards ceremony.

FAQ:

What is a tournament totem?

Typically, we would have an official tournament ruler but as this is a socially distanced event and we have opened things up to the entire state...we have to improvise. Registered teams & individuals will receive instructions to grab a unique item from their homes to be included in their fish photographs. This will help us ensure all photos are from the day of the tournament. 

Does my team have to declare what we will be fishing for?

No, if you want to focus totally on bluegill and change your mind during the day we’re cool with that.

What if my bluegill is 10.87 inches long?

All fish measurements will be rounded down to the nearest inch. Just like real life, a 10.87 inch fish is not an 11 inch fish. Exact measurements will be used in the event of a tie.

What if I forgot to photograph my fish with the tournament tape measure?

Simple, it does not count. No exceptions. Get over it, keep fishing.