Kayak Fishing Tournament

Presented by Jackson Kayak

Friday, June 25 at Coney Island - 4-8 pm

Grand Prize

Mini Tripper donated by Jackson Kayak

The Grand Prize of a Mini Tripper kayak will be awarded to the overall winner of the Kayak Fishing Tournament. This boat is ideal for children, teens or lightweight adults. It's a great way to introduce the next generation into the sport of kayak fishing.

Boat specs:
Length: 109.88"
Weight: 27 lbs
Width: 23 inches
Carrying Capacity: 125lbs
Value: $399.00

Official Rules and Regulations

Paddlefest Fishing Tournament presented by Jackson Kayak

9th Annual Ohio River Way Paddlefest
Friday, June 25 at Coney Island Park in Cincinnati, OH

Participation and Eligibility: Anglers 17 years and older are considered adults and anglers 16 years and younger are considered youths. Youths are eligible to register and participate with a parent or guardian who also participates in the event. Minors must have the signature of his/her parent or legal guardian on the registration form. Each angler must have paid an entry fee and received a scoring bag including, ruler, score card, pen etc. in order to compete in the tournament.

Dates: Friday, June 25 from 4-8 pm with final weigh in at 8:15 pm.

Location: The Ohio River area surrounding Coney Island.
Captain's Meeting, check in, and awards ceremony will be held in weigh in area.

Rain Date and Restrictions: There will be no rain date for the contest.

Captain's Meeting: Mandatory meeting begins at 3:30 pm in the Lost River Shelter. At this meeting the Captain will go over the following:

Review of the rules
Potential hazards when on the water
Medical emergencies, communications and safety procedures
Explanation of divisions and categories
The tournament clock will be synchronized at the Captain's Meeting.
Anglers must have their own boat, bait & tackle

Divisions and Categories

Divisions: Open (Conventional fishing gear.)
Categories: TBD: Species: Catfish, Stripper, Hybrid

Format and Scoring: Each fisherman or team will register only one fish per species per individual or team. Participants must have a bucket or line to keep fish.

Prizes: Trophies will be awarded to the winners in each category. A Jackson Kayak Mini Tripper Kayak will be awarded to the Grand Prize for the biggest catch over all.

Fishing Regulations: Each participant must abide by the current fishing regulations and laws designated by the State of Ohio.

Permitted Fishing Methods: All fish must be caught via hook and line by bait or artificial lure. All fish must be caught via kayak, canoe or similar non motorized paddle/pedal only craft-hereinafter referred to as “kayak”. Wade/shore fishing is allowed provided the kayak was the sole means of transportation to the fishing zone, and provided that the kayak is within sight and within a safely reachable distance of the angler at all times! No ferrying (transfer by powerboat) allowed. A maximum of two anglers per watercraft is permitted.

Safety: Safe boating must be observed at all times. Each participant is required to follow U.S. Coast Guard regulations including possession of coast guard approved type III personal flotation devices (PFD), 360 degree light and a whistle.

Communications: The use of mobile communication is allowed. Please be respectful of other fishermen.

Sportsmanship: All contestants are required to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy and conservation. Intoxication will be cause for immediate disqualification. No alcoholic beverages or the use of any illegal drugs is allowed. This rule extends through and includes signing of the check in form at registration to the end of the event. The illegal use of drugs, participation in any criminal activities, or other conduct reflecting unfavorably upon efforts to promote safety, sportsmanship, fair competition and compliance with tournament rules and the law are grounds for disqualification and/or rejection of any applicant from participation. This will also entail the return of any prizes awarded.

Release of Liability: A waiver and release of liability statement is part of the entry form. It is required of each contestant that they take responsibility for themselves while participating in any tournament activity.

Protest: All protests must be made in writing within 30 minutes of the tournament's noted start or finish time. The tournament officials have the final authority in any and all considerations.

Rules Interpretation/changes: Rules interpretation and any possible changes will be left exclusively to the tournament officials and Jackson Kayak representative.

Charity: This is a charity tournament with all proceeds donated to The Ohio River Way to promote the Ohio River Water Trail and to help build the Ohio River Bike Trail from Lunken Airport to Downtown Cincinnati.