Catch Wars

Thursday, June 4

8:00 am: Anglers/Judges meet at Vail Christian High School West Parking Lot. Rules and safety discussed. All drive to the put-in in Edwards. 1^st four (4) boats to the ramp first.

9:00 am: 1^st Boat Launch Round 1
9:05 am: 2^nd Boat Launch Round 1
10:35 am: Last Boat Launch Round 1

12:00 pm: 1^st Boat Launch Round 2
12:05 pm: 2^nd Boat Launch Round 2
1:35 pm: Last Boat Launch Round 2
3:05 pm: Last Boat @ The Take Out

IMPORTANT: Registration for this event closes Tuesday, June 2 at 6pm.

Competition Format & RULES:

• 2-person teams (non gender-specific); each team member shall row the chosen stretch of river and each team member shall also fish the chosen section of river.
• Competitors MUST be experienced oarsman and capable of running Class 3+ to Class 4+ whitewater.
• Competitors MUST know and be competent on this stretch of river. Event Organizers & Messmer Ventures personnel shall verify qualifications and/or competency.
• There will not be whitewater safety personnel provided.
• Competitors must provide their own raft/cataraft with room for three people total.
• Organizing Committee shall provide a judge to accompany each boat during each of the runs down the river.
• Scoring will be a combination of number of TROUT caught and length of your three (3) measured fish.
• You may only measure three fish in the tray. If one falls shy of the 12” minimum, no bonus, but still counts.
• This is a Catch and Release event. This is also a TEAM EVENT! Work together with your partner!
• Anglers must keep the fish alive and in good health until the judge can safely measure the fish.
• Anglers MAY NOT bank and/or wade fish. All fishing and landing of fish MUST occur from the boat.
• Your judge must record all three fish and you must provide a photo to document your three measured fish.
• Competitors may assist the judge with the measuring process to ensure safety of the fish.
• Measuring tube will be used to determine length of fish, pinching tail down is permitted.
• Lay net in measuring tube to protect fish and to speed measuring process.
• Pinched barbs on ALL hooks – barbless hooks ok, as well.
• Any fly rod is allowed!!! Each angler may have up to three rods (3) rigged if desired.
• All fly fishing tackle is allowed with the exception of pegging! Only fish caught IN the mouth count!!!
• Judges make final call on whether or not the fish was hooked and landed fairly.
• Judges are not allowed to fish nor are they allow to assist in the netting of any fish.
• Fly fishing only. No lures, live baits, or artificially scented baits.
• Colorado Fishing License is required for all anglers – be prepared to show your license at the venue.
• All Colorado Fishing Rules & Regs (no more than 3 flies at one time) must be followed.
• Please obey all access and trespassing signage. No access to private property, even to measure a fish.
• Life jackets are mandatory, type of your choosing. Anglers must provide own PFD as well as an extra for judge.
• Maximum of 1.5 hours (90 minutes) from put in to take out.
• Start position within the 20 boats shall be randomly selected.
• Once on the water, boat position no longer matters. Only time matters.

Scoring:

• Each and every fish scores 10 points including the fish measured for length.
• On the measured fish, 2 bonus points per 1 inch, round to the nearest 1 inch. Again, 12” minimum!!!  Examples:  12” fish equals 2 bonus points. 17” fish equals 12 bonus points.  20” fish equals 18 bonus points.
• Take picture of all three (3) fish 12” or better in fish tubes (measure and record).
• Late arrivals will be penalized 10 points per team per minute (unless river emergency).

PRICE

REGISTRATION LAUNCH // February 5 – April 4, 2020
$300

EARLY BIRD // April 5 – May 25, 2020
$320

EVENT PRICING // May 26 – June 7, 2020
$360

PRIZES

1st Team – YETI merchandise + Two (2) entries into the Sunday Fishing Final

2nd Team – YETI merchandise

3rd Team – YETI merchandise

Additional Catch Wars prizes to be announced!

Eagle River, Edwards to Wolcott