SNAG PROOF

[Phil]

IS THERE A SNAG PROOF 07 COMING ??

[getalife]

There is. Go to the Snag Proof website to download the entry form.

http://www.snagproof.com/SP_Opens.html

[markscolwell]

OK, so I'm looking at the registration form. How does the options ($10, $20, $30) work?? This will be my frst Snag-proof Open. Also I can't find rules anywhere? Any help?

[MIKE TREMONT]

I searched thier site and could not find the rules either. If my memory serves me right the organizations that have hosted the event in the past have posted the rules. Looks like Gene at the Hook is taking your money, so...
I think it's a lot of fun and look foward to it each year. It's kind of like golf to me, I can't compete worth a darn, but have a great time trying!
I think the jist of the rules are to fish the baits the way they are designed to fish. No added weights, props, etc...
I'll let someone that's 100% sure of the options explain them, if you feel confident you're going to be up on top, it's worth it to get into all of them. It sure makes a nicer payday for those that win !
Hope this helps a little, I'm sure there's more to follow.

[getalife]

I also looked for the rules and couldnt find them. I did find the rules for the 2006 event but I heard that a few things have changed. I tried to email but it was undeliverable.

[Trackerbass]

The rules and entry form for '07 are now available at www.snagproof.com .

[Gator]

Here are the Rules -

Official Rules for the Snag Proof Open
Aug 4 & 5, 2007
Snag Proof Pro Staff will not be allowed to fish this event
1) Only Lures currently listed on the Snag Proof Website will be used
during this event. Lures manufactured by Sea Bay are prohibited.
Lures previously made by Snag Proof and discontinued are prohibited.
2) Modifications to lures are prohibited, except for the following:
a) You can convert a tournament frog into a perfect frog.
b) You can add paint or color to any lure
c) You can change the hooks, but you can not have any more hooks
than originally designed. Single hook lures can only be changed out
with a single hook, ETC. NO TRAILER HOOKS of any kind can be
added.
d) Skirts may be trimmed or replaced with like material. You can not
add a skirt to a lure that didn’t originally come with one.
e) WEIGHT can only be added to or used in conjunction with lures
specifically made for bottom fishing: Deadly Worm, Leech, Soft
Craw, Super Curly, Mini-Minnow, or Hawg Dawg.
f) You can add rattles, bells or scent to any lure.
3) All lures sanctioned for use in this event will be for sale at the HOOK,
LINE, & SINKER (both stores) - starting on July 1st, 2007.
4) For regular tournament rules, WONBass Rules apply.
5) A polygraph test may be given to the top three placings to ensure
these rules are followed.

[oakie joe]

what are the pay outs for this event this year. I may have to make the long drive from montana if the money is there!!

[Ken C.]

Here are the Rules -

Official Rules for the Snag Proof Open
Aug 4 & 5, 2007
Snag Proof Pro Staff will not be allowed to fish this event

e) WEIGHT can only be added to or used in conjunction with lures
specifically made for bottom fishing: Deadly Worm, Leech, Soft
Craw, Super Curly, Mini-Minnow, or Hawg Dawg.
f) You can add rattles, bells or scent to any lure.

What if I put in a really BIG bell?

[Phil]

ARE THEY GOING TO MAKE YOU TAKE ALL OTHER TACKLE OUT OF YOUR BOAT, AS IN EMPTY YOUR BOAT FOR ALL EXCEPT SNAG PROOF PRODUCTS ??

[Gator]

Jigs - Typically, they do not make you remove tackle. I did the last time I fished it, simply to make the boat lighter

[Phil]

OK. THIS DAY AND AGE, I'D PROBABLY DO IT JUST BECAUSE YA KNOW !!

MY PARTNER STILL HAS NOT COMMITTED TO FISH IT WITH ME SO WE MAY OR MAY NOT SEE YA THERE,

THANKS
JIGS

[Gator]

Last year, with 120 boats on the Pro team side they paid out over $30K to the top 24 - $5500 to the winning team

With 55 boats on the Semi-Pro side, they paid out over $7700.

Here are the entry fees for this years event.

Entry Fee: Pro Team ($200) — includes big fish
$10 option
$20 option
$30 option
$15 late fee due after Aug 2nd
$5 Insurance (mandatory)

Entry Fee: Semi-Pro Team ($100) — includes big fish
$10 option
$20 option
$30 option
$5 Insurance (mandatory)
$15 late fee due after Aug 2nd

[Mike]

They are doing the pro/semi-pro format agian this year?

[Gator]

Yep - that's from the entry form on the SnagProof website.

[Phil]

DO YOU KNOW IF THEY ARE DOING BREAKFEAST / BARBECUE ETC THIS YEAR ALSO ???

[Gator]

That info is not on the website - contact Gene at the Hook - he can fill ya in on the details!!

[Ricky-S]

Does anyone know if the tournament structure is the same as in prior years?

IE. Saturday fish from 12-6 and Sunday fish from 6-12?

This would help out a lot.

[Gator]

I just called and left a message for Gene to please check this thread and respond. He is busy working on boats right now but I am sure he will come in as soon as he can and answer all of your questions.

[Bev Payne]

I have tried emailing connie@greatlures.com and it keeps coming back as undeliverable. I am asking what the official baits the fisherman our suppose to use. Since some of the snagproof baits are not being allowed. Do you have any answers? There is no mention of the baits on the website, that is that I can find. Help please. Thank you Bev

[getalife]

There is no mention in those rules about minimum size (I need to worry about that). I also heard that last year they had a 3 fish limit, is it the same this year?

[Gator]

Bev - They mean that any items that are currently active and listed for sale on their site are available for use.

Here's a list I gathered up from the sale pages on the website.

Bleedin' Frog
Pro Series Poppin' Frog
Wiggle Wog
Pro-Series Tournament Frog
Bobby's Perfect Frog
The Weed Demon
SK Frog Ultra
Harry's Round Frog
Ultra Popper
Frogzilla
Moss Master Tournament Frog
Tournament Popper
Moss Mouse & Boss Rat
The Original Frog
Deadly Worm
Leech
Mini-Minnow
Soft Craw
Super Curly
Hawg Dawg

You can find links to these by going to http://www.snagproof.com/NewProducts.htm and then using the links on the left hand side of the page.

Remember - I am NOT SPEAKING for SnagProof or the TD - I am simply trying to answer questions as I interpret them.

[Gene Buchholz]

Gator your doing a fine job keep it up.
Connie is on vacation until next week. When she returns all the questions will be answered. I have a copy of the rules if any one wants them they can call me and i will fax them to them or they can stop at Th Hook Line & Sinker for a copy.
There will not be a Breakfast this year But there will be a BBQ on Saturday during weigh ins. It will be Tri Tip and Chicken with all the trimins. Connie wants to have it included in the cost of the entry for the anglers and charge for others which will be very reasonable.
We are working on the band and there will be polygraph test given.
The Snag Proof Pro staff will be working the event and i will assist.
Entries may be sent to the Hook. and will be numbered as they come in. Blast off will be in the way you signed up on the first day and reversed on the second day.
I am not sure how many places they will pay back I wasn't there last year but I'm sure it will be the same or similar. Option money will be paid back 100%.
Abe Abe Abe thats all for now folks. See you on August 4th and 5th

[Randy Walker]

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[Trackerbass]

I got an e mail from Connie at Snagproof today.It answers a lot of the questions that have been asked here.

1 still a 3 fish limit
2 still 2 tides to fish. Sat. launch will be around 11 am. Sun. launch at 6:30 am

3 BBQ Sat. night, hot dogs and soda Sun. (no breakfast this year)
4 Pre tourny seminars will be given by Bobby Barrack,Randy Pringle, Aaron Coleman and maybe more

hope this helps, see y'all there