2012 Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters

Walleye Tournament!!!

Another Benefit of Union Membership

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The 8th Annual Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Walleye Tournament will be held on March 17, 2012 in Spring

Valley with the take off from Barto’s Landing. Take off will be at 7:00am and weigh-in will be at 2:00pm. Please read the

application and rules thoroughly. The postmark deadline will be enforced, no exceptions. Send your application in early to

get a better take off position.

You must have a working Live-Well on your boat to qualify for the tournament.

The river will be open from the Starved Rock Dam south to New Orleans.

This is a Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters sponsored Tournament. You and your partner must be members in good

standing of a local union in the Chicago Regional Council or Mid-Central District Council. Also, your local must be in good

standing with the Chicago Regional Council.

* Retired members can participate in the tournaments as long as they are still members of a local union. If your local

does not use retiree cards a letter on local letterhead will be needed in place of your union card.

The Walleye and Bass Tournaments are for members only, no guests are allowed for any reason, at the dinner or to

participate in the contest.

The Friday night dinner will be held at the Peru Eagles Club, 830 Harrison St., Peru, IL. Directions are in the application

packet.

You must have proof that you are a member in good standing with either a Dues Book or a Current Working

Card. Union Buttons will not qualify. This is your responsibility! Anyone not having a Dues Book or Current

Working Card will not qualify for the prize money. No Exceptions.

If you have any questions or comments call John Horak at 847-640-7373 Monday through Friday between the hours of

8 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Thank you in advance for your support.

Fraternally,

John Horak

Fishing Tournament Chairmen

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Anyone not on the check-in list will not be allowed to fish the tournament. We

cannot be responsible for late or lost mail. Make sure you have your applications postmarked no later than

Saturday March 3, 2012.

We do not mail anything back to you; your cancelled check is proof of registration.

8th Annual

Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Walleye Tournament!

March 17, 2012, Barto’s Landing, Spring Valley, IL.

Application Form In signing this application, I hereby knowingly waive and release the host, Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters, the sponsors,

my fellow contestants, volunteers, contest officials, including all their officers, owners, successors, assigns, agents, employees and

attorneys from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities, whether in law or equity, for losses, injuries and damages to

my person or property related to my participation in this contest.

Make checks payable to: C.R.C.C. Fishing Tournaments Mail to: C.R.C.C. Fishing Tournaments 1256 Estes Ave.

Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007

Please print clearly. Application Fee $120.00 per boat.

Two person teams required-$60.00 per person

Applications must be postmarked by Saturday March 3, 2012 BOAT OWNER PARTNER

Name: ________________________________________ Name: ________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________

City: _________________________________________ City: _________________________________________________

State: _____________ Zip: _______________________ State: ___________________________ Zip: _________________

Area Code and Phone No. _________________________ Area Code and Phone No. ________________________________

Local Union: ___________________________________ Local Union ___________________________________________

E-MAIL ______________________________________ E-MAIL ______________________________________________

Signature ______________________________________ Signature ______________________________________________

* New Address or 1st time applicant check here – Boat Owner _____ Partner _____

You must provide proof of membership; a Dues Book or Current Working Card. Union Buttons will not qualify.

Anyone not providing a Dues Book or current Working Card will be disqualified. Put your dues book or card

in your wallet NOW!!! No monies will be refunded, for any reason 14 days prior to the contest.

Starting in 2010 applications and the newsletter will be sent via e-mail. Please provide an e-mail address on the

application above.

Do Not tear the application in half!

2012 CHICAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS

WALLEYE TOURNAMENT

CONTEST RULES

# 1 RULE: The rules of this contest will stand unchanged.

If there is a question on any rule or regulation the final decision will be left to the contest committee. If the contest

is cancelled due to reasons of safety, weather, etc., the

contest will be rescheduled.

#2 ELIGIBILITY: All contestants must be18 years or

older, and a member in good standing with the Chicago

Regional Council of Carpenters or the Mid-Central District

Council of Carpenters. Contestants must have a valid IL.

Fishing License and you must provide proof of union

membership, i.e. Dues Book, or current working card.

Union Buttons will not qualify. Applicants not providing

a Dues Book or current working card will be

disqualified.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

#3 TAKE - OFF: All contestants will leave and return together by boat from the designated starting point. A

numbered take off will be used. Positions will be

determined by the date of receipt of the application and

payment. All applications must be mailed to the address on the application form.

#4 LIVE WELL CHECK: All boats must have a working

live well. Each boat must pass an inspection and safety check prior to take-off and up to a ½ hour past the official

take-off. Boats not passing through the live well check will

be disqualified.

#5 TYPE OF TACKLE: Only casting, flipping, spinning,

or spin casting tackle may be used. Two rods may be used,

(WALLEYE TOURNAMENT ONLY), with extra rods

rigged and ready. Live bait may be used, (WALLEYE

TOURNAMENT ONLY).

#6 SAFETY: All safe boating rules must be observed at all

times. Life jackets must be worn anytime your combustion engine is running. Anyone not observing the safety rules

will be disqualified.

#7 OFFICIAL TIME: Official time will be kept at the contest headquarters. Each minute contestant is late for

weigh-in a one (1) pound penalty will be deducted from

their total weight. Any team more than fifteen minutes late

will be disqualified.

#8 SCORING: Winners will be determined by total weight

at the end of the contest. A 14” minimum length applies as measured by contest officials. Any fish determined to be

less than 14” will cause a one (1) pound penalty. Any team

bringing in more than the legal limit will lose all score for

the day. In the event of a tie in total weight the largest fish from each team will break the tie. There will be an eight (8)

ounce penalty for each dead fish brought to the scales. Fish

must be brought to the scale in a plastic bag with water in

it. Plastic bags will be provided as needed at the weigh-in site. Any frozen, mangled, or iced fish presented for weigh-

in will disqualify the team.

#9 SPORTSMANSHIP: Any team or contestant

disqualified for illegal activities or fishing with a partner

who is not a currant member in good standing with the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters or the Mid-Central

District Council of Carpenters will be refused entry to any

future contests. Notification will be sent to your local

union.

#10 FISH: Only Sauger, Walleye, and Saugeye will be

weighed. All fish must be returned to the river or

conservation officials alive.

#11 AWARDS: The awarding of the trophies will take

place immediately after the final tally is complete. The

prize monies will be mailed following the tournament. If a protest is lodged, awards and prizes will be withheld until a

final determination can be made.

#12 PROTEST: All protests must be filed with the contest

committee in writing within 30 minutes of the final weigh-

in. Complaints must be signed.

#13 BOAT AND MOTOR: Electric trolling motors are permitted for moving the boat into position. You must have

a 5-hp motor or larger.

#14 NO FISHING AREAS: No fishing will be permitted within 50 yards of the weigh-in site. Good Sportsmanship

must be followed when fishing near any other boats or

private property.

#15 NO CONTESTANT may fish the river between the

hours of 5:00pm Friday and 7:00am Saturday prior to the

contest.

#16 ALL ENTRIES must be postmarked by Saturday

March 3, 2012. No Exceptions.

#17 REFUNDS: No refunds will be made, for any reason, 14 days or less prior to the contest.

#18 BOAT LIMIT: Six fish per team limit.

#19 TAKE - OFF: Official take off will be 7:00 a.m. with

weigh-in at 2:00 p.m.

#20 NO CONTESTTANT may leave the boat to fish from any other location except for the boat. No shore fishing

allowed. Any contestant caught will be disqualified.

#21 TEAM TOURNAMENT ONLY. All boats must have

2 fishermen. No one is allowed to fish alone. Every attempt

will be made to partner-up prior to take-off if possible.

Anyone who does not have a partner must contact John Horak at the dinner or prior to take-off.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

List of Hotels and Motels in the area: (These accommodations have not been prescreened)

East of Spring Valley on RT 6 – Tou-Rest 815-223-0095

RT 89 and I 80 Spring Valley Exit – Spring Valley Inn 815-894-2225

RT 251 and I 80 Peru exit;

Ramada Inn 815-224-9000 Days Inn 815-224-1060

Comfort Inn 815-223-8585 Fairfield Inn 815-223-7458

Quality Inn 815-224-2500 Super 8 815-223-1848

Tiki Truck Stop 815-224-1109 Econo-Lodge 815-224-2500

Dinner Location: Fraternal Order of Eagles-Peru Eagles Club 830 Harrison St., Peru, IL. 815-223-0282

I 80 West to exit 251 South to Rt. 6 West to Harrison St., turn right on Harrison.

Hall and bar opens at 5:00 pm, dinner is served from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

Meeting starts at 7:00 pm followed by door prize drawing.

C.R.C.C. Fishing Tournament Jacket and Tournament Shirt – Order Form

Please Print Clearly Name ________________________________________ Local ____________ Address ________________________________________________________ City ____________________________ State ________ Zip _______________ Phone __________________________ Front of jacket: Sizes: Carpenter’s local ________ Small through 3XL ______ (2XL Add $ 5.00)

Your name or nickname (optional) (jacket only) _________________________ Jacket color code (check one) Navy w/Gray 4491 ____ Black w/Khaki 4495 ____ Tournament shirt: Size (one color) _____________ Make sure of the size, because of the embroidering there can be no returns, exchanges or refunds. Signature _____________________________________ Date ______________________ Back of jacket is a full size embroidered panel and represents both of our tournaments.

$ 65.00 per jacket (2XL and up add $ 5.00) or $ 55.00 per shirt includes all taxes and shipping to your home. (Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery) Make check payable to: CRCC Fishing Tournaments Mail order forms to: CRCC Fishing Tournaments 1256 Estes Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL. 60007 If you have any questions call John Horak at 847-640-7373

Live –Wells are now required on all boats – New since the 2003 Season!

Our tournament permit requires that every boat be equipped with a working live-well to insure the healthy handling of your catch. This

assures that the fish we return to the water will remain healthy to be caught another day.

We, the C.R.C.C. Fishing Tournaments, will now require that all boats have a working live-well to qualify and enter our tournaments. We

understand that many of our members’ boats are not equipped with a built in live-well so we will except a home made version as long as it

has a working aerator. Included are directions for building a home made live-well out of a cooler. This can be accomplished with a little

planning and for a nominal fee.

Making a small effort now will help to ensure bigger and healthier fish in the future!

Materials needed:

Small bilge pump

Plastic hose long enough to reach from the bottom of the cooler and wrap around the top –

check size to match your bilge pump 5/8” or 3/4”.

Wine cork or other type of plug

2 hose clamps

2 battery clips

2 lengths of wire to reach your battery

Your cooler should be at least 24” long

Simple live-well

Connect the bilge to the bottom of your cooler

Connect the two long lengths of wire to the leads on the bilge pump. Make sure the connections will not be in the

water when filled. Now connect the battery clamps

Connect the plastic hose to the bilge pump, run the hose around the top portion of the cooler above the water line.

Cut the hose to length, insert plug, and hold together with hose clamps.

Now that the hose is in place drill 1/8” holes in the hose so it will spray water back down into the cooler, holes

should be every 2 to 3 inches.

Don’t forget the bucket to fill the live-well.