Updated rules Amateur Division Niagara Pro Am

[Fishtails]

Been that way in Amatuer division as long as I can remember. 18 ft. Min. for safety reasons. Not sure about the open because I never fished it but this year they are bringing the Amatuer division back and combining the old with the new.

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Edited May 15, 2016 by Fishtails

[campwheeler]

Been in it since 2012,and have placed 4th. Won big fish and prize money,plus lure coupons..same boat..

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[Fishtails]

Yeah, I hear what you are saying. I think 2011 or 2010 was the last year of the old Am division. I hope they allow it for you. Perhaps you should measure....maybe squeeze 18 out of it ...lol

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[campwheeler]

Ha,I just went out and measured...it's 18ft exactly.to the inch.registered as 17,but measures 18...my 19 year old and I will fish...If,and that's a big if we get in the front four...the officials can figure it out...my money has been collected...biggest challenge is getting him out of bed...lol

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[Fishtails]

Good luck ! Not sure how they view that, but for docking fee it's actual length. I have a 240, but it actually measures 27 so that is what it's considered and what I have to pay slip fees on. Hopefully they are open minded like that. I am fishing it with my 17 year old son and a 14 year old. Good times !

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[campwheeler]

Good luck to you too..isn't that what the open division is about?.., win or lose..Good memories with kids

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[Silver Fox]

Ha,I just went out and measured...it's 18ft exactly.to the inch.registered as 17,but measures 18...my 19 year old and I will fish...If,and that's a big if we get in the front four...the officials can figure it out...my money has been collected...biggest challenge is getting him out of bed...lol

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Just get a 1'x2' piece of plywood and duck tape it to the top point of the bow to add another foot. I see many boats that their owners say it's 2' longer than what it actually is because of that tongue on the bow. Lol

[JakeyBaby]

Can you pay cash anywhere or do you have to register and pay online?

[MeanMachine]

I just read the application for the am entry....entries by check needed to be received by 5/10 - so it looks like online only until 5pm today.

[JakeyBaby]

Ok thanks

[motoman]

I just emailed Bill,awaiting response. If the boat size for open division is minimum 18ft,then that's a huge change for the open division. Open division is supposed to be for us amateurs,why would boat size matter?

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screw a board onto the front of that bad boy.

[JakeyBaby]

Well it didn't work out for me this year unfortunately, tough putting everything together last minute! I will definitely be there next year...... wish everyone the best of luck this weekend.